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Mie: Mikimoto Pearl Island and the Birth of Cultured Pearls

A two-hour guided walk on Mikimoto Pearl Island with the museum entry and an ama diving demonstration included, meeting in Toba town.

US$91 each · US$182 for two · 13 min walk from the ship

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Most listings let you reserve now and pay later, and cancel free up to 24 hours before. Your ship's berth or time can change; a reservation costs nothing to hold.

Duration
2 hr
From pickup or the meeting point and back
Your call needs
5+ hours
Incl. getting ashore and the hour before all-aboard
Price
From US$91 per person
Free cancellation 24h ahead · as of 26 Sep 2026
Group
Private · up to 6
13 min walk from the ship
Getting there from the ship

A 13-minute walk from the ship

Measured from Toba Marine Terminal.

On foot13 min · 1 kmTo Toba City Tourist Information Center (Toba Station), by the shortest walking route.
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The way on footWalk 5-10 min from Toba Marine Terminal (Toba Station is 5 min per the port council, about 10 per the prefecture).
Why it is on this site
  • The island is a short, flat walk from the Sadahama tender pier, so no transport is needed.
  • Pearl Island admission and the Pearl Museum are included, and the guide explains Kokichi Mikimoto's first cultured pearl of 1893.
  • Three reviews, all five stars, and the guide waits with a yellow sign at the Toba City Tourist Information Center, by the station.
Best for

Pearl-minded couples on the shorter calls, or as the afternoon half of an Ise day.

Think twice if

Only 3 reviews so far. The listing says one guide may accompany several groups despite the private label, and meals are not included. Toba's ama shows run on a fixed schedule, so the operator's timing decides which one you see.

What the operator lists

The day, stop by stop

  1. Mikimoto Pearl Island · 2 hrMikimoto Pearl Island in Toba is the birthplace of the world’s first cultured pearls, created by Kokichi Mikimoto in 1893. The island celebrates his vision through exhibits on pearl cultivation, the artistry of jewelry design, and the pioneering spirit that transformed Japan into a leader of global craftsmanship.
Included
  • Observation of traditional ama divers
  • Entry to Mikimoto Pearl Museum
  • Visit to Mikimoto Pearl Island
Not included
  • Meals

Guide languages: English. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by DeepExperience.

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Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company). There is rarely a tour desk at the pier, so book before you sail.

Mie: Mikimoto Pearl Island and the Birth of Cultured Pearls5.0★ · 4 reviews · Private · up to 6From US$91 per personCheck dates →

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Quick answers

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Is the Mie: Mikimoto Pearl Island and the Birth of Cultured Pearls worth it from the Toba cruise port?

A two-hour guided walk on Mikimoto Pearl Island with the museum entry and an ama diving demonstration included, meeting in Toba town. Best for: Pearl-minded couples on the shorter calls, or as the afternoon half of an Ise day.

How long a port call do I need for this tour?

About 5 hours. The tour runs 2 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. Two hours on the island plus the tender each way and the hour kept before all-aboard: allow about five hours.

Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?

The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What should I know before booking?

Only 3 reviews so far. The listing says one guide may accompany several groups despite the private label, and meals are not included. Toba's ama shows run on a fixed schedule, so the operator's timing decides which one you see.

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