Fishing Boat Tour and Sashimi Cutting Class in Asoura, Mie
Explore the bay by Asoura Fishing Village with a local fisherman, then prepare the day’s catch during a sashimi cutting class!
Highlights
Join fisherman and guesthouse owner Hashimoto Jun for a fishing boat tour in Asoura Fishing Village
Try fixed net fishing and discover various types of seafood in the region
Join a cooking class and learn how to make sashimi and salt-baked sea bream
Enjoy a wholesome, seafood-centric meal with everyone
10 meals
Experience Details
Hop on board a small fishing boat for a boat tour and fishing experience in Asoura, Mie. You’ll be guided by Hashimoto Jun from Yuuei Fisheries in Asoura, a fishing village along the coast of Mie Prefecture.
From there, it’s all smooth sailing, gliding across the dazzlingly blue water as the land fades out of sight behind you. Hashimoto-san will take you to one of his fixed-net fishing spots where you’ll help bring the catch onboard, transferring the wild seafood with a handheld net. He’ll introduce you to the variety of species that are native to the bay; seafood such as Japan’s prized sea bream, gleaming yellowtail, and ethereal-looking squid.
After the fishing boat tour, you’ll return to Hashimoto-san’s guest house for the cooking class portion of the tour. Using the fresh seafood from your catch, he’ll teach you how to fillet a whole fish and make sashimi. For a show-stopping centerpiece, you’ll also make a whole salt-baked fish.
After baking it, you’ll crack open the shell of salt to reveal the tender meat inside, perfectly-seasoned and soft. Alongside this, you’ll enjoy a feast of sashimi with rice and soup. A simple, delicious, and wholesome meal that’s made with the freshest fish possible, highlighting the bounty of the bay.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Please note that at least 5 people must book this experience for the boat ride will not be included.
- Clothes and shoes may get wet. Please dress accordingly.
- PLEASE NOTE: This experience is not available in September and October.
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Directions will be shared upon booking confirmation.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Please meet at Yuuei Fisheries: https://www.google.com/maps/place/%E5%8F%8B%E6%A0%84%E6%B0%B4%E7%94%A3/@34.2794803,136.5783104,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x1605695cac46019d!8m2!3d34.2794803!4d136.5783104 Access by public transport: About 60 minutes by Sanko bus from JR / Kintetsu Iseshi station, then transfer for about 10 minutes. Access by car: From the Ise Expressway (Tamaki IC), take Prefectural Route 169 (Sunny Road) and take National Route 260 west for about 40 minutes.
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