Enjoy activities at Ise-Shima's "UmiHozuki" and "Shima Nature School"! Photographer Masashi Asada's family experiences this as a parent and child! ! Advertisement

*Masks are removed only when taking photos.

First, start at the beach experience facility “UmiHozuki” in Hamajima ShimaCity! This is a facility where you can learn and experience the marine culture and fishing industry that has been passed down in Shima.

Masashi Asada's family: "Let's enjoy it to the fullest!"
...Seriously incredible jumping power! I can feel your spirit!

*Each activity at UmiHozuki requires a ticket. Purchase tickets at the ticket vending machine at the facility entrance.
*Some activities require reservations. Details are listed in the article below.

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"Wanpaku Iso" is a shallow rock that is close to the natural sea, with ebbs and flows and tide pools. There are two types of rocky shores with different water depths, and even small children can safely play on the rocky shores, which are up to 40cm deep and allow you to catch your prey with your bare hands from the sandy beach to the middle! In addition, you can use box glasses to observe the rocky shore at a depth of 60 cm, which is fun for both children and adults!

Wanpaku Iso is covered, so you can play safely even on rainy or sunny days.

Masashi Asada's son Asahi chases a fish that swims quickly on the shallow shore and catches it with a ``tamo net''! That's a nice smile★

*Top nets for catching fish and box glasses for observing the water can be rented within the facility (buoys, box glasses, string nets, etc. cannot be brought in).

Wanpaku Island is home to many kinds of creatures, including fish, shellfish, and starfish. See, touch, catch... Wanpaku Iso is packed with experiences that you can't have in everyday life♪

His father, Masashi Asada, and his mother, Wakana, also tried their hand at catching fish.
During the..., Asahi-kun immersed himself in the water!

By the way, the facility also has changing rooms and hot showers. If you have a change of clothes ready, you won't have to worry about getting wet.

You can enjoy the shallow shore experience without any reservations!

*Prices are: 700 yen for elementary school students and above, 200 yen for 3 years old and under elementary school students, and 200 yen for under 3 years old: free

There is a covered resting space around Wanpaku Iso. Masashi Asada and his family also took a short break to hydrate themselves (you can bring snacks, tea, and juice into the facility, but you cannot bring bento lunches or alcoholic beverages into the facility).

Next, try horse mackerel fishing at Naughty Rock! Fishing tickets can be purchased at the facility entrance. Hand in your ticket at the reception desk at Wanpaku Isouchi and receive your fishing gear.

Masashi Asada's family: "Let's catch some horse mackerel! Oops!"

Drop the fishing line into the enclosure where the horse mackerel swim.

Masashi Asada: ``I just wanted to try fishing with my family.It's great because you can rent a set of fishing equipment and start enjoying it right away!''

Asahi-kun is anxiously waiting for the horse mackerel to catch.

Wait a few minutes...

I caught it! ! Asahi's first fishing experience was a great success.

Asahi-kun: “(It’s a little scary, but) Hey! You caught it!”

The horse mackerel you catch can be fried and eaten within the facility, or dried and taken home.

*Reservations are required for horse mackerel fishing. You can catch up to 2 fish for 20 minutes for 1,000 yen per person.

Next, try your hand at making tekone sushi. Start by cutting the bonito under the careful guidance of the cooking staff!

Masashi Asada: “Come to think of it... why is your name called [Tekone]?”
Cooking staff: ``It's said that this is because fishermen would eat the fish they caught on their boats by dipping it in sauce and kneading it with rice and their hands!''

I see. The name comes from the fact that fishermen kneaded it by hand.

Asahi, who is in the first grade of elementary school, made his debut with a child's knife at the age of two, but this is almost the first time he has ever used a real knife. Slowly and carefully cut the bonito into just the right thickness.

Once the bonito is cut, soak it in the sauce and try making kinshi tamago. Break the eggs, beat them, and bake.

Asahi quickly got the hang of it after listening to the cooking staff's explanation. Beautiful yellow kinshi tamago was baked!

It's a bit difficult to cut the tamago thinly, so my dad helps me out a little. Working together as a father and son is a valuable experience!

The bonito marinated in the sauce, the tamago, and condiments such as seaweed and perilla are arranged in order.

It was completed!

Masashi Asada: “This is fun! Now that I’ve learned how to make it, let’s make Tekone Sushi at home!”

Tekone sushi, fried horse mackerel, sea lettuce miso soup that comes with each bucket, and seafood.

Wakana Asada: ``My son and I don't usually eat raw fish because we don't like it, but this is delicious! We can't eat it all the time.''

*Reservations are required for making Tekone sushi. Miso soup with mini-Oke/Aosa (1 serving) is 1,200 yen, Regular Oke (4 to 5 servings) is 4,500 Yen, Large Oke (6 to 7 servings) is 6,600 Yen (regular miso soup comes with 4 servings, and large tub comes with 6 servings). (Additional 100 yen per serving)

After driving for about 40 minutes from UmiHozuki, we arrived at Shima Nature School in Daio Town. This facility allows you to enjoy kayaking, cycling, and craft experiences.

This time we tried kayaking! After completing the formalities at the Shima Nature School office, we moved to the shore where the kayaks were installed.

There is a changing room at the facility, so change into clothes you don't mind getting wet.
After choosing your favorite color kayak, life jacket, and shoes, you will receive instructions on how to operate the kayak. Even first-timers can experience it with confidence!

This time, we started our kayaking experience aiming for a deserted island a little far away! I'm excited to see what kind of great adventure awaits me! Throb!

While feeling the sea breeze, we move forward on the sea. It's my first time using a sea kayak, but once you ride it for a while, you'll get used to the controls!

Arrived at a deserted island! It seems to be an island called Usagiyamajima. Raise your kayak to the beach and start exploring! What awaits the father and son on the deserted island? ?

Observe the ocean using box glasses that can be borrowed from Shima Nature School. You can clearly see the shellfish and fish at your feet. Asahi-kun is engrossed in looking into the ocean. Maybe you'll find a great treasure!

The kayaking staff found a sea urchin! Asahi-kun excitedly tried putting a sea urchin on his palm.

*It is prohibited to take home or eat sea creatures. After observing, let's return it to the sea!

We will take a short break on the deserted island and return to the starting point.

Asahi-kun: “I’m a little tired, but I wanted to go on more adventures.”

Reservations are required for the experience. The 1.5-hour course costs 4,500 yen for junior high school students and above, and 3,500 yen for elementary school students and below. The 3-hour course costs 6,500 yen for junior high school students and above, and 5,000 yen for elementary school students and below.

This concludes the first part of the Shima tour report.
In the second part, we will introduce the glamping experience at Grandome Ise Kashijima.

Part 2 article, [Glamping in Ise-Shima] Enjoy Grande Home Ise Kashishima with your child! Accommodation experience with photographer Masashi Asada's family♪ Check it out here!

Text/Photos (other than photos taken by Asada): MSLP