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Wakasagi Smelt Ice Fishing in Sapporo with Tempura Tasting

4.70· 12 reviews

Highlights

  • Taste your freshly caught smelt as tempura on-site!
  • Includes boots and thermal pants, so you can join hands-free!
  • Guides ensure beginners feel at ease

What to expect

- Why Choose Jiro's Smelt Fishing Tour? -
- Enjoy a comfortable 30-minute minivan transfer from central Sapporo to Barato River at the old Ishikari River oxbow lake.
- No need to bring anything! We provide boots, thermal pants, and a rest area.
- Upon arrival, you can join the guide in ice drilling and setting up a tent on the snow.
- Our friendly, experienced local guide will share fishing tips and support you, ensuring even beginners feel confident.
- On sunny days, try fishing outside the tent for extra fun.
- If you catch too many, we offer a cooling set for taking your catch home or shipping it via cool delivery service.

Reviews

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Participated with friends.
Posted Date: 2023/03/15
ふーちゃん
I caught over 10 fish, but my friends and other groups only caught 2 or 3, which was a bit disappointing. The lecture is thorough, so even beginners in fishing will have no problem. For those who are not comfortable with insects, I think you can manage the baiting, but it's a good idea to bring something to wipe your hands. The tempura they fry on-site is delicious, but it's only available once towards the end, so any fish caught afterward will need to be released. It might be because the fishin… I caught over 10 fish, but my friends and other groups only caught 2 or 3, which was a bit disappointing. The lecture is thorough, so even beginners in fishing will have no problem. For those who are not comfortable with insects, I think you can manage the baiting, but it's a good idea to bring something to wipe your hands. The tempura they fry on-site is delicious, but it's only available once towards the end, so any fish caught afterward will need to be released. It might be because the fishing location changed, but we ended up finishing about 40 to 50 minutes later than scheduled, which caused some of our plans to be canceled. I think it's better to make reservations with some extra time in mind. 自分は10匹以上釣れましたが、友達や他のグループの方は2,3匹しか釣れておらず、少し残念な結果になってしまいました。
レクチャーは丁寧なので、釣り初心者でも問題ないです。
虫などが苦手な人でも餌付けはなんとかできるとは思いますが、手を拭くものを用意しておくと良いと思います。
その場で揚げてくれる天ぷらは美味しいですが、終盤の一度だけなので、その後に釣った分はリリースになります。
釣り場所が変更になったためか、予定時間を40〜50分ほどオーバーしての終了だったので、その後の予定が少しキャンセルになりました。
予定に… 自分は10匹以上釣れましたが、友達や他のグループの方は2,3匹しか釣れておらず、少し残念な結果になってしまいました。
レクチャーは丁寧なので、釣り初心者でも問題ないです。
虫などが苦手な人でも餌付けはなんとかできるとは思いますが、手を拭くものを用意しておくと良いと思います。
その場で揚げてくれる天ぷらは美味しいですが、終盤の一度だけなので、その後に釣った分はリリースになります。
釣り場所が変更になったためか、予定時間を40〜50分ほどオーバーしての終了だったので、その後の予定が少しキャンセルになりました。
予定に余裕を持って予約された方がいいかと思います。
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Reply from the operator
Thank you for participating in the wakasagi fishing tour.
We appreciate your valuable feedback.
We will use it for future reference.
Jiroこの度はワカサギ釣りツアーにご参加頂きありがとうございました。
貴重な体験談をありがとうございます。
今後の参考にさせていただきます。
ジロー
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Nature is unpredictable.
Posted Date: 2016/09/20
第十
Due to global warming, when I went, the usual spots still had thin ice, so we headed to a different location. The weather wasn't bad, and I tried my best, but I didn't catch anything >_<. I had imagined a more fruitful experience, but since it's nature, there's nothing to be done. After lunch, we decided to give it another try. At that time, a female college student among the participants spoke to a local fisherman who was heading home, and he said, "It's a day when you won't catch anything, so … Due to global warming, when I went, the usual spots still had thin ice, so we headed to a different location. The weather wasn't bad, and I tried my best, but I didn't catch anything >_<. I had imagined a more fruitful experience, but since it's nature, there's nothing to be done. After lunch, we decided to give it another try. At that time, a female college student among the participants spoke to a local fisherman who was heading home, and he said, "It's a day when you won't catch anything, so there are fewer fish." I thought that if there were few local fishermen, it might be tough for amateurs, but that person kindly shared some wakasagi with us. Although it was relying on others, I ended up being able to eat wakasagi for lunch. The set meal at the cafeteria was also delicious and reasonably priced. During the second attempt after lunch, we managed to catch one fish each. The results weren't great, but it was fun. 温暖化のせいか行った時は、いつものポイントは未だ氷が薄いので別のポイントへ
天候も悪く無く、頑張ってみたのですが当たりなし >_<
もっと入れ食いをイメージしていたのに、自然なので仕様がない。
昼食後に再チャレンジをする事に
その時、他の参加者の女子大生が、帰る地元の釣り人に話しかけたら「今日は釣れない日だから少ない」と言っていたので、地元の釣り人が少ないのでは素人はダメかと思っていたら、その人からおすそ分けで、ワカサギをゲット。
他力本願ですがお昼にワカサギを食べれる事になりました。食堂の定食も美味しくてリ… 温暖化のせいか行った時は、いつものポイントは未だ氷が薄いので別のポイントへ
天候も悪く無く、頑張ってみたのですが当たりなし >_<
もっと入れ食いをイメージしていたのに、自然なので仕様がない。
昼食後に再チャレンジをする事に
その時、他の参加者の女子大生が、帰る地元の釣り人に話しかけたら「今日は釣れない日だから少ない」と言っていたので、地元の釣り人が少ないのでは素人はダメかと思っていたら、その人からおすそ分けで、ワカサギをゲット。
他力本願ですがお昼にワカサギを食べれる事になりました。食堂の定食も美味しくてリーズナブルです。
食後の再チャレンジで何とか1人一匹づつ釣れました。
成果はイマイチでしたが楽しかったです。
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It was fun!
Posted Date: 2026/03/01
匿名さん
It was a cozy little tent, and I was able to enjoy ice fishing for wakasagi without feeling cold. I was taught some tips for catching them at first, and I followed those instructions, but I was also lucky and caught quite a few. The wakasagi we caught were made into tempura, which was crispy and delicious.

Additionally, I was picked up and dropped off at the hotel, so even though there was quite a bit of snow piled up, it was very convenient to participate.こじんまりとしたテントでしたが、寒さを感じずにワカサギ釣りを楽しむことができました。最初に釣るコツを教えて頂いて、それに従ってやっていただけですが、運にも恵まれて、かなり釣れました。釣ったワカサギは天ぷらにしてくれましたが、サクサクで美味しかったです。
また、ホテルまで送迎してもらったので、雪がだいぶ積もっていましたが、楽に参加できたのはとても良かったです。
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Reply from the operator
ワカサギ釣りへのご参加ありがとうございました。
貴重な体験談まで頂きありがとうございます。
Wakasagi fishing was fun!
Posted Date: 2015/02/19
ぴよも
I went in mid-February. It was a bit snowy, but it was warm inside the tent, allowing me to focus on fishing.

First, I drilled a hole in the ice, set up my chair, and followed the instructions to entice the fish from the bottom, and I caught some! The subtle bites were incredibly fun.

It was my first experience on the ice, and I was really excited. The smelt I caught was made into tempura for free at the dining area, and I had lunch there; it was a reasonably priced and delicious set meal.

Right… I went in mid-February. It was a bit snowy, but it was warm inside the tent, allowing me to focus on fishing.

First, I drilled a hole in the ice, set up my chair, and followed the instructions to entice the fish from the bottom, and I caught some! The subtle bites were incredibly fun.

It was my first experience on the ice, and I was really excited. The smelt I caught was made into tempura for free at the dining area, and I had lunch there; it was a reasonably priced and delicious set meal.

Right near the fishing spot, there are clean restrooms and wash areas in a beautiful commercial facility, and you can buy souvenirs and food, so there's no need for women to worry.

I highly recommend trying it out, especially since it's a limited-time experience! ２月中旬に行ってきました。ちょっと吹雪いていましたが、テントの中は暖かく釣りに集中できました。
まずは氷に穴を開けて、イスを設置し、教えてもらったとおりに底の方で誘いをかけると釣れます！微妙な当たりが超楽しいです。
氷の上での初めて体験でテンションあがりました。
釣ったワカサギはお食事処で無料で天ぷらにしてくれました、昼食はそちらでいただきましたが、リーズナブルで美味な定食でした。

釣り場のすぐ近くには綺麗な商業施設のお手洗いと洗面所があり、お土産や食べ物も買えますので女性のかたも心配ありません。
ぜひ、… ２月中旬に行ってきました。ちょっと吹雪いていましたが、テントの中は暖かく釣りに集中できました。
まずは氷に穴を開けて、イスを設置し、教えてもらったとおりに底の方で誘いをかけると釣れます！微妙な当たりが超楽しいです。
氷の上での初めて体験でテンションあがりました。
釣ったワカサギはお食事処で無料で天ぷらにしてくれました、昼食はそちらでいただきましたが、リーズナブルで美味な定食でした。

釣り場のすぐ近くには綺麗な商業施設のお手洗いと洗面所があり、お土産や食べ物も買えますので女性のかたも心配ありません。
ぜひ、この時期限定なので楽しんでみてはいかがでしょうか。
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Reply from the operator
Thank you for sharing your valuable experience. Hearing that you had fun makes us happy and motivates us. We appreciate the detailed photos you provided, and I'm grateful for the information about the beauty of the scales of the Ezo chub during the tour. Please do come back to visit Hokkaido again.
Giro21, Jun Matsuyama貴重な体験談を頂きまして、ありがとうございます。楽しかったの一言でこちらも嬉しく励みになります。
詳細な説明付のお写真まで添えて頂き、更にツアー中に蝦夷ウグイのウロコ模様の美しさまでも教えて頂き感謝してます。
また是非、北海道へ遊びにいらして下さい。
Giro21　松山　淳
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Thank you, Jiro!
Posted Date: 2023/02/06
てて６６
I thought ice fishing for wakasagi was a must on my first trip to Hokkaido, so I signed up for the tour. I was a bit anxious about participating, but thanks to Jiro's gentle demeanor and his consideration for young children, I was able to relax and enjoy myself! I'm grateful for that ^^ If I go ice fishing for wakasagi again next time, I would love to join again. *We caught a lot of wakasagi! Thank you very much!初の北海道旅行でワカサギ釣りはマストと思い、申し込みました
ツアー参加は不安でしたが、ジローさんの物腰の柔らかさや幼い子に対しての気配りをいただき、安心して過ごすことができました！感謝です^^
次回、ワカサギ釣りに行くことがあれば、またお願いします
※ワカサギ大漁でした！ありがとうござました
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Reply from the operator
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience. We sincerely look forward to your next visit. The fact that you can't always catch a lot is part of the fun of wakasagi fishing. This is Jiro.なによりの体験談を頂きありがとうございます。
またのお越しを心よりお待ちします。
いつも大漁という訳には行かないところがワカサギ釣りの楽しみでもあります。
ジローです
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Fun wakasagi fishing
Posted Date: 2015/11/24
Piyomo
We went in mid-February. Although it was snowing, in the tent it was warm so we could focus on the fishing.
First we made a hole in the ice, set up chairs and then started fishing like they told us, and we caught fish! It was kind cool being on the ice like that too.
In the kitchen area they will make tempura out of the smelt you catch for free, and we also had lunch their as the lunch sets were tasty and reasonably priced.

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Must try
Posted Date: 2016/01/30
Agus
Even the Japanese local people is taking this tour. The tour guide is so helpful & can speak English.
Reply from the operator
Thank　you very much for your comment ! I'd like to see you again in Hokkaido.
Smelt Fishing Ichiban
Posted Date: 2016/03/07
Aloha Hawaii
Went fishing today (March 7, 2016) and had so much fun. Got to drill our own hole, instructions on how to fish and sat in a nice tent. Also gave us handwarmers. Best of all, we went to a restaurant to have it prepared tempura style as an appetizer and ordered lunch...so delicious!

The guides were very attentive and patient. Spent our last day here with lasting memories and wanting to return again. Arigato Jin and Hiro (?)
Reply from the operator
Thank you very much for your coments and nice pictures!
We spent happy fun time, too. While feeling the warm style from Hawaii.
Aloha, Arigato,
Jun and Hiro
Ice Fishing
Posted Date: 2016/03/13
Gift
The children enjoy it very much. The staffs are very friendly and kind. This is really the great experience to my family. Thank you.
Great experience!
Posted Date: 2017/03/01
Gavab
Junjiro and Jin were our tour guides. They were very friendly and they set everything up for you! Prompt pick up, and they drop you off too. They also drive you to a small but great mom and pop restaurant where they tempura fry the wakasagi fish that you catch. Highly recommended!!!
Great fun made easy!!
Posted Date: 2017/03/04
Sean
Everyone had a great time!! Both the guys made it very easy and extremely enjoyable. Was definitely a highlight of the trip for everyone and will 100% consider doing again next time we come. Thanks a lot Giro!!
SUPER FUN! MUST TRY!
Posted Date: 2019/02/15
Hua & Tin
Jim-san & Masahiko-san gave my mom and a memorable smelt Fishing experience! They kindly fetched us at an agreed time, took great care of our wellbeing and safety throughout the day. Thought us with patience, helping us to set up the fishing line and guiding us with smelt fishing technique. They made sure my mom caught some smelt too to complete her experience. Jam-San & Masahiko-san are very caring guides. Jim-san & Masahiko-san are very well equipped!We were very surprise with the different to… Jim-san & Masahiko-san gave my mom and a memorable smelt Fishing experience! They kindly fetched us at an agreed time, took great care of our wellbeing and safety throughout the day. Thought us with patience, helping us to set up the fishing line and guiding us with smelt fishing technique. They made sure my mom caught some smelt too to complete her experience. Jam-San & Masahiko-san are very caring guides. Jim-san & Masahiko-san are very well equipped!We were very surprise with the different tools used during our smelt Fishing tour!

We will definitely look for them the next time we visit sapporo! Thank you!

ジムさんとマサヒコさんが私のお母さんと思い出に残るワカサギ釣りを経験しました！彼らは親切に同意した時間に私たちを連れて行き、一日を通して私たちの健康と安全に細心の注意を払った。私たちは忍耐力を持って考え、釣り糸を準備し、精錬のテクニックを教えてくれました。彼らは私の母が彼女の経験を完了するためにもいくらかの精錬所を捕まえたことを確認しました。ジャムサンとマサヒコさんはとても気にかけているガイドです。次回札幌を訪れるときには絶対に探します！ありがとうございました！

ジムさんとマサヒコさんは設備が整っています！ワカサギ釣りツアー中に使用されたさまざまなツールにとても驚きました！

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