Mikimoto Pearl Island
ミキモト真珠島
The birthplace of cultured pearls where visitors can watch traditional divers and explore a museum dedicated to pearl jewelry.
What it is
- A leisure facility in Toba Bay where Kokichi Mikimoto first cultured pearls in 1893.
- The site features a museum, a memorial hall, and a pearl shop.
- The island is connected to the mainland by the Pearl Bridge.
- A memorial hall exhibits the life and personal belongings of Kokichi Mikimoto.
What to see
- Ama divers performing traditional diving demonstrations for visitors.
- The Pearl Museum displaying various pearl crafts and antique jewelry.
- A bronze statue of Kokichi Mikimoto located on the island.
- Exhibits detailing the history and process of pearl cultivation.
Getting there
- The island is a five-minute walk from Toba Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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