Experience the place where the world's first successful pearl cultivation took place!
Enjoy a valuable opportunity to learn about the history of pearls and witness ama (female divers) demonstrations.
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Highlights
Site of the world's first successful pearl cultivation
Learn about the history and culture of pearls
Witness ama (female divers) demonstrations
Discover the allure of pearls at the Pearl Museum
Participate in pearl harvesting experiences or pearl accessory-making workshops
About a 10-minute walk from JR/Kintetsu Toba Station.
About a 15-minute drive from Ise IC on the Ise Expressway via the Ise-Mikimoto-Toba Line. Show route
Op.Hours
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ※Subject to change depending on the season
Cld.Days
Three days starting from the second Tuesday of December
Fee
■Adult: ¥1,650
■Child: ¥820 (Elementary and Junior High School students)
Mikimoto Pearl Island, located in Toba City, Mie Prefecture, is renowned as the site of the world's first successful pearl cultivation. Established in 1893 by Kokichi Mikimoto, this island, nestled in the beautiful Toba Bay, is a precious tourist spot where you can learn about the history and culture of pearls.
The island features a Pearl Museum, the Kokichi Mikimoto Memorial Hall, and the Pearl Plaza, offering various exhibitions and hands-on experiences related to pearls.
At the Pearl Museum, you can delve into the history and techniques of pearl cultivation, as well as the value of pearls.
The Kokichi Mikimoto Memorial Hall allows you to learn about Mikimoto's life and his passion for pearl cultivation.
The Pearl Plaza sells pearl accessories and other pearl products.
Furthermore, Mikimoto Pearl Island offers the chance to witness traditional ama (female divers) demonstrations. You can get a close-up view of the ama handling pearl oysters, experiencing a piece of Japanese traditional culture.
Popular activities include pearl harvesting experiences and pearl accessory-making workshops.
Mikimoto Pearl Island is a captivating tourist spot where you can deepen your knowledge of pearls and immerse yourself in Japan's beautiful nature and traditional culture. Be sure to visit!
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