The southeastern edge of Tokachi faces the Pacific Ocean, and its coastal towns are known for its catches of excellent seafood. In this tour program, you will visit Marumi Kobo in Taiki Town to savor one of its autumn delicacies: the Akiaji salmon. Go on a fishing boat ride, learn how to cut up a whole salmon, try making ikura from the salmon roe, then enjoy a succulent seafood lunch prepared by a fisherman.

Highlights

• Go on a fishing boat ride and try catching fish with a fishing rod
• Learn how to cut up a fresh whole salmon
• Try making ikura (seasoned salmon roe) and take it home with you
• Enjoy a fisherman’s lunch with chanchanyaki and other seafood
• Refresh yourself in an onsen bath with a view of the ocean

At the fishing port of Taiki, you will ride on an actual fishing boat and try catching fish with a fishing rod. Some of the fish you can catch from September to November include cod and black rockfish. Even if you don’t catch anything, it’s still a fun experience trying to catch fish from a fishing boat.
Note: The fishing boat ride and fishing experience may be cancelled in case of inclement weather.

After the fishing boat ride, you will go to Marumi Kobo to learn how to cut up a fresh whole salmon with the help of the friendly fisherman couple of Masao and Michiko Kawamata. It can be challenging at first, but you will surely get the hang of it quickly.

You can also make ikura (seasoned salmon roe) from the egg sac of the female salmon. You can even take it home as a food souvenir.

Using the salmon you cut up, you can help prepare a local Hokkaido dish called chanchanyaki which features salmon and mixed vegetables seasoned with miso sauce. You can savor it along with other seasonal seafood in a sumptuous fisherman’s lunch.

To help you relax after the filling meal, you will visit Bansei Onsen, a rare hot spring that is rich in iodine. You can refresh yourself in the hot spring bath while admiring a view of the vast Pacific Ocean.

Note: All images are for illustration purposes only. Your actual experience may vary.

Schedule

9:00	Meetup at Taiki Fishing port, orientation
9:15	Fishing boat ride, fishing experience
10:30	Whole salmon cutting and ikura making
12:00	Chanchanyaki and seafood lunch
14:00	Hot spring bath in Bansei Onsen
15:00	Tour finish