In 2022, I visited the Iwana Fishing Pond in Minamiaizu with a few friends. Iwana (Japanese char) are freshwater fish that’s incredibly tasty when grilled.

A word of advice—be careful not to catch too many! The price increases based on how many you reel in since they cook each fish right in front of you. Watching them prepare the fish was part of the fun. We each ate 4 salt grilled fish and called it lunch.

Phone Number
0241-75-2448 (Hinoemata Fish Garden)

Inquiries
For reservations and inquiries, please contact Hinoemata Fish Garden.

Business Hours
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Closed
Closed during winter season.

Usage Fee
1,500 yen per person (includes fishing rod and bait)

Parking Information
Available

Related URL
http://www.oze-info.jp/facility/fishing/

Notes

• Only bait fishing is allowed.

• If you don’t catch anything, you are guaranteed one fish per person.

• Additional charges apply for the second fish and beyond.

• Once a fish is caught, releasing it back is prohibited.