Last checked: October 12, 2026
Want to wet a line in Tokyo Bay without packing a single rod? From Tokyo Station, the JR train reaches Funabashi in 23 minutes.
A short taxi ride later, you board a small boat for a two-hour fishing trip. Rods, reels, bait and life jackets are all included. The captain ties on your lure and unhooks your fish.
We built this guide from the KKday listing, its 10 reviews and a Japanese train-route search, and we flag what we couldn’t confirm.
Prices below are what KKday showed in October 2026 and change with the date and availability.
KANTO REGION
Funabashi, Chiba
Meet: At the foot of Funabashi-bashi Bridge on National Route 14, 15 minutes before your start time
At a Glance
- Price: from about US$54 per adult and about US$28 per child aged 5–15 on KKday (as of October 2026)
- Time: 2 hours 20 minutes in total, with about 80 minutes of fishing
- Meet: at the foot of Funabashi-bashi Bridge (船橋橋) on National Route 14, 15 minutes before your start time
- Included: rods, reels, tackle, lures, bait, life jackets, insurance and tax
- Ages: 5 to 65, with a minimum of 3 people
- Language: English and Japanese
- Free cancellation: up to 3 days before
Prices and available dates vary. Check the booking page before you book.
Is This Trip Right for You?
✅ Great if you…
- have a free half-day in Tokyo and want to spend it on the water
- have never fished. The captain attaches the lure and removes the hook from your fish
- are bringing children. The booking rule starts at age 5
- would rather not carry gear. Everything you fish with is included
⚠️ Think twice if you…
- need a guaranteed catch. 5 of the 10 KKday reviews say they caught nothing
- are under 5 or over 65. KKday’s booking rule is 5 to 65
- are traveling as one or two people. The listing sets a minimum of 3
- want deep-sea fishing for big fish. You get about 80 minutes of fishing after a 10–15 minute ride out
📅 When the trip runs
Open △ Check dates Closed
Activity Japan, another booking site for this trip, lists it as running all year. Fishing seasons shift a little from year to year, so check dates on the booking page.
Source: Activity Japan listing, checked October 2026.
Your Trip, Step by Step
You pick a start time when you book. On the weekday we checked, KKday offered four start times (7:00, 10:00, 13:00 and 16:00); the weekend dates showed fewer. Count your day from the start time you choose.
15 minutes before
Meet and check in
Gather at the foot of Funabashi-bashi Bridge and put on your free life jacket
Ride out
About 10–15 minutes
You pass the industrial zone and Tokyo Bay scenery
Fish
About 80 minutes
The captain explains how it works first, then you start fishing
Head back
About 10–15 minutes
You can take your catch home, but you bring your own cooler box
Source: KKday listing, checked October 2026. Spots and times can shift a little with the weather and sea conditions.
Prices and Packages
Prices below are what KKday showed in October 2026 and change with the date and availability.
| Ticket | Charged per | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (19–65) | person | about US$54 |
| Child (16–18) | person | about US$47 |
| Child (5–15) | person | about US$28 |
| Private 4-hour tour | boat | US$278 |
| Private 6-hour tour | boat | about US$417 |
| Private 8-hour tour | boat | about US$556 |
Source: KKday listing, checked October 2026.
Weekend prices were higher for the child rate we checked (ages 5–15: about US$30 instead of about US$28). Check your own date on the booking page.
The shared trip is the two-hour one. The three private tours are priced for the whole boat. The listing doesn’t say how many people fit on a private boat, so ask KKday before you plan a big group.
Family example. Two adults and two children aged 5–15 pay about US$164 in total: about US$54 × 2 for the adults and about US$28 × 2 for the children.
KKday’s page header says 5 hours, but its reminders say 140 minutes, with 120 of them as the fishing experience. Plan on 140 minutes.
If you’re a first-timer or a family of four, we’d pick the shared trip. About US$164 is well under the cheapest private tour, which costs US$278 for four hours.
What You Can Catch
The catch changes with the season. The listing names these fish:
- Japanese seabass (suzuki, スズキ)
- Yellowfin seabream (kibire, キビレ) and blackhead seabream (kurodai, クロダイ)
- Flathead (magochi, マゴチ)
- Goby (haze, ハゼ)
- Japanese sillago (kisu, キス)
KKday reviewers reported these catches:
April
A first-year junior high student caught two yellowfin seabream (kibire) on lures.
May
One solo traveler caught a flathead (magochi). The same review mentions a stingray and a pufferfish.
June
A fellow passenger caught a large ishidai (イシダイ).
October
A junior high student landed a 77 cm Japanese seabass.
Not every trip works out. 5 of the 10 reviews say they caught nothing. A June reviewer and an October reviewer blamed the tide, naming slack water and a spring tide. All five still praised the captain or the staff.
We’d pick this as a relaxed boat outing with a fair shot at a fish, not a guaranteed catch. Half the reviews report fish, and half came home empty-handed.
Will I actually catch something in two hours?
Maybe. Half of the 10 reviews report fish, and the other half report nothing. The two reviewers who mention the tide blame it.
How the Fishing Works
You fish with lures or bait, and both are included. The captain explains how to use the rod, attaches the lure and takes the hook out of each fish. The listing says experienced lure anglers can ask for more advanced guidance.
The operator says the boat has an unsinkable structure and stays stable in waves.
⚠️ Look behind you before you cast — Check behind and around you every time. The listing warns that there are hooks
- Wear your life jacket — The listing says to always wear one
- Wear a hat and sunglasses — Lures and hooks can fly through the air
- Use the trash can — Never throw trash into the sea
Getting to Funabashi
From central Tokyo
Train times below come from a Japanese route search for a 9:00 departure on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. They use IC card fares and no limited-express surcharge.
Tokyo Station to JR Funabashi
23 minutes
¥440 on the JR Sobu Line Rapid, with no change
Shinjuku to JR Funabashi
38 minutes
¥616, with two changes. A route with one change takes 43 minutes
Keisei Ueno to Keisei Daijingushita (京成大神宮下)
35 minutes
¥450 by Keisei Main Line limited express, changing at Keisei Funabashi to a local train
Source: Yahoo! Transit Japan route search, checked October 2026.
From the airports
Narita Airport to Daijingushita
62 minutes
¥758 by Keisei Main Line limited express, changing to a local train at Keisei Tsudanuma
Haneda Airport Terminal 3 to Daijingushita
83 minutes
¥986 on the Keikyu Airport Line and Keisei Main Line, changing at Keisei Takasago and Keisei Funabashi
Source: Yahoo! Transit Japan route search, checked October 2026.
Going back, take the same lines in the other direction.
Funabashi is only 23 minutes from Tokyo Station, so you don’t need to sleep near the pier. If you land at Narita or Haneda, we’d pick a Tokyo hotel for the first night and book the boat for a later day. The airport ride alone takes 62 to 83 minutes, and the 7:00 start means a 6:45 meeting.
The last stretch
From Keisei Daijingushita station, walk about 8 minutes. From the south exit of JR Funabashi station, take a taxi for about 5 minutes. The listing says the fare is about the minimum (base) fare. We couldn’t confirm how you pay the driver.
From Tokyo Station or Shinjuku, we’d go with JR plus a taxi. The JR train from Tokyo Station has no change, and the taxi leg is about 5 minutes.
Every route we searched changes to a local train, so it looks like only local trains stop at Daijingushita. Check that your train stops there before you board.
⚠️ The landmark is Funabashi-bashi Bridge (船橋橋) — It carries National Route 14. It is not the larger Funabashi Ohashi bridge (船橋大橋) by the bay. The English listing just says “Funabashi Bridge”
- Use the bridge, not a map pin — The listing gives two slightly different Miyamoto (宮本) addresses. Look for the bridge, near Funabashi Grand Shrine (船橋大神宮)
Driving
The meeting point has no parking of its own. Times Funabashi Miyamoto No. 2, a coin parking lot, is a 2-minute walk away and caps at ¥900 per day. Parking isn’t included in your ticket, and we couldn’t confirm how the lot takes payment.
From the Keiyo Road (京葉道路), leave at Hanawa IC (花輪) or Funabashi Keibajo IC (船橋競馬場). Then follow National Route 14 toward Funabashi station. The listing says this takes about 5 minutes.
What you pay, and where
- The trip: pay online on KKday when you book
- Rods, bait and life jackets: already in the ticket price, with no extra charge
- Trains: use a Suica or PASMO IC card, or buy a paper ticket
- Taxi and parking: we couldn’t confirm how these take payment
Booking, Cancellation and Weather
Cancellation
KKday’s cancellation policy (as of October 2026):
Your booking is a reservation request, confirmed after the operator approves it. The cancellation policy applies from the time you send the request.
Weather
⚠️ The captain cancels for wind and waves — The boat stays in port if the forecast says a south or southwest wind of 6 m/s or more. The same goes for waves of 2 m or more
- You hear by 18:00 the day before — The captain calls or emails you. If the captain cancels, you pay no cancellation fee
- Check your email that evening — The listing says phone or email, and a data-only eSIM has no phone number, so it can’t take a regular call
What if I only have a data eSIM when the captain calls?
Then you’ll miss the call, so we’d check your email that evening. Our eSIM guide covers options for staying reachable on your trip.
Groups smaller than three
Can I book just for myself?
The listing sets a minimum of 3 participants. It doesn’t say what happens to a booking of one or two, so message KKday before you pay. Private tours are priced per boat.
What to Wear and Bring
- Clothes you don’t mind getting wet
- Shoes that don’t slip. Heels and hard-soled shoes aren’t allowed, and waterproof shoes are best
- A hat and sunglasses
- Something to drink for the 2 hours 20 minutes
- A cooler box if you want to take fish home. It isn’t included
- Light bags. The listing doesn’t mention baggage storage
The listing doesn’t mention a toilet on the boat or at the meeting point. We’d use one at the station before you head to the bridge.
Do You Need a Fishing License?
No. Japan’s Fisheries Agency says foreign visitors can fish with a rod in the sea from shore and from small boats, and from larger boats when a Japanese operator runs them, as on a fishing charter. Our fishing license guide has the details.
After Your Trip
Tokyo Disney Resort (東京ディズニーリゾート)
Maihama is 22 minutes from JR Funabashi by train (¥253). A one-day ticket is best used on a full day, so we’d keep the park and the boat trip on separate days.
Funabashi Grand Shrine (船橋大神宮)
The listing says the meeting point is near this shrine. It’s a handy landmark if you arrive early.
FAQ
QIs English available?
The listing says English and Japanese. Most of the reviews are in Japanese, so we couldn’t tell how much English the captain speaks. We’d keep a translation app ready on your phone.
QHow old do children have to be?
Five. KKday’s booking rule is 5 to 65. Children aged 5–15 pay about US$28, and ages 16–18 pay about US$47.
QCan I take my fish home?
Yes. The listing says you can keep your catch, but it doesn’t supply a cooler box, so bring your own.
QCan I go alone?
Maybe. The listing sets a minimum of 3 participants and doesn’t say what happens to a smaller booking. Message KKday first.
QWhat happens in rain or wind?
It depends on the forecast. The boat stays in port if a south or southwest wind reaches 6 m/s or waves reach 2 m. The listing doesn’t mention rain.
QDo I need my own fishing gear?
No. Rods, reels, tackle, lures, bait and life jackets are included at no extra cost.
QWill I get seasick?
Maybe not. One reviewer wrote that the water was calm and even their child who gets carsick was fine. That’s one review, so bring your usual remedy if you’re prone.
Ready to Book?
Two hours, no gear and 23 minutes from Tokyo Station: this is the easy way to bring a fishing story home. Reel in your date on KKday.
It suits first-timers, families with children aged 5 and up, and anyone who wants to fish without handling bait. If a guaranteed catch is the point, look elsewhere.
