Hokkaido Fly Fishing Guide based
in Shiretoko, Eastern Hokkaido.
Plan your Hokkaido fishing trip
Hokkaido is home to some of Japan’s most pristine and untouched fly fishing waters. Eastern Hokkaido, including the Shiretoko region, offers crystal-clear rivers flowing from majestic mountains, pristine lakes, and remote streams that are home to wild trout. Species such as Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, White-spotted Char, and Yamame can all be pursued in their natural habitat. As more anglers around the world discover the unique fishing opportunities here, Hokkaido is steadily becoming one of the world’s most sought-after fly fishing destinations.
Guide Fee&Rental
Standard Rates
- 1 Day / 1 Guest: From ¥50,000
- 1 Day / 2 Guests: From ¥60,000
Rental Equipment
- Wader Rental: ¥1,000 per person (per booking)
- Waders + Complete Tackle Set: ¥2,000 per person (per booking)
Multi-Day Tours
- Tokachi and Northern Hokkaido fishing trips require a minimum booking of two days due to travel distances.
- For extended fishing tours, we will discuss your goals, target species, travel schedule, and preferred fishing style to create a fully customized itinerary.
Notes
- Prices may vary depending on the destination, season, and tour duration.
- Please contact us for a personalized quote and trip plan.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced angler, we’ll create the best fishing plan to match your skill level and goals. We also offer beginner-friendly fishing experiences for those who simply want to enjoy fishing during their trip. Please feel free to contact us for details.
Please note that we may not be able to accommodate all requests due to seasonal conditions, weather, or availability.
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- Rainbow Trout
- Dolly Varden (Amemasu)
- White-spotted Char (Oshorokoma)
- Sakhalin Taimen (Itou)
- Yamame (Cherry Salmon)
- Cherry Salmon (Sakuramasu)
- Himemasu (Kokanee Salmon)
■For cancellations on the day before or on the day of the trip due to customer reasons, 100% of the fee will be charged.
■For trips canceled by our decision, 100% of the payment will be refunded.
*If you have requested multiple dates, in the unlikely event that service cannot be provided due to bad weather or other reasons on any of the dates, the total guide fee will be divided by the number of days, and the portion corresponding to the days when service could not be provided will be refunded. Please note that accommodation costs are not included in this refund.
Terms & Conditions
Catch & Release Policy
All guided fishing trips are catch-and-release only. We kindly ask that all fish be released and not taken home.
Insurance
Our guide service is covered by liability insurance. However, we strongly recommend that all guests purchase their own travel and outdoor activity insurance before joining the tour.
Safety
Your safety is our highest priority. As this is an outdoor activity in remote natural environments, all guests must follow the guide’s instructions at all times. If a guest refuses to follow safety instructions, the guide reserves the right to end the trip immediately without a refund.
Protecting Our Fishing Waters
The rivers and lakes we guide are valuable natural resources enjoyed by local anglers and visitors alike. In recent years, some fishing locations have experienced increased pressure due to social media exposure.
To help protect these fisheries, we ask guests not to share photos or videos that reveal specific fishing locations. Before the tour begins, you will be asked to agree to this policy.
Weather & River Conditions
Guided trips may be cancelled or ended early due to heavy rain, flooding, unsafe river conditions, or severe weather.
- If we cancel the trip before it begins, your guide fee will be fully refunded.
- If the tour has already started and must be ended due to weather or river conditions, guide fees are non-refundable.
Accommodation cancellations are subject to the accommodation’s cancellation policy. Please review it before making your reservation.
Please Understand
Fishing takes place in the natural environment, and weather conditions can change unexpectedly—even after you arrive in Hokkaido. Please review our cancellation policy before booking.
No Catch Guarantee
While our guides will do everything possible to provide you with an unforgettable fishing experience, we cannot guarantee that fish will be caught. Fishing conditions vary depending on weather, water levels, and the natural behavior of wild fish.
By making a reservation, you acknowledge and accept these conditions.
【Inquiries/Reservations】
①You can also contact us via the official LINE
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②Wechat・微信(Reservations/Inquiries)
→可以从这里咨询和预约
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③Whatsapp(Reservations/Inquiries)
hokkaido.fishing.service@gmail.com
→You can also contact me by email
Feel free to contact us!! Inquiries, quotes, and consultations outside the plan are also possible
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咨询、报价、以及计划外的商谈也可以
Fishing guide Area-specific pricing
※The prices listed above are our standard rates.
We can also arrange family-friendly trips, shorter fishing sessions, and other customized plans. If you have any special requests or would like to create a plan that fits your schedule, please feel free to contact us.
HOTEL BOTH Guest Exclusive Fishing Plan
Short fishing trips are also available and can be combined with our other fishing plans.
Shiretoko Fishing Packages
In the Shiretoko area, you can enjoy light-tackle fishing for wild Dolly Varden and Yamame in beautiful rivers surrounded by Hokkaido’s untouched nature.
These trips are ideal for anglers who want to experience fishing as part of their Shiretoko journey, as well as beginners and experienced anglers looking to explore smaller rivers with light fly or lure tackle.
For accommodation, we recommend staying at HOTEL BOTH, our own accommodation in Shiretoko. By combining your stay with a guided fishing trip, you can enjoy a relaxed fishing experience while using Shiretoko as your base for exploring Eastern Hokkaido.
Short fishing sessions and customized plans can also be arranged depending on your schedule and experience.
Discover the wild side of Japan through fishing.
Akan Fishing Guide Packages
Explore Lake Akan, the Akan River, and surrounding waters with a professional fishing guide in Eastern Hokkaido.
We offer fly fishing and lure fishing for everyone from families and first-time anglers to experienced trout anglers. Each trip is tailored to your experience, the season, and current fishing conditions.
Whether you’re looking for a fun family fishing experience or a serious Hokkaido trout fishing adventure, discover the beautiful waters of Akan with us.
Tokachi/Obihiro Fishing Guide
Our HOTEL BOTH Fishing Guide team also offers guided fishing trips in the Tokachi and Obihiro areas of Hokkaido.
The main target in this region is wild rainbow trout, with fly fishing and lure fishing available depending on the season and conditions.
From experienced anglers to those discovering Hokkaido fishing for the first time, we offer trips tailored to your experience and fishing style.
Explore the rivers of Tokachi and experience wild rainbow trout fishing in Hokkaido.
Abashiri/kitami Fishing Guide Packages
We can also arrange guided fishing trips based in the Abashiri and Kitami areas.
This is an excellent and often overlooked base for fishing in Eastern Hokkaido, with easy airport access and a wide variety of rivers and fishing areas nearby.
With many different waters within reach, Abashiri and Kitami are especially well suited for multi-day fishing trips, allowing us to explore different areas depending on the season, weather, and fishing conditions.
Northern Hokkaido/Taimen
Taimen fishing in hokkaido
Experience Sakhalin taimen fishing in the wild waters of Wakkanai and Northern Hokkaido.
Sakhalin taimen, known as “Ito” in Japan, is one of Hokkaido’s most iconic freshwater fish. Today, their habitat is limited, and encountering one in the wild is never guaranteed.
Taimen fishing is challenging. Long hours of casting, changing weather, and demanding conditions are all part of the experience. We search across the vast waters of Northern Hokkaido, adapting to the weather, water conditions, and fish activity.
But after all the effort, encountering a wild Sakhalin taimen can become one of the most unforgettable moments of your fishing life.
We offer both fly fishing and lure fishing, with Wakkanai as our main base for this serious Northern Hokkaido fishing adventure.
Guide Team
Looking for the best fly fishing guide in Hokkaido?
Shin has more than 20 years of fishing experience and has pursued a wide variety of fishing styles throughout Japan.
Specializing in fly fishing, he has explored trout fisheries across the country, from Hokkaido to Honshu, constantly expanding his knowledge and techniques. He also regularly travels overseas to experience different fisheries, learn from international anglers, and further develop his skills as a guide.
His goal is simple: to share the very best of Hokkaido’s wild trout fishing with anglers from around the world through safe, professional, and unforgettable guided experiences.
Genya is Shin’s younger brother and an up-and-coming fly fisherman.
With over 20 years of experience in spin fishing, he has developed professional-level knowledge of trout fishing. He is now expanding his expertise into fly fishing while continuing to refine his skills on the rivers and lakes of Hokkaido.
Passionate about the outdoors and always eager to learn, Genya is one of the next generation of guides dedicated to providing unforgettable fishing experiences.
As a member of our outdoor activity team, he is currently working toward becoming a certified Hokkaido Outdoor Guide. With fishing as his main area of expertise, he is continuously studying and developing his skills across a wide range of outdoor activities.
Our in-house photographer, Kaito, specializes in outdoor and fly fishing photography.
Add our 1-Day Photo Service to your guided trip and let us capture the moments you can’t see while you’re focused on fishing. You’ll receive around 20 professionally edited photos, creating lasting memories of your adventure in Hokkaido.
1-Day Photo Service: ¥20,000
Includes approximately 20 edited digital photos.
This service is available as an optional add-on to any guided fishing trip.
