Mikimoto Pearl Island, just offshore in Toba, was where Kokichi Mikimoto first invented his process to culture pearls. Later he turned the island into a showpiece that has seen many famous visitors from all over the world. It includes a museum of pearl culturing, an exhibition of antique jewelry featuring pearls, a jewelry store, book store and skin care store, and Ama diving displays. The well manicured grounds also make it a pleasant place to stroll around and enjoy the sea views.
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The Birthplace of Cultured Pearls
Kokichi Mikimoto's Pearl Island in Toba

By Cathy Cawood
Community writer

Statue of Kokichi Mikimoto

View of Mikimoto Pearl Island from nearby

A manicured pine beside the island's sign

Visitors walk along this road to approach the museum

The Pearl Museum building

View from the island

Floats for oyster nets can be seen on the water around the island

Ama diving displays are viewed from this structure

Book shop

A dry garden of raked sand surrounds a stone as round as a pearl
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Olga
10 years ago
Mikimoto-san combines well with the blue sky and green pines!
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