Kosode Ama Center (northern limit Ama diver demonstration)

Kuji City

Northern Iwate

Kosode Coast is a coast of cliffs and copper-colored reefs.

You can watch demonstrations of free-diving fishing by the ``Northernmost Ama divers,'' who became famous in ``Ama-chan.''

Free diving demonstration: Usually on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from July to September

Location: 24-110-2 Ubecho, Kuji 028-8111
Business Hours: [Center opening] 9:00-17:00
Inquiries: Contact name: Kosode Ama Center

Phone number: 0194-54-2261
Website: https://www.kuji-kankou.com/ama
Other: others:
For inquiries outside the period: Kuji City Tourism and Products Association TEL: 0194-66-9200

[Northernmost Ama diver demonstration]

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