Ama Hut Osatsu Kamado
海女小屋 相差かまど
An ama hut in Osatsu, Toba, where active ama divers grill Ise lobster, abalone and sea snails over charcoal while sharing stories of their diving.
Osatsu is said to be the fishing village with the most ama divers in Japan. Osatsu Kamado is a dining experience converted from the rest hut where divers used to warm up. Active ama divers grill Ise lobster, abalone, sea snails and other local seafood over a charcoal hearth while sharing stories of their diving. Lunch from 11:30 to 13:30 starts at about 4,500 yen, with prices rising according to the seafood selected. The afternoon tea session, about 2,500 yen, features ama snacks. It is entirely reservation-only, booked by 5 p.m. the day before. From Toba Station, take the Kamome bus, about 45 minutes, and get off at Osatsu; by car it takes about 25–30 minutes. Nearby is Ishigami-san (Shinmei Shrine). It is about 20 km from central Ise.
Opening hours
Lunch 11:30–13:30; afternoon tea sessions at 14:00 and 15:00; reservations required (by 17:00 the previous day)
Nearby sights
- Osatsu Ishigami-san & Ama Hut
- Anorisaki Lighthouse
- Toba Sea-Folk Museum
- Shima Spain Village (Parque España)
- Izawa-no-miya
- Toba Aquarium
- Daiozaki Lighthouse
- Mikimoto Pearl Island