Samurai Fishing

A Soma fishing charter in Fukushima, Japan: autumn flounder on live sardines, with only fish of 50 cm and over kept. Then a seafood lunch by Matsukawaura.

A Sakata fishing charter in Yamagata, Japan, run by a captain who spent ten years at a tackle shop. Red sea bream, night horse mackerel and winter yellowtail.

A Shiogama fishing charter in Miyagi, Japan, skippered by a licensed Japanese-cuisine chef who teaches you to bleed and clean your catch. Rated 5.0 on Google.

Night squid and morning rockfish on a Miyako fishing charter in Iwate, Japan: Koushin Maru sails from Miyako Port, rated 4.8 across 10 Google reviews.

Book a private Okinawa fishing charter in Japan: NALUKOA sails from Ginowan Port Marina with rods and bait included, rated 4.9 across 260 Google reviews.

Jig and cast for GT and amberjack on an Amami fishing charter in Kagoshima, Japan: NO FISHING NO LIFE leaves 2.0 km from the airport, rated 5.0 on Google.

Fish the offshore rocks of Kadogawa with a rock fishing ferry in Miyazaki, Japan: Otojimamaru leaves at 6:00 and collects you at 17:00, rated 4.9 on Google.

Fish from the offshore rocks of Yonouzu with a rock-fishing ferry in Oita, Japan: Choshinmaru drops you on the rocks from 4 a.m., rated 4.8 on Google.

Catch red sea bream, yellowtail and grouper on an Amakusa fishing charter in Kumamoto, Japan: GRACIAS sails from Tomioka, rated 5.0 on Google.

Feel a red sea bream take the lure on a Nagasaki fishing charter in Japan: FREEDOM fishes from Tara-machi, from easy tai-rubber to 300 m slow jigging.

Fishing. It is a traditional Japanese culture that only those who know Japan well would know about. If you come to Japan, why not try a traditional Japanese experience rather than just visiting tourist spots? In fact, fishing is one of J...

Experience fishing in Kamakura at Ikedamaru in Koshigoe Port. Beginner-friendly boats, quick walk from Enoden Koshigoe Station, and partner restaurants for your fresh catch. Fishing. It is a traditional Japanese culture that only those w...

Train to port in 7 minutes, fish a half-day charter aboard Choei-maru, then walk to dinner — Tomioka's car-free fishing day.

Nagasaki Fishing Adventure: Tai-Raba & Jigging with One Piece Fishing Boat Why Visit Nagasaki for Fishing? Nagasaki, a historic port city on offers some of Japan's most scenic coastal waters. While famous for its peace memororial and Glo...

Chase amberjack 40km off Sakata aboard Izanami, then sit down to the Shonai coast's day-boat catch at Nanatsuhan — one Yamagata day, sea to table.

Half-day fishing at Aihama Port, Chiba. Fresh-catch sea-to-table dinner at Wakasuzu. English guide, beginner-friendly, full rental tackle. $200–$300 per person.

Fishing. It is a traditional Japanese culture that only those who know Japan well would know about. If you come to Japan, why not try a traditional Japanese experience rather than just visiting tourist spots? In fact, fishing is one of J...

Fishing. It is a traditional Japanese culture that only those who know Japan well would know about. If you come to Japan, why not try a traditional Japanese experience rather than just visiting tourist spots? In fact, fishing is one of J...

Because It’s Too Good: Japan’s Hidden Sea-to-Table Experience at Usagi-maru Introduction I almost hesitate to recommend Kanazawa — not because it’s bad, but because it’s too good. At dawn, the port air mixes briny scents with the purr of...

Two hours from Osaka, Nozomimaru departs at dawn from the "Last Clear Stream of the Kii Peninsula." By sunset, your catch becomes sashimi at Marukiyo. This is Japan's most rewarding catch-and-eat experience. Introduction I almost hesitat...