Toba Tourist Information
Toba, located at the north-eastern end of Shima-hanto Peninsula in Mie, flourished as the castle town of the Kuki family who ruled this region from the 17th century. It was also a landing spot for visitors on the sea route to Ise-jingu Shrine and belongs to Ise-Shima National Park.
Mikimoto Shinju-to Island, Iruka-to Island and many other islands are in Ise Bay. Pearl Bridge connects the town and Mikimoto Shinju-to Island, the place where Kokichi Mikimoto succeeded in culturing pearls for the first time in the world in 1893. There is a model factory and a Pearl Museum on the island and visitors can watch the processing of pearls and an ama, or a woman diver, diving. Toba Suizoku-kan Aquarium has more than 850 kinds of sea creatures kept in environment closest to their original habitats.
Fishing villages such as Ijika and Adako line the east coast of Shima-hanto Peninsula, between Imaura, in the southeastern part of the city of Toba, and Ugata. Ama who collects abalone and seaweed are actively diving, and restaurants scattered in the area serve very fresh seafood.
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