Special feature on TobaCity 's popular, classic, and hidden gem sightseeing spots! Ama divers, pearls, and even the popular aquarium♪

The number of breeds raised is the highest in Japan! !
TobaAquarium is home to 30,000 sea and river creatures of approximately 1,200 species.
In particular, the only dugong kept in Japan is a must-see. In March 2015, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the museum's opening, a new experiential zone called "Miracle Forest" will open! The fishing cat, a cat that lives by the water, will be exhibited for the first time in an aquarium in Japan, and there are also waterfalls and suspension bridges within the zone. A zone filled with excitement and excitement can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Popular sea lion and walrus shows are held every day! Please come and meet various idols! !

MikimotoPearlIsland, a lush green island in Toba Bay, is the island where KokichiMikimoto succeeded in cultivating pearls for the first time in the world in 1893. The island was opened in 1951, and since then we have welcomed many visitors from Japan and abroad.

The approximately 7,000 tsubo island is dotted with the Pearl Museum, where you can learn everything about pearls, KokichiMikimoto Memorial Museum, which introduces the life of KokichiMikimoto, known as the King of Pearls, and the Pearl Plaza (shops and restaurants). You can watch diving demonstrations performed by Ama divers wearing traditional white isogi.

Toba Bay Tour is a sightseeing course that stops at Dolphin Island, Pearl Island, and in front of the aquarium. You can freely enter Dolphin Island, which is surrounded by the ocean 360 degrees and is rich in nature. Inside the park, you can enjoy dolphin and sea lion shows and petting the dolphins. There is also an observation deck and promenade where you can enjoy the exhilarating sea view.

Ise Shima Skyline Asakumacho Observation Deck has a nostalgic mailbox, which is called the `` The Post in the sky''.
The official name is "No. 1 round post" and it is a type that was active from the postwar period to the 1950s, and its nostalgic appearance blends into nature and the landscape.
Collection and delivery operations are carried out every day except Sunday, and people who stop by the mountaintop can purchase stamps and postcards at the shop and have them mailed.

The exterior has a soft form inspired by a pearl necklace.
Inside the building, there is a hall, a deck with a view of the ocean, and a cafe space, so you can not only use it as a regular ferry terminal but also relax.

The snack shop "Haneyasume" at TobaObservatory has been renovated and will reopen as "Amano-terrace" on December 29, 2022!
There is a cafe and souvenir shop inside the store, which has a modern Japanese and calm atmosphere, and there is terrace seating outside.
The cafe is located in a location where you can see the Toba sea from both inside and outside, and the menu offers sandwiches, frappes, and parfaits made with ingredients from Ise-Shima.
Sandwiches can be ordered during lunch time from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The shop sells standard souvenirs from the Ise-Shima area, such as accessories made with Akoya pearls from Ise-Shima and local sake.

Yoshitaka Kuki built the castle in 1569. Since then, it has become the headquarters of the Kuki Navy.
It has an unusual shape in Japan, with the Otemon Gate protruding toward the sea, and the Otehato Sluice Gate served as the entrance and exit.
Today, Toba Elementary School was built on the site of Ninomaru, and the main enclosure remains the school's grounds.There are traces of it left in the stone walls of the castle tower, so a monument has been erected to the west of the bottom of the stone wall in the main castle tower.

Toba 1st Avenue is Toba's largest shopping building, convenient for transportation, connected to JR/Kintetsu Toba Station, the bus center, and a municipal parking lot (parking service tickets available). There are 28 shops specializing in souvenirs, pearls, and meals, as well as a barrier-free tour center.

[You are sure to find something in Toba! ] The theme is fresh seafood such as Ise lobster, local sweets such as Akafukumochi and Kuya mochi, authentic pearls, local dishes such as Tekonezushi and Ise-Udon, and Toba's specialty, ``Toba bento''. We sell handmade gelato made with fresh ingredients, character goods such as "Totoro" and "Kitty" at safe, secure and reasonable prices.

We have also set up a proxy reception desk for the three goddesses of Toba, such as Ishigami-san, to deliver your wishes to the gods.

There are egg sandwiches made with "Aosa" harvested in Ise Bay, cutlet sandwiches made from "Umaine pigs" raised on rice, the new specialty "Toba SOBA", and "Toba SOBA" with a new texture. This is a new stop at Toba Station that offers a menu full of the charms of Ise-Shima, such as "Rias Ice Cream"!

In the center of the observatory is an octagonal compass, which is rare nationwide.
A circular compass is placed on top, and the compass is engraved with directions according to the four directions and the twelve signs of the zodiac.It was created during the Edo period to predict the weather at sea.
There is also a monument commemorating the time when Japan's first wireless telephone was used at Kamishima, Toshi, and Hiyoriyama.
You can take a walk through the green grove, and the view of Toba Bay from here is also wonderful.
There is also the ``Kane of Happiness'', one of the bells of happiness in Toba.

The three ojima floating like stepping stones in the calm Toba Bay are called Mitsushima and have been popular as Toba's scenic spots for a long time.

Located at the Toba side entrance of Ise-Shima Skyline, with a large parking lot. Perfect for souvenirs and meals. The shop carries a wide selection of seafood, as well as Ise-Shima's famous sweets and masterpieces. The restaurant also has a sign that says ``Umashihito Restaurant,'' and serves local favorites such as Ise-Udon, Matsusaka beef set meal, and Matsusaka beef stamina bowl.

It is TobaCity only municipal beach, and from the beach you can see Sugashima and other islands floating off the coast. There are also rocky areas, so you can observe wildlife. This is a small beach that is popular with children.

A museum that houses approximately 59,000 folklore materials related to the sea, including ama divers, fishing, and wooden ships (6,879 of which are nationally designated important tangible cultural properties). The building has been selected for the Architectural Institute of Japan Award and the Top 100 Public Buildings.

We are a large directly managed store of a manufacturer and wholesaler that carries Ise-Shima's specialties and specialty products under one roof, with a focus on Ise-Shima's seafood. Please stop by for a meal, a souvenir, or a memory of your trip to Ise-Shima. We look forward to your visit.

Ishigami-san san, located in the precincts of Shinmei-JinjaShrine, has long been believed by Ama divers to be able to grant one woman's wish, and now many women from all over the country come to worship. . Write just one wish on a prayer paper, place it gently in the wish box in front of Ishigami-san, and pray.

Unique talismans with embroidered stars and grid marks are also popular. The star can be written with a single stroke, meaning that ``even if an ama diving into the sea, she can return to her original place,'' and the lattice means ``there is no room for monsters to enter.''

A swimming beach that is counted as one of the top 10 views of Toba. You can fully enjoy the real pleasure of summer.
The sandy beach boasts a large scale, with a total length of 500 meters and a long shallow coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

At a real ama diver hut right next to the fishing grounds, you can enjoy freshly caught Ise-Shima seafood while listening to the ama divers' entertaining stories. Please sit around the stove at AmaHut（Amagoya）and enjoy the exquisite luxury of the ama cooking in front of your eyes. You can even experience transforming into an ama diver!

At AmaHut（Amagoya）where ama divers can relax, you can experience eating fresh seafood and snacks while listening to stories from active ama divers. Today's active divers, ama divers, can tell you about their fishing experiences and their experiences at sea in osatsu unique dialect.

osatsu is a town of divers and fishermen. The largest number of Ama divers live in the Toba-Shima area.

This museum offers an experience that allows you to experience the heart of osatsu through the life and history of Osatsu, which was nurtured by the great hearts of osatsu. From this base, you can walk around osatsu town and talk with the people of osatsu, and you will be able to gain energy from the Ama divers.

A souvenir shop and cafe located on the approach to Ishigami-san (Shinmei-JinjaShrine) in a renovated 80-year-old private house. The life of the Ama divers in osatsu Town in the past is explained in an easy-to-understand manner with actual exhibits. You can also purchase Ama-related goods such as special Ama products (oil blotting paper, gauze handkerchiefs, scented bags, stone anchors, etc.), books about Ama, etc.

This is a quaint old folk house, and there is also a cafe space on the second floor, where you can take a break in a calm space.

When it comes to Mie's recommended winter specialty, it's oysters! If you go down to Ikuura Bay from the prefectural road "Pearl Road Seaside Line" that connects Toba and Shima, you will find yourself on Oyster Road. Oyster shacks with signs that say "All you can eat oysters" can be seen everywhere. During the season from November to March, you can enjoy thick, juicy oysters until you're full, and the prices are reasonable.
Reservations are required for all-you-can-eat grilled oysters. Some of our restaurants offer service menus such as fried oysters, oyster rice, and tsukudani when you eat, so be sure to check them out.

Uramura is a port located on the east side of the Shima Peninsula, which is famous for its ria coast.
This area, blessed with the Kuroshio Current and a calm inlet, is the perfect place for oyster farming.
Please enjoy the Uramura oysters that we have grown with such great care.

Uramura is a port located on the east side of the Shima Peninsula, which is famous for its ria coast.
This area, blessed with the Kuroshio Current and a calm inlet, is the perfect place for oyster farming.
Please enjoy the Uramura oysters that we have grown with such great care.

Fish, grill, eat, and have a fun, delicious, and smiling time in the sea of Chiga!
There are a wide variety of fish species and numbers released, including red sea bream, flounder, and large horse mackerel.
Since it is a fishing pond above the sea, even beginners can enjoy the real thrill of authentic sea fishing.
We will also help you with baiting and removing the hooks from the fish you catch.
Beginners, children, and women can enjoy fishing in the sea with peace of mind.

Ise shrimp, octopus, oysters, oysters, abalone, etc.,...A local burger made with patties made with fresh ingredients from Toba. The great thing about it is that it's made only after receiving your order, so you can eat it freshly made. It's only sold in TobaCity, so it's a must-try when you come to Toba! A local burger certified by TobaCity. 21 types (as of May 2017) have been certified.

This chalk lighthouse has been watching over fishermen from the tip of Yoroizaki, the easternmost tip of the Shima Peninsula, and the deep blue Pacific Ocean stretches out below.

An ancient temple of the Shingon sect with many halls scattered deep in Mt. Aomine. It is known as a place of prayer for maritime security. The principal image of worship is the golden Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva, who appears in the legend of ``Kannon Riding a Whale.'' A grand festival is held on January 18th according to the lunar calendar, and the area is crowded with many people praying for safety at sea. At IseShimaSummit, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau's visit to Mt. Aomine Shofukuji Temple became a hot topic.

A fishing island in the Irago Channel. It is also the island that was the setting for Yukio Mishima's novel "Sound of the Sea." There are actual places on the island that appeared in the story, such as the wartime ruins of the Kanka Senjo and the long stone steps of Yashiro Shrine, so you can fully immerse yourself in the world of the novel. The island is full of nature and has a circumference of 4km, perfect for walking.

A lighthouse that has been watching over the safety of the Irago Channel, which is said to be a dangerous place at sea.
It has been selected as one of Japan's top 50 lighthouses and is the best viewing spot on the island, and a plaque reading ``Lover's Sanctuary'' has been placed on this lighthouse.

It was a facility used by the former army during the war to visually confirm the impact of cannons fired from the Irago Channel.
It is also depicted in the climax scene of "Shiosai".