Mieken Pearl

Renowned for pearl production and known as the "hometown of pearls," Ise-Shima has a long-celebrated heritage of pearl jeweler specialists, processing and sales. One of its most coveted destinations to note is located near Futami Okitama Shrine's Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks).

Set your sights on a day of leisurely shopping amongst the glimmering glam of pearls and jewelry at the ever-loved Akoya Pearl Extraction Experience. In this experience visitors take up the rare chance to extract Akoya pearls from real Akoya oysters. The moment a beautiful pearl emerges is incredibly satisfying, captivating even men, children or anyone who may not usually be the biggest fan of jewelry. Any gotten Akoya pearls can be take home as is as an added perk. To top it all off, there’s even an add-on option (fee applies) to create your own unique pendant, pin brooch, strap or similar accessory using the extracted pearls.

An on-site pearl museum with free admission offers a deep dive look into how pearls our made with a video show of different pearls and how to recognize them. The extra large parking lot outside makes it also a great stop of you’re planning for a larger group or bus tour. For an easy, casual stopover, consider swinging after going to Futamiura for a stroll.