Hokkaido Scallop Food Tour: Discover Local Fishing Life

Author information

Akinori｜Guest House ODAITO NEST: Hi, this is Akinori. I'm your host at Odaito Nest. I love the Notsuke Peninsula area so much that I moved here from Tokyo in 2022 and opened a guesthouse. I'm excited for you to discover the beautiful nature here while staying at my cozy guesthouse. I live on site and will personally welcome you. See you soon!For reservations and details, click here.

Watch fishermen unload fresh scallops at a small Hokkaido port, learn to shuck them yourself, and enjoy a simple home-style meal made with local ingredients. Guided by a local host, this experience offers a rare glimpse into everyday coastal life shaped by the sea.

Guests visiting a local fishing port in Hokkaido

Highlights

Watch the morning scallop landing at a local fishing port
Learn how scallops are harvested and shucked
Taste fresh scallops as sashimi and try the way local fishermen eat them
Enjoy a home-style meal with local ingredients
Discover authentic fishing culture in Eastern Hokkaido

Itinerary

Meet Your Host
Meet your local host at ODAITO NEST, the guesthouse where the tour begins. Hear an introduction to life in this seaside community.
Visit the Port
Walk from ODAITO NEST to the nearby fishing port, watch the scallop landing, and learn about the local fishing culture.
Learn and Shuck Scallops
Discover how scallops are harvested, then try shucking them yourself under your host’s guidance.
Taste Scallops and Local Dishes
Enjoy scallops as sashimi and learn how fishermen eat them at home, along with a simple home-style meal.

About the Host

I’m Akinori, the owner of ODAITO NEST, a cozy guesthouse near the fishing port of Odaito in Eastern Hokkaido.
I work closely with local fishermen to share the real life and food culture of this remote coastal area.
Through this experience, I hope guests can feel the warmth and authenticity of our seaside community.

Details

Duration: Approx. 2.5 hours
Season: Available from December to April (scallop landing season)
Time: Around 9:00–11:00 AM (may vary with the landing schedule and weather)
Language: English / Japanese
Meeting & Activity Location: ODAITO NEST
Address: 70 Minato cho, Odaito, Betsukai, Hokkaido, Japan
(Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hq6Bp8yA2tbajcgy8)
Group Size: Small groups (2 – 4 people)
Included: Local guide, scallop tasting, home-style meal
Price: ¥8,000 per person
Booking: Please email fudai128@gmail.com to reserve your spot.

What to Bring

Warm clothing (for outdoor port visit)
Comfortable shoes
Curiosity and appetite

Book This Experience

Ready to explore real fishing life in Hokkaido?

Join this hands-on scallop experience and discover a side of Japan few visitors see.

To book, email: fudai128@gmail.com

Private Guest house 10 Minutes from Notsuke Peninsula: I offer a private guesthouse located in a quiet area near the sea, just 10 minutes from Notsuke Peninsula. It serves as an ideal base for exploring Eastern Hokkaido, with excellent access to Shiretoko, Nemuro, and Lake Mashu. For more details and reservations, please check Airbnb or Booking.com.