Hightlight

• This unique fishing boat cruise is guided by local fishermen.
• The cruise provides an opportunity to get to know the values of local fishermen and to hear their stories of the changing marine environment.
• Visitors can experience the morning fish market auctions and can buy fish from local fish workers on the spot.
• After the auction, you can opt to set up a table in the corner of the fish market and sample some of the local specialties.

Overview

Experience a cruise on a fishing boat around the clear blue waters of Beppu Bay. The cruise offers unique views from the sea such as Mount Tsurumidake, and billowing steam from the hot springs.

Beppu is a hot spring resort that developed as the gateway to Kyushu. Beppu’s stunning cityscape seen from the sea is known as the ‘Naples of the East’.

Take an uncommon one-hour cruise on a fishing boat. Your guide is Mr. Nakayama, who has been a fisherman for more than 30 years. He was born into a family of fishermen that has been in the business since his grandfather’s time. He set up the Beppu Bay Fishing Boat Cruise experience with the support of the local people, and the aim of boosting tourism to Hinode Town. You will also have a special opportunity to visit the morning markets at the fishing port, where you can watch fish traded right before your eyes.

Mr. Kimio Nakayama

Oita Prefecture Fisheries Cooperative Association

Nakayama-san was born into a family of fishermen that has been fishing since his grandfather’s time. He has been a fisherman for more than 30 years. All guides are local fishermen who know the bays of Beppu Bay inside and out.

Price Per Person

4,000 JPY / person

What to Bring & What to Wear

• Wear comfortable clothing.
• Recommended: Towel, sun protection, sunglasses, change of clothes in case you get wet.

Included in the fee

• Cruise fare
• Interpreter-guide fee (if applicable)

Not included in the fee

• Transport to and from the meeting point.
  For those who choose to pay by bank transfer, transfer charges will be borne by the customer.

Language

English / Japanese

Event Duration

About 1 – 1.5 hours

Meeting Point

Beppu Kusuonki Port
(382-7 Kusuonki-machi, Beppu City)

Program Availability

Year-round

Participants

2 – 5 people

Age

6 years and over

Application Deadline

7 days before the tour date

Agent Name

Toyonokuni Millennium Heritage Tourism Zone

Notes

Breakfast options available at fishing ports. Taxis to and from the meeting point, as well as train lunches can be arranged (optional). Such extra costs will be borne by the customer. Simple toilets will be available.

For more than 12 persons, please contact us. Duration of cruise may be shortened depending on weather and sea conditions on the day.