Mikimoto Pearl Island: Island Where Pearl History and Ama Diver Demonstrations Can Be Seen
Mikimoto Pearl Island
Island Where the Pearl King's Dream Came True
In 1893, Mikimoto Kokichi succeeded in the world's first pearl cultivation near this island. Now developed as Pearl Island, it has become a tourist island conveying Mikimoto's history and pearl culture.
Pearl Museum
The island's Pearl Museum displays Mikimoto Kokichi's life and history of pearl cultivation, along with luxurious pearl products exported worldwide, allowing learning about pearl's role in global jewelry culture.
Ama Diver Demonstrations
Several times daily, ama divers in white wetsuits can be seen performing demonstrations jumping into Toba Bay. This popular attraction allows experiencing free diving techniques and traditional culture firsthand.
Pearl Product Shopping
A shop selling Mikimoto pearl products on the island offers high-quality pearl accessories like necklaces and earrings, ideal as travel souvenirs or gifts.
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