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Setouchi Fishing & Culinary Adventure

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Overview

Experience the beauty of the Seto Inland Sea 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.

Feature

  • Experience fishing with a pro: 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!

  • Freshly prepared cuisine: 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.

  • Sake pairing: Enjoy your meal with a curated selection of five local sakes, offering a perfect complement to your fresh seafood dishes.

  • Exclusive seasonal activities: Depending on the season, enjoy additional activities like harvesting wakame seaweed or learning about sea urchin farming.

  • Cultural immersion: Relax in a traditional Japanese setting with the option to shower and change at a nearby historic house.

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Schedule

  • 1

    9:00 a.m.

    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.

  • 2

    9:30 a.m.

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

  • 3

    2:00 p.m.

    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.

  • 4

    2:15 p.m.

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

  • 5

    3:00 p.m.

    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.

  • 6

    5:00 p.m.

    Transport to Takahashi by taxi.

  • 7

    5:30 p.m.

    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.

  • 8

    7:00 p.m.

    End of the tour.

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Price *this is a reference price, please contact us for details.

Tour Operator: Tabimachi Gate Hiroshima
■Fee (tax included)
￥120,000 per person (2 participants)
￥85,000 per person (3 participants)
￥68,000 per person (4 participants)
￥58,000 per person (5 participants)
■ Reservation 　
By request
■Included
- Guide (within the itinerary time)
- Fishing boat charter
- Fishing equipment
- Live fish preparation demonstration by a chef
- Shower and rest facility
- Full-course meal featuring Seto Inland Sea fish at a traditional eatery
- Beverages
■Not included
- Hire car (pick-up and drop-off at the meeting location)

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