TOBA AQUARIUM

Toba Municipal Boats Kagayaki

TOBA SEA-FOLK MUSEUM

Tobarger

Toba City is located in the southeastern part of Mie Prefecture and the entire city is located in Ise-Shima National Park, where you can enjoy various activities such as seafood, accommodation, Onsen and marine activities.

First of all, Speaking of Toba, TOBA AQUARIUM (get off at Kamome Bus/Toba Suizokukan mae)! The dugong, which has become a model for mermaids, can only be seen in here and there are many popular penguins and sea otters as well as rare creatures such as African manatees. The total number of breeding species is about 1,200 which is the best in Japan.

Toba is the founding place of Mikimoto, which established the Japanese pearl industry. Mikimoto Pearl Island (get off at Kamome Bus/Toba Suizokukan mae) is the first island in the world to successfully cultivate pearls. You can learn deeply about pearls on the island such as the process of making pearls, a museum displaying arts and crafts and the Pearl Plaza where jewelry is lined up. In addition, you can see a demonstration of the Ama (women fishery diver) who supported pearl farming which is a popular tourist spot.

If you go south along Pearl Road from the city center, you will find the museum "TOBA SEA-FOLK MUSEUM (get off at the Umi no Hakubutsukan)," which holds about 60,000 folk materials related to the sea, such as the history and culture of Toba City and wooden boats. There are also Shirahama Beach and Ijika Port, and there are many sightseeing spots related to the sea. Among them, the ocean view from the Toba Obsevatory (get off at the Toba Tembodai) is spectacular! A fun place where you can see Mt. Fuji and the Japanese Alps depending on the weather. It is also popular with tourists and locals as a rest facility along the way.

There are four remote islands in the city, Kamishima, Toushijima, Sugashima, Sakatejima and regular boat service connect to the three major ports. Each island has a different atmosphere and has even been the setting for a movie. Cruise on a regular boat is a popular activity for veterans of travel. The remote islands are also sacred ground for rock shore fishing.

And gourmet food. Not only special products such as oysters, turban shells and spiny lobsters, but also the local burger "Tobarger". As a local gourmet in Toba City that is particular about local ingredients, it is a gem that also plays a role in revitalizing the town. There are various ingredients and each store has different ingredients, so it is recommended to eat while walking.

Toba City has a mild climate and you can enjoy various ways with the theme of the sea. If you're looking for a convenient way to visit spots that are a bit far away from the city, the "Enjoy Toba Bus Ticket" and "Enjoy Toba Boat Ticket" which allow you to board buses and regular boat service with just one smartphone are now available for a limited time and in limited quantities! It's a super-value ticket with lots of coupons that can be used at major tourist spots nearby. If you make good use of it, you can enjoy a comfortable trip to the fullest.

Grab your smartphone in your hand to Toba City. Here we go!