Easy and comfortable smelt fishing experience at Lake Yamanaka
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Held from: October to JanuaryEasy and comfortable smelt fishing experience at Lake Yamanaka (Dome boat and fishing equipment rental)
Even beginners can enjoy smelt fishing comfortably
When you think of smelt fishing, many people probably imagine drilling a hole in thick ice under the cold sky of midwinter.
The smelt dome boat you will board on this tour is equipped with facilities and services such as a heater, a toilet, a microwave, and hot water.
You can enjoy comfortable smelt fishing.
Instructors who are experts on Lake Yamanaka will provide thorough instruction, so even beginners can enjoy smelt fishing comfortably and enjoyably.
Enjoy a unique experience that can only be found amongst the abundant nature of the Fuji Five Lakes.
Smelt fishing is an experience where you will come face to face with nature.
＊As you may not be able to catch any fish, please apply only if you agree to this point.＊
This course does not include a tour guide; an instructor will guide you on-site.
9:55 The meeting place is the Kaneyamaen front lobby
10:00 Depart from Kaneyamaen by taxi
Our shuttle taxi will be waiting in front of the entrance.
This photo is for illustrative purposes. Actual car may vary.
10:15 Stop by a convenience store
Please purchase a lunch to eat on the boat.
(Cost to be borne by the customer)
10:30 Arrive at Lake Yamanaka Nagisa 2nd pier
Board a motorboat from the pier and transfer to a smelt fishing dome boat on the lake.
Participation is limited to customers who are able to physically transfer to the dome boat on the lake.
Fishing experience starts
We provide all the necessary equipment for smelt fishing, including rods, reels, and bait.
Lecture by an instructor
Our expert instructors will provide friendly guidance so that even beginners can enjoy smelt fishing safely.
Relaxed smelt fishing
The dome boat is equipped with a heater, a toilet, a microwave, and an electric kettle.
Take off your winter clothes and enjoy a leisurely day of smelt fishing.
Around 13:50 Fishing finishes
You can take home any smelt you catch. (We prepare a zipper bag)
As this is a natural event, you may be not able to catch any fish.
14:00 Leave from Lake Yamanaka Nagisa 2nd pier
Get in a waiting taxi and return to our hotel.
If you are staying on the day of fishing
Any smelt you catch will be kept by our front desk staff and will be cooked into tempura and served at your dinner.
Around 14:20 Arrive Kaneyamaen
INFORMATION
| The total walking distance - km | Operation dates | October to January | Minimum Number of Participants | 2person |
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| Approximate time required | 4 hours and 20 minutes | Insurance | Comes with traveler’s insurance. |
※Participation is limited to customers who are able to physically transfer from the motorboat to the dome boat on the lake.
※You can change the departure time.(Operating hours of the dome boat: 7:00 – 14:00)
・The tax is included in the price.
・The tour fee doesn't include a lunch.
・Advanced reservation and payment are required 10 days prior to your participation date.
・We may cancel the tour due to bad weather. （Free cancellation）
・We charge a cancellation fee if the cancellation is due to the customer's circumstances preventing them from participating.
・The tour may be subject to change during the tour or canceled on the day if the instructor judges the tour to be too dangerous depending on the natural conditions on the day. (No refunds after boarding)
・Smelt fishing is outsourced to the dome boat operating company (FISHING HOUSE Nagisa).
・For safety, please do not participate with infants or kids.
PRICE
| 16,500yen per person for 2 guests | Children over 3 years of age can also participate. The children's rates are the same as the adults. For safety, please do not participate with infants or kids. 【Cancellation Policy】 Within 10 days: 30% Day before the tour: 50% The scheduled day: 100% If the fishing dome boat cannot depart due to natural conditions, the tour will be canceled and no cancellation fee will be charged. |
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| 15,400yen per person for 3 guests | |
| 14,300yen per person for more than 4 guests |