~Ama hut Hachiman Kamado~ Discover the local gastronomy and Ama culture at Hachiman Kamado.
• Ama is the term used to refer to free-diving women who fish for awabi clams, sazae sea snails, seaweed and more for a living. Ama fishing uses a unique free-diving method to catch seafood sustainably. It is an enduring and outstanding way to catch fish. That sustainability and continuity is extremely meaningful. Each region has its strict fishing season that designates the size of shellfish that can be caught, and more. Today, they continue to make a great number of commitments and ensure they do not overfish or exhaust the sea life they catch. • Ama huts are spots for the Ama to prepare before going out to fish and to warm up by a fire after spending time in the sea and for resting in general. These places are essential for Ama fishing. • Enjoy a meal while listening to the tales of Ama who still actively fish. You can dance the local Osatsu Ondo with the Ama and wear their traditional attire. • After your meal, you can visit an authentic Ama hut (Kujirazaki) that is still in use today and learn more about fishing as an Ama and about the sea while enjoying coffee or tea with sweets. Enjoy the magnificent view of the fishing grounds in front of Kujirazaki while enjoying the sound of the waves.
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- Minimum Number of Passengers
- 1 person
- Maximum Capacity
- 85 people
- Participation Restrictions
- Not available
- Meeting and Exchange Areas
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Ama Hut Hachiman Kamado
819 Osatsu-cho, Toba City, Mie Prefecture - Open Period
- Year-round
- Closed Period
- Excluded dates: January 1 to 5, August 13 to 15, and December 30 to 31, Irregular holidays
- Meeting Times and Business Hours
- 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Tour Schedule
- Meet at Ama Hut Hachiman Kamado Asaribama – Meal, Ama stories, Ama dance – Tea time at Hachiman Kamado Kujirazaki – Return to Hachiman Kamado Asaribama
- Required Time
- 2 hours
- Provision of Meals
- Meals are provided
- Open to meal requests
- Advance reservation required (Buddhist vegetarian, vegetarian, vegan, halal, and allergy-friendly options available)
- Universal accessibility
- The entire hall is barrier-free/ Equipped with a wheelchair-accessible toilet/ Wheelchairs are available on-hand/ Send-up and drop-off is using a vehicle (the Ama bus) that has an electric lift/ Barrier-free certified facility (facilities with this accessibility are Ama Hut Hachiman Kamado and Asarihama)
- Parking
- Free parking: Available for up to 4 buses or 30 standard-sized vehicles
- Related websites
- info@amakoya.com