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 2000 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.
Details
Price
JPY 33,000 / person (tax included)
(Minimum number of participants is 2 persons.)
(Minimum number of participants is 2 persons.)
What's included in the price
- 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 site
- Diving wet suits
- English-speaking staff
- Travel accident insurance
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 site
- Diving wet suits
- English-speaking staff
- Travel accident insurance
Date
From April to the end of November.
*For availability, please contact us.
*For availability, please contact us.
Set period
April 1st to November 30th
Number of Participants
- Minimum number of participants: 2 adults
- Maximum number of participants: Dependent on the day.
- Maximum number of participants: Dependent on the day.
Accompanied staff
At least two staff including 1 English-speaking staff
Other information
- 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.
- 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 % refund
- 2 or less days prior to the tour date: No refund
- 2 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.
Travel Agency License Number No. 3-363 approved by the Governor of Mie Prefectural Government.