【Ama tour】Watch Ama diver’s traditional work from a boat
Would you like to look at real Ama diver's diving from a boat? How about visiting the actual Ama Hut where they take a rest between diving sessions. It is a valuable experience that you can listen to their stories.
Ama divers are existing only in Korea and Japan. In these days, In recent years, the number of Ama divers has been decreasing. The situation is same as in Mie as well. There are about 800 Ama divers in Mie out of 2000 total across Japan as of 2014.
Highlights

You can listen many stories from an Ama diver.

Ama divers are powerful and heartwarming.

Visit an actual local Ama divers' hut.
Price | JPY 33,000 / person (excl. tax) (Minimum number of participants is 2 persons.) <Add-on option>
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Date | From May to the middle of September, basically, every Tuesday and Saturday. From the middle of September to the end of October, any day of the week. * For availability, please contact us. |
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Accompanied staff | At least two staff including 1 English-speaking staff |
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Operator | IST Co., Ltd Travel Agency License Number No. 3-363 approved by the Governor of Mie Prefectural Government. Certified Travel Services Manager : Kazuhiko Yasu |
Detailed schedule | 10:00AM Meeting at Wagu Gyoko(Port) Meeting with an Ama diver 10:00AM Watch the traditional work of Ama diver from the boat 11:45AM Lunch at Ama Hut Enjoy fresh local seafood BBQ served by the Ama and listen tales of the sea. 1:00PM End of the tour |
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Wagu Gyoko (port)
Wagu Gyoko, Wagu, Shima-city, Mie, Japan
Map Code: 338 006 114*30
Google Map info (latitude/longitude) : 34°15'16.6"N 136°48'14.1"E (34.254617, 136.803917)