Where to Buy Fishing Licenses Around Lake Kawaguchi? | List of Places to Purchase Fishing Permits at Lake Kawaguchi(2025 Guide)

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Do You Need a Fishing License at Lake Kawaguchi?

Fishing at Lake Kawaguchi requires a fishing license (遊漁券 / Yugyo-ken) issued by the Yamanashi Prefecture Fisheries Cooperative Association.
Whether you’re fishing from shore, renting a boat, or joining a guided trip, every angler must have a valid license.
Fishing without one may result in a fine, so it’s essential to purchase your permit before casting your line.

Types of Fishing Licenses & Costs

Payment is cash only.

1-Day License (Advance Purchase – 前売り券)

CategoryFeeDetails
Adults (High school students & older)¥1,100¥900 license fee + ¥200 fishing tax
Students / Persons with disabilities¥450Reduced rate

Advance one-day tickets are ¥1,100 for high school students and older (including ¥200 fishing tax).
Junior high school students and persons with disabilities are ¥450.

1-Day License (On-site Purchase – 現場売り券)

CategoryFeeDetails
Adults (High school students & older)¥1,600¥1,400 license fee + ¥200 fishing tax
Students / Persons with disabilities¥700Reduced rate

When purchased on-site, the fee is ¥1,600 for high school students and older (including ¥200 recreational fishing tax).
The fee for junior high school students and persons with disabilities is ¥700.

Annual License (年間遊漁料)

CategoryFeeDetails
Adults (High school students & older)¥12,000Annual fishing permit (excluding tax)
Students / Persons with disabilities¥6,600Reduced rate
Fishing Tax Stamp (annual)+¥200Must be purchased separately

Annual recreational fishing permits cost ¥12,000 for high school students and older, and ¥6,600 for junior high school students and persons with disabilities.
Additionally, a separate ¥200 recreational fishing tax is required (exempt for junior high school students and persons with disabilities).

Important Notes
  • The seasonal license (シーズン券) has been discontinued.
  • The fishing tax (¥200) applies to all anglers except middle school students and persons with disabilities.
  • Prices include consumption tax (except the fishing tax).

Where to Buy Your License?

1, Lake Kawaguchi Fishery Cooperative Office

Address: 2985 Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi 401-0304, Japan
Official office where you can buy all license types.

※9:00–12:00 / 13:00–15:00
(Closed 12:00–13:00 for lunch)

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