We provide fly fishing guides, mainly focusing on the Nagara River, Shogawa River, and Miyagawa River systems in Gifu Prefecture.
These fields are about a one-hour drive from Nagoya, and about three hours from Osaka.
Famous tourist destinations such as Shirakawa-go, Takayama City, and Gujo Hachiman are also nearby.
Why not come and enjoy fly fishing in Japan’s beautiful natural environment?
Name：TAKASHI SUMI
I live in Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture. I enjoy dry fly fishing in mountain streams and double-handed wet fly fishing in main rivers. In addition to fly fishing, I also enjoy lure fishing in the ocean. I can only speak a little English, but I’ll do my best to guide you using the translation function on my smartphone! (lol)
Our guide service is tailored to your needs, from sunrise to sunset for evening fishing.
We are also happy to take photos and videos of you fishing.
We will create a plan to meet your needs as much as possible, so please feel free to contact us.
We upload photos and videos of our guides and fishing trips on YouTube and Instagram, so please feel free to check them out.
If you subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram, you will receive a 1,000 yen discount on all services! Please subscribe and follow us!
Fly Fishing Guide Menu
We also have plans for those with no fly fishing experience or beginners.
Mountain stream fly fishing guide content
Mountain stream fly fishing guide period
Guided tour period: Mid-April to September
*Fishing is closed from October to February.
*Guided tours are available from March, but due to the difficulty of catching fish, we recommend mid-April or later.
Fly fishing guide fees
| Guided tour plan | Fee | Plan details |
|---|---|---|
| Half day | 44,000 yen | 4 hours of fishing + fishing license |
| 1 day | 77,000 yen | 8 hours of fishing + fishing license |
Guides are limited to two people, and the price is the same for one or two people.
Japanese mountain streams are generally narrow and have large drops, making it difficult for multiple people to fish together. Therefore, each person takes turns fishing.
If you would like to join with more than two people, such as family or friends, please contact us.
Please pay the guide fee in cash on the day of the guide.
Rental
Rental fishing gear is also available.
Please inquire at the time of reservation.
What to bring
Depending on the season, you can choose to fish in waders or wet wading.
From April to early June, the air and water temperatures are low, so fishing in waders is recommended.
From late June to September, the air and water temperatures are warm, so wet wading is recommended.
- What to bring when wearing waders
- What to bring when wet wading
- Hat
- Sunglasses (polarized sunglasses recommended)
- Long-sleeved clothing (to protect against sunburn, insects, and when walking through bushes)
- Rain jacket
- Warm clothing (April and May)
- Towel and extra clothes
- Hat
- Sunglasses (polarized sunglasses recommended)
- Long-sleeved clothing (quick-drying clothing recommended)
- Quick-drying long pants, leggings, and shorts, etc.
*Please wear clothing that covers all exposed skin to protect from sunburn, insects, and other physical damage. - Rain jacket
- Towel and change of clothes
Major mountain streams visited by fly fishing guides
Our guide mainly provides fly fishing guided tours in the streams of the Nagara River system that flows through Gujo City in Gifu Prefecture, the Itoshiro River system, the Shokawa River system in Shokawa Town, and the Miyagawa River system in Hida.
Photography services
As a general rule, all services include taking photos and video with action cameras.
The photos and videos taken will be uploaded to a cloud service at a later date and can be downloaded from there.
With your permission, we will edit the video and publish it on our YouTube channel as a video of your guided fishing trip.
We think it will make a great keepsake, so please let us know if you would like us to do so.
Cancellation of guided tours
If you wish to cancel your guided tour, please contact us at least three days in advance. Cancellations after this time will incur a cancellation fee.
2 days in advance: 50%
On the day: 100%
If the tour is cancelled due to bad weather, there will be no cancellation fee.
Precautions
- Our guides do not provide insurance. Please purchase your own insurance if necessary.
- If the guide deems the tour unsafe, such as due to a sudden change in weather, the guide may cancel the tour immediately.
- If you experience any sudden changes in your health, please notify the guide immediately.
Our guides will ensure you have fun and safety is our number one priority.
Guided tour reservations
Reservations for guide services can be made up to the day before if there is availability, but we would appreciate it if you could contact us at least five days in advance.
Please make your reservation using the “Reservation Form”.
Please feel free to contact us with any inquiries or questions you may have using the “Contact Form.”