travel asia japan toba mikimoto pearl island pearl divers

The pearl diving demonstration provides a short photo opportunity for visitors to see the historic way the ama dove to recover the oysters.
A covered, glassed-in observation deck is provided for guests to view the divers, or you can watch at an angle from outside the structure.

TRAVEL: 2020

This location has earned an over-all four star (very good) rating from
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Viewing dock, Pearl diving demonstration, Mikimoto Pearl Island, Toba, Japan, 2020.



Pearl divers arriving in their boat, Mikimoto Pearl Island, Toba, Japan, 2020.



Pearl divers preparing to dive, Mikimoto Pearl Island, Toba, Japan, 2020.



Pearl diver jumping into the cold water, Mikimoto Pearl Island, Toba, Japan, 2020.



Pearl diver with her oyster bucket, Mikimoto Pearl Island, Toba, Japan, 2020.



This cormorant seemed a very interested bystander, Pearl diving demonstration, Mikimoto Pearl Island, Toba, Japan, 2020.



Interior of viewing dock, Pearl diving demonstration, Mikimoto Pearl Island, Toba, Japan, 2020.




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page last revised october 2020