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A Day in the Life of a Fisherman in Kumano (Mie Prefecture)

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Summary

Highlights

Experience Details

Experience Location

Location

Mie

Duration

5 hours

Number of Guests

3 - 11 guests

Accessibility

Family-friendly

Language

Japanese, English

Other

Gluten-free, Pescetarian, Regional food

Get an exclusive peek into the world of Kumano's professional fishermen.

Highlights

Get a behind-the-scenes look into Mie's fishing industry and experience a day in the life of local fishermen

Taste fresh seafood caught by your group and savor a classic fishermen’s breakfast

Enjoy interacting with local fishermen

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

This experience takes place in Kumano, Mie Prefecture, which is known for its delicious seafood. You will be able to get a glimpse into what makes it so famous! This experience will take place in the early hours of the morning after a night in an arranged accommodation, starting off how a fisherman typically would. You will board a fishing boat with local fishermen and get the opportunity to observe them working on set net fishing while they commentate– you will also get the chance to scoop up fish! After this, guests will be brought back to the port and join fishermen sorting small fish and begin preparing their catch of the day for lunch together with them. The dishes include rice, sashimi, and ryoshi-jiru, a fisherman’s soup brimming with umami from the fresh seafood. English-language support is provided.

Inclusions

English-language support by a local guide

Rental equipment for fishing is provided

A full breakfast meal is provided

Overnight stay

Exclusions

Transportation to and from your accommodation to the port

Dinner on the night of your stay

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

Details are shared upon booking

Remarks

Guests can choose whether to stay in an inn or a homestay-style accommodation

The sea conditions may affect the length of the fishing portion of the experience

If the weather doesn’t allow for fishing, there will be a full refund

As the experience starts at 5:45 early in the morning, this package includes overnight stay before the experience

The host will contact you to confirm the size of the rental items. Please note that if we are unable to contact you, your request might be cancelled

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 2 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

Experience Location

Mie Prefecture should be the go-to for travelers looking to indulge in the freshest seafood and highest-quality wagyu in Japan, as well as nature lovers seeking their next scenic destination.

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Select at least 3 guests