5 Best Toba Tours

Toba is where Kokichi Mikimoto produced the first cultured pearls in the 1890s, and Pearl Island still has ama women diving in white suits as a demonstration. Toba Aquarium is worth an hour too; it’s known for its dugong.

1.One-day tour of Nagoya Ise Grand Shrine and Mikimoto Pearl Island

Visit Ise Grand Shrine, choose Mikimoto Pearl Island or Toba Aquarium, and see the Wedded Rocks on a small-group day trip from Nagoya.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“Mr. Wu was an excellent guide; his pick-up and drop-off service was friendly and punctual, and he provided many helpful suggestions! He's a great local guide! I hope to have the opportunity to join another day tour in Nagoya in the future!”

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2.Nagoya Full-Day Ise Grand Shrine & Toba Aquarium Tour with Meoto Iwa

Explore Ise Grand Shrine, Toba Aquarium and Meoto Iwa on a full-day trip from Nagoya, with transport handled and time for local food.

★ 4.8

“Even though it was raining heavily, it didn't stop us from wanting to see the Ama divers. They were very dedicated, performing as usual despite the cold weather and heavy rain! Three hours wasn't enough to explore Ise Grand Shrine and its surroundings, but it…”

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4.Departing from Nagoya: Ise Grand Shrine, Futami-ura Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks), Mikimoto Pearl Island / Toba Aquarium One-Day Tour

Visit Ise Grand Shrine, Meoto Iwa and either Mikimoto Pearl Island or Toba Aquarium on a day trip from Nagoya.

★ 3.9

“my trip was cancelled 8 hours before the scheduled pickup, while I was sleeping. I would have loved advanced warning about it! Up until then it seemed like it was great, and they refunded my money right away.”

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5.A trip to visit Ise Grand Shrine and experience Ama culture

Explore Ise Grand Shrine, enjoy a traditional seafood BBQ at an Ama hut, and watch authentic Ama divers at Mikimoto Pearl Island on this immersive day tour.

★ 3.9

“The guide Kyohei is reliable, punctual, funny and great company. He was able to cheer us up despite the infernal heat. The only criticism concerns the traditional seafood barbecue which was not carried out at a traditional Ama hut but at a restaurant run by…”

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