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Kashikojima Espana Cruise

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Kashikojima Espana Cruise

After a cruise around Ago Bay on a luxury boat, take the Pearl Model Factory tour.

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The cruise boat departs from Kashikojima and cruises around Ago Bay for about 35 minutes, visits a pearl model factory, and returns to Kashikojima Port. The entire tour will take about 50 minutes.

The cruise boat “Esperanza” is a three-masted sailing ship modeled after a ship used during the Spanish Age of Discovery, featuring a nice observation deck. Drinks are served on the second floor of the ship, and a special lounge, "Isabella," is available for a more luxurious cruise (additional fee).

Participants can observe inserting a nucleus in Akoya shells to culture a pearl in the Pearl Model Factory tour. A nucleus and mantle are placed in an oyster and the mantle forms a layer of nacre around the nucleus and eventually makes a hard pearl. This method of culturing pearls is known as Akoya pearl farming, which was invented by Kokichi Mikimoto and others more than 100 years ago. Similar methods are now used for pearl farming all over the world.

Nuclei insertion usually takes place from May to June, but the Pearl Model Factory is open for tours all year round.

Highlights

  • The cruise boat was modeled from a carrack ship in the Age of Discovery.
  • Enjoy a spectacular view of Ago Bay’s coastal inlet from the deck.
  • A tour of the Pearl Model Factory is included.

Photos

  • The cruise boat “Esperanza” modeled after a Spanish sailing ship.

    The cruise boat “Esperanza” modeled after a Spanish sailing ship.

  • Cruise in between the islands.

    Cruise in between the islands.

  • The guestroom on the second floor.

    The guestroom on the second floor.

  • The observation deck on the third floor.

    The observation deck on the third floor.

  • Special lounge Isabella

    Special lounge Isabella

Reviews

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  • 周黛西
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    When visiting the Ise-Shima area of Mie Prefecture, you absolutely shouldn't miss a ride on the Spanish-style sightseeing ship Esperanza at Kashikojima. Modeled after a 16th-century carrack from the Age of Exploration, this sightseeing ship has a magnificent retro design. Once aboard, it feels like you've stepped into the anime world of One Piece, and you can't help wanting to shout, “海賊王かいぞくおうにおれはなる！”

    During the 50-minute voyage, the ship cruises slowly and smoothly around Ago Bay, which has more than 60 islands. You can enjoy the scenery while learning about pearl rafts and the submerged coastline. Feeling the sea breeze on the deck or watching the sunset from the open-air seating is still romantic.

    Before or after the cruise, the many modern, diverse, and traditional pearl shops around Kashikojima Station are also great spots for taking commemorative photos, making this cruise a beautiful and precious memory, like a pearl.

  • 曾德
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    The cruise mainly sails around Ago Bay, where the water is perfect for cultivating amazing pearls. There's a stop at a pearl factory to see how they're made—such a unique experience.

Details

Name in Japanese
賢島エスパーニャクルーズ
Postal Code
517-0502
Address
752-11 Agochoshinmei, Shima City, Mie
Telephone
0599-43-1023
Closed
Open every day
*Small sightseeing boats (Ago Bay Liner) will operate as an alternative on days when the Esperanza is out of service for inspection.
Business Hours
9:30am - 3:30pm
Price
Adults 1,900 yen, 4 years old to elementary school students 1,100 yen
*Please check the official website for detailed information on hours of operation, holidays, discounts and special deals.
Access
2-minute walk from Kashikojima Station on the Kintetsu Line
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa