West Kyushu Journeys 西九州の旅
Enjoy a special lunch at Kiraku, a famous restaurant featured on Japanese TV, where you can compare the taste of freshly caught and aged horse mackerel fried to perfection.
After this exquisite meal, set sail with the chef on a fishing boat and experience traditional line-fishing for horse mackerel in the beautiful waters of Matsuura.
Catch it. Fry it. Taste it. Complete the experience and receive your very own “Aji Fry Master” Certificate!
To finish, relax with a cute wagashi (Japanese sweet) shaped like an aji fry.
Don’t forget to visit Imafuku Shrine, dedicated to the “God of Aji Fry,” and savor the charm of Matsuura!
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[Afternoon Fishing Experience] Catch & Taste Horse Mackerel in Matsuura – Japan’s Aji Fry Capital!
The Highlight
-Experience traditional line-fishing at sea with the local chef! -Receive the honorary “Aji Fry Master” Certificate -Photo-worthy cute wagashi (Japanese sweet) shaped like an aji fry included -Barrier-free facilities available (wheelchair accessible) -Up to two seats can accommodate guests with their own wheelchairs -Restrooms available on the boat (multipurpose restrooms at the port) -Changing facilities available at Kiraku after the fishing experience
The Experience
Kiraku, a renowned restaurant famous for its aji fry, has been featured on popular Japanese TV shows. Join the local chef and owner of Kiraku for a traditional line-fishing experience in the beautiful waters of Matsuura City, Nagasaki Prefecture.
Your catch will be expertly prepared at the restaurant and served as freshly fried aji fry. You’ll also get to enjoy a unique tasting experience comparing freshly caught aji with aji aged overnight for deeper flavor—an experience you can only find here.
After savoring this exquisite lunch, set sail with the chef on a fishing boat and try your hand at catching horse mackerel in Matsuura’s sea.
Catch it. Taste it. Master it! Participants who complete the full experience will receive an “Aji Fry Master” Certificate as a special reward.
To finish, relax with a cute wagashi (Japanese sweet) shaped like an aji fry.
At the end of your journey, be sure to visit Imafuku Shrine, said to be dedicated to the “God of Aji Fry” (yes, really!).
Enjoy a day full of all things aji fry!
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Japanese
Language in Printed Materials (Booklet)
- English
Itinerary
- Include: Lunch
- 11:55Please make your way directly to KIRAKU (Miraku).
- Enjoy Kiraku’s famous Aji Fry set meal!
- After lunch, let’s head out for Aji fishing!
- Let’s look for the best spot to catch Aji!
- Bait your hook and try Aji fishing!
- Let’s Go Aji Fishing!
- Success! We caught an Aji!
- Success! We caught an Aji!
- After fishing, take a relaxing break at Kiraku to end your Aji adventure!
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
-For your safety, all participants are required to wear a life jacket when boarding the boat. Please follow the staff’s instructions and wear it properly. Life jackets will be provided free of charge.
-You may get wet during the activity. Please bring a towel and a change of clothes.
-After fishing, you can rest at Kiraku until lunch is served.
-If the tour is canceled due to our circumstances, a full refund will be issued.
-The time spent on the boat may be adjusted depending on weather conditions.
-Please note that fishing results are not guaranteed and horse mackerel may not be caught depending on sea and weather conditions.
-If you are prone to seasickness, we recommend bringing motion sickness medicine.Please make sure to prepare this yourself in advance.
-We also recommend bringing extra clothes, towels, and items for sun protection.
-Please note that the meal content may change depending on availability.
Important Booking Information
Our staff will be waiting for you at the meeting point.
For your safety, life jackets must be worn when boarding the boat. Please follow the staff’s instructions and wear them properly. Life jackets will be provided free of charge.
In the event that the tour is canceled due to our circumstances, a full refund will be issued.
The time spent on the boat may be adjusted depending on weather conditions.
Please note that horse mackerel may not be caught depending on sea and weather conditions.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 8 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 1 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 10%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)