Why You’ll Regret Missing This Hidden Port Near Tokyo
At Kenichimaru, you don’t just watch Japan — you participate in it
Table of Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Why Visit Kanazawa-Hakkei – Japan’s Hidden Gem
- 3 Fishing Experience – Step by Step
- 4 Eat Freshly Caught – From Sea to Table
- 5 🗣️ Participant Feedback – Why This Experience is Chosen
- 6 Reservation, Access, and Pricing
- 7 Why Leave Booking & Language Support to Me
- 8 Frequently Asked Questions
- 9 How to Access
- 10 Summary
Introduction
I almost hesitate to recommend Kanazawa-Hakkei in Yokohama — not because it’s bad, but because it’s
too good. At first light, the Keikyu line glides along the bay, the harbor smells of salt and diesel, and Kenichimaru’s deck is already alive with quiet preparation.
Once you taste a fish you landed yourself — cooked that same afternoon at Sand Fish Dining — everyday dinners back home will feel strangely flat.
Here, catch → deliver → savor happens in a single day.
Not another checklist of famous spots — it’s a journey where what you eat is literally the story you just lived.
Why Visit Kanazawa-Hakkei – Japan’s Hidden Gem
Why highlight Kanazawa-Hakkei instead of only Shibuya or Kyoto? Because it’s a rare place where everyday Japanese harbor life and easy access for travelers overlap.
- ✅ Just under an hour from central Tokyo, yet it feels like a laid-back seaside neighborhood
- ✅ A sheltered bay with gentle waves — perfect for first-time anglers and families
- ✅ A true “from sea to table” pipeline: Kenichimaru for fishing, Sand Fish Dining for cooking your catch right by the water
Fishing Experience – Step by Step
This time, we introduce Yokohama’s charter boat Kenichimaru.
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🛠️ Preparation –
All rods, reels, tackle, and life jackets are ready on board. You simply walk from Kanazawa-Hakkei Station to the pier with empty hands and an open mind — perfect even if it’s your very first time fishing. -
🎣 Cast Your Line –
Drop your rig into Tokyo Bay and feel the boat rock gently under your feet. While the skyline of Yokohama fades behind you, you wait for that first, quiet tap on the line. -
✨ The Rod Tip Shakes –
A small tremor at the tip suddenly turns into a solid bend. In that moment, the chatter on deck disappears and all your focus narrows to the pull at the other end of the line. -
💪 Reeling in Your Catch –
Whether it’s a feisty mackerel or a chunky flounder, you feel every surge through a single thin line. When the fish finally breaks the surface, everyone on deck cheers — even the locals. -
🍽️ From Sea to Table –
Unlike typical sightseeing cruises, this trip is designed to connect fishing and dining. Your best fish are carefully iced on board and brought straight to our partner restaurant for a custom “cook-your-catch” meal.
✨ This isn’t just fishing.
It’s a hands-on way to discover Tokyo Bay, learn local techniques, and step right into a piece of everyday Japanese life that most visitors never see.
Eat Freshly Caught – From Sea to Table
This time, we introduce the waterfront restaurant Sand Fish Dining, where their chefs transform your freshly caught fish into dishes that taste like the ocean, minutes from the pier..
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👨🍳 From Sea to Kitchen –
Staff receive your fish, discuss what you’ve caught, and suggest the best cooking styles — tempura, sashimi, grilled with salt, or crispy fried. You watch your bucket turn into a menu. -
🍣 Japan-Style: From Sea to Table –
Within a few hours of leaving the harbor, you’re clinking glasses while plates of your own catch arrive at the table: glistening sashimi, steaming miso soup, and platters that still smell of the sea breeze. -
🥢 Cultural Experience –
Locals drop by for lunch, families share big platters, and the terrace looks out over the bay. You’re not just eating “Japanese food” — you’re sharing a table in a real neighborhood hangout.
✨ Unforgettable Memories –
Tasting a fish you caught that same day is strangely emotional: a mix of achievement, gratitude, and pure flavor. This “catch and savor” experience is something not even the best sushi bars in Tokyo can reproduce.
🗣️ Participant Feedback – Why This Experience is Chosen
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I was nervous about joining a local fishing boat with zero Japanese, but everything — from meeting at the station to boarding Kenichimaru — was explained to me in advance.
When my rod bent for the first time and a silver fish flashed just under the surface, everyone on deck shouted with me. I’d never felt so “inside” Japan instead of just looking at it.
— Sofia (Germany)
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Our kids kept repeating, “We’re really going to eat the fish we caught?” all morning.
That evening at Sand Fish Dining, they pointed at each dish — “That’s Mom’s fish, that one is mine!” — and even our picky eater finished everything. It turned into the highlight story of our whole Japan trip.
— Daniel & Chloe (USA)
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I’ve eaten at famous sushi counters in Tokyo, but watching my own catch come out of the kitchen, still sizzling, was on another level.
Sitting on the terrace with Tokyo Bay glowing at sunset, I realized this was the first time food, place, and my own effort had all lined up in a single memory.
— Oliver (UK)
Reservation, Access, and Pricing
Link ✨
The official website for the fishing boat and restaurant featured:
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Warning!
Read this all the way through before making your reservation! Otherwise, you might miss important details.
Budget Guide 💴
✅ Approx. US$160–210 per person (fishing + meal included)
✅ Discounts available for women and 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 and walk to Kenichimaru’s pier, then depart around 7:30
Late Morning–Early Afternoon: Enjoy a relaxed charter on Tokyo Bay, fishing until around 14:30
Late Afternoon–Evening: Bring your catch to Sand Fish Dining next to the harbor and enjoy your custom sea-to-table meal
End: Tour wraps up back in Kanazawa-Hakkei, with time to return to Yokohama or Tokyo that same day
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, we will carefully explain the detailed procedures for the day, so you can set off without any worries.
- This isn't just booking. I know the captains, safe boats, and restaurants that genuinely welcome international guests.
- If weather cancels fishing, I'll suggest alternative sightseeing options in the area so you don't waste your day.
- And most importantly: I’m the only guide in Japan specializing in fishing + dining packages for foreign tourists.
Frequently Asked Questions
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“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
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🚄 From Tokyo: JR or metro → transfer to the Keikyu Line → Kanazawa-Hakkei Station
(about 50–60 minutes, roughly ¥800 / US$6) -
🚅 From Osaka/Kyoto: Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka/Kyoto → Shin-Yokohama, then local train & Keikyu Line → Kanazawa-Hakkei
(about 2.5–3 hours, roughly ¥15,000 / US$100) -
🚶 From Kanazawa-Hakkei Station: Walk about 5–10 minutes to the pier and Sand Fish Dining,
or take a short taxi ride if you prefer (about ¥1,000 / US$7)
💴 Costs:
Tokyo → Kanazawa-Hakkei: approx. ¥800 (about US$6)
Osaka/Kyoto → Kanazawa-Hakkei: approx. ¥15,000 (about US$100)
Local taxi (optional): approx. ¥1,000 (about US$7)
Summary
Japan travel offers countless unforgettable moments, but few experiences combine adventure, everyday culture, and ultra-fresh seafood quite like this fishing-and-dining package in Kanazawa-Hakkei, Yokohama.
From the instant you cast your line 🎣 to that first bite of your own catch 🍣, this journey becomes a memory that belongs only to you.
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“I’ve wandered all over Japan, but this was the only place where a full day ended with eating the fish I had personally hauled out of the sea.
When I mentioned that I wanted to stay nearby, they even helped me find a cozy place to spend the night…
The soft rhythm of the bay and a sky full of stars — that night still lives in my mind as one of those rare, irreplaceable memories.”
— Marcus (Australia)
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