# 御木本珍珠島

> A small island in Toba Bay where Kokichi Mikimoto first produced a cultured pearl in 1893, now a museum with ama diver demonstrations.

- Prefecture: 三重県
- Type: Museum
- Address: 三重県鳥羽市
- Admission: 1650 yen
- Official site: https://www.mikimoto-pearl-island.jp/

Mikimoto Pearl Island is a small island in Toba Bay connected to the mainland by a bridge. It was here in 1893 that Kokichi Mikimoto first succeeded in producing a cultured pearl, and the island opened to the public in 1951. The Pearl Museum on the island explains how pearls are cultivated and displays objects made from pearls. The Mikimoto Kokichi Memorial Hall covers the life of the founder of the cultured pearl industry. Visitors can watch demonstrations by ama, the traditional women divers who work in white diving costumes. The island also has a shop and a restaurant.

## FAQ

### How do I get to Mikimoto Pearl Island?

It is about a 5-minute walk from Toba Station on the JR and Kintetsu lines.

### Can visitors watch ama diver demonstrations?

Yes, ama divers give diving demonstrations in traditional white costumes several times a day.

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Source: 御木本珍珠島 — Japan Voyage