What to pack for this trip?

 For the prepared angler, here is a suggested list of items to enhance your days afield in Japan Your guide will provide the basics. Boots available for rent.  

Flyfishing Rods

• Rod #4 to #5 Rainbows – Float
• Rod #8 to #9  Single Versi-tip
• Rod #7-8 Spey / Scandi/ Skagit

Kundzha  Tackle

• 9ft-12ft Nylon leaders
• Tippet 0X – 2X
• Intermediate Sink Tip
• Depth Charge Sink Tip
• Floating Tip

Trout Tackle

• 9ft-14ft Nylon leaders
• Tippet 4X – 6X
• Floating Line

Must have tools  

• Line Cutter “nips”
• Forceps + barb crusher
• Hook Sharpening Hone
• Wading Staff (Optional)

Wearables  

• Insulated Jacket
• Neoprene Waders
• Breathable Waders*
• Gloves & Warm Socks
• Studded Wading Boots
• Thermalwear
• Polarized Glasses
• Cap or Hat (Drab color)
• Warm hat “beanie”
• Rain Jacket
• Running leggings or shorts
• Fleece Jacket
• 2 pair of socks per day
• Camp shoes or slippers

Wading Gear

• Chest wader – Neoprene
• Studded Boots – No Felt
• Staff – Optional

The Lodge

The owners strive to offer an authentic farmhouse expereince in the heart of Japan’s trout, taimen, and char country. Great fishing, hospitable hosts & excellent cusine await the traveling fly fishing angler in Japan. The majority of fruits & vegetables are grown on-site.

Lodge Lucky Field is in Tokachi, Eastern Hokkaido and surrounded by Daisetsu-zan National Park to the north, Hidaka Sanmyaku-Erimo Quasi-National Park to the west with Akan National Park and Shiranuka Hills  to the east, and to the south the mouth of the Tokachi River greets the Pacific Ocean. From Sapporo, the drive takes around 2 hrs, 35 mintues.

The ecosystem of the Tokachi plain is rich in wildlife diversity with many unique species rarely observed elsewhere.  The Sakhalin “Itou” taimen is found in several streams and reservoirs in the area including the unique Miyabe char in Lake Shikaribetsu.

 Sleep & Shower

 Relax in cozy twin beds with access to a private shower & toilet and sink. Fresh linens and towels are available daily. Shampoo & Soap will be provided free of charge. 

Lodge Menu

 Western & Japanese meals are prepared by the lodge owner, Mrs. Nagisa. Seasonal ingredients are locally sourced or grown on the farm at the lodge. Those that require a special diet or vegetarian meal, please not your dietary restrictions in advance. 

Evening Drinks

Beer & Wine are complimentary and inclusive in our rates: The lodge provides 1 bottle of Tokachi wine, 4 cans of beer per guest per night. Additional purchases can be made on site  for thirsty anglers. * Please not additional purchases can only be paid in cash. 

 

Overall Experience 

The owners of the lodge are some of the most hospitable hosts we’ve ever met. The fishing near the lodge is within walking distance for those who want to extend their stay. Getting on the river each day with your guide requires a relatively short drive from the lodge to the stream. The meals served at the lodge are well prepared, nutritious and will keep you going all day. 

For expat anglers living in Asia’s major cities, two days and one night at the lodge is a rejuvenating experience that is only a few hours flight from Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong or Singapore. Due to strong demand from a mostly Japanese client-base, availability may be extremely limited. Advanced booking is strongly suggested – Contact us for additional details.

Prime Fly Fishing 

Early Spring host the most productive fishing for searun Kundhza with a shorter and colder season in early November. We are now booking for 2023 & 2024

The Tokachi

The Tokachi river is home to a variety of species including chum salmon Oncorhynchus keta, cherry salmon Oncorhynchus masou, white spotted char “Kundzha” Salvelinus leucomaenis leucomaenis plus a variety of other coastal and Pacific estuarine species. The Tokachi watershed is the 2nd largest in Hokkaido only to the Ishikari River and her tributaries. Wading is not difficult with a stable gravel to sand bottom. The flow of the river is light to moderate. To access the best points along the river, wading up to your belly is often required. Anglers should be able to deliver long casts over 35” as well as withstand cold morning starts.

This trip isn’t for everyone. You’ll need to be ready to depart the lodge as early as 4am to find the fish when the tide is at an optimal position. 

The banks of the Tokachi in the lower section are flat grasslands hedged with elm and birch trees. This river and the nearby river outlet provide cover and sanctuary to teal, canvasbacks, snow geese, and the iconic red crowned cranes. The wildlife and scenery make an excellent backdrop as the sun rises. Work with your guide to get the fly to the correct depth. The strikes can be soft or extremely hard-hitting. Don’t “trout-set” these fish and instead set them as if they were salmon. As a supplement to this trip and time permitting, guides may invite clients to chase early season rainbows in a forested creek a short distance from the lodge.

Flyfishing Strategy 

The key to optimizing this trip is knowing when the tide is rising or falling. The evening before, your guide will review the tide chart and advise what time and where to start. Expect to cast long distances, strip and swing flies with sinking lines. If there is additional time, rainbow trout fishing near the lodge is an added bonus. 

 More info on specific tactics and fly patterns in the Pre-Trip PDF planner available at the time of booking

Rates & Pricing  

Hokkaido Japan   
All Inclusive Package Rates
Outfitter – Lucky Field Lodge

(2) Nights (2) Full Days  

1 Angler $1020.00   
2 Anglers $1800.00
3 Anglers $2675.00
 
Included 

• Flies + Tippet / Leader
• Guide Service x 2 Days
• Room & Board x 2 Nights
• All Meals (6) Per Guest
• Insurance through outfitter
• Fuel, Taxes, Highway Tolls
• Transport & Shuttle
• Pickup / Drop-off Obihiro
• Morning coffee, tea, snacks
• Wader Boots available to rent

Not Included 

• Airfares, Train Tickets, Bus Fares
• Other personal travel expenses
• Rods & Reels – Add to packlist
• Waders – Add to packlist
• Travel Insurance CFAR recommended

Youth Angler discount $20 off regular rates for anglers under 14 years

Upfront Rate Guarantee

Save time & book directly with our guide & outfitter network. Your reservation comes with a comprehensive PDF planner designed to make your travel to and from the destination as easy as possible plus support from our team in Seoul, Korea. All rates are posted here are in USD and include taxes, fuel, and all meals, rods, reels & terminal flyfishing tackle.

Our rates are clearly posted with no hidden fees. What you see is what you get.

Does Your Current Travel Insurance Policy Cover  “Cancel for Any Reason?”

If not we offer affordable 3rd party travel insurance from our trusted partners that include CFAR plans. We can advise you how to purchase a full coverage “cancel the trip for any reason” plans from our trusted partners at no additional cost to you. Protect your investment and enjoy peace of mind. In the case of an unexpected cancellation or medical emergency while abroad, travel insurance can save you thousands of dollars for a plan less than $50 per day – Ask us for more details about affordable insurance options in the contact form below

 Booking & Deposits

(Japan) Full payment for trip is due (90)  calendar days from the confirmed start date of the trip to finalize the booking. If the client (s) are booking inside of 90 days, the total balance of the trip is due at the time of booking excluding rental gear or tackle. After invoice is emailed to client, client has (5) five calendar days to complete payment. Trip dates will not be confirmed if payments are not completed within 5 days

The following terms and conditions apply to all offers or trips organized or operated by Far East Outfitters, LLC (“Far East”) We encourage you to read through all terms and conditions carefully before sending deposits or making the final payment.

Clients who book trips, send deposits, or send final payments shall be considered acknowledged and aware that all clients involved have read and accepted and agreed to all the terms and conditions contained herein.

 Cancellations & Refunds  

Far East or the Outfitter (Lucky Field Lodge) Reserves the right to cancel trips due to extreme weather events and will offer to reschedule the trip or offer a full or partial refund pro-rated for time and services provided. 

• Far East shall not be liable for any nonperformance or delay in performance caused by any act or event beyond its reasonable control, including without limitation acts or omissions of Third Parties, unavailability of supplies or labor, equipment failure, war, protests, lock-outs, fire, flood, COVID-19 restrictions, earthquake, poor flight conditions (helicopter delays) hurricane, disease, epidemic, pandemic, plague, quarantine, any other Act of God, any law, regulation, ordinance, or other act or order of any court, government, or governmental agency. Should the client choose to completely cancel the trip and forfeit a one-time, no cost complimentary date chance, refunds will be issued according to the table below

Japan  / Far East Fly Fishing Co.

90+ Days  Cancellation 75% Balance Refund 

Inside of 90 Days, no refunds are available. However we will work with you to reschedule your trip for no charge. 

No Refunds for trips canceled by the client 90 days before the start of the first day of the trip.

Purchasing CFAR Insurance is strongly encouraged to protect your investment. 

Should Far East, the lodge, guide or outfitter cancel or postpone the trip, the client will receive 100% of their deposit / payments.

Far East nor the operator is responsible for client (s) missed flights or transportation connections nor meal, hotel or travel expenses incurred due to missed or delayed transport connections. We strongly suggest protecting your investment with travel insurance in the event of a sudden cancellation or date change. –

Cancellations Notification  – Clients must notify Far East their intent to cancel the trip in writing by email or call during business hours to start the reimbursement process

 

 Payment Options 

All Prices are USD (United States Dollar) Currently we only accept payment via credit cards through PayPal or Wire and ATM Transfers.

After Invoice is sent, click the link on your invoice to be directed to a secure payment page outside of this website. Clients have (5) days to complete payment on their deposit to confirm and secure their trip dates. We accept all major credit cards including American Express, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover Card.

Domestic South Korean  ATM Transfers – ATM transfers from domestic South Korean banks to our South Korean banking account 0% Fees Inquire for more details to learn more about this cost effective option.

CITI International Wire Transfer – Send Payment from your CITI account to our account for 0% fees.

All Other Wire Transfers – Send Payment from your bank to our US account bank  $14.00 flat fee. 

Credit Card Convenience Fees – For balances of  $700.00 or under, $17.50 will be applied.

For balances over $700.00, 2.55% service fee will be applied for each payment or transfer.

For non-US issued credit cards, 3.45% service fees will be added to the total of each transaction.