Fishing Charter & Sushi

English-guided fishing charter for tourists on Awaji Island

Hi, I’m Capt. Daiki.

We are offering a fishing charter for tourists (English-guided) on Awaji Island, right next to Kobe. The trip features a sushi-making experience where we enjoy making Sushi for lunch from our catch.

If you’re coming to Japan and want to go on a fishing trip, just message me!

Fishing Charter

23ft. bay boat accommodates up to 3 passengers.

Sushi Lunch

Enjoy a sushi-making experience with your catch.

Captain’s Lodge

Fishing

Tour Details

How to Book Your Trip

1. Request Dates (Main and backup)Use the booking form or message the Captain.
2. Booking ConfirmationThe Captain will message you.
3. Final Weather Check (3 days before)Gives you the final confirmation based on the weather forecast.
4. Book Your AccommodationA Hotel in Sumoto Onsen or Captain’s Lodge
No departures in winds over 6 m/s, high swell or rain.

Your Trip Day

Meet up / Set up6:00 AM ~ 6:30 AM
Departure (Takenokuchi Fishing Port)6:30 AM ~ 7:00 AM
Back to the port11:30 AM
Sushi Lunch (option)12:30 PM ~ 2:00 PM
Payment (Credit card or cash in JPY)On our Website
Services1 gutst2 guests3 guests
Charter (5h)55,000JPY66,000JPY77,000JPY
Sushi Lunch11,000JPY16,500JPY22,000JPY
Captain’s Lodge22,000JPY22,000JPY22,000JPY
Additional charter fee: ¥11,000 per extra hour.

Hi. I’m Capt. Daiki.

I’ve been a fishing addict since I first got into kayak fishing around 2020. I go out on the water three days a week to chase various fish around Awaji Island. Initially, it was difficult to get fish to bite because I couldn’t figure out the right “when” and “where,” but I’ve gotten much better now.

Along with my fishing enthusiasm, I’ve also focused on learning how to cook my catch. Through my experience cooking thousands of fish I’ve caught, I can now prepare them into a variety of dishes.

As for my English fluency, I spent a year in Sydney, Australia during high school. In my late 20s, I also spent two and a half years in Toronto, Canada as a busking musician.

Anyway, I hope you have a great fishing day in Japan with me.

@fishinglifeawaji
Capt. DAIKI

@fishinglifeawaji

The Guy on Awaji Island Offering Private Fishing Charters For International Tourists Visiting Japan🇯🇵 Make Your Own Sushi From The Fish You Catch🍣
  • On our mid October trip. Tried catching squid but there was none then jigging for nothing. Finally got some snapper on Tai rubber rigs. Had a great Sushi time after fishing. #filefish #japaneseredsnapper #fishingtrip #japan #awajishima #awajiisland
  • We had fun fishing and making sushi with our American guests. #tilefish #fishingjapan #redsnapper #sushimaking
  • White tilefish and File fish, these are the autumn delicacy fish here in Osaka bay. #tilefish #filefish
  • On our mid September trip. Caught good sized Spanish. He did it! #spanishmackerel #fishingjapan #awajiisland
  • #rainbow #spanishmackerel #fishingjapan
  • #fishingcharters #japanlife #sashimi
  • #fishingcharters #japan #awajiisland #yellowtail #redsnapper
  • Poke #hawaiianfood #sashimi #kayakfishing #kingfish #yellowtail #awajiisland #fishing #catchandcook
  • Captain's Day Off #sashimi #KayakFishing #fishinginjapan
On our mid October trip. Tried catching squid but there was none then jigging for nothing. Finally got some snapper on Tai rubber rigs. Had a great Sushi time after fishing. #filefish #japaneseredsnapper #fishingtrip #japan #awajishima #awajiisland
On our mid October trip. Tried catching squid but there was none then jigging for nothing. Finally got some snapper on Tai rubber rigs. Had a great Sushi time after fishing. #filefish #japaneseredsnapper #fishingtrip #japan #awajishima #awajiisland
On our mid October trip. Tried catching squid but there was none then jigging for nothing. Finally got some snapper on Tai rubber rigs. Had a great Sushi time after fishing. #filefish #japaneseredsnapper #fishingtrip #japan #awajishima #awajiisland
4 days ago
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We had fun fishing and making sushi with our American guests. #tilefish #fishingjapan #redsnapper #sushimaking
We had fun fishing and making sushi with our American guests. #tilefish #fishingjapan #redsnapper #sushimaking
We had fun fishing and making sushi with our American guests. #tilefish #fishingjapan #redsnapper #sushimaking
We had fun fishing and making sushi with our American guests. #tilefish #fishingjapan #redsnapper #sushimaking
We had fun fishing and making sushi with our American guests. #tilefish #fishingjapan #redsnapper #sushimaking
1 week ago
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2/9
White tilefish and File fish, these are the autumn delicacy fish here in Osaka bay. #tilefish #filefish
White tilefish and File fish, these are the autumn delicacy fish here in Osaka bay. #tilefish #filefish
White tilefish and File fish, these are the autumn delicacy fish here in Osaka bay. #tilefish #filefish
White tilefish and File fish, these are the autumn delicacy fish here in Osaka bay. #tilefish #filefish
White tilefish and File fish, these are the autumn delicacy fish here in Osaka bay. #tilefish #filefish
1 month ago
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3/9
On our mid September trip. Caught good sized Spanish. He did it! #spanishmackerel #fishingjapan #awajiisland
On our mid September trip. Caught good sized Spanish. He did it! #spanishmackerel #fishingjapan #awajiisland
On our mid September trip. Caught good sized Spanish. He did it! #spanishmackerel #fishingjapan #awajiisland
2 months ago
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#rainbow #spanishmackerel #fishingjapan
#rainbow #spanishmackerel #fishingjapan
#rainbow #spanishmackerel #fishingjapan
2 months ago
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#fishingcharters #japanlife #sashimi
#fishingcharters #japanlife #sashimi
2 months ago
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#fishingcharters #japan #awajiisland #yellowtail #redsnapper
#fishingcharters #japan #awajiisland #yellowtail #redsnapper
#fishingcharters #japan #awajiisland #yellowtail #redsnapper
#fishingcharters #japan #awajiisland #yellowtail #redsnapper
#fishingcharters #japan #awajiisland #yellowtail #redsnapper
#fishingcharters #japan #awajiisland #yellowtail #redsnapper
2 months ago
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Poke #hawaiianfood #sashimi #kayakfishing #kingfish #yellowtail #awajiisland #fishing #catchandcook
6 months ago
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Captain's Day Off #sashimi #KayakFishing #fishinginjapan
6 months ago
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Marina and Lodge

Locations

Marina

Takenokuchi Fishing Port
Takenokuchi, Sumoto, Hyogo, 656-0011, JAPAN

1-Hour bus ride from Kobe (Google Map)

  1. Depart from Maiko Expressway
  2. Get off at Sumoto Bus Center
  3. 3-min walk to the marina

Captain’s Lodge

Dr. D Private Lodge
46-38 Osaki, Awaji, Hyogo, 656-1501, JAPAN

30-min bus ride from Kobe (Google Map)

  1. Get on a highway bus from Maiko Expressway
  2. Get off at Shiawaseno Pancake Mae(Bus Stop)
  3. 3-min walk to the lodge

Before your fishing trip

Where to stay

Stay in Sumoto Onsen

Stay at the closest location to our marina and enjoy Onsen the hot spring bath.

Booking Timing – You can book any hotel from the bunch in Sumoto Onsen area. Make sure to book it after your trip is finally confirmed.

Access to the marina – Some accommodations are within walking distance of the marina. If yours isn’t, the captain will provide a free pickup.

Sushi Lunch(Option) – If you catch enough fish for lunch, the captain will arrange a sushi-making experience at the lodge, located just a 20-minute drive away.”


Stay at the Captain’s Lodge

Stay at the captain’s lodge — a relaxing, exclusive lodge with ocean views. Enjoy a peaceful night.

Booking – You can use our lodge the day before your trip. Self-check-in is available after 3PM.

Access to the port – The captain will pick you up in the morning for your fishing trip and take you back to the lodge.

Sushi Lunch(Option) – If you catch enough fish for lunch, the captain will arrange a sushi-making experience at the lodge.

More about the Lodge >


Charter, Lodge, Sushi Lunch

Booking / Inquiry

Notice: No departures in winds over 6 m/s, high swell or rain. The captain will confirm your departure 3 days in advance. In case of bad conditions, an alternative day will be suggested.

From September to December 2025

  • Basic Fishing Hours: 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM (Flex)
  • Fishing methods: Jigging, Casting, Tai Rubber, Live bait
  • Targets: Yellowtail, Amberjack, Spanish Mackerel, Red Snapper, Belt Fish
  • Others fish by chance: Flounder/Flathead, Grouper, White Tilefish

Message Capt. Daiki

Please mention the following upon your inquiry.
1.) Name and country
2.) Number of guests
3.) Booking date(s)

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Email

BOOKING


Reviews

Holly
00:40 09 Nov 25
Had a great experience fishing with Fishing Life Awaji--it was the highlight of a first trip to Japan. We caught a few fish right away in the early morning and went back for sushi lunch. Daiki was knowledgeable and kind, and a great guide. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner 09:08 09 Nov 25
Holly, you aced the trip! Your first fish was incredible.
Jacob
00:36 09 Nov 25
The best experience I had in Japan by far. Highly recommend.
Response from the owner 09:07 09 Nov 25
Thanks Jacob! That was a great time fishing with you.
Jet B
05:28 18 Sep 25
Very amazing trip! My favorite experience in Japan!
Response from the owner 07:26 18 Sep 25
Glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you again.
Alexei K
10:41 04 Dec 24
This was one of the most pleasant fishing experiences I have had on a charter boat. Captain Tonga was a very accommodating and friendly fishing guide. We fished multiple spots that day around the Osaka Bay. What a great day of fishing that was. Captain Tonga is also an accomplished chef. He masterfully prepared our catch of the day at the lodge. Could not get any fresher sushi than that. The communication was so easy and pleasant as the Captain spoke fluent English. I learned a lot about the island and local fishing culture. I highly recommend this charter.
Response from the owner 11:12 04 Dec 24
Glad that you had a great day with us. Hoping to see you again when you come back to Japan.