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It was on this little island facing Toba Harbour that Mikimoto Kokichi (1858-1954), known as "the pearl king", became the first person in the world to produce cultured pearls. The technique involves introducing a parasite into the shells of young oysters. Harvested after a minimum of four years, only 5% produce perfect pearls. There is a museum on the island that explains the process and has a display of jewellery and works of art made out of pearls. All year long, pearl fishing demonstrations by ama divers are organised.
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- From€85.03(9 reviews)12.7 km
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- The Green Guide11.6 km - Toba
- The Green Guide11.6 km - Ise
- The Green Guide11.6 km - Ise
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- From JP¥13,200Kaigetsu333 m - Toba 1-10-52, Toba
- From JP¥7,700Kinpokan371 m - Toba 1-10-38, Toba
- From JP¥8,400ARASHIMA INN 201 / Vacation STAY 162539 m - Toba 3-20-39 Faubourgosumo, Toba
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