Ice Fishing Experience Eat Fresh Fish Tempura at Lake Abashiri

Discover the thrill of ice fishing at Lake Abashiri, Hokkaido, where you’ll catch fresh wakasagi and indulge in delectable tempura. This private tour provides all the essential gear and expert guidance, ensuring a memorable adventure in Japan’s unique ice fishing culture. Savor the warmth of insulated tents, delectable snacks, and beverages as you revel in the satisfaction of preparing and tasting your freshly caught fish. But the real question is, are you ready to brave the icy waters and uncover the culinary delights that await?

Key Points

1. Private guided tour offering an authentic Japanese ice fishing and tempura preparation experience at Lake Abashiri, Hokkaido.
2. Includes necessary fishing equipment, tents, and on-site guidance to catch fresh wakasagi, a local Hokkaido fish.
3. Caught wakasagi will be prepared as crispy tempura, served with warm beverages for a complete dining experience.
4. Tour transportation provided from designated pickup points, with limited exclusions to ensure a hassle-free adventure.
5. Moderate physical fitness required, with the tour not being wheelchair accessible and infants requiring lap seating.

Experience Overview

The Ice Fishing Experience takes place at Lake Abashiri in Hokkaido, Japan, where visitors can enjoy catching fresh wakasagi and then having it prepared as tempura.

Equipped with tents, fishing gear, and guided assistance, participants can reel in their catch and savor the crisp, delicious tempura.

Snacks, beverages, and transportation are included, making this a convenient and fulfilling winter activity.

With moderate physical fitness required, this private tour offers an immersive taste of Japanese ice fishing culture and the satisfaction of eating freshly caught fish.

Inclusions

The Ice Fishing Experience at Lake Abashiri includes all the necessary wakasagi fishing equipment, such as tents and gear, as well as the guidance of an assistant.

The experience also provides:

1. Snacks to enjoy during the fishing session.
2. Tempura made from the caught wakasagi and refreshing beverages.
3. All applicable taxes.
4. Transportation to and from the pickup points near JR Abashiri Station and central Abashiri.

These inclusions ensure a well-rounded and convenient ice fishing adventure, allowing participants to focus on the joy of catching and savoring the fresh wakasagi.

Exclusions

Aside from the items listed under the inclusions, the Ice Fishing Experience doesn’t cover any additional expenses.

Participants are responsible for their own personal gear, such as warm clothing and appropriate footwear.

Transportation to and from the pickup points isn’t included, so travelers must arrange their own means of getting to the designated locations.

Any other services or products not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions section are also not covered by the tour package.

Essentially, the exclusions are limited, allowing travelers to focus on the core ice fishing and fresh tempura experience at Lake Abashiri.

Pickup Information

Pickup points for the Ice Fishing Experience include Roadside Station Oorora Terminal, JR Abashiri Station, hotels near JR Abashiri Station and central Abashiri.

However, there are a few areas that don’t offer pickup or drop-off:

1. Abashiri Ubarauchi
2. Kitahama
3. Masuura
4. Memanbetsu Airport

Guests will receive confirmation within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.

The tour isn’t wheelchair accessible, and infants must sit on laps. A moderate level of physical fitness is required, and the tour is private for your group only, operated by JTB Hokkaido.

Additional Information

Confirmation is provided within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.

The ice fishing experience isn’t wheelchair accessible, so guests with mobility concerns should consider this. Infants must sit on laps during transportation. A moderate level of physical fitness is required, as you will be standing on ice and fishing for an extended period.

This is a private tour/activity exclusively for your group. The tour is operated by JTB Hokkaido. The price starts from $49.06 per person.

Lastly, the tour is non-refundable upon cancellation.

Wakasagi Fishing

Wakasagi, a small freshwater fish native to Hokkaido’s Lake Abashiri, is the centerpiece of this ice fishing experience.

Anglers will use specialized wakasagi fishing equipment, including:

1. Jigging rods designed to catch the agile wakasagi
2. Warm insulated tents to shield from the cold
3. Tackle like micro-jigs, fluorocarbon lines, and live bait
4. Handy tools like gloves, ice augers, and portable heaters

The guide assistant ensures participants have everything needed for a successful and enjoyable wakasagi fishing expedition.

The fresh-caught wakasagi are then prepared as tempura, a delightful ending to this authentic Japanese winter activity.

Tempura Preparation and Sampling

After the successful wakasagi fishing, participants can look forward to sampling the freshly prepared tempura.

The caught wakasagi are expertly cooked into a crispy tempura right on site. Guests can savor the tender, delicately flavored wakasagi coated in a light and airy tempura batter.

Alongside the tempura, warm beverages are served to complete the experience. This is a chance to taste the true essence of the wakasagi, showcasing the high-quality, just-caught fish.

The tempura making and sampling are a delightful end to the ice fishing adventure at Lake Abashiri.

The Sum Up

Enjoy the thrill of ice fishing at Lake Abashiri. Catch fresh wakasagi, and savor it as delectable tempura. With essential gear and expert guidance, you’ll enjoy a memorable adventure in Japan’s unique ice fishing culture. Relish the warmth of insulated tents, delicious snacks, and the satisfaction of preparing and tasting your freshly caught fish. It’s a perfect blend of nature, skill, and culinary delight.