Taste and Compare Three Types of Aji Fry! Horse Mackerel Fishing + Matsuura City Sightseeing & Dorayaki Making Experience (Matsuura, Nagasaki)
- Catch horse mackerel (aji) from a boat bound for Aoshima, a remote island in Matsuura. Occasionally, you may even catch large fish like red sea bream or mackerel.
- On Aoshima, you will cook the horse mackerel with a local island mother in a kitchen overlooking a beautiful beach, and enjoy your lunch while gazing at the sea.
- If you catch fish other than horse mackerel, you can enjoy them as sashimi or other dishes.
- All necessary items, including fishing and cooking tools, as well as ingredients other than the fish, are included in the price.
- In the afternoon, return to Matsuura City to experience making dorayaki with an Aji Fry brand at a long-established confectionery shop.
- Taxi service from Matsuura City Hotel (or Amista Hotel) is included.
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Purchase Notice
If the weather or wave conditions are deemed dangerous, we may decide to cancel the tour before the scheduled day. In such cases, no cancellation fee will be charged. Thank you for your understanding.
Reminders
If we determine that it is dangerous to depart for the horse mackerel fishing experience due to bad weather, high waves, etc., we will cancel the tour. In such cases, no cancellation fee will be charged.
Please prepare cold weather gear depending on the season.
Please bring your own sunscreen, seasickness medicine, etc.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations 3 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- For cancellations made 2 to 2 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 25% will apply
- For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.
FAQs
1. Where can visitors experience preparing and enjoying freshly caught Aji fry in Matsuura City?
On Aoshima island in Matsuura City, you can participate in preparing Aji fry with local island mothers. This unique cooking experience takes place at a kitchen located right in front of a beautiful beach. Afterwards, you can enjoy your freshly made Aji fry for lunch while taking in the scenic beach views, making it a special island experience.
2. What size of Aji is considered ideal for culinary preparation during the Aji fishing experience on Aoshima island?
The product description doesn't specify an ideal size for Aji. However, during the fishing experience near Aoshima island, you will catch Aji to be used for cooking Aji fry. The local island mothers will guide you through the preparation process using the fish you've caught to create delicious dishes.
3. What are the nutritional benefits of Aji fish, often prepared as Aji fry?
The provided product information does not detail the nutritional benefits of Aji fish. However, Aji (horse mackerel) is generally known to be a good source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and various vitamins and minerals, contributing to a healthy and balanced diet.
4. When is the optimal season for Aji fishing off Aoshima island in Matsuura?
The provided product information does not specify the optimal season for Aji fishing. The experience allows you to fish for Aji on a boat heading to Aoshima island as part of the plan, indicating that it is designed to be an enjoyable fishing activity whenever the plan is offered.
5. What types of bait are typically used to attract Aji during the fishing activity?
The product description states that all necessary fishing and cooking tools, along with ingredients other than fish, are included in the price. While the specific type of bait is not explicitly mentioned, the tour provides all the essential equipment needed for a successful Aji fishing experience.
6. What unique local experiences, like dorayaki making, can visitors enjoy in Matsuura City beyond fishing and cooking?
In the afternoon, after the fishing and cooking activities, visitors return to Matsuura City. Here, you can enjoy a dorayaki making experience at a traditional Japanese confectionery shop. This unique activity allows you to create dorayaki with a special Aji fry brand mark, offering a taste of local culture and craftsmanship.
7. What safety considerations are important when preparing and consuming freshly caught Aji, particularly regarding Anisakis?
The product information does not specifically mention Anisakis precautions. However, if fish other than Aji are caught, they can be prepared as sashimi. Generally, for consuming raw fish like sashimi, proper handling, immediate gutting, and visual inspection are recommended. Thorough cooking of fish also eliminates the risk of parasites.
8. Besides Aji, what other types of fish might be caught during the fishing excursion near Aoshima island?
During the boat fishing excursion heading to Aoshima island, while Aji is the primary target, there is also a chance to catch other types of fish. Sometimes, larger fish such as red sea bream (madai) or mackerel (saba) can also be caught, adding variety to the fishing experience. If these are caught, they can be prepared as sashimi or other dishes.
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