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Mikimoto Pearl Island

Mikimoto Pearl Island · ミキモト真珠島

At Mikimoto Pearl Island, see how pearls are produced and examine pearl jewellery. Explore the museum exhibits and watch an ama diver demonstration.

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Visitor information

Address

〒517-8511 三重県鳥羽市鳥羽1-7-1

1-7-1 Toba, Mie, Japan

Map location

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Admission

Individual admission is ¥1,650 for adults and ¥820 for elementary and junior high school students. The official English guidance defines children as ages 6–15. Admission includes the Pearl Museum, memorial hall and ama diver demonstration. It is separate from an individual Toba Aquarium ticket.

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Opening hours

19 September–12 October 2026: 09:00–17:30, ticket sales until 16:30. 13 October–26 November: 09:00–17:00, ticket sales until 16:00. 27 November–22 December: 09:00–16:30, ticket sales until 15:30. 23–31 December: 09:00–17:00, ticket sales until 16:00. Ticket sales end 60 minutes before closing on each date.

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What to see at Mikimoto Pearl Island

From pearl cultivation to jewellery

The Pearl Museum shows how pearls are cultivated and displays jewellery made from them. Follow the exhibits to see how pearls are produced and worked into jewellery.

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How to get to Mikimoto Pearl Island

Take a JR or Kintetsu train to Toba Station. Walk approximately five minutes to Mikimoto Pearl Island. Check the facility's access map for the route to the entrance.

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Visiting tips

Ama diver sessions and the ticket cutoff

Check demonstration sessions for your visit date first if you want to see the ama divers. The demonstration does not start whenever you enter, so decide whether to see the exhibits before or after your chosen session. Ticket sales end 60 minutes before closing.

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Three closure days in December

The island closes for three days from the second Tuesday of December each year. In 2026, the closure dates are 8–10 December. For a December trip, check closure dates alongside date-specific hours.

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Tickets for Mikimoto Pearl Island

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Questions about Mikimoto Pearl Island

Can I see the ama diver demonstration as soon as I enter Mikimoto Pearl Island?

Demonstrations begin at scheduled sessions. Admission includes the demonstration, so no separate show ticket is needed. Arrive in time for the session you want to see.