Tenkara and Light Tackle Fly-Fishing in Hokkaido's Mountain Streams
Enjoy fishing for beautiful wild mountain stream fish in Hokkaido’s rich natural environment.
Length
8 hours
Season
May to October
Area
Eastern Hokkaido
Group size
1 to 3 persons
Type
Private
Price/person
30,000 - 50,000 JPY
Guide
下森 雅文 Masafumi Shimomori
Director of REDBAND ARTWORKS, Trout Fishing Photographer and Guide
About
On this experience we will fish for mountain stream fish native to Hokkaido, such as landlocked Japanese salmon, Whitespotted char, and Dolly Varden trout. We will use light tackle such as tenkara rods (a traditional Japanese fishing method) and low-numbered glass rods. This plan includes the rental of fishing gear such as waders and fishing rods, so even beginners can enjoy mountain stream fishing without any worries. Price per person: For 1 person: 50,000 yen/person For 2 persons: 35,000 yen/person For 3 persons: 30,000 yen/person For more than 4 persons, please consult with the guide. Seasons: The high season is generally from early May to late October. The season may be slightly later or later depending on the natural conditions and climate of the year. Please contact the guide for the latest information. Japanese salmon: Early July to late September Whitespotted char: Late June to late August Dolly Varden trout: Early May - late October Rainbow trout: Early May - late October
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Enquiry
If you have any questions about this experience, please contact the guide below.
08:30 Meet at the designated location 09:30 Arrival at fishing grounds & preparation 12:30 Lunch break (light lunch will be provided by the guide) 13:00 Resume guiding 17:00 End of guided tour & clean-up 18:00 Finish tour at the designated location
- Beginners to mountain stream fishing are welcome - Upper elementary school age and up (recommended)
If you have your own fishing gear, please bring it all. However, for beginners, we can accommodate fishing gear rentals such as waders and fishing rods (tenkara rods and fly rods). Please be sure to consult with us in advance if you wish to rent such items. Also please note that all participants, regardless of whether they are beginners or experienced anglers, are required to bring their own hats, sunglasses, rainwear, and warm clothing.
If you have any questions about facilities or about local accommodations, please contact us.
By Plane: Haneda Airport ⇔ Tokachi Obihiro Airport Travel time: approx. 90 minutes We will provide transportation to and from Tokachi Obihiro Airport. By Train: Sapporo - Obihiro: 2 hr. 24 min. From Kushiro to Obihiro: 1 hour 32 min. By Highway Bus: Sapporo - Obihiro 3hr 30min (summer schedule) 3hr 40min (winter schedule) Asahikawa - Obihiro: 3 hours 45 min. New Chitose Airport - Obihiro 2 hours 30 minutes (summer schedule) 2 hours 45 minutes (winter schedule)
Pick up
yes
Nearest station
Obihiro Station
Meeting place
Tokachi Obihiro Airport
If you come by car
30 minutes to 1 hour