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NPO Hayama Yacht Club Yachting by the Japanese was originated from our Harbor in this country. NPO Hayama Yacht Club has its base at the Port of Hayama(Abuzuri) in Hayama, Kanagawa-ken, Japan where is said the sailboating as a pleasure boat first started. The object of the Club is to promote the activities of yacht lovers and to contribute to the local society. Our Club was registered as a Non-Profit Making Organization under the authority of the Governor of Kanagawa-Ken and has the club room in the Port Office Building.

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Konpira Consulting provides cruisers - from single-handers on small sailboats to fully-crewed superyachts - with comprehensive support to enjoy the wonders of Japan's oceans. That includes handling all clear-in/out paperwork, preparing passage plans, recommending moorage options, making marina reservations, arranging repairs and haul-outs, and providing emergency support.

In 2025, we will be organizing two rallies.

• The Japan Yacht Rally, from mid-March to late May, to support cruisers going from Okinawa to Hokkaido on their way to Alaska and beyond.
• The Setouchi Yacht Rally, in May, to help foreign and Japanese cruisers explore the beautiful Seto Inland Sea.

Konpira Consulting is also the exclusive Japan agent for Hydrovane wind vanes. In addition, we act as a yacht broker, support boat owners (e.g., surveys, insurance, offshore preparations, equipment/parts searches), and advise marinas.

For more information, contact Konpira Consulting at:

• Website: www.konpira-consulting.com
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• WhatsApp: +81 80-8852-3870 (messages only)
• Important pre-arrival information: The Japan Coastguard (JCG) require an Advance Notice of Arrival. See Formalities for all the details .
• Japan is an island country in East Asia. It is located in the Pacific Ocean and lies off the eastern coast of the Asian continent. It stretches from the  Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and the Philippine Sea in the south.
• The total population of Japan is about 127 million, about 90% of whom live in cities. The majority of the Japanese practice Shintoism or Buddism, or a combination of the two.
• Japan operates on Japan Standard Time. For specifics see General Info .
• Japan has four seasons. Spring is characterized by mild conditions whilst the summers can be hot and humid. Autumn can be unpredictable with the highest chance of typhoons whilst the winters are generally crisp with clear skies and snow in places. See Weather section below for more details.
• Japan has over 2,500 ports, so mooring opportunities abound. Visiting yachts typically moor in fishing ports (almost always free), at marinas (of which there about 120 that accept visitors), Umi-no-Eki marinas (“sea stations” – 50 mini-marinas run by local governments), and “Fisherinas” (small marinas operated by fishing co-ops, of which there are about 20 that can handle cruising sailboats).
• Japanese marinas are priced on a par with marinas in other developed countries and are more expensive in/near the larger cities (Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo/Yokohama).
• In general, visiting yachts rarely anchor in Japan (except in the southern islands and a few places in the Seto Inland Sea). Most protected bays are well-developed harbors, and anchoring inside official harbor limits is prohibited. Most other protected bays are occupied by aquaculture operations.
• A major cruising attraction is the Inland Sea (Seto Naikai), which is a large body of water, connected by three passes to the surrounding ocean, and which allows yacht access into the very heart of the country. The place abounds with pretty anchorages or small fishing harbors, but there are also many marinas as well as yacht clubs, which usually offer hospitality to visitors. Those in the smaller places have only basic facilities, while in the larger towns clubs are on a par with the best yacht clubs in Europe or America.
• Typhoon season runs typically from July to October and it is possible to continue cruising during this time as long as you are watchful and cautious. Japan has very well-built harbors/marinas and an excellent early-warning system, allowing cruisers to seek safe harbor when a typhoon is approaching and then stay there until the danger has passed. The Seto Inland Sea is well protected from most typhoons and northern Japan is another good option as typhoons usually weaken by the time they get there.
• For more details on yachting services see Yachting Essentials .
• The Kuroshio, or Black Current, flows from south to north and is a very reasonable way for yachts in Asia to take the North Passage to the US West coast. It is easier to cruise the Japanese Islands moving in this direction.

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We have just finished a second cruising season in Japan, having taken CAPAZ from Fukuoka up the west coast to Otaru Marina, in Hokkaido adjacent to Sapporo.

We were able to harbor hop the entire way with no overnight passages. In May the weather and wind conditions were mostly fine as the southern monsoon winds had started. We found the small harbors and towns very welcoming. Most of the tie ups are to a harbor wall and free. Large fenders are strongly advised.

We were able to leave our boat in Fukuoka between cruising seasons under the excellent care of Kirk Patterson, Konpira consulting. He also was a great help in obtaining services, repairs, haul outs, and dealing with local coast guard and customs officials. We were able to get the equivalent of a Japanese cruising permit and were not required to check in to any ports along the way.

Otaru Marina in Hokkaido is a wonderful marina. We are leaving CAPAZ there for another off season. The marina manager, Akira Kadano, was able to help us winterize the boat and source a local boat guy to watch over us, also has helped us with repairs. A good yard and haulout option is there for boats under 20 US tons.

Overall crusing in Japan has been a delight. We have been met with wonderfully kind and curious local people, love the food and affordable prices.

Rob, thanks for this great feedback on cruising Japan. I suspect more and more boats are going to start heading that way now the officialdom has become alot simpler. If you have a blog about your time in Japan, or similar, please do let us know and we’ll add it to our Japan Links section.

Update from Kirk Patterson of Konpira Consulting, Japan: Japan has just entered a seventh Covid surge, setting a new record in infections since the pandemic started (but fortunately not in hospitalizations or deaths). So far, the national and local governments are not re-imposing any restrictions on activities/movement, but they have postponed the start of a campaign to promote domestic tourism. I had previously thought that Japan might open up to foreign visitors in September, but I think this latest surge makes that unlikely (especially as Japan has been carefully monitoring NZ’s experience of a major surge in infections after it ended its long, strict border restrictions). There are some rumors of an October 1 opening, but I think it will probably be late fall or even January 1. All of which makes it hard for the many cruisers trying to make yes/no decisions on whether to prepare for entering Japan next spring (the normal time to arrive in Japan).

The announcement that Japan was opening to all foreign tourists from 1 June led to a great deal of misunderstanding: it does in fact only apply to tightly scheduled tour groups with guides. The number of tourists that can enter Japan each month is capped and maritime borders for yachts are still very much closed. Kirk Patterson of Konpira Consulting Japan told Noonsite; “A national election is scheduled for late July, so it is unlikely that any major opening will be announced before then. September is the earliest likely date that cruisers would be able to enter Japan, however there is still a great deal of uncertainty about what visas will be avail-able. In any case, April-June is the time for foreign cruisers to enter Japan so a September opening is too late for cruisers to come to Japan in 2022.” He adds “I do know, though, that a lot of foreign cruisers are wanting to come to Japan. Compared to 20-30 boats in a typical pre-pandemic year, I’ve got a “possible client” list for 2023-2024 of about 30 boats….and that’s just people who have contacted me, so I would guess that the total number of boats seriously con-sidering coming to Japan as soon as it opens is well over a hundred.”

Hello ? everyone I am an Argentinian living in japan for a while now in Tokyo ! and getting interested in Buying a boat sailing and using the boat as House ! Can someone advise me place to find cheap used boats for buying ! Websites , suggestions, how to save in getting the license for sailing ! Any public institution? For practicing and taking exam ? Any advise is welcome. Messenger Maximiliano Paradiso What’s app +5491164166669

Hi, Maxim…I am a Canadian who has cruised Japan for six years (and lived here for a total of 32 years, 25 in Tokyo). I currently operate a marine-tourism company (see Konpira Consulting ad). For what you want to do, the best way to start is to join the Tokyo Sail and Power Squadron… https://tspsjapan.org ; the membership chairman is John Marshall — [email protected] . TSPS is a group of foreign sailors n Japan, mainly the Tokyo area. Through them you can learn how to prepare for the Japanese boat-license exam and take it in English, can sail on other members’ boats, and get ideas on how to search for a boat (there are several websites for buying/selling boats, but they are all in Japanese). You can’t technically make a boat your official, registered residence, but you can use it as a floating cottage! To moor a boat within commuting distance of Tokyo, though, is very expensive (some TSPS members actually moor their boats in the Seto Inland Sea and fly there 1-2 times a month for some weekend sailing…cheaper than keeping the boat near Tokyo). Anyway, I recommend that you join TSPS and then take it from there. Feel free to contact me if you have any other questions — [email protected] . Good luck!

Hey ? Kirk Captain Kirk maybe !? ? Thank you ? for the info ! I will do that ! Is ok with the Japanese websites I have Automatic translation, if you can give me some of them I really appreciate!

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I just concluded a passage from Portland, OR to Yokohama, Japan, spending about a month moving from a Wakkanai, Hokkaido landfall to Yokohama Bayside Marina where I left my 60’ s/v Elcano. I had the excellent assistance of Kirk Patterson of Konpira Consulting for the month I spent in Japan and recommend him most enthusiastically for help understanding and navigating through the complexities of Japan. He knows boats having circumnavigated Japan solo and made numerous offshore passages; he knows Japan and the considerable Japanese marine bureaucracy having lived there for decades; he is fluent in Japanese and he is well known in the marinas and sailing communities around Japan. In addition, he is a valuable source of local weather forecasts, local charts and fishing gear hazards, which are ubiquitous, and the specifics of where to find moorage in ports. Kirk can be reached at [email protected]

Todd S Thompson s/v Elcano

What were the procedures for leaving? Anything special or notice required?

Mar 13, 2019 06:10 AM

Upon arrival in Okinawa from Tahiti (French Polynesia), we were instructed by the Japan Coast Guard (+81(0)98-951-0120) to clear in at Naha harbor. Best to communicate via email (they reply quickly – using on-line translator): [email protected]

You can easily get the “pre-arrival procedure form” (to mail to JCG prior to landing) with a simple web engine search. The pre-arrival procedure form is rather long, detailed, and clearly designed for large vessels, thus no worries if you can’t fill in all boxes.

In your mail to JCG, ask them to arrange landing location with the Naha port authority (+81(0)98-862-2328) as they don’t speak English either.

Our landing position at Naha commercial harbor: Quay 5 – N26°12’34 E127°40’22

Fee: approx. 300 Yen/night (based on tonnage – 5 tons)

Customs office at Naha Port: [email protected] / +81(0)98-862-8529

All Customs procedures are explained and relevant forms available at: http://www.customs.go.jp/english/law/customsform/form_C_e.htm

For tax-free fuel, you need Customs form C2160 – “Declaration of loading of [your] ship’s stores of domestic goods [i.e. Japanese gas!]”

Sailing boats can’t stay in Naha commercial port. Shortly after completing all entry formalities, you will be asked to move to Ginowan marina (West coast) or Yonabaru marina (East coast).

We moved to Itoman fishing port “Fisherina”, where we stayed 1 week at a floating pontoon. The Fisherina office is closed on Wednesday. No English spoken but friendly and helpful staff with whom we could ‘easily’ communicate through real-time voice translation app. Mooring coordinates: N26°07’43 E127°39’04

Tariffs: 1500 Yen/night (based on boat length – our boat is 35′ feet long) Gasoil/Diesel: delivery by truck at the pontoon upon request (provider called by Fisherina office) Fresh water at the pontoon: 50 Yen/hour (long hose available upon request at the office) Facilities: WC, showers (hot water – 200 Yen/shower), beverages (vending machines)

No Internet / WIFI but if needed, possibility to get connected at the Fisherina office Free public WIFI networks widely available in Okinawa (e.g. BeOkinawa, NahaCity, etc.)

A useful website to get the contacts of the various marinas where you can stop in Japan is http://www.umi-eki.jp (English version available). They do not all speak English on the phone though…

Regarding notice of arrival to Japan Coast Guard: The email addresses for the Ogasawara Coast Guard Station in Chichi Jima is [email protected] and for Kawayama Coast Guard on Honshu is [email protected] .

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One of Japan’s most prestigious yacht clubs has chosen a counterpart in Switzerland -a landlocked country- for a sister alliance. How come?

Sailing under Daibutsu’s watch

Audi Nippon Cup 2018 (©Kazushige Nakajima)

Facing Mount Fuji on the other side of the Sagami Bay, the Hayama Marina Yacht Club (HMYC) probably has one of Japan’s most iconic landscapes for a sailing practice. Founded on the occasion of the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games at Port Abuzuri in Hayama, near Kamakura (Kanagawa Prefecture), the the Yacht Harbor is located right where is boating as a leisure activity in Japan is said to have first started. The HMYC seeks to provide safe yacht-related activities (e.g. races, technical support) and marine safety education to its members and the population alike.

Hayama Marina (©Junichi Hirai / Bulkhead Magazine Japan)

Audi Nippon Cup 2018 (©Junichi Hirai / Bulkhead Magazine Japan)

Some of Kanto’s most experienced and active sailors can be found among its 200+ members. Their dedication is nothing short of impressive: over 20 regattas are organized throughout the year, often regardless of bad weather! Every year, the HMYC also holds the Hayama Marina International Friendship Regatta, a competition in which participating teams are assembled from the staff of foreign embassies in Tokyo. Besides the strong team that the Embassy of Switzerland in Japan sends to the race every year, however, there is yet another surprising link between the HMYC and the sea-less Alpine country.

The Swiss sailors competing in the Hayama Marina International Friendship Regatta (©Kazushige Nakajima)

The Swiss team celebrating after the race (©Kazushige Nakajima)

From Sagami Bay to Lake Geneva

On July 6, 2014, HMYC Vice-Commodore Hiroto Arakawa and about 10 members travelled to Montreux, on the shore of Lake Geneva in western Switzerland, for a very important purpose. On that sunny day, in the framework of the celebrations of the 150th anniversary of the signature of the Treaty of Friendship and Trade between Switzerland and Japan, as well as to commemorate 50 years of HMYC, the Japanese sailor signed a twinning agreement with his friend Michel Detrey, president of the Société Nautique Montreux-Clarens (SNMC), pledging to regularly sail together, exchange techniques, and nurture a real friendly network of Swiss and Japanese sailors.

Hiroto Arakawa and Michel Detrey exchanging burgees at the twinning ceremony (©SNMC)

Hayama Marina President and witness Norio Nagaoka congratulates the signing of the partnership (©HMYC)

Newly-twinned club members enjoy a cruise on Lake Geneva (©SNMC)

The ceremony, which was held in the presence of the Ambassador of Japan to Switzerland Ryuhei Maeda and Monteux Town Counselor Caleb Walther, was followed by a Swiss-style barbecue, and, most importantly, a cruise on the lake with the yachts of the Swiss club. Although Mr. Arakawa had already seen the lake before with his local friends, he was now seeing Montreux and its lakeside with a new fresh look: the one of a sister-sailing club.

Marina, mountains, music

Port du Basset, Clarens-Montreux (©SNMC)

The SNMC was founded on May 25, 1970, from the union of the Montreux Yacht Club (motor boats) and the Montreux Yacht Circle (yachts) to allow the construction of a common Club House at the Port du Basset. Although these entities and their 120 members would eventually merge in 2002, the Club remains affiliated to both sailing and motor boating organizations. Every year, to foster water sports and leisure sailing in the area, numerous regattas are organized, attracting many regional and international sailors. And their challenge level must be quite advanced, as former junior members of the SNMC have since won international competitions, such as the America’s Cup or the Whitbread. Not bad for a club practicing on a lake! But with such surroundings, it all becomes quite clear.

Members of the Société Nautique racing on Lake Geneva (©SNMC)

Nestled between Lake Geneva, vineyards and the snow-covered Alps, Montreux is before all a destination for all those seeking to unwind. The nearby Château de Chillon, the magnificent Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, or the Montreux Music and Convention Centre (2M2C) can all be connected via a sunny and flower-bordered lakeside road. With less than 30,000 inhabitants, Montreux is nonetheless known all around the world since 1967 for its Montreux Jazz Festival, which has attracted the world’s most iconic contemporary musicians and has grown into a global phenomenon. Artists such as Queen and David Bowie recorded numerous albums in the city, and lived there a quiet life away from the paparazzi. Whether for sailing or as a simple visitor, everyone has a good reason to pay Montreux a little visit.

Chillon Castle, near Montreux (©Switzerland Tourism)

Statue of Freddie Mercury, on the lakeside of Montreux

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Yachting in Tokyo Bay: Our new favorite hobby…

August 20, 2013 Updated On March 22, 2021

A day of yachting in Tokyo Bay – despite the early morning start – might just be the perfect way to get out there and enjoy a different side of Tokyo.

It’s 6am on a Sunday morning, an early start on an already excruciatingly hot day, and I’m feeling a little apprehensive; I am about to take part in my first ever yacht race. With no boating experience whatsoever, surely all I will be doing is getting in the way?

As it turned out after I reached the marina to which I’d been invited by Tokyo Yacht Club , that was probably all I did end up doing. I certainly didn’t contribute much to the outcome of the race, yet in the spirit of things, that really didn’t seem to matter.

Sitting alongside an experienced crew of seven – all of whom looked the part in Yacht Club T-shirts, shorts and with sturdy footwear at the end of their sea legs – I soon found out why yacht racing is seen as one of the world’s most exciting sports. Fast paced, thrilling and at times a little bumpy, it was an exhilarating and eye-opening way to be starting a summer’s morning.

Yumenoshima, where things get going, is a ten-minute walk from Shin-Kiba station and an area with a large sports park, a museum, a tropical greenhouse dome, eucalyptus trees and a huge marina with hundreds of boats that come in all shapes and sizes, from one-man fishing boats to extravagant and sleek millionaire’s yachts. It is quite a place, and I was surprised to discover that it was originally built using waste landfill as a potential solution to Tokyo’s garbage problems in the 1950s.

Above: Yumenoshima Marina, where the writer first got his sea legs.

Covered over with what I guess is more than just a top layer of soil, there was no Tokyo trash in sight as I took a rather pleasant stroll around the Marina – and got directions from a sole dog walker – before I met up with the team. They made me feel at home right away and seemed genuinely delighted to be welcoming another member. I just hoped they weren’t expecting much of me!

After a brief captain’s meeting (the main point of order was a discussion on lodging protests and an agreement that races might be cancelled in case of bad weather), it was time to load the boat, check the conditions and double check everything was securely tightened before setting sail.

There was a really relaxed mood as we departed in gentle water. Slowly sailing towards the open ocean with the sea breeze blowing against our faces, this was a chance for everyone to unwind and compose ourselves before things started to get serious – with a main race every month and other specials throughout the summer, it’s clear these guys love to compete.

“The crew work frantically, pulling the ropes, fiddling and tweaking with the lines, desperately trying to get the sail ready while the captain orchestrates everything from the back of the boat … then it’s all hands to the pump as the horn goes off, signaling the commencement of battle”

As we sailed out further, the views became more spectacular. Disneyland and Disney Sea in the background, Tokyo Skytree and the huge new Tokyo Gate Bridge up ahead, Japan’s capital looks even more special when viewed from a boat. According to the crew, Mt. Fuji can also be seen on clear days, but by now unfortunately this wasn’t one of them.

That didn’t dampen the enthusiasm, however. There was a great deal of excitement in the air as we got closer to the start line. More than anything these race meetings are about having fun, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t an edge to them. Having not won all year, our team, Junior Seven, was determined to grab a first victory.

Yachting in Tokyo Bay – quite an experience (Photo: Tokyo Yacht Club)

It’s not long before the warning buzzer sounds, indicating five minutes before the start of the race. During that time the crew work frantically, pulling the ropes, fiddling and tweaking with the lines, desperately trying to get the sail ready while the captain orchestrates everything from the back of the boat. It’s all hands to the pump as the horn goes off, signaling the commencement of battle.

There are different competitions depending on the class of the boat; we are in one of the slower races, though it feels pretty quick to me. Smashing through the waves is quite an adrenaline rush as I hang on to the side, knowing that one small slip could put me in the water.

That certainly didn’t seem to faze any of the crew, who each focused all of their attention on getting over the finish line at the front of the pack. Things were looking good, our boat was in the lead by a few lengths but it seemed it would be tight. As captain Masakazu Kojima glanced round to see how close the opposition was, he knew that one small mistake could cost his team victory.

Fortunately, the team was on fire, holding on and eventually pulling ahead to record their first win of the year – making it seem easy in the end… I was christened a good luck charm, though I wouldn’t want to take all of the credit! I think the success may have been more to do with strong tactics, a coordinated worth ethic and good leadership skills.

The second race was cancelled due to strong winds so we decided to have a beer on board as we headed back to the Marina for lunch and a trophy presentation in the large clubhouse that is scattered with plaques commemorating past successes.

It was a great way to finish what had been a wonderful day with lots of excitement and a great bunch of people. It is something I would love to experience again, only next time I hope to be more than simply a good luck charm.

If you are interested in getting involved in your own race day, contact the Tokyo Yacht club through its website: www.tyc.gr.jp

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Yachting Destinations In and Around Japan

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Yachts for Charter in Japan

Golden horizon | from eur€ 910,000/wk.

TITANIA | From EUR€ 595,000/wk

SALUZI | From EUR€ 480,000/wk

WAYFINDER | From US$ 375,000/wk

SPIRIT OF THE Cs | From EUR€ 245,000/wk

DUNIA BARU | From US$ 120,000/wk

SILOLONA | From US$ 119,000/wk

THE SULTANS WAY 007 | From EUR€ 101,920/wk

HYE SEAS II | From US$ 100,000/wk

DOUCE FRANCE | From EUR€ 95,000/wk

SALILA | From US$ 94,500/wk

Lady Anita | From EUR€ 90,000/wk

THE SULTANS WAY 001 | From EUR€ 86,240/wk

EL ALEPH | From US$ 85,000/wk

SI DATU BUA | From US$ 84,000/wk

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WELCOME TO YOKOHAMA BAYSIDE MARINA(YBM) !!

We want to express our hearty welcome to you. We hope you will experience great friendship with many Japanese people during your stay in Yokohama Bayside Marina. Please feel free to ask us questions about anything of our facilities you don't understand.

The depth that is the most shallow in a marina is 4m.

About Yokohama Bayside Marina

Yacht call abroad, marina profile, affiliated marina.

• Our marina opened April 1996.
• Japan's largest marina with capacity of 1,500 boats.
• Currently mooring about 1,200 boats. power boats 60% , sail boats 40%
• Our visitor berths is approximately 20 boats (30ft class)
• An area of ground and pond covered approx.40hectare.
• Member's card provides convenience of easy entrance and exit to from pier 24 hours per day365 days per year by the most advanced computer system.
• Our unique information system "Bay Side Whisper" provides weather report, wind and wave, the tide level and etc around here.
• Situated midway between Tokyo Bay and the open ocean, it is a prime spot for fishing and cruising, also a visitor's pier for many people to enjoy every weekend.

We introduce some overseas yachts that visited us.

40m 2008.9.24-2008.11.30

60.55m 2009.8.2-2009.8.9

SILVER CLOUD

40m 2009.7.18-2009.8.2

47m 2007.6.18-2007.6.26

15m 2009.6.27-2009.7.5

32.8m 2008.4.10-2009.5.8

Yokohama Bay Side Marina 1 Shiraho,Kanazawa-ku,Yokohama City 236-0007 Japan ( 35°22′40″N , 139°39′40″E ）

Yokohama Bayside Marina Co.,Ltd.

Ku-Kai Izakaya is a hidden izakaya by the sea that looks straight out of a Japanese anime

Travel may be picking up, but we’re always on the lookout for hidden finds and exciting eats in Singapore. If you’re craving a little slice of Japan (which has sadly yet to open its borders for leisure travel), look no further than Ku-Kai Izakaya at SAF Yacht Club in Admiralty .

Scenic views & cosy ambience

Don’t be put off by the far-flung location — you’ll get to enjoy scenic views of the Northern coast at this hidden izakaya by the sea. The alfresco dining area is adorned with akachōchin (Japanese red lanterns) and even a torii gate, the perfect setting for a Japanese anime series.

If not for the surrounding yachts, this place would give off major “idyllic fishing village” vibes.

I may have watched one too many Netflix series centred around izakaya , like Midnight Diner , Izakaya Bottakuri , and Restaurant to Another World , but doesn’t the cosy-looking interior remind you of Restaurant Yukihara from Food Wars! (Shokugeki no Soma) ?

Hearty izakaya grub

Moving on to the food and alcohol, Ku-Kai Izakaya doles out comfort classics like Crispy Fried Chicken (S$12) , Kani Tama Gratin (S$11) , and Jaga Mentaiko (S$11) , all of which are making my mouth water.

Don’t miss out on the popular Omakase Skewer Set (S$19 for 5pcs, S$26 for 7pcs) , a platter of assorted kushiyaki skewers like tsukune , negima , and shiitake .

For a taste of the sea, the Aburi Shimesaba (S$15) and Kawa Eib-age (S$11) , or mini deep-fried river shrimps, are best washed down with pints of ice-cold Sapporo beer. Bliss .

Catch the sunset with your partner over a romantic dinner, or round up your makan kakis for a chill drinking session. One thing to note: you are highly encouraged to make reservations by calling 8304 3028 due to limited seating.

I never thought I’d ever say this, but date night in Admiralty sounds like a great idea.

Ku-Kai Izakaya Facebook | Instagram ???? SAF Yacht Club, 43 Admiralty Road West, Singapore 759962 ???? 5.30pm–10.30pm (Tue to Fri), 11.30am–10.30pm (Weekends), Closed on Mon

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