Ama Divers travel guides

Meet the ama divers of Toba and experience pearl-diving culture firsthand: amagoya hut lunches, harvest history, and how to visit respectfully in 2026.

Visit Mikimoto Pearl Island in Toba in 2026 — birthplace of cultured pearls, with live Ama diver shows, the Pearl Museum, tickets from ¥1,650, and access tips.

Discover the 8 best things to do in Toba in 2026 — from Mikimoto Pearl Island and the dugong aquarium to ama seafood huts and Toba Bay cruises, with prices, hours, and transit tips.

What to eat in Toba in 2026: Ise-ebi spiny lobster, Ago Bay oysters, sazae, abalone, tekone-zushi, and the amagoya ama-hut grilled seafood lunch — with seasons and prices.

Visit Ishigami-san Shrine in Osatsu, Toba — the sacred Ama diver shrine said to grant one sincere wish to any woman. Free entry, daylight hours, bus from Toba Station.

Visit Mikimoto Pearl Island in Toba, birthplace of cultured pearls since 1893. See live Ama diver demos, explore the Pearl Museum & plan your 2026 trip.