2025/11/19 (更新日: 2025/11/20)

Tokyo Experience You Avoid – Unless Standards Ruined Forever

boat fishing fishing restaurant Sea to Table

Once you taste a fish you caught yourself and have it cooked minutes later by a local chef, ordinary travel experiences will never be enough again.

Introduction

I almost hesitate to recommend Yokohama’s Kanazawa-Hakkei — not because it’s bad, but because it’s
dangerously good. At dawn, the quiet local station opens into sea breeze, the scent of the tide mixing with the low rumble of fishing boats leaving harbor.
Once you taste a fish you caught yourself — plated that very evening at a local dining bar — ordinary seafood back home may never feel the same again.
Here, catch → bring → savor all happens in one seamless arc: from boarding the charter boat Kikawa-maru, to carrying your cooler to Sandfish, to raising your glass over your own catch.
This isn’t just another “must-see attraction” — it’s a day where you quite literally eat your own story.

Why Visit Kanazawa-Hakkei – Japan’s Hidden Gem

Why highlight Kanazawa-Hakkei instead of yet another checklist of Tokyo landmarks?
Because it’s a quiet seaside corner of Yokohama where locals fish before work, kids walk to the station with tackle boxes, and the harbor feels wonderfully lived-in rather than staged.

• ✅ Just about an hour from central Tokyo, yet it feels like a small coastal town
• ✅ Kanazawa Fishing Port and the nightlife around the station are close enough to link fishing and dinner in a single, easy day
• ✅ A true “from sea to table” pipeline with trusted partners like the dining bar Sandfish, where your own catch becomes the star of the menu

Fishing Experience – Step by Step

This time, we introduce Yokohama’s renowned charter boat Kikawa-maru from Kanazawa Fishing Port.

1. 🛠️ Preparation – All basic gear and life jackets are prepared, and the captain walks you through the setup so even first-timers feel relaxed.
   As you step on the bright yellow boat, the city noise fades and you realize: today, the sea is your main destination.
2. 🎣 Cast Your Line – Kikawa-maru sails gently into Tokyo Bay.
   You drop your line over the side and watch the ripples spread, waiting for that first subtle tap below the surface.
   There’s a quiet moment where conversation slows and everyone on board is focused on the invisible world beneath the waves.
3. ✨ The Rod Tip Shakes – Suddenly the rod tip twitches, then bends.
   The vibration travels through your hands and straight into your chest — a mix of surprise and pure excitement.
   Someone calls out “Fish on!” and the captain moves over with a smile, guiding your hands as you fight the first real pull from the sea.
4. 💪 Reeling in Your Catch – Mackerel, horse mackerel, maybe a gleaming cutlassfish — each fish that breaks the surface feels like a small victory.
   You and your friends cheer, compare sizes, snap photos.
   By the time a decent pile of fish rests in the cooler, the boat feels less like a tour and more like a shared adventure.
5. 🍽️ From Sea to Table – Unlike typical sightseeing cruises, this plan directly connects the boat to the dinner table.
   After docking, your cooler goes straight toward Sandfish, where staff are ready to transform your hard-won catch into a full meal.

✨ This isn’t just fishing. It’s a day where you can dive into discovery, learn local habits on the water, and feel Japanese coastal culture with your own hands.

Eat Freshly Caught – From Sea to Table

This time, we introduce the beloved local restaurant Sandfish, where skilled chefs prepare your freshly caught fish at peak freshness.

• 👨‍🍳 From Sea to Kitchen – Staff open your cooler, check the condition of each fish, and suggest the best way to enjoy them — sashimi, fried, grilled, or simmered.
  It feels like stepping into a secret menu that only people who went out on the water that day can order from.
• 🍣 Japan-Style: From Sea to Table – Tasting fish that went from hook to plate in just a few hours is a revelation.
  The texture, the sweetness of the flesh, even the aroma — all are different from standard restaurant “freshness.”
• 🥢 Cultural Experience – In the cozy, lived-in atmosphere of Sandfish, locals talk about the day’s catch over beer and highballs.
  You’re not just a tourist passing through; you’re one of the people who brought fish back to shore.
  That feeling of belonging is part of the flavor.

✨ Unforgettable Memories – Eating fish you caught yourself, still carrying the chill of the sea, is something you don’t easily forget.
It’s a “catch and savor” experience regular tours simply can’t replicate.

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🗣️ Participant Feedback – Why This Experience is Chosen

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“I was a bit nervous because I don’t speak Japanese, but from the moment we met at the station until we stepped onto the boat, everything was clearly guided in English.
When my rod bent for the first time, I forgot about the language barrier completely — it was just me, the fish, and the sound of the reel.
That evening at Sandfish, seeing my fish arrive as sashimi on a simple white plate, I felt like the hero of my own travel story.”
— Alex (USA)

🗣️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Our kids kept shouting, ‘This one is mine!’ every time a fish came on board.
By lunchtime they were exhausted and fell asleep on the train back to Kanazawa-Hakkei.
At Sandfish, the chef explained each dish in a mix of simple English and gestures, and when the kids realized the grilled fish was the one they had caught, their eyes lit up and they woke up instantly.
It’s the kind of family memory that we’ll be laugh-telling at the dinner table for years.”
— Mark & Ellie (Australia)

🗣️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“I usually spend my trips rushing between famous landmarks, but this day forced me to slow down in the best way.
Standing on the deck, watching the Yokohama skyline fade while I waited for a bite, I felt strangely calm — like I’d slipped into local life for a moment.
Later, sipping a cold beer while my catch was turned into crispy fried bites and delicate sashimi, I realized this was the highlight of my entire Japan itinerary.”
— Isabelle (France)

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Reservation, Access, and Pricing

Link ✨

The official websites for the featured fishing boat and restaurant:
---Kikawa-maru---
---Sandfish---

Warning!
Read this all the way through before making your reservation! Otherwise, you might not get the experience you expect!

Budget Guide 💴

✅ Approx. US$150–200 per person (fishing + meal included)
✅ Discounts available for women & children
1 USD ≈ 150 JPY

Fishing Difficulty 🎯

Easy · Beginner-friendly · Perfect for families
No experience needed
Note: Catch depends on nature. Success is not guaranteed!

Schedule 🕘

Morning: Meet at Kanazawa-Hakkei Station or Kanazawa Fishing Port, board Kikawa-maru and head into Tokyo Bay
Late Morning: Enjoy a relaxed half-day fishing session on the boat
Early Afternoon: Return to port, walk or taxi to Sandfish and have your catch cooked for you
Late Afternoon: Finish with drinks and dessert, then head back to your hotel in Yokohama or Tokyo

What to Bring 🎒

☀️ In summer, it is very hot, so be sure to bring plenty of water, snacks, sunscreen, and a hat.
For more details, see this link.

Spring/Summer

❄️ In winter, it is even colder than on land, so please bring warmer clothes than usual.
For more details, see this link.

Autumn/Winter!

🚚 For busy travelers:
We can arrange delivery to your accommodation.

Why Leave Booking & Language Support to Me

Most Japanese fishing boats accept reservations only in Japanese.
Partner restaurants typically do not list “cook-your-catch” courses on public menus.

That’s why I handle direct negotiations and arrangements for a seamless experience.

• ✅ I contact the captain directly in Japanese to secure your spot.
• ✅ Before departure, I explain all the details carefully so you can enjoy your day worry-free.
• ✅ This isn't just booking — I know captains, safe boats, and restaurants that genuinely welcome international guests.
• ✅ If weather cancels fishing, I’ll offer great alternative sightseeing ideas.
• ✅ And most importantly:
  I am the only guide in Japan specializing in fishing + dining packages for foreign tourists.

Frequently Asked Questions

• “I want to fish in Japan but don't know where to start.”
  👉 Don’t worry — guiding foreign tourists is my specialty.
• “I'm staying in the ___ area. Are there nearby fishing spots?”
  👉 Yes! Share your dates and I’ll propose the best options.
• “Is there a safe boat for kids?”
  👉 Absolutely. I’ll recommend boats with friendly captains and family-ready facilities.
• “I don't understand Japanese. Can I still enjoy it?”
  👉 Of course! I’ll brief you in advance and coordinate with the captain.

How to Access

• 🚄 From Tokyo: Take JR or metro to Yokohama,
  then Keikyu Line to Kanazawa-Hakkei (about 1 hour total)
• 🚅 From Osaka/Kyoto:
  Shinkansen to Shin-Yokohama → local train to Kanazawa-Hakkei
  (about 2.5–3 hours)
• 🚖 From Kanazawa-Hakkei Station:
  Walk or short taxi ride to Kanazawa Fishing Port
  (about 5–10 minutes)

💴 Approximate Costs:
Tokyo → Kanazawa-Hakkei: ¥800–1,000 (US$6–7)
Osaka/Kyoto → Kanazawa-Hakkei: ¥14,000–16,000 (US$95–110)
Taxi to port: ¥1,000–1,500 (US$7–10)

Summary

Japan offers countless unforgettable travel moments,
but few experiences weave together adventure, culture,
and ultra-fresh seafood as beautifully as this fishing-and-dining package
in Yokohama’s Kanazawa-Hakkei.

From the instant you cast your line 🎣
to the moment you savor your own catch 🍣,
this journey feels like a story written just for you.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“I’ve traveled all over Japan,
but this was the only place where fishing and dining worked as one perfect circle.
Wanting to stay near the harbor, I booked a small room facing the bay.
As night fell, the soft rhythm of the waves and the scattered lights on the water
made time feel slower, almost suspended.

Even now, remembering that quiet evening —
after eating the fish I brought back myself —
feels like one of the clearest and most treasured memories of my entire trip.”
— Liam (USA)

Ready to plan your own Japanese “from sea to table” adventure?
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