8 Tea and Sweets at Akafuku Cathy Cawood Enjoy Akafuku's famous red bean sweets at their nostalgic 300 year old store in Okage Yokocho near Ise Shrine.
13 Pearl Divers at Mikimoto Island Cathy Cawood White costumed female pearl divers put on a show for the tourists eight times a day at Mikimoto Pearl Island.
Shopping Go Souvenir Shopping in Old Japan Cathy Cawood The area of Okage Yokocho is a nostalgic street leading to Ise Naiku Shrine. It is lined with Edo and Meiji Era style buildings..
Mikimoto's Ama Divers Cathy Cawood Watch Mikimotos Ama divers gather shellfish and seaweed from the ocean around Mikimoto Pearl Island.
10 The Birthplace of Cultured Pearls Cathy Cawood Mikimoto Pearl Island in Toba is the birthplace of cultured pearls. The beautifully manicured grounds include stores, a museum,..
Culture Tōshi Island, Miketsu-Kuni Cathy Cawood Tōshi Island in Ise-Shima National Park has a relaxed island atmosphere and delicious seafood.
Activities Visiting Mikimoto Pearl Island Cathy Cawood On Mikimoto Pearl Island in Toba you can learn all about cultured pearls and Kokichi Mikimoto, the 'Pearl King'. You can..