Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture
From Sea to Table in Ishinomaki
A little over an hour commute from Sendai brings you to the charming town of Ishinomaki on the Oshika peninsula, home to a manga museum and a bustling port. While 70% of the oysters farmed in Miaygi Prefecture comes from this very spot, the collision of the Oyashio and the Kuroshio ocean currents here has created one of the most fertile fishing and sea-agriculture locations on the planet: the Sanriku fishing grounds.
On this private tour, experience the bounty of this area for yourself. Start your day strong on board a local fishing vessel, whose captain and crew will guide you through fishing and foraging in these teeming waters. After collecting your seasonally appropriate catch, you’ll head back to shore for a culinary lesson from a local master chef. Though Ishinomaki is small, it is home to two celebrity Japanese chefs, Tsukasa Abe and Masateru Imamura. Enjoy the incredible meal you have created, from sea to table, before taking a stroll through Ishinomaki. Return to your daily life, enriched by your experiences here and your knowledge of your own competence as a fisher and a chef!
Some Important Notes:
Please wear clothes which are easy and comfortable to move in.
Please bring along clothing suitable in the event of changes in weather (rain gear, cold weather gear, etc.)
Tour subject to cancellation in the event that weather events pose an unreasonable safety risk, such as snow, typhoons, heavy rain, excessive heat (temperatures above 35°C), etc.
Tour price varies depending on tour starting and ending locations chosen, etc.
In the event there are 4 to 6 participants, transportation will be via jumbo taxi and price will be adjusted accordingly. For details regarding pricing, please inquire.
Tour end time subject to change based on road and traffic conditions. In the event tour participants need to catch a train or flight at a specific time after the tour, please notify us of planned train and/or flight departure time in advance.
Ishinomaki Culinary Adventure Snapshot
What's Included
Interpreter, Fishing Experience, Culinary Lesson, Lunch, Taxis to and from Sendai Station
Cost
Please inquire below.
Experience Availability
Available year-round
*Excepting just around New Year’s (12/8- 1/3)
Average Duration
7 hours
Participants
From 1-6 guests. For safety, all guests must be ten years of age or older.
Meeting Location
There are three options:
- Sendai Station
- Sendai Airport
- Matsushima-kaigan Station
Important notes
Reservation availability may vary. Reserve to confirm availability.
Please notify us at least 3 days before if you must cancel or modify your reservation.
Requests for reservations for this experience must be made at least three weeks in advance.
Inquire about an Ishinomaki Culinary Adventure today
You can send a booking inquiry below. After we receive your inquiry, we will confirm the booking with our partners and send you a booking confirmation email at least two weeks before your desired date.
Please note this form does not confirm the availability of the experience.
Cancelation policy
Our cancelation policy for this experiences is below.
From Booking
20% deposit
7 days before date of experience
30% of total price
2-6 days before date of experience
40% of total price
1 day before date of experience
50% of total price
Same day
50% if notification provided before start time; 100% of total price if provided after or no-show
