This tour offers rich natural surroundings and fresh seafood while connecting you with local fishing methods and producers through Hamamatsu's marine delicacies.
Options
【Ebisuki Shrimp Fishing Plan】for 2 People
【Ebisuki Shrimp Fishing Plan】 for 3 People
【Ebisuki Shrimp Fishing Plan】 for 4 People
【Gillnet Fishing Observation Plan】 for 2 People
【Gillnet Fishing Observation Plan】 for 3 People
【Gillnet Fishing Observation Plan】 for 4 People
The Highlight
We will tour the whitebait processing factory and sample products on-site. (※If there is no whitebait landing on the day, an explanation will be provided via video.)
We will board a fishing boat and observe gillnet fishing.(Sep. Oct.)
Experience the traditional nighttime fishing method of Lake Hamanako: the Ebisuki fishing technique.(May, Jun. Jul. Aug.)
Enjoy a fisherman's meal (Ryoshimeshi).
Farm Experience
Eel Farm Tour and Eel Course Meal
Hamanako Lake Sightseeing Cruise
The Experience
Ryoshimeshi Fishermen's simple, hearty local dishes and meals prepared quickly onboard or at port using freshly caught seafood.
Hamanako Lake Hamanako is famous as a brackish lake where seawater and freshwater mix, and eel farming is thriving there.
Gillnet fishing A traditional coastal fishing method practiced since ancient times, involving the vertical placement of strip nets in fish migration routes to capture fish by impaling their heads or gills in the mesh (gillnets) or entangling their bodies or fins (tangle nets).
Ebisuki fishing An experiential fishing activity where you lure out shrimp and crabs moving at night using boat lights and scoop them up with nets.
Eel farm A facility where glass eels are raised in structures such as plastic greenhouses.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
Itinerary
- 09:00【Gillnet Fishing Observation Plan】 Meet at Hamamatsu Station South Exit at 9:00 AM.
- 09:35【Gillnet Fishing Observation Plan】 Tour and tasting at Marumasa Kawai Shoten's whitebite processing factory. 9:35~10:20
- 10:30【Gillnet Fishing Observation Plan】 Take a fishing boat to observe gillnet fishing 10:30~12:00
- 12:15【Gillnet Fishing Observation Plan】 Lunch at Tsugumi (Fisherman's Meal) 12:15~13:30
- 14:00【Gillnet Fishing Observation Plan】 Farm Experience 14:00~15:30
- 16:00【Gillnet Fishing Observation Plan】 Arrive at the hotel ※Walk to the dinner venue
- 18:00【Gillnet Fishing Observation Plan】 Dinner at Fukirin 18:00~19:30
- 09:00【Ebisuki Shrimp Fishing Plan】 Meet at Hamamatsu Station South Exit at 9:00 AM.
- 09:30【Ebisuki Shrimp Fishing Plan】 Farm Experience 9:30~10:30
- 11:15【Ebisuki Shrimp Fishing Plan】 Tour and tasting at Marumasa Kawai Shoten's whitebait processing factory 11:15~12:00
- 12:15【Ebisuki Shrimp Fishing Plan】 Lunch at Tsugumi (Fisherman's Meal) 12:15~13:30
- 13:45【Ebisuki Shrimp Fishing Plan】 Hamanako Lake sightseeing cruise 13:45~14:45
- 15:00【Ebisuki Shrimp Fishing Plan】 Arrive at the hotel
- 17:00【Ebisuki Shrimp Fishing Plan】 Dinner at Suigetsuro 17:00~18:30
- 19:00【Ebisuki Shrimp Fishing Plan】 Ebisuki Shrimp Fishing Experience 19:00~21:00
- 21:15【Ebisuki Shrimp Fishing Plan】 Arrive at the hotel
- 09:00【Gillnet Fishing Observation Plan】 Meet in the hotel lobby at 9:00 AM.
- 09:40【Gillnet Fishing Observation Plan】 Tour of the Eel Farm at Unagi no Tenpo 9:40~10:40
- 11:00【Gillnet Fishing Observation Plan】 Hamanako Lake sightseeing cruise 11:00~12:00
- 12:10【Gillnet Fishing Observation Plan】 Lunch at Suigetsuro 12:10~13:40
- 14:20【Gillnet Fishing Observation Plan】 Arrive at Hamamatsu Station South Exit
- 10:45【Ebisuki Shrimp Fishing Plan】 Meet in the hotel lobby at 10:45 AM.
- 11:00【Ebisuki Shrimp Fishing Plan】 Tour of the Eel Farm at Unagi no Tenpo 11:00~12:00
- 12:40【Ebisuki Shrimp Fishing Plan】 Lunch at Fukirin 12:40~14:10
- 14:20【Ebisuki Shrimp Fishing Plan】 Arrive at Hamamatsu Station
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- This is a private tour. Only your group will participate.
The tour will proceed even in rainy weather. However, for the agricultural experience, Lake Hamana sightseeing cruise, and gillnet fishing activities, if conditions such as thunderstorms are deemed dangerous, the relevant activities will be canceled or replaced with alternatives. The route may be altered depending on sea conditions and navigation circumstances. For the gillnet fishing activity, you will observe fishermen hauling in pre-set gillnets. You are not permitted to touch the nets. Please strictly follow the instructions of the local staff.
If the first day falls on a Tuesday, swap Marumasa Kawai Shoten with Unagi no Tenpo. This will delay the time between Tsugumi and hotel check-in by 15 minutes.
Please note that the departure time for Ebisuki fishing may be delayed by 30 to 60 minutes depending on the tide. In such cases, the entire evening schedule—including the lobby meeting, dinner, and return to the hotel—will be adjusted accordingly. Transportation during this time is scheduled to be provided by standard taxi. The definitive schedule will be provided in your final itinerary.
If the first day falls on a Tuesday, we will swap Marumasa Kawai Shoten with Unagi no Tenpo. As a result, the hotel departure time will be 10:45.
Important Booking Information
Please wear comfortable clothing that can get a little dirty or wet. ※When boarding the boat, please wear clothing suitable for wind, rain, and sea spray, such as a raincoat or windbreaker, depending on the weather.
Customer Guidelines:
- Please refrain from consuming alcohol on the vehicle.
- Kindly take all trash with you when leaving the vehicle. Please do not leave any trash on board.
- Please ensure you arrive promptly at the designated meeting place.
- Please be aware that weekends, holidays, and event days may experience high levels of congestion.
- The schedule may be subject to sudden changes or shorter visit durations due to reasons such as traffic congestion.
- Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).
- In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.
- Wearing your seatbelt is mandatory while the bus is in motion due to legal regulations.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited on the vehicle.
- Please refrain from standing up while the vehicle is in motion.
- If you accidentally leave any belongings on the vehicle, please be aware that they will be disposed of.
- Please personally take responsibility for your valuables.
Note: These guidelines are provided to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Thank you for your cooperation.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 31 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 21 ~ 30 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 8 ~ 20 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel during 3 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 50%
- Cancel during 0 ~ 2 day(s) of departure, Non-refundable (0% refund)