Mikimoto Pearl Island

Information

The small island is the home of the world-famous Mikimoto Pearls and is where Kokichi Mikimoto succeeded in developing the world’s first cultured pearls in 1893. Perl Museum in the island showcases many beautiful pearl products and explains the process of making cultured pearls. Kokichi Mikimoto Memorial Hall introduces his life and achievements. Visitors can also watch Ama (female divers) who demonstrate diving for collecting pearl oysters.

Opening Hours

8:30 – 17:30 *varies according to the season

Closed

The 2nd Monday through the 3rd Friday in December

Price / Entrance Fee

1,500 yen (General, Adult)
750 yen (Child)

Access / Public Transport

5 minutes walk from Toba Station on the JR lines, Kintetsu Toba Line or Kintetsu Shima Line

Address / Location

1-7-1, Toba, Toba-shi, Mie, 517-8511

Tweets

Fashion Dreams @fashiondreambot - 2019-06-10: Please make a 90s vest to wear to Mikimoto Pearl Island. And it's sold at Sears.
Fashion Dreams @fashiondreambot - 2019-05-19: Make me an 1800s style jock bag for when a prisoner goes to Mikimoto Pearl Island.
Sydney Solís @RisingSolis - 2019-05-15: Pearls - A Film #Poem by Sydney Solis about Mikimoto #Pearl Island in #Japan https://t.co/AKPW94esDb via @YouTube
Sharon's Stones @Sharons_Stones - 2019-04-28: Pearl Facts & Trivia

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Fashion Dreams @fashiondreambot - 2018-11-18: Fashion idea: a Comme style Birkin for when the subjects of Grey Gardens goes to Mikimoto Pearl Island.
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Miss International @MissInterOrg - 2018-11-13: Presents from Mikimoto Pearl Island are the cultured pearls that were freshly harvested by he “amasan”. The Top 5… https://t.co/6x2TDSH51v