Kosode Ama Center

小袖海女センター

Meet real-life ama divers.

Ama is a term that refers to women who engage in a traditional style of fishing that consists of free diving to catch sea urchins and shellfish. Center visitors and view exhibits about the ama or catch a live demonstration during the summer.

EVENT/OPEN PERIOD	Jul.-Sep.
HOURS	8:30am-5:00pm (entrance until 4:30pm), Ama Diving Demonstrations on weekends/holidays from 10:20am, 11:20am, and 2:20pm
CLOSED	Open seven days a week during the event period
NOTES RE: CLOSINGS	Ama diving demonstrations may be cancelled due to water conditions
COST	Free／Ama Diving Demonstration 500 yen per person／
OTHER INFO	Weekday ama diving demonstrations available by reservation for groups of 10 or more
ADDRESS	24-110-2 Ubecho, Kuji-shi
ACCESS	5 min. walk from Kosode Kaigan bus stop. 30 min. ride on Shimin Bus Kuji Kaigan Line from Kuji Station on JR Hachinohe Line.
TEL	0194-54-2261
OTHER CONTACT INFO	Contact number outside the specified period: 0194-52-2111 (Kuji City Commerce and Tourism Division)
CREDIT CARD	Not accepted