Traditional Sabani Fishing in Iheya: Drive-In Fishing & Cooking (4 hrs / Jr high+ / Summer only)

Highlights

  • Experience traditional “Ami Jike” drive-in fishing with guidance from local fishermen
  • Head out to the fishing grounds aboard Okinawa’s traditional wooden boat, the Sabani
  • Enjoy your catch as fresh sashimi or foil-grilled fish
  • Free underwater video data—the tour is filmed with an underwater camera
  • Summer-only special program available from June to October

What to expect

Experience Iheya Island’s traditional Ami Jike fishing on a Sabani boat. Guided by local fishermen, herd fish in shallow waters and enjoy your fresh catch as sashimi or foil-grilled dishes. Includes free underwater video data.

What's included

  • Marine shoes
  • Life jacket
  • Snorkeling equipment (snorkel, mask & fins)
  • Photo service

About this experience

Starting at
08:30

Schedule

  1. By 2:00 PM: Meet on site. Meeting time varies by day depending on the tide.
  2. Important Note on Tour Time
    ・Meeting time varies by day depending on the tide.
    ・Due to tidal currents, the tour operates once per day only.

    If you would like to rent a wetsuit, please come to Yonezaki Campground.
  3. Check-in
  4. Depart for fishing aboard a Sabani boat
    Board the traditional wooden Sabani boat and head to the fishing grounds.
  5. Ami Jike (Drive-In Fishing) Experience
    Set nets in the wari (coral reef channels) and herd the fish in.
  6. Observe and take part in the fishing.
    Because the fishing takes place in shallow water, you can observe the movement of the fish from the surface.
  7. Fish preparation & tasting
    Enjoy your catch as sashimi or foil-grilled fish (priority given to homestay guests).
  8. Receive video data
    You’ll receive underwater video footage filmed during the tour at a later date as a gift!
  9. Disband on site.

Location and Directions

  • Check-in / Check-out

    Noho Fishing Port

    Noho Fishing Port, 197 Noho, Iheya Village, Okinawa, Japan

    Noho Fishing Port — Noho Fishing Port, 197 Noho, Iheya Village, Okinawa, Japan
    If you would like to rent a wetsuit, please come to Yonezaki Campground.

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Restrictions

  • This tour is for participants aged junior high school and older.
  • If less than 2 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.

Additional notes

  • The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.

Operated by

IHEYA SMILE (Code:200576)

Cancellation policy

  • 1-3 business days before (local time): 30%
  • The day before (local time): 50%
  • On the activity day / No-show: 100%

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