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Mikimoto Pearl Island
Mikimoto Pearl Island · ミキモト真珠島
At Mikimoto Pearl Island, explore how pearls form and see pearl jewellery. Visit the museum exhibitions and consider an ama diver demonstration.
Visitor information
Admission
Individual admission is JPY 1,650 for adults and JPY 820 for primary and junior secondary students; the official English guide defines the child age range as 6–15. This includes the pearl museum, memorial hall and ama diver demonstration. Aquarium-only admission is separate.
Opening hours
From 19 September to 12 October 2026, Pearl Island opens from 9 am to 5:30 pm, with ticket sales until 4:30 pm. From 13 October to 26 November, it opens from 9 am to 5 pm, with ticket sales until 4 pm. From 27 November to 22 December, it opens from 9 am to 4:30 pm, with ticket sales until 3:30 pm. From 23 to 31 December, it opens from 9 am to 5 pm, with ticket sales until 4 pm. Ticket sales end 60 minutes before that date’s closing time.
What to see at Mikimoto Pearl Island
From pearl cultivation to jewellery
The pearl museum displays the cultivation process and pearl jewellery. Follow the exhibitions to see how pearls are formed and made into jewellery.
How to get to Mikimoto Pearl Island
Take JR or Kintetsu to Toba Station, then walk about five minutes to Mikimoto Pearl Island. Use the facility’s access map to find the entrance.
Before you visit
Ama sessions and the ticket-sales cutoff
Check the ama demonstration sessions for your date first. They do not start immediately when you enter, so plan exhibitions before or after your chosen session. Ticket sales end 60 minutes before closing.
Mikimoto Pearl Island ama diver sessions Official fees and opening by date
Three-day December closure
Pearl Island closes for three days from the second Tuesday of December each year. The 2026 closure is 8–10 December. For a December trip, check both closure dates and opening hours for your date.
Tickets and booking for Mikimoto Pearl Island
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Questions about Mikimoto Pearl Island
Can I see an ama diver demonstration as soon as I enter Pearl Island?
Demonstrations start at scheduled times. Admission includes viewing, so you do not need a separate performance ticket. Arrive in time for your chosen session.
Mikimoto Pearl Island ama diver sessions Official fees and opening by date
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