Tosa no Shimizu Saba (Blue mackrel in Kochi) Tour: 60-minute Tour
Duration：60 min.
”Tosa no Shimizu Saba (mackerel) Tour” for enjoying “Tosashimizu, the City of Fish” in its entirety.
“Tosa no Shimizu Saba” is a brand of mackerel that Tosashimizu is proud of.
It is a fresh, fatty “blue mackerel” brought to the Shimizu Branch of the Kochi Prefecture Fisheries Cooperative Association. When eaten as sashimi, you can enjoy its crunchy and springy texture.
This 60-minute tour is a quick way to enjoy the atmosphere of the fishing village while exploring the secrets of the delicious taste of Shimizu Saba mackerel.
You'll be able to fully enjoy the fishing village accompanied by a local guide, taking a tour of the fish market, which you don't usually get into, and talking with the staff of the fisheries cooperative and fishermen passing through town!
We will serve Shimizu Saba Sashimi Lunch upon request. (1,400 yen extra)
Itinerary
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10:00am: Meeting In front of the Shimizu Branch Office of Kochiken Fishery Cooperative
*Parking spaces are located on the outskirts of the harbor, past the fishery cooperative. See the walking route below.
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Observing the live fish tanks and market at Tosashimizu Fisheries Cooperative
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Walk around the fishery cooperative and talking with fishermen
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11:00am: Tour ends.
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“Shimizu Saba Sashimi Set Meal” from Rikyuya (2-12 Chuo-cho), a fresh fish restaurant, will be served upon request. (1,400 yen extra)
Meeting Place
About this tour
| Meeting Place | In front of the Shimizu Branch Office of Kochiken Fishery Cooperative *Parking spaces are located on the outskirts of the harbor, past the fishery cooperative. See the walking route below. |
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| Period | Open: Sun., Mon., Wed., Thu., Fri. Closed: Tue., Sat., Dec. 29–Jan. 3 May 2–4, Aug. 13–15 *The market is closed on holidays. |
| Duration | 10AM–11AM (lunch from 11:30AM) |
| Tour Price | 2,500 yen per person Included in the cost are the tour guide and insurance fees. If you would like to add “Shimizu Saba Sashimi Lunch,” please pay an additional 1,400 yen directly to the restaurant. |
| Reservation deadline | By 5PM the day before(please contact us if you are applying on the day of). You can book online up to 3 days before the tour date by noon the day before. After that, please call us to make a reservation by noon the day before. |
| Number of participants | 1 to 5 |
| Participation conditions | Ages: 6 years old or older |
| Payment Method | Local payment, cash only |
| Cancellation Policy | There is no charge until noon two days before, a 25% charge until noon the day before, a 50% charge until the start of the tour, and a 100% charge without notice. |
| Precaution | For safety reasons, the tour may be cancelled in the event of rough weather. |
| Inquiries | Tatsukushi Visitor Center, Uminowa (Phone : +81-880-87-9500) |
| Application method | Please use the application form below or call us. |
| Others | For safety reasons, the tour may be cancelled in the event of rough weather. |
STEP1
Tentative reservation
Submit your information in the reservation form.
STEP2
After coordination of the tour, we will contact you via e-mail or TEL to confirm your reservation.
STEP3
Please come to the meeting place on the date and time announced.
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