Traditional Fishing Experience
Pull in the Sea with Your Own Hands
Experience Japan’s ancient haul-net fishing tradition on the shores of Chiba.
Catch, cook, and eat — fresh from the Pacific Ocean.
A 400-Year-Old Tradition, Still Alive
Jibikinami — traditional haul-net fishing — has been practiced on the Chiba coast for over four centuries. Local fishermen, using the same techniques passed down through generations, cast a massive net from the shore and haul it back to land with the help of their community.
Now you can be part of that community for a day. Grab a rope, pull alongside real fishermen, and experience a form of cooperation and connection with the sea that very few visitors ever witness.
The ocean gives. But only to those who show up.
There is no guarantee of a big catch. The sea decides. And that uncertainty — that honest negotiation with nature — is exactly what makes this experience unforgettable. You will work hard, laugh with strangers, and feel the weight of something real in your hands. Whatever comes up in that net, you will have earned it together. of gravel underfoot, and a guide who knows every hidden viewpoint worth the climb. This is hiking the way it was meant to be.
Your Day on the Shore
01
Arrival & Welcome
Meet your guide at the beach. Brief safety orientation and introduction to the local fishermen.
02
Net Casting
Watch the fishermen cast the massive net from a boat into the open sea. Learn the history while you wait.
03
The Big Pull
Everyone grabs a rope and hauls together. Feel the resistance, the rhythm, and the team spirit of the shore.
04
Sorting the Catch
Help identify and sort the fish. Learn which species are seasonal treasures and which go back to sea.
05
Cook & Feast
Fresh grilled fish, miso soup, and rice — prepared with your catch on the beach. The best meal you’ve earned.
What's Included
Full Fishing Experience
Participation in authentic jibikinami haul-net fishing alongside local fishermen. All equipment provided.
Beachside Meal
Freshly grilled fish from your catch, warm miso soup, steamed rice, and seasonal side dishes.
English Guide
Bilingual guide throughout the experience. Explains techniques, traditions, and marine life in English.
Protective Gear
Work gloves and waterproof aprons provided. Changing facilities and showers available on-site.
Photo Service
Action shots during the pull and meal. Digital album shared within 24 hours. Print options available.
Transport Option
Optional round-trip shuttle from Tokyo Station available. Book in advance (additional fee applies).
The Meal
From the ocean to the fire in under an hour.
There is no fresher meal on earth than the one you catch yourself. After the haul, our local cook prepares the fish over open charcoal on the beach — grilled whole, the way coastal Japanese families have eaten for generations. Salt, fire, and the sea air are the only seasonings needed. This is the moment participants say they remember most.
The Feast
Catch-to-Table Seafood Dining
The species vary with the season — flounder, horse mackerel, sea bass, and on lucky days, lobster. Everything is grilled whole over charcoal, served with miso soup made from the cooking water, fresh pickles, and rice from the local farm next door.
Vegetarian and allergen options are available on request. Please notify us at the time of booking.
Gallery
Experience in Pictures
Straight from Our Guests
★★★★★
Absolutely the most unique thing I did in Japan. Hauling that net with real fishermen, then eating what we caught on the beach — it sounds simple but the emotion of it stays with you. Book this.
Marcus W. — USA
★★★★★
Our family of four loved every minute. The kids were exhausted and filthy and completely happy. The fish we grilled ourselves tasted better than any restaurant. An experience, not just a tour.
The Müller Family — Switzerland
★★★★★
I was honestly skeptical — how interesting can fishing be? Very, it turns out. The community spirit, the guide’s knowledge of the sea, the insane freshness of the food. I’ve recommended this to everyone I know.
Yuki B. — Australia
Tour Details
Good to Know
| Duration | Approx. 4 hours (including meal) |
| Group Size | Min. 4 / Max. 20 participants |
| Price | ¥8,800 / adult ¥5,500 / child (under 12) |
| Language | English guide included |
| Season | Year-round (catch varies by season) |
| Dress Code | Clothes that can get wet and dirty. Footwear that can get sandy. |
| Location | Chiba Coast, approx. 90 min from Tokyo Station |
| Shuttle | Optional Tokyo → Chiba roundtrip (¥2,000 / person) |
| Cancellation | Full refund up to 48 hours before. Weather cancellations fully refunded. |
| Dietary | Vegetarian & allergen options available on request |
| Age | Suitable for all ages. Children under 6 observe only (no charge). |
Reserve Your Spot
Ready to Pull the Net?
Tours run on weekends and national holidays year-round. Private bookings available for groups of 10 or more.
Access
Getting to the Beach
| Location | ○○ Beach, ○○ City, Chiba Prefecture |
| From Tokyo | 90 min by JR Sobu Line + local bus. Free parking on-site. |
| Shuttle | Optional pickup from Tokyo Station (advance booking required) |
| Start Time | 9:00 AM (please arrive by 8:45 AM) |
| Tel | +81-000-000-0000 |
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