Toba

Toba extends across 107 square kilometers on the northeastern edge of Shima Peninsula, featuring numerous islands within Ise Bay of the Pacific Ocean.

During the Sengoku period, Kuki Yoshitaka established Toba as his capital and constructed a castle, transforming the region from a pirate settlement into an organized domain.

The city maintains the largest community of ama divers in Japan, who continue the centuries-old tradition of free diving to collect seafood and pearls.

The transportation network includes services from JR Tokai and Kintetsu Railway stations, connecting Toba to major cities through multiple national routes.

Toba produces cultured pearls and oysters within the boundaries of Ise-Shima National Park, contributing to Japan's marine product industry.

Location: Mie Prefecture

Inception: November 1, 1954

Shares border with: Ise, Shima

Website: https://city.toba.mie.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.48133,136.84342

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:40