When and how to fish for octopus? A comprehensive guide to the best experience tours for beginners in the Kanto area!

When and how to fish for octopus? A comprehensive guide to the best experience tours for beginners in the Kanto area!
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Activity Japan Editorial Department

On this page, Octopus Fishing Experience Special feature on the tour!

Recommended plans for Tokyo and the Kanto area Useful information for beginners who enjoy octopus fishing We will introduce it in detail.

Types of tackle (reels, rods, etc.), how to fish, conditions for avoiding poaching, and points of caution for beginners Let's check out the information together.

Popularity ranking of octopus fishing experience tours

First of all, based on the latest reservation data from Activity Japan, Octopus Fishing Experience Tour Popularity Ranking "We would like to introduce you to "

Currently, Activity Japan is Kanto area spots such as Tokyo and Shizuoka You can make online reservations for octopus fishing experience tours held at.

Tour contents and fees (prices), Check out the reviews and testimonials Please use this to help you compare plans.

POINT!
We expect many reservations and inquiries for each plan during weekends, holidays, Golden Week, summer vacation, Silver Week, and other long holiday seasons. We recommend that you check the availability of your schedule and make reservations early.
1 Place

[Tokyo/Haneda] 120 minutes. Captain's recommendation. Shared boat trip! We can introduce you to a restaurant that will cook the fish you catch! [24-hour departure available]

PLAYFUL FISHING
Shinagawa Ward and Ota Ward
9,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.7
  • (32 reviews and experiences)

If you want to fish, this plan is recommended! You will be informed of the fish that have been caught up to the day before, so your chances of catching a fish will be high. Please let us know if you have any preferences for what kind of fishing you would like to do in the two hours, such as sea bass, horse mackerel, black porgy, blue fish, rockfish, rockfish, sillago, octopus, flathead, five-fish fishing, and shark. The course times are the recommended times. At the time of writing

2 Place

[Tokyo/Haneda] 4-hour shared trip with the captain's recommendation! We can introduce you to a restaurant that will cook the fish you catch! [24-hour departure available]

PLAYFUL FISHING
Shinagawa Ward and Ota Ward
12,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.7
  • (3 reviews/experiences)

This plan is recommended for those who want to fish! You will be informed of the fish that have been caught up to the day before, so your chances of catching a fish will be high. Please let us know what kind of fishing you would like to do in the four hours, such as sea bass, horse mackerel, black porgy, blue fish, rockfish, rockfish, sillago, octopus, flathead, mixed fish fishing, or shark. The course times are the recommended times. We depart 24 hours a day, even outside the times listed.

3 Place

[Tokyo/Haneda] 120 minutes Captain's recommended charter! We can also introduce you to a restaurant that will cook the fish you catch! [24-hour departure available]

PLAYFUL FISHING
Shinagawa Ward and Ota Ward
27,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (5 reviews and experiences)

If you want to fish, this plan is recommended! We will tell you what fish have been caught up to the day before, so you have a high chance of catching something. Please let us know what kind of fishing you would like to do in the two hours, such as sea bass, horse mackerel, black porgy, blue fish, rockfish, rockfish, sillago, octopus, flathead, five-fish fishing, and shark. We are available 24 hours a day. If you have a preferred departure time, please make a reservation.

4 Place

[Tokyo/Haneda] 4-hour charter tour recommended by the captain! We can also introduce you to a restaurant that will cook the fish you catch!

PLAYFUL FISHING
Shinagawa Ward and Ota Ward
36,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (2 reviews/experiences)

If you want to fish, this plan is recommended! We will inform you of the fish that have been caught up to the day before, so you have a high chance of catching a fish. Please let us know what kind of fishing you would like to do in 4 hours, such as sea bass, horse mackerel, black porgy, blue fish, rockfish, rockfish, sillago, octopus, flathead, five-fish fishing, and shark. We are available to depart 24 hours a day. If you have a desired departure time, please make a reservation.

5 Place

[Shizuoka, Lake Hamana] 5-hour trip around Lake Hamana! School also available | Beginners welcome! | We will teach you how to enjoy fishing ♪

Recreational Fishing Boat Junkie
Hamamatsu and Lake Hamana
52,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

For those who have never fished before! We will give you a gentle lecture! Recommended for those who want to enjoy leisurely fishing in Lake Hamana. We will also give advice on rules, etiquette, practice, and how to enjoy fishing for those who are just starting out. Even if you are a first-timer, we will give you a thorough lecture before boarding the boat, so please feel free to join us!

6 Place

[Shizuoka, Lake Hamana] Fishing with the whole family! Schooling also available | Choose your experience time | Fishing with your kids ♪

Recreational Fishing Boat Junkie
Hamamatsu and Lake Hamana
60,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

A fishing school experience for the whole family, including your children! The purpose of this plan is to convey the joy of fishing to children (up to junior high school age). We will give you advice on rules, etiquette, practice, and how to enjoy fishing when you start fishing. *Please note that the goal is not to catch a large amount of fish.

7 Place

[Tokyo/Haneda] 120-minute shared octopus tour. Beginners, women, and children are welcome. We can introduce the octopus you catch to a shop.

PLAYFUL FISHING
Shinagawa Ward and Ota Ward
9,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.8
  • (10 reviews and experiences)

This is a high-end Edomae octopus fishing plan. You will use a lure to catch the octopus, so your hands will not get dirty! The fishing method is very easy!!! It is recommended for beginners and children as it is easy to catch octopus. The captain and professional fisherman will support you, so you can enjoy fishing with peace of mind! It is very delicious to eat! If you need it, we will introduce you to a restaurant that will cook the octopus you caught!

Octopus fishing experience tour recommended for beginners

" First time Octopus Fishing Which tour is better? I'm sure there are many people researching recommended fishing boat information such as "."

If you are enjoying octopus fishing for the first time We recommend taking part in the "shared boat" plan, which is a great deal to enjoy. is.

Below are some reviews and word-of-mouth ratings from actual users. Octopus fishing experience tour recommended for beginners "We would like to introduce you to "

Shared boat octopus fishing experience tour

[Tokyo/Haneda] 120-minute shared octopus tour. Beginners, women, and children are welcome. We can introduce the octopus you catch to a shop.

PLAYFUL FISHING
Shinagawa Ward and Ota Ward
9,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.8
  • (10 reviews and experiences)

This is a high-end Edomae octopus fishing plan. You will use a lure to catch the octopus, so your hands will not get dirty! The fishing method is very easy!!! It is recommended for beginners and children as it is easy to catch octopus. The captain and professional fisherman will support you, so you can enjoy fishing with peace of mind! It is very delicious to eat! If you need it, we will introduce you to a restaurant that will cook the octopus you caught!

[Tokyo/Haneda] 120 minutes. Captain's recommendation. Shared boat trip! We can introduce you to a restaurant that will cook the fish you catch! [24-hour departure available]

PLAYFUL FISHING
Shinagawa Ward and Ota Ward
9,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.7
  • (32 reviews and experiences)

If you want to fish, this plan is recommended! You will be informed of the fish that have been caught up to the day before, so your chances of catching a fish will be high. Please let us know if you have any preferences for what kind of fishing you would like to do in the two hours, such as sea bass, horse mackerel, black porgy, blue fish, rockfish, rockfish, sillago, octopus, flathead, five-fish fishing, and shark. The course times are the recommended times. At the time of writing

Where to fish for octopus

Octopus Fishing for, Pier fishing, offshore fishing (boat fishing), etc. There are various ways to do this.

Continued: Where can I go octopus fishing? We will introduce recommended areas for those who want to know the best spots.

If you want to enjoy octopus fishing in the Kanto region and Tokyo "Tokyo Bay" is recommended .

The latest information is that for sea fishing and fishing boat experience tours departing from Tokyo Bay, Many catches announced It has been done.

The other one is, Lake Hamana in Shizuoka Prefecture .

It is connected to the Enshu Nada Sea, where fresh water and sea water mix together. Octopus fishing in Lake Hamana, which has brackish waters You can enjoy.

Tokyo Bay

[Tokyo/Haneda] 120-minute shared octopus tour. Beginners, women, and children are welcome. We can introduce the octopus you catch to a shop.

PLAYFUL FISHING
Shinagawa Ward and Ota Ward
9,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.8
  • (10 reviews and experiences)

This is a high-end Edomae octopus fishing plan. You will use a lure to catch the octopus, so your hands will not get dirty! The fishing method is very easy!!! It is recommended for beginners and children as it is easy to catch octopus. The captain and professional fisherman will support you, so you can enjoy fishing with peace of mind! It is very delicious to eat! If you need it, we will introduce you to a restaurant that will cook the octopus you caught!

[Tokyo/Haneda] 120 minutes. Captain's recommendation. Shared boat trip! We can introduce you to a restaurant that will cook the fish you catch! [24-hour departure available]

PLAYFUL FISHING
Shinagawa Ward and Ota Ward
9,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.7
  • (32 reviews and experiences)

If you want to fish, this plan is recommended! You will be informed of the fish that have been caught up to the day before, so your chances of catching a fish will be high. Please let us know if you have any preferences for what kind of fishing you would like to do in the two hours, such as sea bass, horse mackerel, black porgy, blue fish, rockfish, rockfish, sillago, octopus, flathead, five-fish fishing, and shark. The course times are the recommended times. At the time of writing

Lake Hamana

[Shizuoka, Lake Hamana] 5-hour trip around Lake Hamana! School also available | Beginners welcome! | We will teach you how to enjoy fishing ♪

Recreational Fishing Boat Junkie
Hamamatsu and Lake Hamana
52,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

For those who have never fished before! We will give you a gentle lecture! Recommended for those who want to enjoy leisurely fishing in Lake Hamana. We will also give advice on rules, etiquette, practice, and how to enjoy fishing for those who are just starting out. Even if you are a first-timer, we will give you a thorough lecture before boarding the boat, so please feel free to join us!

[Shizuoka, Lake Hamana] Fishing with the whole family! Schooling also available | Choose your experience time | Fishing with your kids ♪

Recreational Fishing Boat Junkie
Hamamatsu and Lake Hamana
60,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

A fishing school experience for the whole family, including your children! The purpose of this plan is to convey the joy of fishing to children (up to junior high school age). We will give you advice on rules, etiquette, practice, and how to enjoy fishing when you start fishing. *Please note that the goal is not to catch a large amount of fish.

Octopus fishing season

When and how to fish for octopus? A comprehensive guide to the best experience tours for beginners in the Kanto area!

" Octopus Fishing What is the best season? Many people would like to know the best season or time to catch octopus, etc.

Although the conditions vary depending on the fishing spot, octopus fishing is You can enjoy it all year round, regardless of the season. .

on the other hand, Octopuses prefer warm water temperatures, so spring and summer are their peak season. It will be.

In particular, both air and water temperatures will rise. August and September are the best months of the year for octopus fishing. It is said that...

In addition, some municipalities may have restrictions such as during octopus spawning season. There may be closed fishing periods. So please be careful.

Octopus fishing tackle and how to fish

When and how to fish for octopus? A comprehensive guide to the best experience tours for beginners in the Kanto area!

" Octopus Fishing What's the trick? "or" How do you fish for octopus? I'm sure there are many people who would like to know more about these tools.

For octopus fishing, Bait fishing (bait) and artificial bait fishing (egging/jigging) There are two main types of mechanisms:

Below are some octopus fishing tackles: Three typical types We will introduce you to the following:

Octopus fishing lure (Octopassing)

Octopus-specific squid jig " Octopus Egi This is a method of fishing for an octopus using a lure.

Slowly drag the lure along the seabed, and when the octopus jumps on the jig and you feel its weight on the tip of your rod, set the hook.

Main tackle for octopus fishing

reel Spinning reels
rod Octopus egging rod
line PE line (1-3)
leader Fluorocarbon leader (6-10)

Octopus Jig

An octopus-like bait called " Octopus Jig This is a method of fishing for an octopus using a lure.

The main method is to slide the bait along the gaps in rock walls and pull the octopus that has stuck to it off, and then pull it out.

Main tackle for octopus jig

reel Baitcasting reel
rod A stiff rod of around 2m
line Nylon line (No. 8 and up)

Tenya

" Tenya " is a method of fishing for octopus by wrapping bait around a plank-shaped device with a weight and hook.

Unlike the two above, this method uses bait, so it is said to be an effective method for targeting large octopuses or octopuses that are inactive.

Tenya's main tackle

reel Spinning reels
rod Casting rod (20 and up)
line PE line (1 to 4)
leader Fluorocarbon leader (6-10)
bait Horse mackerel / pork fat / crab / chicken wings / etc.

Things to note when fishing for octopus

" Can I just fish for octopus? " is also a frequently asked question.

Although the rules vary by prefecture, generally, fishing within the common fishing rights is Octopus Fishing You must be a registered member of the fisheries association to Masu.

Therefore, if you are not a member of the fishery association, Possibility of being punished for poaching There is.

If you are a beginner and would like to enjoy octopus fishing, you will be guided by a professional captain and instructor. Enjoy a sea fishing experience tour .

Octopus fishing experience tour shop

Finally, the "Activity Japan" which is currently accepting online reservations Octopus Fishing Experience tour shops " is listed below.

Please check the shop link below for information such as location (address), business hours, holidays, and a list of available tour plans.

POINT!
All outdoor activities involve the risk of accidents and injuries. When participating in activities, be sure to do so through a shop that is guided by a licensed instructor and that pays close attention to safety and is well prepared.

PLAYFUL FISHING

  • 4.7
  • (107 reviews)
  • Kanto
  • Tokyo
  • Shinagawa/Ota
  • Sea fishing/fishing boat
  • River fishing/Mountain stream fishing
  • Cruising and boat parties

PLAYFUL FISHING is a recreational fishing boat that offers boat fishing in Tokyo Bay. The youngest captain of Tokyo Bay who loves comedy! I also travel all over the country as a professional fisherman. Of course you can enjoy fishing, but we also hope you will experience extraordinary scenery and views and fully enjoy fishing, one of the best natural recreational activities! Before setting sail, we will give you a lecture on how to fish and the habits of the fish, so even beginners and children can enjoy themselves with peace of mind. We also provide free services such as bleeding and killing the fish so that you can take home a delicious fish. We also keep in mind a sense of fun and value the exciting and thrilling moments you can enjoy. *Due to popular demand, some fish are booked up to three years in advance, so all reservations must be made by request (consultation required). Thank you very much.

Opening times 24 hours
Closed Day Irregular
  • 5.0
  • (1 review)
  • Tokai
  • Shizuoka
  • Hamamatsu/Lake Hamana
  • Sea fishing/fishing boat
  • Cruising and boat parties
  • Horse mackerel fishing

We hold fishing schools and cruises off the coast of Lake Hamana and the Enshu Nada Sea! Beginners, women, and children are all welcome, so please feel free to come along!

Opening times Time for each course from sunrise
Closed Day Stormy Day

*The content of this article is current as of August 2024.

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