All year - Pearl Museum and experience taking Pearl out and making your jewelry with ocean BBQ
Joined 2025
Pearl industry has been popular since ancient Japan. Shima, Toba area about 3hour drive from Nagoya has been known as one of the biggest industry with Pearls for decades.
You can experience taking Pearl out yourself and making your own Pearl accessory.
Visit Mikimoto Pearl museum and see Ama show from ancient Japan (ladies diving underwater to get Pearl, fish, clams and Lobster).
Also visit Ise Jingu - known as one of the great Shrine torn down once every 20 years to be rebuilt again.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Hotel/Station in Nagoya
- Move to Shima and buy Lobster for BBQ on the way with your selection.
Shima
Enjoy experience of taking Pearl out and making your necklace, earrings or your preferred accessories.
Lunch
BBQ sea food lunch of your selection of seafood bought on the way.
Toba city
Mikimoto Pearl museum.
Enjoy the Ama show.
Ise
Ise Shrine
Torn down and rebuilt bran new every 20years
Return to Nagoya
If you prefer - return to Nagoya with luxury train with additional train ticket.
Ending Point
Hotel or Station in Nagoya
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide and translator with door-to-door delivery by car
(a Toyota van)
Gasoline, Parking and toll (aprox 380km)
- Taking Pearl out and making your jewelry 3000/person (depending on your choice)
- Ocean BBQ 3000/person
- Lobster or clam for lunch 5000 or over depending on your selection
- Mikimoto Museum 1650/person
- Ise to Nagoya luxury train one way 4250/person
Tour Important Information
This tour involves walking but will try to drive you to closest location by car.
Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
My van is per photo and can accept up to 5person
Wheelchair is acceptable but must be able to fold and on/off the car without support.
Important message from the supplier
My calendar in my website indicates the days I’m available.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Yoko S.
Hello and Welcome to Japan. I was born and raised in Japan, but grew up in an American environment, receiving an education in both English and Japanese from preschool through high school.
For the past 30 years, I’ve lived in Nagoya, a city located between Tokyo and Osaka. Nagoya is the capital of Aichi Prefecture and the 4th largest city in Japan, well-known for being a major hub in manufacturing industries, particularly automobiles and aviation.
With over 30 years of experience in global business, I’ve had the privilege of traveling extensively to North America, Europe, Mexico, Australia, and various countries across Asia. Along the way, I’ve led many tours and, for the past 10 years, I’ve been exploring the beautiful mountains and many non-touristy locations surrounding Nagoya. These hidden places can be far less touristy, offering the chance to breathe in fresh, clean air and immerse yourself in nature.
I’m committed to offering you the most comfortable and personalized tour experience possible. If you have any specific places you would like to visit or a customized itinerary, you’d like me to arrange, please don’t hesitate to let me know.
As a licensed driver in Japan, I can legally drive you during your tour if you approve, and my car is fully insured for all passengers. The vehicle used will be the same model shown in the photo for private tours.
I look forward to helping you experience the best that Japan has to offer!
$738/ per group
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