Kosode Ama Center

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Kosode Coast is a shoreline characterized by cliffs and copper-colored reefs. Here, visitors can watch demonstrations of free-diving fishing by the "Northernmost Ama (Sea Divers)," who became famous through the drama "Amachan."

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Kosode Ama Center

Address
Ube-machi Dai 24 Chiwari 24-110-2, Kuji-shi, Iwate
Website
https://www.kuji-kankou.com/tour/%e5%b0%8f%e8%a2%96%e6%b5%b7%e5%a5%b3%e3%82%bb%e3%83%b3%e3%82%bf%e3%83%bc/
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