A day trip combining a visit to the Enoshima Aquarium with sea fishing on Sagami Bay is set for Sunday, May 17, 2026. Organized by Plus One Education (a subsidiary of Riso Education Group), the tour is open to students from Grade 1 (elementary school) through Grade 9 (junior high school). Professional fishermen will provide full support throughout the fishing session, making it accessible even for children with no prior experience.
Tour Overview
- Travel type: Organized group tour
- Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026 (day trip)
- Booking deadline: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
- Participants: Grades 1–9 (boys and girls) grade as of the departure date
- Location: Enoshima, Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture
- Meals: 1 lunch included
- Transportation: Local train from Shinjuku, or join/leave at the venue directly
- Tour fees:
- Elementary school students: ¥29,920
- Junior high school students: ¥35,420
- Included in the fee: transportation, meals, activity fees, travel accident insurance
- Capacity: 20 participants (minimum required: 10)
- The tour may be cancelled if the minimum number of participants is not reached.
- Staff: A tour leader accompanies the full itinerary (1 staff member per 5–8 students)
- Details: https://ec.riso-plus1.co.jp/products/detail/1721
Highlights
1. Professional fishermen provide full support for beginners
Fishermen will be on hand throughout the session to help with tangled lines, stuck hooks, and reeling in the catch. Even first-timers and younger children can focus on the joy of fishing without getting frustrated.
2. Take home your catch — from horse mackerel to premium fish
The thrill of pulling in a fish after patiently waiting is hard to match. Common catches include horse mackerel (aji) and sardines (iwashi). Depending on the season and conditions, mackerel, bonito, sea bream, and inada (young yellowtail, around 40 cm — also known as hamachi in the Kansai region) have also been caught.
Caught fish are packed into a cooler box (approx. 5.6 liters: 320 mm × 260 mm × 230 mm) to take home.
3. Visit the Enoshima Aquarium to explore the world beneath the waves
The tour includes a visit to the Enoshima Aquarium. In addition to the well-known Jellyfish Fantasy Hall with its beautiful displays, the aquarium features exhibits dedicated to Sagami Bay — the very same waters where the fishing takes place. Participants can deepen their understanding of the sea from both above and below the surface.
Schedule
Full Day
- AM 7:30–8:30 — Depart Shinjuku by local train → Katase-Enoshima
Or arrive at the venue by 9:40 AM - Visit and explore the Enoshima Aquarium
- View exhibits and imagine what Sagami Bay looks like underwater
- Touch marine creatures up close
- Visit the capybara area
- Learn the basics of fishing
- Experience boat fishing on Sagami Bay
- 4:00 PM — Depart from the venue
Or board local train at Katase-Enoshima → arrive Shinjuku PM 5:30–6:30
About STS (School Tour Ship)
STS is an experiential education program aimed at supporting children's character development and emotional growth. The program seeks to help each child discover "at least one thing they love — whether it's music, sports, or play — and develop the ability to become fully absorbed in it," uncovering a personal "plus one" that goes beyond what textbooks can teach.
