Exclusive 2-Day Culinary Experience in Hamamatsu

Ryoshimeshi

Simple and fulfilling local meals enjoyed by fishermen, prepared quickly either onboard or at the dock with freshly caught seafood.

Hamanako

Lake Hamanako is renowned for being a brackish lake, where seawater and freshwater converge, supporting a flourishing eel farming industry.

Gillnet fishing

A traditional method of coastal fishing that has been utilized for centuries, which involves positioning strip nets vertically in the paths of migrating fish. This technique captures fish by either impaling them in the mesh (gillnets) or entangling their bodies or fins (tangle nets).

Ebisuki fishing

An interactive fishing experience where participants attract shrimp and crabs that are active at night using lights from boats, then scoop them up with nets.

Eel farm

A facility dedicated to raising glass eels in structures like plastic greenhouses.

Highlights

• We will visit the whitebait processing facility and taste products right there. (※In case there is no whitebait catch on the day, a video explanation will be shown.)
• We will get on a fishing vessel to witness gillnet fishing. (Sep. Oct.)
• Experience the traditional night fishing style of Lake Hamanako: the Ebisuki fishing method. (May, Jun. Jul. Aug.)
• Savor a fisherman's meal (Ryoshimeshi).
• Agricultural Experience
• Eel Farm Tour and Eel Course Dining
• Hamanako Lake Sightseeing Cruise

Itinerary

• 【Gillnet Fishing Observation Plan】 Meet at Hamamatsu Station South Exit at 9:00 AM.
• 【Gillnet Fishing Observation Plan】 Tour and tasting at Marumasa Kawai Shoten's whitebite processing factory. 9:35~10:20
• 【Gillnet Fishing Observation Plan】 Take a fishing boat to observe gillnet fishing 10:30~12:00
• 【Gillnet Fishing Observation Plan】 Lunch at Tsugumi (Fisherman's Meal) 12:15~13:30
• 【Gillnet Fishing Observation Plan】 Farm Experience 14:00~15:30
• 【Gillnet Fishing Observation Plan】 Arrive at the hotel ※Walk to the dinner venue
• 【Gillnet Fishing Observation Plan】 Dinner at Fukirin 18:00~19:30
• 【Ebisuki Shrimp Fishing Plan】 Meet at Hamamatsu Station South Exit at 9:00 AM.
• 【Ebisuki Shrimp Fishing Plan】 Farm Experience 9:30~10:30
• 【Ebisuki Shrimp Fishing Plan】 Tour and tasting at Marumasa Kawai Shoten's whitebait processing factory 11:15~12:00
• 【Ebisuki Shrimp Fishing Plan】 Lunch at Tsugumi (Fisherman's Meal) 12:15~13:30
• 【Ebisuki Shrimp Fishing Plan】 Hamanako Lake sightseeing cruise 13:45~14:45
• 【Ebisuki Shrimp Fishing Plan】 Arrive at the hotel
• 【Ebisuki Shrimp Fishing Plan】 Dinner at Suigetsuro 17:00~18:30
• 【Ebisuki Shrimp Fishing Plan】 Ebisuki Shrimp Fishing Experience 19:00~21:00
• 【Ebisuki Shrimp Fishing Plan】 Arrive at the hotel
• 【Gillnet Fishing Observation Plan】 Meet in the hotel lobby at 9:00 AM.
• 【Gillnet Fishing Observation Plan】 Tour of the Eel Farm at Unagi no Tenpo 9:40~10:40
• 【Gillnet Fishing Observation Plan】 Hamanako Lake sightseeing cruise 11:00~12:00
• 【Gillnet Fishing Observation Plan】 Lunch at Suigetsuro 12:10~13:40
• 【Gillnet Fishing Observation Plan】 Arrive at Hamamatsu Station South Exit
• 【Ebisuki Shrimp Fishing Plan】 Meet in the hotel lobby at 10:45 AM.
• 【Ebisuki Shrimp Fishing Plan】 Tour of the Eel Farm at Unagi no Tenpo 11:00~12:00
• 【Ebisuki Shrimp Fishing Plan】 Lunch at Fukirin 12:40~14:10
• 【Ebisuki Shrimp Fishing Plan】 Arrive at Hamamatsu Station

Price Details

Included

• Experience fees
• English guide
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Accommodation

Not included

• Expenses not mentioned

Important Information

Please wear comfortable clothing that can get a little dirty or wet.

※When boarding the boat, please wear clothing suitable for wind, rain, and sea spray, such as a raincoat or windbreaker, depending on the weather.

Customer Guidelines:

1. Please refrain from consuming alcohol on the vehicle.

1. Kindly take all trash with you when leaving the vehicle. Please do not leave any trash on board.

1. Please ensure you arrive promptly at the designated meeting place.

1. Please be aware that weekends, holidays, and event days may experience high levels of congestion.

1. The schedule may be subject to sudden changes or shorter visit durations due to reasons such as traffic congestion.

1. Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).

1. In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.

1. Wearing your seatbelt is mandatory while the bus is in motion due to legal regulations.

1. Smoking is strictly prohibited on the vehicle.

1. Please refrain from standing up while the vehicle is in motion.

1. If you accidentally leave any belongings on the vehicle, please be aware that they will be disposed of.

1. Please personally take responsibility for your valuables.

Note: These guidelines are provided to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Thank you for your cooperation.

Purchase Notice

• This is a private tour. Only your group will participate.
• The tour will proceed even in rainy weather. However, for the agricultural experience, Lake Hamana sightseeing cruise, and gillnet fishing activities, if conditions such as thunderstorms are deemed dangerous, the relevant activities will be canceled or replaced with alternatives.

The route may be altered depending on sea conditions and navigation circumstances.

For the gillnet fishing activity, you will observe fishermen hauling in pre-set gillnets. You are not permitted to touch the nets. Please strictly follow the instructions of the local staff.

• If the first day falls on a Tuesday, swap Marumasa Kawai Shoten with Unagi no Tenpo. This will delay the time between Tsugumi and hotel check-in by 15 minutes.

• Please note that the departure time for Ebisuki fishing may be delayed by 30 to 60 minutes depending on the tide. In such cases, the entire evening schedule—including the lobby meeting, dinner, and return to the hotel—will be adjusted accordingly. Transportation during this time is scheduled to be provided by standard taxi. The definitive schedule will be provided in your final itinerary.

• If the first day falls on a Tuesday, we will swap Marumasa Kawai Shoten with Unagi no Tenpo. As a result, the hotel departure time will be 10:45.

How to Use

Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.

Cancellation Policy

• 31 or more day(s) before the activity date: 0% cancellation fee
• Between 21 and 30 day(s) before the activity date: 20% cancellation fee
• Between 8 and 20 day(s) before the activity date: 30% cancellation fee
• Between 3 and 7 day(s) before the activity date: 50% cancellation fee
• Less than 3 day(s) before the activity date: 100% cancellation fee