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Mikimoto Pearl Island

Mikimoto Pearl Island · ミキモト真珠島

Explore how pearls form and see pearl jewellery at Mikimoto Pearl Island. Visit museum exhibits and watch an ama 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

Location on the map

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Admission

Individual admission costs 1,650 yen for adults and 820 yen for elementary and junior-high students; official English guidance defines children as ages 6–15. Admission includes the Pearl Museum, memorial hall and ama demonstrations. Aquarium single admission is separate.

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Opening hours

Hours are 09:00–17:30 from 19 September–12 October 2026, tickets until 16:30; 09:00–17:00 from 13 October–26 November, tickets until 16:00; 09:00–16:30 from 27 November–22 December, tickets until 15:30; and 09:00–17:00 from 23–31 December, tickets 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 cultivation to jewellery

Follow the Pearl Museum exhibits to learn how pearls are cultivated and made into jewellery.

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How to get to Mikimoto Pearl Island

Alight at Toba by JR or Kintetsu, then walk about five minutes. Check the facility map for the entrance route.

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Before you visit

Ama sessions and ticket cutoff

Check your date’s ama sessions first. Demonstrations do not begin whenever you arrive; choose museum viewing before/after the session. Ticket sales end 60 minutes before closing.

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Three-day December closure

Closed three days annually from December’s second Tuesday: 8–10 December 2026. Check closure and daily hours for December travel.

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Tickets and booking for Mikimoto Pearl Island

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Questions about Mikimoto Pearl Island

Can I see an ama demonstration immediately on entry?

Demonstrations begin at scheduled times. Admission includes viewing without a separate show ticket. Enter around your preferred session.