Setouchi Fishing Journal
Fishing in Japan by Region
Pick a region on the map or from the list to find our fishing guides for that area.
Pale areas: guides coming soon.
- Hokkaido9 guides
- TohokuAomori, Yamagata2 guides
- KantoChiba, Kanagawa, Tochigi, Tokyo9 guides
- ChubuFukui, Ishikawa, Nagano, Shizuoka, Yamanashi7 guides
- KansaiHyogo, Mie, Osaka, Shiga, Wakayama11 guides
- ChugokuOkayama, Shimane, Yamaguchi4 guides
- ShikokuKochi, Tokushima2 guides
- KyushuKagoshima, Nagasaki4 guides
- Okinawa8 guides
Plan Your Trip: Travel Tips
Before you pick a region, sort out the basics: whether you need a fishing license, how to bring your rods, and how to stay connected.
How to Take Fishing Rods and Reels Home from Japan (2026 Tax-Free and Shipping Guide)
Bought a rod or reel in Japan? We cover the new tax-free refund at the airport kiosk, which trains and…
Do You Need a Fishing License in Japan? Sea, River and Lake Rules for Travelers (2026)
No national license, but plenty of rules: fishing rights, river tickets, banned catches, limits for foreign visitors, bluefin tuna registration…
Best eSIM for Japan (2026): Which Works From Cities to Rural Areas, Islands and Fishing Spots
Five Japan eSIMs compared for travelers, from the cities to rural areas, islands and fishing spots: which networks they name,…
How to Bring Your Own Fishing Rods to Japan: Airline Rules, Trains and Getting to Your Spot (2026)
Bringing your own rods to Japan? Airline rules for rod cases, hooks and reel batteries, the 2026 power bank rule,…
Nikko Mountain Stream Fishing at Miyori: A Beginner-Friendly Day Trip from Asakusa (2026 Guide)
At Miyori in northern Nikko, staff stock your own section of a mountain stream, and you can have your catch grilled on the spot. What KKday covers, the cash you pay on site, and the…
Hotel Urashima, Wakayama: Fish in the Bay, Then Soak in a Seaside Cave Onsen (2026 Guide)
Hotel Urashima in Katsuura rents a rod, bait and a bucket for ¥1,000 at its quiet-bay fishing corner. Fishing hours, what guests catch, the cave baths, the shuttle boat from Kii-Katsuura Station and booking on…
Wakayama Marina City Fishing Park: Sea Fishing on a Resort Island with a Hotel Next Door (2026 Guide)
A sea fishing park on Wakayama Marina City with rental rods and a hotel 600 m away. Prices, the bus from JR Kainan Station, fish by month, park rules in English and paying in cash.
Goby Fishing in Tokyo: A Traditional Edo-Style Morning Tour by the Sumida River (2026 Guide)
A morning goby-fishing tour in central Tokyo, starting from a shop in Nihonbashi Hamacho and booked on Klook. Prices, the July and September–November season, getting there by 8:40 and what’s included.
Tokyo Bay Fishing Near Tokyo: A 2-Hour Hands-Free Boat Trip from Funabashi (2026 Guide)
A beginner-friendly 2-hour boat fishing trip in Tokyo Bay from Funabashi, 23 minutes from Tokyo Station, with all gear included and booked on KKday. Prices, start times, getting there and what the reviews say.
Mihama Stream Fishing and E-Bike Tour in Fukui: Catch, Grill and Hike to a Waterfall (2026 Guide)
A one-day tour from JR Mihama Station in Fukui: e-bike through the hills, fish a mountain stream, grill your catch and hike to Byobugataki Falls. Price basis, who can join and how to arrive by…
Lake Motosu Rainbow Trout Fishing: A Family-Friendly Lure Tour near Mt. Fuji (2026 Guide)
A 3-hour family lure-fishing tour for rainbow trout at Lake Motosu, booked on KKday. Packages by age, the lake’s day permit and rules, and how to reach the lake by 8 AM.
Fishing in Hokkaido: The Rules Visitors Need to Know (2026 Guide)
You don’t need a license for sea rod fishing in Hokkaido, but salmon are banned in rivers and lakes all year, some lakes sell day tickets, and shellfish and sea urchins belong to local co-ops.…
Furano River Fishing Tour in Hokkaido: Catch Rainbow Trout with a Guide (2026 Guide)
A 3-hour guided river fishing tour in Furano, Hokkaido, with gear included and children welcome from age 3. Start times, the two meeting points, Hokkaido’s river rules, trains and buses from Sapporo and the airports,…
Sakata Fishing Tour in Yamagata: Sea Fishing with an English Guide, Then Eat Your Catch (2026 Guide)
A full-day boat fishing tour off Sakata, Yamagata, with an English-speaking guide and a meal made from your catch. How to reach the 6:00 AM meeting point, where to stay, and how to get back…
Ishigaki Private Fishing Charter: Half-Day Live Bait Fishing for Big Reef Fish (2026 Guide)
A private half-day boat off Ishigaki Island: catch gurukun on a sabiki rig, then use one as live bait for a big reef fish. Group prices, morning and afternoon times, getting to the port and…
Lake Ashi Fishing Boat Rental in Hakone: Rowboats, Permits and Rules for Visitors (2026 Guide)
Rent a rowboat at Kojiri on Lake Ashi and fish for trout or bass with your own gear. Rental prices, the fishing permit, the lake’s rules, why motorboats need a Japanese license, and how to…
