International fishing charter guided in English, providing tourists with a catch-and-cook experience on Awaji Island, JAPAN. Fishing tackle is provided, guests can join the trip without bringing anything.

Fishing Charter

23ft. bay boat accommodates up to 3 passengers.

Sushi Lunch

Make some Sushi with what we caught on the trip.

Lodge

Captain Daiki Tonda, fluent in both Japanese and English, has lived in Toronto for several years. In his twenties, he traveled worldwide as a professional musician. Later, He taught English vocals at a music college, then established his own English pronunciation school(Dr. D English) which now accommodates 1,000 students and has thrived for over a decade.

In 2020, after obtaining a boat license, he found himself drawn to boat and kayak fishing around Awaji Island. Then, in 2023, after acquiring his own 23 ft. fishing boat, he commenced guiding guests on fishing trips.

On his boat, you can fish for a variety of species available each season and enjoy seasonal fish dishes.

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Fishing Life Awaji

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Private Fishing Charter and Sushi Lunch in AWAJI ISLAND, JAPAN. Captain's personal account here @dog_angler
  • On our midwinter trip, the water temp is 8℃. Still some fish are available. Black croaker and Mebaru. #fishingjapan #awajishima #awajiisland #croakerfish
  • #docking
  • #Ikejime
  • On our late Jan trip in Osaka bay. Black mouth croaker. #osakabay #fishingjapan
  • On our new year trip, got some red snapper and yellowtail. #fishingjapan
  • On our early Dec trip with our Canadian guest. Good conditions but tough situations. Struggled much to get those two fish only today. But enjoyed making sushi out of our catch. #fishingjapan #tilefish #robinfish
  • Tachiuo the belt fish fishing with my lovely dog Nana. #sushi #beltfish #labrador #fishingcharterjapan
  • On our mid Nov trip for white tilefish, beltfish and filefish. #whitetilefish #tilefish #beltfish #fishingjapan
  • On our early Nov trip. Beltfish and sushi. #beltfish #sushi #fishingjapan
On our midwinter trip, the water temp is 8℃. Still some fish are available. Black croaker and Mebaru. #fishingjapan #awajishima #awajiisland #croakerfish
On our midwinter trip, the water temp is 8℃. Still some fish are available. Black croaker and Mebaru. #fishingjapan #awajishima #awajiisland #croakerfish
On our midwinter trip, the water temp is 8℃. Still some fish are available. Black croaker and Mebaru. #fishingjapan #awajishima #awajiisland #croakerfish
On our midwinter trip, the water temp is 8℃. Still some fish are available. Black croaker and Mebaru. #fishingjapan #awajishima #awajiisland #croakerfish
On our midwinter trip, the water temp is 8℃. Still some fish are available. Black croaker and Mebaru. #fishingjapan #awajishima #awajiisland #croakerfish
On our midwinter trip, the water temp is 8℃. Still some fish are available. Black croaker and Mebaru. #fishingjapan #awajishima #awajiisland #croakerfish
On our midwinter trip, the water temp is 8℃. Still some fish are available. Black croaker and Mebaru. #fishingjapan #awajishima #awajiisland #croakerfish
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#docking
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#Ikejime
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On our late Jan trip in Osaka bay. Black mouth croaker. #osakabay #fishingjapan
On our late Jan trip in Osaka bay. Black mouth croaker. #osakabay #fishingjapan
On our late Jan trip in Osaka bay. Black mouth croaker. #osakabay #fishingjapan
On our late Jan trip in Osaka bay. Black mouth croaker. #osakabay #fishingjapan
On our late Jan trip in Osaka bay. Black mouth croaker. #osakabay #fishingjapan
On our late Jan trip in Osaka bay. Black mouth croaker. #osakabay #fishingjapan
On our late Jan trip in Osaka bay. Black mouth croaker. #osakabay #fishingjapan
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On our new year trip, got some red snapper and yellowtail. #fishingjapan
On our new year trip, got some red snapper and yellowtail. #fishingjapan
On our new year trip, got some red snapper and yellowtail. #fishingjapan
On our new year trip, got some red snapper and yellowtail. #fishingjapan
On our new year trip, got some red snapper and yellowtail. #fishingjapan
On our new year trip, got some red snapper and yellowtail. #fishingjapan
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On our early Dec trip with our Canadian guest. Good conditions but tough situations. Struggled much to get those two fish only today. But enjoyed making sushi out of our catch. #fishingjapan #tilefish #robinfish
On our early Dec trip with our Canadian guest. Good conditions but tough situations. Struggled much to get those two fish only today. But enjoyed making sushi out of our catch. #fishingjapan #tilefish #robinfish
On our early Dec trip with our Canadian guest. Good conditions but tough situations. Struggled much to get those two fish only today. But enjoyed making sushi out of our catch. #fishingjapan #tilefish #robinfish
On our early Dec trip with our Canadian guest. Good conditions but tough situations. Struggled much to get those two fish only today. But enjoyed making sushi out of our catch. #fishingjapan #tilefish #robinfish
On our early Dec trip with our Canadian guest. Good conditions but tough situations. Struggled much to get those two fish only today. But enjoyed making sushi out of our catch. #fishingjapan #tilefish #robinfish
On our early Dec trip with our Canadian guest. Good conditions but tough situations. Struggled much to get those two fish only today. But enjoyed making sushi out of our catch. #fishingjapan #tilefish #robinfish
On our early Dec trip with our Canadian guest. Good conditions but tough situations. Struggled much to get those two fish only today. But enjoyed making sushi out of our catch. #fishingjapan #tilefish #robinfish
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Tachiuo the belt fish fishing with my lovely dog Nana. #sushi #beltfish #labrador #fishingcharterjapan
Tachiuo the belt fish fishing with my lovely dog Nana. #sushi #beltfish #labrador #fishingcharterjapan
Tachiuo the belt fish fishing with my lovely dog Nana. #sushi #beltfish #labrador #fishingcharterjapan
Tachiuo the belt fish fishing with my lovely dog Nana. #sushi #beltfish #labrador #fishingcharterjapan
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On our mid Nov trip for white tilefish, beltfish and filefish. #whitetilefish #tilefish #beltfish #fishingjapan
On our mid Nov trip for white tilefish, beltfish and filefish. #whitetilefish #tilefish #beltfish #fishingjapan
On our mid Nov trip for white tilefish, beltfish and filefish. #whitetilefish #tilefish #beltfish #fishingjapan
On our mid Nov trip for white tilefish, beltfish and filefish. #whitetilefish #tilefish #beltfish #fishingjapan
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On our early Nov trip. Beltfish and sushi. #beltfish #sushi #fishingjapan
On our early Nov trip. Beltfish and sushi. #beltfish #sushi #fishingjapan
On our early Nov trip. Beltfish and sushi. #beltfish #sushi #fishingjapan
On our early Nov trip. Beltfish and sushi. #beltfish #sushi #fishingjapan
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Tour Details

The captain will message you to confirm your departure the day before your booked trip. In case of bad conditions, an alternative day will be suggested. Usually, we meet at Takenokuchi fishing port at 6:30am, then go fishing on our boat until noon. We can target yellowtail (up to 25 lb) and red snapper (up to 12 lb) all year round with lure fishing, and other seasonal fish are also available. Check the fishing charter page for more details. We also provide a sushi lunch at our lodge if we catch enough fish.

  • 23ft. fishing boat accommodates up to 3 passengers.
  • All fishing tackle(rod, reel, lures and rigs) is provided.
  • Fishing lecture for beginners is provided.
  • No marine toilet installed on the boat(We return back to the marina)
  • Taking a seasickness pill recommended.(Most people get seasick on a small boat)
  • Wear an extra layer of clothing as you might feel colder offshore.

Rental Tackle List

  • Jigging Rod (6ft #1~#3)
  • Bait reel (#100~#200)
  • Spinning reel (c5000xg)
  • Rubber jigs (80g~100g)
  • Metal jigs (80g~200g)
  • Bait/Livebait rigs
TimeActivity
6:30amDepart from Takenokuchi Fishing Port
12:30pmBack to marina
The time schedule changes based on the sea conditions
TimeActivity
6:30amDepart from Takenokuchi Fishing Port
12:30pmBack to marina
1pm to 3pmLunch
The time schedule changes based on the sea conditions
TimeActivity
After 4pm (Day before the trip)Self check in
6:00amPickup at the lodge
6:30am to 12:30pmFishing
1pm to 3pmLunch
The time schedule changes based on the sea conditions
Services1 gutst2 guests3 guests
Fishing Charter (6h)66,000JPY77,000JPY88,000JPY
Lunch11,000JPY11,000JPY22,000JPY
Lodging33,000JPY33,000JPY44,000JPY
Pickup/Drop-off*11,000JPY11,000JPY11,000JPY
*Pickup/Drop-off service is available within Kobe, Awaji, Sumoto areas

Dr. D Private Lodge

46-38 Osaki, Awaji, Hyogo, 656-1501, JAPAN
Contact: fishinglifeawaji.jp (Messenger)

Bus – 1 hour from Kobe Sannomiya BT
Route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/B6BBgFEg7bKTA63C9
Fee: 1,400JPY

Taxi – 45 min from JR Sannomiya station
Fee: Approx. 24,000JPY

Takenokuchi Fishing Port

Takenokuchi, Sumoto, Hyogo, 656-0011, JAPAN
Contact: fishinglifeawaji.jp (Messenger)

Bus – 100 min from Kobe Sannomiya BT
Route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5JpHU4srengdDW2s8
Fee: 2,020JPY

Taxi – 60 min from JR Sannomiya station
Fee: Approx. 30,000JPY

Notice: There is a possibility that your booking may be canceled due to bad sea conditions. No departures in winds over 6 m/s, high swell or rain. The captain will message you to confirm your departure the day before your trip. In case of bad conditions, an alternative day will be suggested.

From January 1 to March 31

  • Available on Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri.
  • Fishing Hours: 8:30AM to 12:30PM
  • Charter: 44,000JPY (+11,000 per person)
  • Target: Red snapper, Rock fish with Sabiki

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