If you love pearls or want to know how cultured pearls are produced, visit Mikimoto Pearl Island, a museum about pearl cultivation built on an island in the Bay of Toba, featuring a unique collection of antique jewelry and modern design handcrafts. You can learn the life story of a pioneer of pearl farming in Japan, Mikimoto Kokichi, who started the business here in 1893, told in meticulous detail. Watch female "ama" divers, traditional planters and harvesters of oysters, stage hourly performances, and browse through a homegrown handcrafted collection on sale. The island has a bridge connection to the mainland and sits five minutes walk from Toba station. Put Mikimoto Pearl Island into our Toba travel route planning website to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in Toba.
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Mikimoto Pearl Island Reviews
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ちょっと行ってみるか、くらいでしたが、真珠のできる仕組みや海外で作られた歴史やアクセサリーの実物の展示、ミキモトの昔の作品など、見るものも多かったです。大人の女性なら楽しめるのではないかと思います。 more »
I went there for a while, but there were many things to see, such as the mechanism of pearlmaking, the exhibition of the history and the real thing of accessories made overseas, and the old works of Mikimoto. I think that it is likely to be able to enjoy it if it is an adult woman.View original -
博物館の中でアコヤ貝の中に核をいれる手術の説明をしてくれるコーナーがありました。解説終了後、お姉さんに真珠の歩留まりとか、手術する人による仕上がり具合の差とか、いろいろ教えてくれて面白かった。1時間に一回、海女さんの作業も見れます。 more »
In the museum, there was a corner that explained the operation to put the nucleus in the Akoya shell. After the commentary, it was interesting to tell my sister about the yield of pearls and the difference in the degree of finish by the person who operated on her. Once an hour, you can also see the work of the sea woman.View original
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Good experience, Learning the pearl. Can walk from Toba station. Take time about 45 minutes.
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Scientific information on the cultivation of pearls and history of the industry. English is available. You can see diving demonstrations by the female divers. Pearl jewelry is available to buy.
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