Guide Service

We provide tenkara fishing guide services in order to spread the appeal of tenkara fishing and pass on this culture to future generations by making more people aware of it.
Please join us when you visit Japan.

A reservation calendar has been added.

One day Guide (half or full day)

This is a guide service for beginner anglers and those who don’t have much time but want to enjoy Japanese Tenkara fishing.

*Please be sure to read the Information before applying.

You can choose between 4 hours (half day) or 8 hours (full day) (including travel time).
You can also experience Tenkara fishing empty-handed.
This experience will take place in the Kawaji Onsen area or nearby streams, and will not go to the headwaters.
The guide fee is 35,000 yen for half-day and 50,000 yen for full-day, per guide, and up to 3 people can be guided by one guide. (For applications made on or after June 16, 2025)

Overnight Guide

This is a guide service for people who have experience with tenkara fishing or fly fishing and would like to try tenkara fishing.
We can also take you to the source of the river, and provide total support from arrival to departure, including fishing guides, accommodation, meals, and transportation.

*Please be sure to read the Information before applying.

The dates can be flexible from one night depending on your preferences.
For the safety of our guests and as a backup for bad weather, one day out of the three days will be a rest day. (On the rest day, we can also guide you to places such as the World Heritage site Nikko Toshogu Shrine.)
Waders and fishing gear are available for free rental, but please use your own equipment whenever possible. (Wading shoes are essential, not waders, especially when going to the headwaters.)
If you wish, you can also experience the local traditional technique of tying a fly.
The tour price varies depending on your requests, so please contact us for more information. (As a guideline, if two people participate, it will cost 70,000 to 80,000 yen per person per day.)

Model course

Day 1

Meet at Tobu Railway Kinugawa Onsen Station. Your guide will greet you.
You will generally go directly to your accommodation, but you can also stop by a fishing tackle shop if you wish.

Day 2

Tenkara fishing all day.
First, you will practice in the main stream, and then in the afternoon, you will head to the source.

Day 3

Tenkara fishing all day.
On this day, we will head to the source of the river in the morning.

Day 4

It is a full day of rest. We can also take you to sightseeing spots such as fishing tackle shops and the World Heritage site, Nikko Toshogu Shrine.

Day 5

Tenkara fishing all day.
On this day, we will head to the source of the river in the morning.

Day 6

Check out of the accommodation and disband.
We will take you to Kinugawa Onsen Station.

Recommended accommodations

KINUGAWA Grand Hotel Yumeno-toki

It is a Japanese-style inn. (We also have Western-style rooms, so please let us know if you prefer.)
The defining feature of this accommodation is the food.
Supervised by a chef who is one of the leading figures in Japanese cuisine, the accommodation offers the finest dishes.

WEB : https://kgh.co.jp/en/english/

OKUKINU-Onsen Haccho-yu

Okukinu Onsen Hot Springs is located at the source of the Kinugawa River.
Hacchoyu originated as a mountain hut and is now a “hidden resort” waiting to welcome guests.
What makes this accommodation unique is that, despite being located deep in the mountains, it is luxurious and also has facilities that are friendly to anglers.

WEB : https://www.8tyo-no-yu.co.jp/translation/en.html

Application

We will make arrangements after hearing your request. First, please let us know your preference by email.

Please refer to the calendar below for reservation status.
(Please note that this information is not necessarily up-to-date.)