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Pearl Road Toba Observatory

4.0

160 Reviews

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Mie Pref. Tobashi Kuzakichou Otake 3-3

An observatory located midway along the Pearl Road following the coastline. Located on top of 162 meter tall Mt. Hakoda, visitors can enjoy an impressive panorama encompassing the Chita Peninsula and Cape Daio. On clear days Mt. Fuji is also visible. The observatory also has a café and restaurant selected as offering one of the 30 best views in all Japan. There’s also a shop selling local specialty products and a light meal corner where visitors can enjoy popular Ouchiyama soft serve ice cream.

When we told the staff at our hotel that we were going to be driving along the Pearl Road, they mentioned stopping here. Im glad they did as otherwise, since its a bit of a turnoff from the main...
Osatsu Ama Museum

3.5

45 Reviews

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Mie Pref. Tobashi Ousatsuchou 1238

The Osatsu Ama Museum allows guests to come in contact with the history and culture of Osatsu’s ama divers, and is full of many interesting things to see and do such as a diorama depicting the work done by ama in the past, displays of tools and work clothes, a simulation experience using tools to remove abalones from rock surfaces, as well as sculptures and paintings. It is also convenient as a base for sightseeing in Osatsu and also rents out bicycles.

石神さん詣の駐車場で立ち寄り。駐車場代は無料。顔ハメパネルもあったり中の展示物も楽しめる。となりにある立派な松（昇龍の松）は見応えあり。有難うございました
Isewan Ferry

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Mie Pref. Tobashi Toba 3-1484-111

A ferry which connects Toba, Mie Prefecture and Lake Irako in Aichi Prefecture in as little as 55 minutes. The Toba ferry terminal has a shop, rest area, and restaurant. The ferry is perfect for traveling to Ise-iingu Shrine and the Shima area. You can enjoy the ride while gazing at Toshijima, Kamishima, and other islands floating in Ise Bay.
Shinmei-jinja Shrine (Ishigami-san)

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Mie Pref. Tobashi Ousatsuchou 1385

A Shinto shrine located in Osatsu Town, famous for its ama female divers and fisherman. The small Shinto shrine located on the approach to the main shrine is locally known as “Ishigami-san.” The shrine is dedicated to the goddess Tamayori-hime. Since ancient times, ama female divers have come to the shrine to pray for safety and large catches. Due to this association, legend has it that the shrine will grant one wish to any woman who prays here. Women from all over the country come to visit the shrine. There is a shop and café housed inside a remodeled private home along the approach to the shrine which sells handmade tokoroten jelly noodles and souvenirs.
Mikimoto Pearl Island

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Mie Pref. Tobashi Toba 1-7-1

In 1893 Mikimoto Kokichi opened the first pearl raising facility here on Mikimoto Pearl Island and after the island was opened to the public in 1951 it has drawn numerous sightseers. On the island, which is approximately 23,000 square meters in size, you'll find the Mikimoto Pearl Museum with everything about pearls as well as the Mikimoto Kokichi Memorial Hall which will introduce you to the life of Mikimoto Kokichi, the Pearl King. With these and demonstrations of traditional white clad Ama pearl diver techniques you can immerse yourself in the wonder of pearls, making this almost a Pearl Theme Park.
Irako Seihaku’s House

3.5

15 Reviews

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Mie Pref. Tobashi Toba 1-9-9

This historic residence and medical clinic about three-minutes on foot from Toba Station is where poet Irako Seihaku passed his time in Toba from the Meiji Period until the early Showa Period. This covered 22 years, from when he was posted to Toba Town's Ohama in 1922 until he moved to what is now Taiki Town in Watarai County. The buildings that survive are the same as they were back then, giving visitors a chance to take in a simple wooden house from Japan's past. They also hold exhibitions related to Irako Seihaku that you can view at your leisure. There's a beautiful and soothing view from the second floor.

鳥羽駅から徒歩5分程の場所にある詩人の伊良子清白の家です。日本各地を転々としたことから、漂泊の詩人と言われているという事です。伊良子清白が23年間過ごした家が記念館になっていて、無料で入る事ができます。鳥羽の地に診療所を開業した家はしっかりと保存されており、見ることができ貴重な体験をさせて貰いました。
Toba Oo-shoya Kadoya

4.0

9 Reviews

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Mie Pref. Tobashi Toba 4-3-24

Starting as oo-shoya in the late Edo period, this former Hirono family residence was converted into a pharmacy by the name of “Kadoya” until the Taisho period. The main building, built in 1825, was renovated as a place to educate people on Toba’s culture and traditions. There is a strong sense of the Edo period with medical documents and tools as well as other items left to give you a feel of daily life at that time. The first-floor room can be rented. The nearest train station is Nakanogo Station.

Toba was our first port of call on a cruise from Yokohama. The Visitor Centre near the Marine Terminal provided us with a Toba Town Walks brochure; the furthest point (about 20 minutes), was the home...
Joan-ji Temple

3.5

8 Reviews

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Mie Toba Toba 2-12-3

This Buddhist temple is located in 2-Chome Toba, Toba City. The temple was founded in 1607 after Kuki Moritaka remodeled the Daifuku-ji Temple to memorialize the passing of his father, Kuki Yoshitaka. Becoming the family temple of the Kuki clan, its grounds are the location of the graves of successive generations of Kuki clan members. The temple also owns a gong and stone lantern donated by Moritaka. In addition, the temple's inner study also famously accommodated Emperor Meiji when he stopped at Toba during the Satsuma Rebellion.

鳥羽駅から徒歩15分ほど。創建年不明。曹洞宗の寺院。1607年に九鬼守隆(鳥羽藩初代藩主)が父・嘉隆を弔うために伽藍を建立し、現寺号に改称。本尊は釈迦如来座像。本堂は木造瓦葺きで1993年に屋根を修復。かつての鬼瓦が鐘楼近くに安置されている。西南戦争の際に明治天皇が奥書院に宿泊されており、境内入口には「明治天皇鳥羽行在所」と彫られた石碑が立てられている。
Pearl Road (Toba Ago Line)

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Mie Toba Shima-shi

"Prefectural Route 128 connecting Toba City and Shima City in Mie Prefecture, known as the ""Pearl Road,"" is a scenic seaside driving course. Visitors can even watch the sun rise from the Pacific Ocean early in the morning, and the Toba Observatory situated along the road is known for its particularly spectacular scenery. The road is only open early in the morning on New Year's Day, and on this day many visitors come here seeking to watch their first sunrise of the new year."
Ama House Gozaya

5.0

5 Reviews

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Mie Pref. Tobashi Ousatsuchou Shinmei Shrine entrance 1406

This is a veritable “ocean library” that has a collection of books, picture books, and photo collections based on the theme of ama (professional women divers) and the ocean. The rest area Ama-no-Kataribeya where one can hear the stories of the ama and make tokoroten (gelidium jelly strips) and the Ama House Gozaya shop are a shop and rest area made of a remodeled old home. In the shop are products based on the theme of the ocean as well as products that pack in the goodness of Toba, and they also carry incense that is a collaboration with Kyoto’s long-established incense shop Shoyeido.

神明神社の参拝後に、休息がてらに立ち寄りました。一階が海女関連の商品を販売、二階が喫茶店です。私も知人達全員、珈琲を注文したのですが各々器が異なっています。柄を楽しみながら珈琲を味わいました。
Dolphin To

Travel / Tourism

Mie Toba Ohamacho
Boncho-ji Temple

3.0

5 Reviews

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Mie Toba Osatsucho 1241

"This Buddhist temple is located in Osatsu-cho, Toba City. The temple was founded some 700 years ago on the order of Emperor Go-Daigo. The temple's principal object of worship is an 11-headed Kanzeon Bodhisattva statue; the temple also possesses 600 scrolls written with the text of the Great Perfection of Wisdom Sutra which have been designated a Cultural Property by the city. An ancient sago palm over 700 years old, known as the ""Choju Sotetsu"" (""Long Life Palm""), also stands on the grounds."

石神さんへ参詣した途中にあった寺院でした。ついで参りで失礼でしたが、余りにも綺麗に清掃が行き届いた寺院だったのでつい、お参りを。立派な蘇鉄が境内に繁っている寺院です。ここは約７００年ほど前に後醍醐天皇の勅願で建立された寺院です。臨済宗南禅寺派の寺院。蘇鉄の樹齢も約７００年とか・・・。
Ise-Shima Pearl Museum

4.0

4 Reviews

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Mie Pref. Tobashi Katakamichou 545

This pearl theme park is located approximately a 10-minute drive from JR and Kintetsu Railway Toba Station. The first floor is the shopping area, and the second floor has a tour course and gallery. In the sales area, you can choose accessories while consulting with the staff, and also go on a tour course listening to an audio guide and watching videos explaining the unknown mysteries of the ocean, several tales about pearls, the principles of making pearls and global environmental problems on a large 200-inch screen with an amazing sound. You can see the craftsmen actually working and witness the moment each pearl becomes an accessory.

This was an excellent museum!! I learned more about oysters and pearls and the process of making cultured pearls than I ever knew there was to know. There were plenty of very informative signs...
TOBA-FOOD

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Mie Pref. Tobashi Arashimachou 194-10

This souvenir ship and restaurant is located in Arashima Town of Toba City, Mie Prefecture near the entrance of the popular driving way “Pearl Road.” Inside, you’ll find plain wooden table sets and Shima and Toba souvenirs lined up. In addition to sweets and marine products, there’re also original items such as the popular “homemade pickled olive oil oysters” and “Seman-Doman” talisman. Their rich bowls, pasta, and other dishes use plenty of seafood and fresh young sardines from the sea nearby. Pets are allowed at the outside seating.
Shima-no-kuni Ichinomiya Isawa-jinja Shrine

Travel / Tourism

Mie Toba Arashimacho 1020

Listed as one of the grand shrines in the Heian period Engi-shiki registry, this Shinto shrine is also known as “Kaburako Daimyojin” and “Shima Daimyojin.” Once the highest ranking shrine of Shima Province, this renowned shrine is still visited by great numbers of worshippers today. Dedicated to the Three Goddesses of Toba, the shrine is believed to grant luck in finding love and marriage.
Toba Sea-Folk Museum

Leisure / Hobbies

Mie Toba Uramuracho Oyoshi 1731-68

You’ll find this museum in Uramura Town, Toba City, Mie Prefecture. It collects, stores, and exhibits materials that focus on people’s relationship with the sea. You’ll find over 60,000 items that cover everything from ships to woman divers, fishing gear, and documents related to fishing methods. 6,879 of these items have been designated National Important Tangible Cultural Properties. The repository that houses 80 wooden boats is especially amazing. It was designed by Hiroshi Naito and won the Prize of AIJ (Architectural Institute of Japan), and it was chosen as one of the Top 100 Public Building Designs as well. The facility offers crafting experiences, wildlife observation, and a range of other activities.
Saimyoji Temple

4.0

2 Reviews

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Mie Toba Adakocho 191

This Buddhist temple stands on Prefectural Route 47 in Adako-cho, Toba City. Records state it was built by Hojo Tokiyori, fifth regent of the Kamakura shogunate, and the temple is known for its strong ties to Kamakura. In recent years, the temple holds interesting programs, such as the Tera de Cafe program (advance reservation required), in which you can enjoy a cup of tea while chatting with the head priest.

観光地ではありませんので、行く必要はないと思います。隣の畔蛸神社は入れますが、このお寺は入ることができません。でも、口コミではお抹茶体験もできると書いてありますので、タイミングが悪かったのかもしれません。
Ama Hut Hachiman

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Mie Pref. Tobashi Ousatsuchou 819

At Amagoya Hachimankamado & Asari Beach, you can enjoy the luxuriant natural scenery and fresh seafood while learning about the real lifestyles and culture of Ama skin divers directly from veteran divers. Free shuttle bus service from Toba Station to the diver’s hut started in April of 2017 for those who have reserved one of the various sessions available.
Yoroizaki Lighthouse

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Mie Pref. Tobashi Kuzakichou 254-2

This limestone lighthouse was built on the edge of Kuzaki. The “oyashio” and “kuroshio” currents meet in the surrounding area, making for treacherous waters, so this lighthouse was built to protect fishing vessels. The interior is not accessible, but visitors can view the sea from the structure. Right nearby is a rocky stretch called “Yoroizaki,” from which it gets its name. Legend has it that the name “Yoroizaki” was chosen when Yamahito no Mikoto, seeking the place where Amaterasu was enshrined, visited Kuzaki and removed his yoroi (meaning armor) on the promontory.
Toba Bay Cruise and Dolphin Island

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Mie Pref. Tobashi Toba 1-2383-51 Toba Marine Terminal

This pleasure boat is operated by Shima Marine Leisure Co., Ltd. in Toba City, Mie Prefecture. It sets out from Toba Marine Terminal, providing a leisurely, roughly 50-minute cruise that takes in the scenery of Toba Bay including the area's famous Mitsushima Islands. Along the way you stop at Dolphin Island with its sea lion and dolphin shows. You can also experience feeding and petting the animals. Boats arriving from Pearl Island and Toba Aquarium make fitting it into your itinerary a breeze.

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Spread across the eastern side of the Kii Peninsula, Mie prefecture boasts hundreds of kilometers of pretty coastline comprising the oyster-rich Toba city and Shima National Park all the way down to Kumano, a city that marks the beginning of part of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage, which runs into neighboring Wakayama prefecture. However, Mie is best known for the Ise Jingu Shinto shrine inland, one of the oldest and largest shrines in the country.