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red seabream/Japanese amberjack/Amberjack
2 captains listed · sea category. A spot in Kariyawan Fishing Center (Japan) targeting red seabream/Japanese amberjack/Amberjack. Check the tide, captains and recent catches, then contact them directly via public social accounts. Access, climate and lodging are in the details below.
Located at 1825-2 Mukata, Genkai Town, Higashimatsuura District, Saga Prefecture (Kariya Bay). A natural fishing ground formed by netting off Tamagoshima Island, with two types: a sea fishing pond and raft fishing. Open 7:00-16:00, closed Thursdays (phone 0955-52-3045). Choose a course and pay at the office reception.
| From | Route | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka Airport (FUK) | Subway to JR Chikuhi Line toward Karatsu + car | ||
| Fukuoka Airport (FUK) | Car | About 1.5 hrs | |
| JR Karatsu Station | Car | About 25 min |
Coordinates: 33.4608, 129.8559(Open in Google Maps)
red seabream/Japanese amberjack/Amberjack
Open year-round. Unlimited catching of red seabream, amberjack/yellowtail (aomono), horse mackerel, mejina (largescale blackfish), flounder and more. Amberjack/yellowtail are best from autumn to spring.
For Amberjack Vertical metal-jigging is the go-to.
Full how-to & tackle on each species page
The Saga coast on the Genkai Sea is mild, but winters bring strong northwesterly seasonal winds and rough seas. Summers are hot and humid, with much rain during the rainy season and typhoon season.
Cancelled or postponed in strong winds, rough seas or typhoons. The Genkai Sea is prone to roughness from northwesterly winds in winter. Check with the reservation desk.
Things to do in FukuokaFor days the boat can't sail — book local tours & tickets.See on Klook →Nearby spots easy to combine into one trip (straight-line distance). See the map above for locations.