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Kariyawan Fishing Center — fishing guides & charters

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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.

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Spot at a glance

Target fish
Amberjack
Area
Japan
Water type
Sea
Nearest int'l airport
FUK · Fukuoka Airport
Coordinates
33.4608, 129.8559 Open in Google Maps
Tide today 08/19 ・ Neap ・ Moon 5.5 (approx)
05:0311:1516:3722:5006121824

Where it is & getting there

Getting there (from the nearest int'l airport) source

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.

FromRouteTimeNotes
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)Subway to JR Chikuhi Line toward Karatsu + car
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)CarAbout 1.5 hrs
JR Karatsu StationCarAbout 25 min
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To: FUK — Fukuoka Airport
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Airport transfers & charters: FukuokaTransfers and private cars from the airport into town.See on Klook →
🎡 Things to do: Fukuoka
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Coordinates: 33.4608, 129.8559(Open in Google Maps

Target fish & season

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.

How to fish here

For Amberjack Vertical metal-jigging is the go-to.

Full how-to & tackle on each species page

Info & reviews

Google reviews
Kariya Bay Fishing Center — details & reviews
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Official site
Genkai Town (Kariya Bay), Saga
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Details (access, climate, lodging & more)

Climate & what to wear

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.

If the sea gets rough

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 to combine in one trip

Nearby spots easy to combine into one trip (straight-line distance). See the map above for locations.

Source: each captain/guide's public social accounts. Only public handles and URLs are listed. Please contact captains in their preferred language; a premium (non-local) rate is standard given the extra coordination.
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