Explore coastal Japan’s cultural highlights on a private 6-hour tour with a local guide. Visit Mikimoto Pearl Island to discover Japan’s famous pearls and, if available, watch an Ama diver demonstration. Enjoy free time for lunch at Okage Yokocho, sampling local street food, before visiting Ise Grand Shrine, Japan’s most sacred Shinto site set in a peaceful forest. The itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted with your guide. ・Private 6-hour tour with a local guide ・Mikimoto Pearl Island & Ama diver demo (subject to conditions) ・Lunch at Okage Yokocho (free choice) ・Ise Grand Shrine visit ・Flexible itinerary (train or taxi) Transportation not included (payable onsite): Train approx. ¥720 per person; Taxi approx. ¥3,000 per group if partially used, or approx. ¥15,000 per group for full-day use. ※ By booking this tour, you agree to our Terms and Conditions available on our official website (Nagoya Tours / Toba Tours). We kindly ask you to review them in advance.

Discover the enchanting story of pearls on this guided walking tour in Toba, the birthplace of cultured pearls. Visit Mikimoto Pearl Island, where Kokichi Mikimoto's dedication led to the creation of the first cultured pearls in 1893. Walk across the elegant Pearl Bridge and explore the Mikimoto Pearl Museum, showcasing the art of pearl cultivation. Witness the traditional ama divers as they harvest shells by hand, connecting nature with human resilience. This immersive experience offers insight into Japan's pearl industry and celebrates the craftsmanship behind Mikimoto jewelry. - Guided tour through Toba’s pearl history and culture - Visit Mikimoto Pearl Island and the Pearl Museum - Observe traditional ama divers and their harvesting techniques - Learn about the evolution of pearls and Kokichi Mikimoto's legacy

Since times of yore, Japan’s ama (“women of the sea”) have been diving for abalone and other underwater bounty – and most famously of all, for pearls. At Ama Hut Hachiman in IseShima, take the chance for a close-up look at their way of life. Try on elegant ama diving garb, join the divers in a traditional dance and feast on freshly caught seafood (vegetarians also catered for). Their warm hospitality and tales of the sea will move each and every listener. Ise-Shima, equidistant between Tokyo and Osaka, is less than two hours from Chubu Centrair International Airport Nagoya.

Take a 20 minute boat ride and explore Toba’s fisherman village! We will bring you to Toshi Island, which is regarded as the best place to explore Japanese fisherman daily life in Ise-Shima, and have lunch in local restaurant!

Set out by kayak to the three uninhabited islands (Mitsushima) in Toba Bay! Whether you're new to the sport or not, your Guide will take you kayaking or enjoying the ocean with ease. Feel free to spend time on the deserted island (Mitsushima).Take a break while gazing out at the sea, or float into the sea on a hot summer day!Let's enjoy the sea of Toba together! * Depending on the tide and weather on the day, you may not land on a desert island.Please note in advance. ※There are changing rooms at the kayak arrival and departure points.Please use if you need to change your clothes.The changing rooms are crowded during busy periods.If you can change your clothes in advance, please change your clothes and gather.

This private and customizable tour for Toba city (in Mie Prefecture) is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace. Discover 4-5 attractions in Toba City at your own pace on this fully customizable 8-hour full day private tour with an English-speaking (or other language) tour guide. Create a dream tour that’s perfect for your interests and preferences. After booking, you'll receive a form with varied themes, allowing easy selection based on your interests. Whether it's culture, history, cuisine, nature, or special events, you can highlight your preferences and must-see spots, streamlining our planning process.

We are glad to have a chance that you peruse our plan. Here, in Japan, it is very difficult to take a free van type and mini bus type vehicle at the last moment. You might wait for 2 hours in busy time until you get it. Because sedan type taxi can accommodate 3 guests plus 2-3 suitcases at most. Booking appropriate vehicle in advance is must-to-do first. Lastly, Here in Japan, we are formal transfer company managing licensed vehicles. But in some cases, there are groups that dispatches unlicensed cars illegally. If you book these cars, you might get involved in big troubles. We assure you of comfortable transfer.

This private and customizable tour for Toba city (in Mie Prefecture) is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace. Discover 2-3 attractions in Toba City at your own pace on this fully customizable 4-hour half day private tour with an English-speaking (or other language) tour guide. Create a dream tour that’s perfect for your interests and preferences. After booking, you'll receive a form with varied themes, allowing easy selection based on your interests. Whether it's culture, history, cuisine, nature, or special events, you can highlight your preferences and must-see spots, streamlining our planning process.