Pearl Museum — Attraction in Toba

Visiting the Pearl Museum is an incredibly fascinating and enriching experience that truly broadens your knowledge. The exhibition was detailed and engaging, covering everything from the anatomy of mollusks to hands-on lessons in telling genuine pearls from imitations (after exploring the displays, do you think you’d be able to identify which necklace is real?). Without a doubt, after visiting the museum I came away with a much deeper understanding of pearls and the industry behind them. And what an enormous amount of work it all is!

I especially want to highlight Mr. Mikimoto, a truly brilliant inventor who overcame countless challenges along the way. If he had not developed the method for cultivating pearls, natural pearl harvesting would have continued at the same pace, and by the late 19th to early 20th century this could have meant the near extinction of many pearl oyster populations. His method not only made pearls accessible to the wider public but also became an important step in preserving marine ecosystems. In my opinion, that is his greatest legacy to both nature and the world.

This museum plays an invaluable role in education, and I was truly glad to have visited. The admission price is absolutely justified by the depth of information and the chance to admire such...

Mikimoto Pearl Island, owned by the Mikimoto Pearl Museum, offers visitors a glimpse into the world of pearls, including exhibitions, crafts, and performances by pearl divers. The museum houses numerous historical objects and reproductions made from pearl. you can purchase pearl-crafted goods like rings, necklaces there.

Those who are inquisitive in diamonds should definitely go here to explore further, and those who are naive about diamonds like me should...

Owned by Mikimoto, the museum displays a lot of pearl items, including those worn by celebrities or with historical values. Knowledge of how pearls are grown and the making process of pearl accessories can be known from here as well. You can also buy pearl...