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Yellowtail amberjack/Pelagics
3 captains listed · casting available · sea category. A spot in Iki (Nagasaki) (Japan) targeting Yellowtail amberjack/Pelagics. Check the tide, captains and recent catches, then contact them directly via public social accounts. Access, climate and lodging are in the details below.
Book / contact the captain directly @ikikaiou ›Fukuoka Airport (FUK) is the gateway and one of Japan's primary international airports, so no domestic connection is needed. From FUK take the subway to Hakata Port, then the Jetfoil to Gonoura or Ashibe.
| From | Route | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo (Haneda) | Direct to FUK | ~2h | Fukuoka is the gateway |
| Tokyo (Narita) | Direct to FUK | ~2h10m | Fukuoka is the gateway |
| Osaka (Kansai) | Direct to FUK | ~1h15m | Fukuoka is the gateway |
| Osaka (Itami) | Direct to FUK | ~1h10m | Fukuoka is the gateway |
| Nagoya (Chubu) | Direct to FUK | ~1h25m | Fukuoka is the gateway |
| Sapporo | Direct to FUK | ~2h35m | Fukuoka is the gateway |
Coordinates: 33.78, 129.72（Open in Google Maps）
Yellowtail amberjack/Pelagics
There are two best seasons for shore casting and jigging for amberjack, yellowtail and other pelagic fish. The peak is autumn to winter, October to January, when you can enjoy numbers of amberjack, young yellowtail and yellowtail. In spring, March to April, before spawning, you can target the large fish known as 'dekamasa'. In winter, beware of rough seas and dropping water temperatures caused by the northwesterly seasonal winds.
○ in season: Jan, Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec
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Known as a mecca for yellowtail amberjack floating in the Genkai Sea, where you target big pelagics by casting, jigging, and tairaba. The prime seasons are spring (Mar-Apr) as the run builds and autumn into winter (Oct-Jan), with the amberjack really kicking off from October on. The same waters also offer big fish like red seabream, tuna, and grouper, and many charter boats are run by working fishermen.
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Iki is relatively mild thanks to the Tsushima Current, but in winter the northwesterly seasonal winds are strong. This overlaps with the peak season for amberjack and yellowtail, yet the sea is prone to rough conditions, so watch out for cancellations and suspended departures. The figures below are the monthly temperatures (°C) for Fukuoka, the nearest representative point, based on the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) 1991-2020 normals, as a guide for the Genkai Sea and around Iki. Summers are hot and humid; in winter, dress for wind and cold.
| Month | Avg ℃ | High ℃ | Low ℃ | Clothing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.9 | 10.2 | 3.9 | Heavy coat, windproof and warm clothing. Especially cold at sea | |
| 7.8 | 11.6 | 4.4 | Heavy coat, warm clothing | |
| 10.8 | 15.0 | 7.2 | Coat to jacket. Cold in the morning and evening | |
| 15.4 | 19.9 | 11.5 | Jacket, light outerwear | |
| 19.9 | 24.4 | 16.1 | Long sleeves, light layer | |
| 23.3 | 27.2 | 20.3 | Short sleeves + rain gear. Prepare for the rainy season | |
| 27.4 | 31.2 | 24.6 | Short sleeves, hat, sun protection | |
| 28.4 | 32.5 | 25.4 | Short sleeves, heatstroke / sun protection essential | |
| 24.7 | 28.6 | 21.6 | Short to long sleeves. Watch out for typhoons | |
| 19.6 | 23.7 | 16.0 | Long sleeves, light outerwear | |
| 14.2 | 18.2 | 10.6 | Jacket, outerwear | |
| 9.1 | 12.6 | 5.8 | Heavy coat, windproof and warm clothing |
| Class | Property | Price (approx) | Highlights | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-end | 壱岐リトリート 海里村上 by 温故知新 | 1 night, 2 people about 83,800 yen~ (with 2 meals) | The only Michelin-listed gourmet resort ryokan on the island, overlooking Yunomoto Bay. All rooms have an ocean view and open-air bath, with own-source free-flowing hot spring water. Sea urchin shabu-shabu and Iki beef are its specialties | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| High-end | 奥壱岐の千年湯 平山旅館 | 1 night, 2 people with 2 meals about 20,000 yen range~ | A long-established inn at Yumoto Onsen. Member of the Association for Protecting Japan's Secret Hot Springs. Famous for its free-flowing red salt-spring source water containing iron | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| High-end | ritomaru villa @ hatsuyama iki | 1 villa, 2 people 50,000 yen~ | A whole-house rental villa fronting the sea in Hatsuyama, Gonoura-cho. Ocean view with open-air bath and barrel sauna, 142 sqm 4LDK. Suited to a private stay | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | ビューホテル壱岐 | About 14,300 yen~ per person | At the tip of the cape by Gonoura Port, with a full port view. Good access to each port: 5 min on foot from Gonoura Port, 15 min from Indoji, 20 min from Ashibe. Top-floor large public bath | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | 国民宿舎 壱岐島荘 | 1 night, 2 people about 18,700 yen~ | A public lodge on a hill at Yunomoto Onsen. Offers Iki's only natural red-water hot spring at a bargain rate | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | 民宿 明るい農村 | 1 night, 2 people with 2 meals about 6,500 yen~ | Proud of its hilltop views. Fresh fish dishes, local cuisine and Iki beef. The new wing is barrier-free | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | アソビヤハウス壱岐 | Room only 5,000 yen~ | A budget guesthouse with all private rooms. Free cooler-box rental, a space to dress your catch and a tackle-washing area, with fishing boat introductions available | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | ゲストハウス和茶美 | 1 night about 2,851 yen~ | A restored old house over 50 years old. A full view of Ashibe Port from the window; a room-only inn with good access to Ashibe Port | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | 壱岐マリーナホテル | 6,600 yen~ per person | A business hotel 5 min on foot from Gonoura Port. Located in central Gonoura, convenient as a fishing base | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Name | Cuisine | Budget | Highlights | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 三益寿司 | Sushi / seafood | 2,000-4,000 yen | A popular sushi restaurant in Gonoura-cho. Its signature is the Iki seafood bowl using more than 10 kinds of local fish. Private rooms available | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| お食事処 みうらや | Seafood (sea urchin bowl) | 3,000-5,000 yen | Near Gonoura Port. Famous for the sea urchin bowl rooted in ama diver culture (purple urchin in spring, red urchin from summer to autumn). Also serves Iki beef and abalone steak | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| 大幸 | Seafood (raw sea urchin bowl) | 2,500-3,500 yen | Renowned for its raw sea urchin bowl topped with about 20 pieces of raw urchin. Also offers urchin rice set meals and more | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| 味処 うめしま | Iki beef / yakiniku | 4,000-7,000 yen | Brand Iki beef directly from the ranch. Yakiniku and steak of fresh, high-quality meat | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| 壱岐牛・和牛 弦 | Iki beef / yakiniku / steak | 5,000-10,000 yen | All private rooms with smokeless roasters. Yakiniku and steak of Iki beef. Dinner 17:30-22:00 | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| 割烹一富士 | Izakaya / kappo | 4,000-8,000 yen | A kappo restaurant where you can savor the seafood of the Genkai Sea and Iki | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| 乃もと寿司 | Sushi | 3,000-5,000 yen | Sushi made generously with local fish | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
* A “seasonal posting trend” based on public social posts we track (3 accounts, period 2023-09–2026-06, 15 posts). Not actual catch statistics—posting frequency ≠ real catch; treat as a reference indicator with biases (popular-account skew, etc.). Sources are the linked posts.
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Nearby spots easy to combine into one trip (straight-line distance). See the map above for locations.