[COMING SOON] Fisherman for the day: Net-fishing from the front-line!
Thrilling morning on a local fishing boat in seafood paradise, Kesennuma
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Tour Duration
3 to 4 hours
Starting From
80520JPY～(with TAX)
Tour Availability
By request
Size
1～2
Highlights
- Rare chance to experience the life of a local fisherman from the front-line
- Watch as huge nets of fish are hauled onto the boat
- See the sunrise over the Pacific from the deck of the fishing boat
- Visit the local fish market and experience the daily auction from a fisherman's perspective
- Enjoy a tasty breakfast at a local restaurant frequented by the fishermen themselves
The fishing grounds along the Sanriku coastline off Kesennuma City are considered to be among the three largest in the world! The prosperous port town boasts an expansive local fishing industry, covering everything from deep sea fishing to cultivated seafoods. This program gives visitors the rare chance to experience the life of a local fisherman for themselves. Starting from the early dawn, board a fishing boat and head out to sea, watching the fishermen at work from the front-line! You’ll be left speechless by the intense action unfolding before you (but not too close!!). Get a taste of a fisherman’s daily life – from the incredible physicality of their work to their expert ability to read the waves and behaviour of the fish. Watching the sunrise over the water from the deck will be a moment that will stay with you forever. After working up an appetite, drop in to a restaurant frequented by the local fishermen themselves. If you’re lucky, you might even meet one over breakfast!
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PRICE PER GROUP:
※(tax incl.)
1 pax ：73,200 JPY（80,520 JPY）
2 pax ：91,200 JPY （100,320 JPY）
OUTLINE
Tour Highlights:
✔ Kesennuma's fishing grounds are considered to be the three largest in the world!
✔ Rare chance to experience the life of a local fisherman
The fishing grounds along the Sanriku coastline off Kesennuma City are considered to be among the three largest in the world! The prosperous port town boasts an expansive local fishing industry, covering everything from deep sea fishing to cultivated seafoods.This program gives visitors the rare chance to experience for themselves the life of a local fisherman.Starting from the early dawn, board a fishing boat and head out to sea, watching the fishermen at work from the frontline! You'll be left speechless by the intense action unfolding before you ( but not too close !!). Get a taste of a fisherman's daily life – from the incredible physicality of their work to their expert ability to read the waves and behavior of the fish.Watching the sunrise over the water from the deck will be a moment that will stay with you forever.After working up an appetite, drop in to a restaurant frequented by the local fishermen themselves.If you're lucky, you might even meet one over breakfast!
What’s Included
・ Guide feeNot included
・Transportation expenses to the meeting place・Other things those are not included in the price
Meeting place
TOUR COURSE
- 4:00
Starting from the early dawn, board a fishing boat and head out to sea, watching the fishermen at work from the frontline!
- 4:20
You’ll be left speechless by the intense action unfolding before you (but not too close!!). Get a taste of a fisherman’s daily life – from the incredible physicality of their work to their expert ability to read the waves and behaviour of the fish. Watching the sunrise over the water from the deck will be a moment that will stay with you forever.
- 06:00
Once back to shore, watch as the fish are loaded onto trucks and sent off to the local fish market. Accompany the fishermen to the market and watch how fish are sorted and sold at the daily seafood auction.
- 07:00
After working up an appetite, drop in to a restaurant frequented by the local fishermen themselves. If you’re lucky, you might even meet one over breakfast!
- 08:00
Tour ends after breakfast.
TOUR DETAILS
- Where
- Hikado Set Net Fishing
- Time
- 3 to 4 hours
- Size
- 1～2
- Price
- 80520JPY～(with TAX) (※approx. $800 USD)
- Sign-up Deadline
- Reservations accepted up to seven days prior to tour.
- Cancellation Policy
- The cancellation fee will be required in accordance with the policy below.Up to three days prior, no cancellation fee.Two days prior: 20% Day before: 30% On the day: 100%
