Kure

Kure Fishing & Dining

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1

day

¥ 65,000

starting price

6

People max.

Kure

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Overview

Experience the beauty of the Seto Inland Sea in Kure on a fishing trip guided by a local fisherman. Cast your lines from a traditional fishing boat and enjoy the thrill of catching fresh fish amidst stunning island-studded waters. Then hand your catch to a seasoned chef who will turn it into a luxurious multi-course dinner, featuring sashimi, sushi, grilled dishes, and more—all paired with premium local sake. A unique blend of fishing, gastronomy, and culture awaits! This tour operates seasonally (April to June and September to November) and offers a rare opportunity to connect with Japan’s rich fishing and culinary traditions.

Features

• Board a fishing boat with a skilled captain and enjoy a 5-hour fishing trip in the scenic Seto Inland Sea. All equipment is provided, so no need to bring anything!
• Watch as a local chef expertly prepares your catch using traditional techniques, from filleting to creating delicious dishes such as sashimi, grilled fish, and sushi.
• Enjoy your meal with a curated selection of five local sakes, offering a perfect complement to your fresh seafood dishes.

Price

From

  • ¥295,000 per person with 1
  • ¥157,000 per person with 2
  • ¥111,000 per person with 3
  • ¥88,000 per person with 4
  • ¥74,000 per person with 5
  • ¥65,000 per person with 6
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Itinerary

  • Meet your guide at the Kotsubo Port in Hirokotsubo, Kure City. *Please buy lunch before the tour starts. There is a convenience store near Hiro Station.

  • Start the fishing tour with Captain Yamamoto aboard the Shuhomaru. *Before departure, you will receive a safety briefing and pre-trip orientation.

  • Return to Kotsubo Port. *If no fish are caught, the captain will have pre-stocked fish in the live tank, which the chef will use to prepare your meal.

  • At Kotsubo Port, observe a skilled chef from Restaurant Takahashi dispatch and fillet the fish for maximum freshness.

  • Take a break for a shower, change of clothes, and relaxation at a nearby traditional house within walking distance. *Seasonally, you can also enjoy observing wakame seaweed harvesting, sea urchin farming, and even feeding the sea urchins.

  • Transport to Takahashi by taxi.

  • Enjoy the ultimate gastronomic dinner at Takahashi, where you can savor the fish you caught, paired with premium ginjo sake. Example menu – Sashimi platter – Simmered fish, grilled fish, Western-style dishes (fried items), hot pot (winter) – Sushi, soup – Unlimited local sake (5 types), beer, and soft drinks *Seasonally, homegrown sea urchin from Kotsubo is also available.

  • End of the tour.

Included

    • Guide (within the itinerary time)
    • Fishing boat charter
    • Live fish preparation demonstration by a chef
    • Shower and rest facility
    • Full-course meal featuring Seto Inland Sea fish at a traditional eatery
    • Beverages

Excluded

    • Hire car (pick-up and drop-off at the meeting location)

Reservation

By request

Deadline for reservations

By 5 pm, 3 days before the tour

Tour schedule

Only available between April to June and September to November