Kinko Bay Cruise and Private Boat Fishing Experience

Experience the sunrise and stunning views of volcano Sakurajima from the calm offshore waters of Kinko Bay on a private fishing boat cruise. Learn about boat fishing and try your hand at catching red snapper, the main target fish in the area.

Highlight

• Enjoy your relaxing time with the beautiful sunrise with the views of  volcano and city from calm offshore.
• Experience the thrill of boat fishing and catch a variety of local fish, including red sea bream, grouper, mackerel, and horse mackerel. You may also have the chance to catch yellowtail, amberjack, flathead, and other species.
  
• If you are lucky, you might get to see dolphins during your fishing trip.
  
• You can release or keep fishes based on release size guidelines.

  
  

The Captain of the boat
- has over 40 years of experience in the medical device industry.
- has business experience in the United States (CA, Bay Area).
- Golfing and boat-fishing were his hobbies and he enjoyed finding time to relax away from work.
- Since he moved back to Kagoshima, he was impressed by the beautiful nature and many kinds of local fishes in Kagoshima and wanted to spread great opportunities and experiences to all people who have not experienced it yet.
- began operating a leisure fishing boat in 2024 as a calling.

Price

20,000yen / person

*Children aged 7 and above are welcome to join when accompanied by a parent.
*Kids join for the same price as adults.
*Free-size life jackets are available for both adults and children.

For the private tour arrangement
87,500yen per group 

Details

Duration:
5hrs
Start at 6am - 11am
Start/end time varies by sunrise time of the seasons and weather conditions

Meeting Point:
"Hamamachi Ippon-tsuri pier"
 https://maps.app.goo.gl/MpEgfmxYiQ5GF1VAA

*You may drive or get to the pier by taxi.
If you need transportation arrangements, please let us know.

Attendee Requirement:
Minimum 1 to Maximum 5

Includes:
- Drinking water
- Rental life jacket
- Rental fishing tackle (Mainly for Red snapper)

Not included:
- Personal Expense

Itinerary

Meet your English-speaking captain at the pier at the appointed time, and board your private fishing boat.

As you cruise, enjoy the sunrise and views of Sakurajima volcano. Your captain will provide information about the volcano and surrounding area. Once you reach the fishing spot, the captain will explain how to use the fishing tackle and provide information about any fish you catch, including the best way to cook them!

Note 

Book before
 One week (negotiable)

- When you book, please let us know which day you would like to hold the tour.

- Please wear appropriate clothing for boat fishing.  It can be windy while the boat is heading to the fishing spot, and the sunlight is quite strong in summer.

Please check our cancellation policy.- If the tour is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, a notice will be sent by email before 6 PM (JST) 1 day prior to the tour. The guests will be able to reschedule/choose an alternative day or the tour fee paid will be fully refunded.