Fun for Beginners and Families! 13 Recommended Fishing Spots in Tokyo

Located near Odaiba Seaside Park and Tokyo Big Sight, Ariake West Wharf Park is also well known as a fishing spot.
The main fishing area is an unfenced section, and you can enjoy fishing not only during the day but also at night while taking in the city lights.
Lures, chumming, and surfcasting are prohibited, so be aware.

Mizuno Hiroba Park is a fishing spot you can even reach on foot from Ariake West Wharf Park.
You can fish along a seawall stretching Approx. 1 km, and since there are fewer anglers, it tends to feel more relaxed than other fishing spots.
It’s also a nice bonus that you can watch boats coming and going while you fish.
We also recommend taking a stroll through the greenery as a break.

Wakasu Seaside Park, near Ariake West Wharf Park, Mizuno Hiroba Park, and Shin-Kiba Station, is a very popular fishing spot.
During peak season from Golden Week through fall, it can get so busy that it’s crowded with anglers.
In addition to a breakwater facing Tokyo Bay that’s dedicated to saltwater fishing, there are also fishing spots along the seawall.
There’s a shop at the entrance to the breakwater, where you can rent fishing rods and chairs, so you can even fish without bringing gear.

Kasai Rinkai Park is a Tokyo Bay waterfront park created around the theme of connecting greenery, water, and people.
It features artificial tidal flats known as “Nishi Nagisa” and “Higashi Nagisa,” and saltwater fishing is allowed only at Nishi Nagisa.
Even at Nishi Nagisa, fishing is prohibited in several areas, so check maps and signs to confirm where it’s allowed before you start.
With barbecue areas and a beach where you can also enjoy clam digging, it’s a great place for more than just fishing.

Oi Central Seaside Park is a large park spanning Shinagawa and Ota wards, and it’s a popular spot for goby fishing.
Fishing is permitted in four areas within the park, and among them, Hazetsuki Iso is especially popular.
Since you can also play in the water at the tidal flats and artificial beach, it’s fun to visit with family or as a couple.

Jonanjima Seaside Park, located very close to Haneda Airport, is another popular fishing spot.
You can fish along the seawall at an area in the park called Minato Hiroba, where you can catch many different types of fish.
The seawall at Minato Hiroba has railings, so it’s a safe place to fish even with kids.
With a beach for clam digging, plus a campground and barbecue areas, it’s a park where you can enjoy the outdoors all in one place.

Odaiba Seaside Park is a popular sightseeing spot in Odaiba, and it actually has a place where you can fish.
At the artificial rocky shoreline behind the park’s iconic Statue of Liberty, fishing is allowed, and you can try for goby and other fish.
Be careful, as fishing is prohibited in areas where the footing is sandy beach.

Right by JR Ichigaya Station, Ichigaya Fish Center is a fishing pond you can spot from the platforms, so getting there is as easy as it sounds.
You can rent fishing gear at a low cost, and the ponds are stocked with large carp that put up a good fight.
There’s also a “Goldfish Pond” stocked only with small carp and goldfish, so even kids should be able to enjoy fishing with peace of mind.
Another highlight is the general ornamental fish center, featuring mainly tropical fish.

A 5-minute walk from Akasaka-mitsuke Station on the Marunouchi and Ginza subway lines, Benkei Fishing Club is a rare spot in central Tokyo where you can fish from a boat.
In Benkei Moat, a moat built during the Edo period, you can also enjoy more serious fishing with lures or flies for largemouth bass, snakehead, and more.
There’s also a beginner-friendly fishing pond, so it’s a great choice if you just want a casual fishing experience.

Next to Wadabori Park in Suginami, Tsuribori Musashinoen is a fishing pond with a forested feel, even though you’re still in Tokyo.
In addition to renting fishing gear, it’s also nice that you can choose from five different ponds depending on your level.
With an on-site restaurant, you can take your time and enjoy fishing while having a meal or drinks.

Otaba River International Trout Fishing Area is located in the Okutama area of western Tokyo.
In the gently flowing Otaba River, you can take your time and enjoy rainbow trout fishing in a natural setting.
While the natural atmosphere is preserved, the footing is well maintained, and fishing gear is available to rent, making it beginner-friendly.
It’s also a treat that you can grill and eat the fish you catch right there.

Hikawa International Trout Fishing Area is located a 5-minute walk from Okutama Station, the gateway to the Okutama area.
The river current is gentle, and the fishing area is a flat, wide riverbank, so you can fish safely even with children.
They offer rentals for everything from fishing gear and bait to barbecue equipment and ingredients, and you can eat what you catch on the spot.
They can also clean the fish for you for 50 yen per fish, which is reassuring if you’re not comfortable preparing fish.

Akigawa International Trout Fishing Area is located in Akigawa Valley, Approx. 1 hour from central Tokyo.
The fishing areas on the grounds are divided into four sections: “General Bait Fishing Area,” “Group Bait Fishing Area,” “Lure Fishing Area,” and “Yamame Fishing Area.”
Along with barbecue areas, there’s also a cafeteria where you can enjoy river fish dishes made with trout.
There’s also a simple fishing pond, making it a river fishing spot the whole family can enjoy.