OFFICIAL KUMAMOTO TOURISM GUIDE

Sightseeing

South area

Kanko Utasebune

Utase net-fishing is a traditional style of fishing passed on in the Ashikita district since the end of the Edo period. A trawl net sunk to the bottom of the sea is pulled by a sailboat, guided by the sea breeze. It’s slow but unique fishing using natural forces, mainly for catching tiger prawn, crab, and squilla. Guests can take home some fish they caught as a souvenir. On the boat, you may also catch cutlass fish, or have seafood freshly prepared upon your request.

Address
〒869-5453
2963 Hakariishi, Ashikita-machi, Ashikita-gun
Contact
Kanko Utasebune Association
TEL
0966-82-3936
FAX
0966-82-3936
Fees
42,000 per boat (max. 12 people)
A meal on the boat: 10,500 or 21,000
Hours
[Period]April~November
8:30~17:00 (reservation required)
Others
10 large vehicles, 50 small vehicles
2 to 3 hours
 

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