Dive in the water together with an Ama free-diving woman and witness how she harvests shellfish or seaweed from the rocky bottom. Dive head first into a unique cultural tradition that has a 3000 year history!
Ama divers are powerful and heartwarming women. The number of Ama divers have been decreasing. The situation is same as in Mie and there are about 800 Ama divers in Mie as of 2020. That number is the most largest in Japan. She will guide you the world under the sea.
Highlights
Watch our short movie.
Witness how an Ama diver catches shellfish and picks seaweed by hand underwater without a diving tank.
Take a boat to the location to dive.
Enjoy the technique of real ama diver.
Listen to tales of the sea handed down through generations of Ama diver.
Take a look at Ama Diver’s life in Ise-shima from the trailer of film “Ama-San” by Cláudia Varejão
| Price | JPY 33,000 / person (tax included) (Minimum number of participants is 2 persons.) |
| What is included | Diving with a local Ama diver (45 mins) 1 Ama diver will accompany a group of maximum 2-3 guests. If you are 5 guests, 2 Ama divers will accompany your group.Boat fare between the port and the diving siteDiving wet suitsEnglish-speaking staffTravel accident insurance |
| Date | From April to the end of November. *For availability, please contact us. |
| Number of Participants | Minimum number of participants: 2 adultsMaximum number of participants: Dependent on the day. |
| Accompanied staff | At least two staff including 1 English-speaking staff |
| Notes | Participants must be 13 years of age and above and healthy physically and mentally. Pregnant individuals may not participate in this activity. All participants must sign a liability waiver.In case the tour will not be provided due to weather or in the event that bookings do not reach the minimum number of participants, any deposit that has been made by the client will be refunded if applicable.If you have any allergies or any other restrictions, please let us know.The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.Caught marine resources need to be taken back to water due to the local fishery regulation. |
| Cancellation Policy | 3-6 days prior to the tour date: Receive a 50 % refund2 or less days prior to the tour date: No refund |
| Operator | IST Co., Ltd Travel Agency License Number No. 3-363 approved by the Governor of Mie Prefectural Government. |
| Detailed schedule | 09:30AM Meeting at Kashikojima port. Briefing of the tour and then change into wet suits at the changing room. Meet with an Ama diver 10:00AM Transfer by a boat to the diving site and Ama Diving Experience (1h) 11:00AM Shower 11:30AM End of the tour |
Entrada Kashikojima
Shinmei752-21, Ago-cho, shima-city, Mie, Japan
TEL+81-599-52-0888