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Yobuko Harbor

Squid boats and other floats

Tristan Scholze Jul 14, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>Yobuko Harbor is lined with fishing vessels</p>

<p>The harbor is full during the afternoon</p>

<p>A vessel specializing in squid fishing</p>

<p>A prominent feature of squid boats are their lights, which attract squid during night fishing</p>

<p>If you examine the squid boat lights closely, you'll notice differently designed bulb shapes</p>

<p>A few industrial ships also line the harbor</p>

<p>Fishing vessels are treasures of detail and culture</p>

<p>A few pleasure boats also line the harbor</p>

<p>The pier is lined with tour boats that explore nearby scenic islands</p>

<p>A fisherman measures a catch from right along the pier</p>

<p>The large natural harbor of Yobuko</p>

For a small town, Yobuko has a large natural harbor that the locals have used to develop a seafaring culture. Unlike many marinas, Yobuko’s vessels line up along main thoroughfares of the town and encourage a good look around. Taken on a cloudy February day, these photos give a few glimpses of what you might find among the squid boats and fishing nets.

呼子町—Yobuko-cho—Town of Yobuko

Tristan Scholze @tristan.scholze

I'm also known as Faer Out. I love learning about people and nature. I've traveled around the world and throughout Japan, and I hope to continue seeing and experiencing the wonder of this planet as long as I live.Based in Japan for nearly two decades, I'm a Japan Travel expert for Fukuoka and Sag...