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.

@fishinglifeawaji
  • 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 early Nov trip. Robin fish and croaker. Made fried sushi rolls. #sushi #robinfish #fishingjapan #osakabay
  • Late oct trip. Swelling high and hard to fish but got some tile fish and file fish. #tilefish #filefish #fishingjapan
  • Late Oct, Bonito casting game with our Japanese traditional lures. #japaneselures #yumizuno #fishingjapan #setouchi #awaji #sashimi
  • On our mid Oct trip. Fat white tile fish and others. #tilefish #fishingjapan #osakabay
  • On our early October jigging session. Yellowtail and king reef squid. #squidjigging #yellowtail #kingfish #osakabay #japanfishing
  • On our end of September trip. Good sized red snapper. #redsnapper #osakabay #fishingjapan
  • Matsukasa Age - Fried fish with scales on, you can enjoy the harmony of juiciness and crunchiness. #fishscaletiles #japaneserecipe #tilefish
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
1 week ago
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On our early Nov trip. Robin fish and croaker. Made fried sushi rolls. #sushi #robinfish #fishingjapan #osakabay
On our early Nov trip. Robin fish and croaker. Made fried sushi rolls. #sushi #robinfish #fishingjapan #osakabay
On our early Nov trip. Robin fish and croaker. Made fried sushi rolls. #sushi #robinfish #fishingjapan #osakabay
On our early Nov trip. Robin fish and croaker. Made fried sushi rolls. #sushi #robinfish #fishingjapan #osakabay
1 week ago
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Late oct trip. Swelling high and hard to fish but got some tile fish and file fish. #tilefish #filefish #fishingjapan
Late oct trip. Swelling high and hard to fish but got some tile fish and file fish. #tilefish #filefish #fishingjapan
Late oct trip. Swelling high and hard to fish but got some tile fish and file fish. #tilefish #filefish #fishingjapan
Late oct trip. Swelling high and hard to fish but got some tile fish and file fish. #tilefish #filefish #fishingjapan
4 weeks ago
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4/9
Late Oct, Bonito casting game with our Japanese traditional lures. #japaneselures #yumizuno #fishingjapan #setouchi #awaji #sashimi
Late Oct, Bonito casting game with our Japanese traditional lures. #japaneselures #yumizuno #fishingjapan #setouchi #awaji #sashimi
Late Oct, Bonito casting game with our Japanese traditional lures. #japaneselures #yumizuno #fishingjapan #setouchi #awaji #sashimi
Late Oct, Bonito casting game with our Japanese traditional lures. #japaneselures #yumizuno #fishingjapan #setouchi #awaji #sashimi
1 month ago
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On our mid Oct trip. Fat white tile fish and others. #tilefish #fishingjapan #osakabay
On our mid Oct trip. Fat white tile fish and others. #tilefish #fishingjapan #osakabay
On our mid Oct trip. Fat white tile fish and others. #tilefish #fishingjapan #osakabay
On our mid Oct trip. Fat white tile fish and others. #tilefish #fishingjapan #osakabay
1 month ago
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6/9
On our early October jigging session. Yellowtail and king reef squid. #squidjigging #yellowtail #kingfish #osakabay #japanfishing
On our early October jigging session. Yellowtail and king reef squid. #squidjigging #yellowtail #kingfish #osakabay #japanfishing
On our early October jigging session. Yellowtail and king reef squid. #squidjigging #yellowtail #kingfish #osakabay #japanfishing
On our early October jigging session. Yellowtail and king reef squid. #squidjigging #yellowtail #kingfish #osakabay #japanfishing
On our early October jigging session. Yellowtail and king reef squid. #squidjigging #yellowtail #kingfish #osakabay #japanfishing
On our early October jigging session. Yellowtail and king reef squid. #squidjigging #yellowtail #kingfish #osakabay #japanfishing
On our early October jigging session. Yellowtail and king reef squid. #squidjigging #yellowtail #kingfish #osakabay #japanfishing
1 month ago
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7/9
On our end of September trip. Good sized red snapper. #redsnapper #osakabay #fishingjapan
On our end of September trip. Good sized red snapper. #redsnapper #osakabay #fishingjapan
On our end of September trip. Good sized red snapper. #redsnapper #osakabay #fishingjapan
On our end of September trip. Good sized red snapper. #redsnapper #osakabay #fishingjapan
1 month ago
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8/9
Matsukasa Age - Fried fish with scales on, you can enjoy the harmony of juiciness and crunchiness. #fishscaletiles #japaneserecipe #tilefish
Matsukasa Age - Fried fish with scales on, you can enjoy the harmony of juiciness and crunchiness. #fishscaletiles #japaneserecipe #tilefish
3 months ago
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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)
  • Tai rubber (80g~100g)
  • Jigs (80g~200g)
  • Bait/Livebait rigs
TimeActivity
6:30amMeet up at Takenokuchi Fishing Port
7am to 12pmFishing
12pmBreak up at the port
The time schedule changes based on the sea conditions
TimeActivity
6:30amMeet up at Takenokuchi Fishing Port
7am to 12pmFishing
12pm to 2pmGo our lodge and cook
The time schedule changes based on the sea conditions
TimeActivity
After 4pm (Day before the trip)Self check in
6:30amPickup at the lodge
7am to 12pmFishing
12pm to 2pmGo our lodge and cook
The time schedule changes based on the sea conditions

Please note that a deposit of 11,000 JPY🔗 is required upon booking. The remaining amount can be paid on-site. Please be aware that if you cancel your booking within 3 days of the scheduled date, the deposit will be non-refundable.

Services1 gutst2 guests3 guests
Fishing Charter66,000JPY77,000JPY88,000JPY
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.

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