Angler grinning on a small boat beside a freshly landed yellowfin tuna under a deep blue sky

Fishing charter search & booking · Japan

Fish Japan's wild water

Tell us what you want to catch. We find a local charter boat that suits you, check availability and take care of the booking. You talk to us in English, and we sort out the details with the captain.

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Jigging depth 50–200 m Boats 18–38 ft Groups 1–6 anglers Booking in English

Destinations, north to south

One country, 17° of latitude

Japan stretches from subarctic to subtropical water, so the fishing changes completely as you travel. Pick a region, or tell us your target fish and travel dates and we will suggest where to go and find a charter there.

43.0°N

Hokkaido

Cold northern seas

Salmon, halibut and big rockfish in clear, cold water, with summer and autumn the most comfortable months on the boat.

Style Jigging, bottomBest Jun–Oct

35.2°N

Sagami Bay & Izu

Kanagawa & Shizuoka, a short trip from Tokyo

Summer runs of yellowfin tuna on casting gear, plus amberjack and seasonal reef fish. A strong option for a day trip from Tokyo.

Style Casting, jiggingBest Jul–Oct

32.7°N

Goto Islands

Nagasaki, Kyushu

Rugged islands on the edge of the East China Sea, known for yellowtail kingfish (hiramasa) on topwater and jigs.

Style Casting, jiggingBest Spring & autumn

29.5°N

Kagoshima islands

The island chain south of Kyushu

Giant trevally, amberjack, dogtooth and yellowfin tuna offshore, with coral trout and groupers on the reefs. A classic area for Japanese metal jigging.

Style GT casting, jigging, baitBest Year-round

26.2°N

Okinawa

Subtropical reefs and open ocean

Warm water GT and dogtooth tuna, with family-friendly reef fishing close to the main island's resorts.

Style Casting, jigging, reefBest Apr–Nov

Turquoise bay and forested headlands seen from a hilltop — Southern Japan

How we help

We find the boat, you fish

Most charter boats in Japan take bookings by phone, in Japanese, and are hard to find online. We do the searching and the talking, so you can book a good boat without speaking the language.

The right boatWe look for charters that match your target fish, budget, dates and group size.
Booking in EnglishYou message us in English. We contact the captain in Japanese, confirm dates and details, and send you everything you need for the day.

Trip types · private boat

Choose your trip

These are the trips most anglers ask for. Price, boat size and group size depend on which charters are available for your dates, so we send you options and a quote once we know your plans.

Half dayCoastal

Reef & light game

Light jigging and light casting along the coastal reefs for giant trevally, coral trout, jobfish and more.

Water: Coastal reefs
Gear: Bring or rent

Full day · Most requestedOffshore

Deep jigging day

A full day working jigs from 90 to 160 m for amberjack, with coral trout and jobfish on the way.

Depth: 90–160 m
Gear: Bring or rent

Half dayFamilies

Family bait fishing

Easy bait fishing in calm, nearby water. A good first trip, and a near-certain catch for everyone on board.

Water: Nearby coast
Gear: Usually included

Gear rental

No tackle with you? Many charters rent rods and reels. Tell us and we will check when we search.

Any region

The same applies in Hokkaido, Izu, Goto and Okinawa: we search for a suitable charter and send you the options.

Techniques & tackle

Bring the right gear

Japan is the home of modern lure fishing, and these are the setups that work in southern water. Not sure what to pack? Ask us and we will check your list.

Three 250 gram metal jigs in pink, gold and silver on a wooden table

Jigging

From light game to heavy tackle. Amberjack and giant trevally are the main targets, with dogtooth and yellowfin tuna close behind.

High-pitch100–250 g, slim

Slow-pitch300–500 g, long

ReelShimano 5000+ / Daiwa 3000+

LinePE 2.5+

Depth50–200 m

Angler in a fighting belt leaning back against a hard-bent rod on a small boat

Casting

Throwing poppers and stickbaits at the reef edge and into bait balls. Southern Japan's GT casting is some of the most sought-after in the country.

GT100–200 g poppers & stickbaits

Light50–100 g poppers, minnows

ReelShimano 5000+ / Daiwa 3000+

LinePE 3+

Recent catches

What comes over the rail

Photos from trips we have booked. Pelagics run offshore, while groupers, snappers and coral trout hold on the reefs closer in.

Angler holding a bluefin trevally with bright blue spots — **Bluefin trevally**Casting · reef edge

Angler holding a large yellowfin tuna on deck — **Yellowfin tuna**Offshore

Smiling angler holding an orange spotted coral grouper — **Coral grouper**Jigging · reef

Angler holding a silver trevally on a boat — **Trevally**Light casting

Angler under storm clouds holding a large reef fish — **Reef giant**Bottom · winter

Dogtooth tuna lying on the deck of a boat beside spinning reels — **Dogtooth tuna**Deep jigging

Angler holding an amberjack with green island hills behind — **Amberjack**Jigging · 90–160 m

Red coral trout held up with a jig in its mouth — **Coral trout**Light jigging

Google reviews

From our anglers

Families, first-timers and serious anglers all fish with us. Read the full reviews on our Google listing.

“The fishing rods and reels were smooth, the captain knew the right spots and what baits to throw.”

A 13-year-old angler's review, shared by his dad, who added that the captain helped his son with the right approach at each spot and that the grouper made excellent sashimi that night.

★★★★★ David, Atlanta

“The crew was incredibly knowledgeable and made sure everyone, from beginners to experienced anglers, had a great time.”

★★★★★ Google review

Young angler reeling in on a charter boat

Between fishing days

Make a week of it

Many of Japan's best fishing spots are also beautiful places to explore. Ask us and we can point you to local tours near your port.

Clifftop view over a shallow coral reef and open ocean

Coast & nature

Clifftop views, waterfalls and forest walks with local guides.

Half day

Sea turtle swimming above a snorkeler over coral

Snorkelling

Warm southern reefs where sea turtles are a common sight.

Half day

Turquoise shallows and green islands under summer clouds

Beaches

Calm coves for swimming and a slow day off the water.

Ask for ideas

Plan a trip

Tell us what you want to catch

Fill in the form to draft your enquiry, then send it to us on Instagram. We reply with the charters available for your dates and a quote. Bookings are confirmed once the boat is available and payment is made through PayPal.

Draft your enquiry with the form.
Send it to @amami_fishing_tour on Instagram.
Pick a boat, and we confirm the booking with the captain.