Last checked: October 9, 2026
Walk two or three minutes from Asakusa Station to a pier on the Sumida River, step onto a boat that only your group is using, and head down the river into Tokyo Bay for five hours of fishing. Afterward, a small izakaya next to the station can cook what you caught.
This guide is based on the Klook listing for the trip and on the boat operator’s own website, including its FAQ and the extra charges you pay on the day. Train times come from a route planner. Where something couldn’t be confirmed, we say so.
KANTO REGION
Azumabashi Pier, Asakusa, Tokyo
Meeting point: A 2–3 minute walk from Asakusa Station
At a Glance
- Meeting point: Azumabashi Pier, a 2–3 minute walk from Asakusa Station
- Length: 5 hours. The operator’s 5-hour trips leave at 6:00 or 11:00
- Group: your group only. Klook lists groups of 2–8
- Gear: rental sets are available. Life jackets are free. Check on Klook whether rental gear is included
- On board: a toilet and a heated, air-conditioned cabin
Prices and available dates vary. Check the booking page before you book.
Is This Trip Right for You?
✅ Great if you…
- are staying in Asakusa, Ueno or central Tokyo and don’t want to travel to a distant harbor
- have never fished. The captain explains everything from how to hold the rod, without jargon
- are traveling with children aged 4 or older
- want the boat to yourselves
- want to eat what you caught that evening
⚠️ Think twice if you…
- are traveling alone. Klook lists groups of 2–8
- want your catch cooked in Asakusa on a weekend. The partner izakaya’s Asakusa branch doesn’t take fish on weekends or holidays
- need an English-speaking captain. We could not confirm English support
- need a guaranteed catch
📅 When the charter runs
Open △ Check dates Closed
The operator says it targets different fish in Tokyo Bay throughout the year. Fishing seasons shift a little from year to year, so check dates on the booking page.
Source: BAY WORKS TOKYO FISHING website, checked October 2026.
Who Runs This Charter?
The Klook listing doesn’t name the boat company. Its details, Azumabashi Pier, a toilet on board and the partner izakaya Sakaba Torasuzu, match BAY WORKS TOKYO FISHING, a private charter boat based in central Tokyo. So the facts below come from the operator’s website. If you book on Klook, check the details on your voucher.
- Captain Endo opened the business in 2016 after working for a fishing tackle maker
- The boat is registered with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government as a recreational fishing boat (No. 454)
- The current boat entered service in fall 2022. It is about 10.6 m long and carries up to 12 guests, though the operator says about 8 is most comfortable
- On board: a heated and air-conditioned cabin, a private flush toilet with more than 175 cm of headroom, water for washing hands, and a sun awning
- Smoking is allowed on deck but not in the cabin
Your Day, Hour by Hour
The operator’s 5-hour trips leave at 6:00 or 11:00. The Klook listing doesn’t show a start time, so check which one you get when you book. The operator says times can shift with the season, the weather and other bookings.
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| 5:45 / 10:45 | Meet at Azumabashi Pier, 15 minutes before departure, for the passenger list and safety talk |
| 6:00 / 11:00 | Leave the pier and run down the Sumida River into Tokyo Bay |
| On the water | Fish for sea bass with lures, or for mixed species with bait. The captain helps you choose |
| 11:00 / 16:00 | Back at the pier |
| Evening | Optional: have your catch cooked at the partner izakaya (book ahead) |
Before you board
- You can fill in the passenger list online from the evening before your trip
- The operator asks guests to flatten the barbs on their hooks
- The operator sends the exact meeting spot with a Google Maps link once your booking is confirmed
- On Klook, you show your voucher on a phone with an internet connection. Without it, you can’t join
On the way to the fishing grounds you may see Odaiba, the Rainbow Bridge, Haneda Airport and Umihotaru, the rest stop in the middle of the bay, according to the operator.
Can I make a 6:00 departure by train?
Yes, from central Tokyo, but with little time to spare: on a weekday in October 2026, the earliest trains reached Asakusa at 5:19–5:34 from Ueno, Tokyo Station and Shinjuku. A night in Asakusa is easier.
What You Can Catch and How
The captain fishes for what’s in season and picks the method to suit your group. The catch isn’t guaranteed.
🐟 Sea bass (suzuki)
The main target, fished with lures all year. A white-fleshed fish that’s good as sashimi or fried.
🎣 Mixed bait fishing
Horse mackerel (aji), Japanese whiting (shirogisu) and scorpionfish (kasago), depending on the season. The steadiest choice for first-timers.
📅 Seasonal extras
Octopus, flathead and black sea bream in spring and summer. Big sea bass in autumn and winter.
The operator’s FAQ also lists Spanish mackerel (sawara) and cutlassfish (tachiuo) among its seasonal targets. Red sea bream trips use special lures and run 7 hours or longer, so they aren’t part of a 5-hour trip.
We didn’t build a month-by-month catch table, because the operator’s catch blog only runs to July 2025. Ask the captain what’s biting when you book.
Gear and rental
The operator rents full sets (rod, reel, recommended lures and a life jacket), rods and reels, lures, bait and rigs, and cooler bags to take fish home. Life jackets and ice are free.
We could not confirm whether a Klook booking includes rental gear, so check with Klook before you book.
If you break a rod or reel, you pay the repair cost. You can bring your own bait and rigs.
None of us has fished before. Is it OK for kids?
Yes. You can rent all the gear, and the captain helps from holding the rod to landing the fish.
Children aged 4 and up can join with a parent, and kids’ life jackets are free.
Extra Charges the Operator Lists
Klook sets the price of the trip itself, so check it for your date and group size. The Klook listing doesn’t mention the extras below. According to the operator’s website:
- Extra time: ¥6,000 per person per hour
- Trips that go farther may cost an extra ¥1,000–¥4,000 per person. The operator says it tells you before the day
- The operator accepts cash, credit cards, Suica, PASMO, PayPay and other e-money
Source: BAY WORKS TOKYO FISHING price page, checked October 2026.
Eat Your Catch at Sakaba Torasuzu
The captain bleeds and dispatches your fish so they stay fresh. You can take them home, release them, or have them cooked at the operator’s partner izakaya, Sakaba Torasuzu (酒場 寅鈴).
| Charge paid at the restaurant | Price |
|---|---|
| Cooking, per person, up to 3 fish | ¥1,980 |
| Each extra fish | ¥350 |
| Cleaning only, up to 20 fish | ¥3,300 |
Source: BAY WORKS TOKYO FISHING partner restaurant page, checked October 2026. A table charge (otoshi) is added. For example, 3 people bringing 10 fish pay ¥6,290 for cooking.
⚠️ Asakusa branch: weekdays only
The Asakusa branch (1-2-13 Asakusa, 10 seconds from Exit 1 of Asakusa Station on the Ginza Line) doesn’t take fish on weekends, holidays or other busy days. Cooking takes time, so you drop the fish off first and come back at least 3 hours later.
- Kanda branch: 2 minutes from the South Exit of JR Kanda Station, or about 10–15 minutes by taxi from the pier
- Book ahead: tell the captain you want the restaurant when you book the boat. When it’s busy, food can take 1–2 hours
- Hours: both branches are open every day, 11:30–23:00 (last order 22:00)
A note on raw fish
Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare warns that Anisakis larvae live in seafood such as mackerel, horse mackerel, sardines and squid. Eating them raw can cause severe stomach pain within hours. Freezing at −20°C for at least 24 hours, or cooking at 70°C or higher (or 60°C for 1 minute), kills them. Vinegar, salt, soy sauce and wasabi do not. If you want sashimi from your catch, leave it to the restaurant’s cooks.
Can I take the fish back to my hotel?
The captain can bag them for you, and the operator rents cooler bags. Ask your hotel before you bring fish back.
How to Get to Azumabashi Pier
Azumabashi Pier (吾妻橋桟橋, Azumabashi Sanbashi) is on the Sumida River in Azumabashi 1-chome, Sumida City, across the river from Asakusa. It’s a 2–3 minute walk from Asakusa Station, which is served by the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, the Toei Asakusa Line and the Tobu Skytree Line.
Haneda Airport (Terminal 3)
34–44 min · ¥599
Keikyu Line, direct to Asakusa with no change
Narita Airport
about 70–90 min
on the train · ¥1,177–¥1,372
Keisei Access Express (faster) or Keisei Main Line Rapid, direct to Asakusa
Source: Yahoo! Japan Transit, searched for Thursday, October 15, 2026, around noon. IC card fares.
Making a 6:00 departure
| From | Leave | Arrive at Asakusa |
|---|---|---|
| Ueno (Ginza Line, first train) | 5:15 | 5:20 |
| Tokyo Station (change at Shimbashi) | 4:49 | 5:19 |
| Shinjuku (change at Bakuro-yokoyama) | 5:00 | 5:32 |
| Meet at the pier | by 5:45 | |
Source: Yahoo! Japan Transit, searched for Thursday, October 15, 2026. Early trains can differ on weekends and holidays.
Stay in Asakusa the night before
🏨 A hotel within walking distance of the pier
For a 6:00 start, a hotel near Asakusa Station saves you the first-train rush. If you’re flying in, Haneda has a direct train to Asakusa, so you can arrive the day before and walk to the pier in the morning. Check room rates and check-in times for your dates on the booking page.
Hotels near Asakusa Station on Klook →Luggage
🧳 Bags on your arrival or departure day
We found no luggage storage at the pier. Radical Storage lists storage spots around Asakusa. Check each spot’s opening hours, since many won’t be open before a 6:00 trip.
Luggage storage in Asakusa →If you’re bringing your own rods, see how to bring fishing rods to Japan.
Stay connected
You’ll need mobile data to show your Klook voucher at the pier. See the best eSIM for fishing in Japan.
Booking, Cancellation and Bad Weather
Booking
Book on Klook. The site is in English, and you show your voucher on your phone at the pier. The operator’s own website is in Japanese only. We could not confirm whether the captain speaks English. One guest review shown on the operator’s site says English communication went well, but that isn’t an official statement.
Cancellation
You book with Klook, so Klook’s cancellation terms apply. We couldn’t see them for this trip when we checked, so read them on the booking page before you pay.
Weather
The captain usually makes the final call by 17:00 the day before, but may cancel on the day if the weather changes suddenly. Rain alone doesn’t cancel a trip. Strong wind, high waves or lightning do.
What happens if it rains?
The boat still goes out, and you can warm up in the cabin. If the captain cancels for wind, waves or lightning, check Klook’s terms on your booking for a refund or a new date.
What to Bring
🎒 Your packing list
- ☐ Something to drink. In summer, the operator says to bring at least 1.5–2 liters
- ☐ Snacks, if you want them
- ☐ Rain gear, all year. A convenience-store poncho is fine
- ☐ In summer: a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and a long-sleeve rash guard
- ☐ In winter: warmer clothes than you think, plus gloves, a hat and a neck warmer. Skip scarves, which can blow loose while the boat is moving
- ☐ Shoes with good grip. Deck shoes are best. Sneakers or Crocs are OK if the soles aren’t worn
- ☐ Seasickness medicine. Tokyo Bay is fairly calm, and the operator says most people who take it enjoy the whole day
- ☐ A cooler with 2–3 kg of ice, or the rental cooler bag, if you’ll take fish home
- ☐ A phone with data for your Klook voucher
Do You Need a Fishing License?
No. We found no license system for rod fishing in the sea in official sources. Japan’s Fisheries Agency allows foreign visitors to rod-fish from boats of this size when the boat is run by a Japanese fisher, such as a fishing charter, and it asks everyone to follow local rules. Follow the captain’s instructions on fish sizes and areas. For rivers, lakes and shore fishing, see do you need a fishing license in Japan?
FAQ
QDoes the captain speak English?
We couldn’t confirm it. The operator’s site is in Japanese, and one guest review mentions good English communication. Ask through Klook before you book.
QCan I go alone?
Check with Klook first. Klook lists groups of 2–8.
QHow old do children need to be?
At least 4, with a parent. Kids’ life jackets are free.
QWill I get seasick?
Tokyo Bay is fairly calm. If you’re prone to seasickness, take medicine before the trip.
QIs there a toilet?
Yes. There’s a private flush toilet in the cabin.
QHow many people can come?
Klook lists groups of 2–8. The boat takes up to 12 guests, but the operator says about 8 is most comfortable.
QCan I keep my fish?
Yes. The captain bleeds and bags them. Bring a cooler and ice, or rent a cooler bag.
QCan I bring food and drinks?
Yes. Bring your own, and in summer bring plenty to drink.
Ready to Book?
If you’re staying in Tokyo, this is one of the easiest ways to get out on the water.
- Getting there: a 2–3 minute walk from Asakusa Station
- The boat: your group only, with a toilet and a heated, air-conditioned cabin
- Before you pay: check the start time, price and cancellation terms for your date on Klook
