Catch & Cook.
Reef to table — eat what you fish.
A morning on the reef, then lunch at a local market that cooks what you caught. Beginners are welcome — gear is provided, we provide the bait, and we steady the boat around the coastlines reefs.
The day.
- 07:30
Meet at the harbour
Grab a coffee, gear-fitting, and a short briefing on the dock.
- 08:00–11:30
Reef fishing, light tackle
We motor 15-40 minutes out to a sheltered reef, depending on what the winds are doing. Light tackle, calm water, you'll have a rod in hand within ten minutes.
- 11:30–12:00
Return to harbour
Fish on ice and return to dry land.
- 13:00
Lunch — what you caught
The chef cooks your fish three ways: sashimi, simmered, or Okinawan style "bata yaki". Sides of rice and a big bowl of miso soup to go with your dish.
Fish dish, rice and miso soup. - 13:10
Side quest
your guide will make a stop at a small family-run pickle stall on the ground floor while you wait for your food to be cooked. The owner and his kids are generous with tastings — work your way through what's on offer, and if something catches you, pick up some to bring to the table.
The fish change with the season. Reef runners, small trevally, the occasional grouper — what comes up depends on the day, the tide, and a fair amount of luck. You're fishing reef structure in open water, dropping lines down to twenty or forty metres depending on where the captain anchors. What you pull up is what goes in the cooler. That uncertainty is part of it.
The transfer to Naha takes about twenty minutes. Long enough to clean down, sort the cooler, and decide how you want your catch cooked. Sashimi if the fish is right for it, grilled if you want the skin, fried if you're feeding someone who usually orders from a menu. The kitchen handles all three without fuss.
By the time the plates land it's early afternoon — past the lunch rush, before the dinner crowd. The restaurant is quiet, the fish is as fresh as it gets, and there's nothing left to decide. That's the whole shape of the day.
The practical bits.
- Boat charter (max 6 guests)
- Captain & English-speaking fishing guide
- All rods, tackle, bait, hat, and rain gear
- Lunch at a local market — your catch, three ways
- Transport outside the tour
- Snacks and drinks
- Sunscreen & a hat (even on cloudy days)
- Sunglasses
- Light layers — gets cool on the water
- A change of shirt
- Anti-seasickness tablets if you're prone
- Catch guarantee: if you don't catch anything, we cover a fish at the market up to ￥1,500.
- We fish year-round; weather may bump the trip — full reschedule, no fee.
- Children 6+ welcome with a guardian.
- Different dietary customizations available — let us know in advance.
- 2 hour charter option also available for discounted price (less fishing time).
- Group sign up discount available.
Full payment due at booking to secure your dates and reservations.
Full refund if you cancel up to 48 hours prior. If the captain deems the conditions too dangeruos on the day, the tour will be cancelled and a full refund will be proccessed.
Half a day, salty rods, one good lunch. Show up hungry — the market doesn't keep leftovers.
— Aya & David
Price per person.
- 1 person
- ¥36,750
- 2 people
- ¥32,500
- 3 people
- ¥30,750
- 4 people
- ¥27,875
- 5 people
- ¥26,350
- 6 people
- ¥25,000
Per person, includes all gear. No catch guarantee — see Good to Know.
Have a question about this tour?
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What guests said.
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Aya was very professional and knowledgeable about the history of Okinawa and what Okinawa can offer outside of its cities. The waterfalls, ocean views, and forests were beautiful to experience and the food was amazing (10/10). Highly recommend this touring company to family and friends. I also plan on coming back! Thank you Aya and David for making Okinawa feel like a second home. Arigato gozaimasu 🙂↕️
Was an amazing time touring with Things To Do in Okinawa. Both Aya and David were very professional and created a seamless few days for me and the fam.
This tour was exactly what I needed, calm, beautiful, and perfectly paced. The guides David and Aya really helped me see the beauty of Okinawa and make connections with locals along the way.
