Kosode Sea Women Center

Kosode Sea Women's Center is known as the place where the "northernmost sea women" who became famous in the NHK morning drama "Amachan" work. Kosode Beach was used as the main location for the drama "Amachan," and as a result, it gained attention overnight. Even now, many fans visit the area around Kosode Fishing Port as part of a "pilgrimage to the holy land." The Kosode Sea Women's Center is located on Kosode Beach, which served as the setting for the drama, and is known as a facility that introduces sea women culture and history. The center features exhibits on the history and activities of the northernmost sea women, allowing visitors to experience the world of sea women. The area around Kosode Fishing Port, known as the filming location for "Amachan," offers a beautiful coastline and scenic views. It's an attractive spot where not only fans of the drama, but also those who want to enjoy the beauty of nature and experience sea women culture can visit.

At Kosode Ama Center, you can witness a demonstration of women diving for seafood, a traditional practice of the northernmost ama divers. Kosode Beach is characterized by its cliffs and reddish-brown rocky reefs, where high-quality seaweed grows. This area is known as a treasure trove of premium seafood such as sea urchin and abalone. From July to September during the summer, the center holds demonstrations of women diving for seafood. Visitors can watch the ama divers skillfully dive and collect seaweed underwater right before their eyes. The sight of these women obtaining the bounty of the sea with their skills and courage is powerful and moving, leaving a lasting impression on those who witness it. This demonstration provides an opportunity to experience a part of the ama culture and tradition. While glimpsing the richness of the sea and the efforts of the ama divers, visitors can also learn about the charm of local seafood and the lifestyle of the ama divers. When visiting Kosode Ama Center, be sure to witness the demonstration of women diving for seafood and enjoy the bravery of the northernmost ama divers and the bounty of the sea!

Every year on the first Sunday of August, the "Northernmost Ama Festival" is held at the Kosode Ama Center. At this festival, you can enjoy various attractive events and experience the local ama culture. One of the highlights of the festival is the demonstration of ama diving for sea urchins. You can watch the ama divers skillfully free dive and collect sea urchins in the ocean, experiencing their powerful performance and the blessings of the sea up close. In addition, a variety of events are held, such as the Sea Urchin Harvesting Championship and performances of local folk entertainment. In the Sea Urchin Harvesting Championship, skilled ama divers compete and showcase their techniques. On the stage where local folk entertainment is performed, you can enjoy traditional dances and music. Furthermore, the festival also features a fresh seafood market where you can purchase local specialties such as sea urchins and sea squirts. You can enjoy the blessings of the local sea while purchasing delicious seafood. The "Northernmost Ama Festival" is a wonderful opportunity for visitors to the Kosode Ama Center to experience ama culture and the charm of the sea. Come and touch the rich sea culture of Kujishi while enjoying the activities of the ama divers and local traditions!

The area surrounding the Small Sleeve Diver Center is one where dynamic nature expands. When you proceed along the road towards the coast in the Small Sleeve Coast Area, you'll be greeted with the breathtaking view of mountains and the expansive sea. This area features a complex terrain that extends along the coastline, with imposing rocks lining up in the sea being a particular characteristic. The dynamic nature surrounding the Small Sleeve Diver Center is attractive for its beauty and power. You can enjoy strolling or relaxing on the coast while appreciating the benefits of nature, such as the landscape woven by mountains and the sea, peculiar rocks, and seaweed-covered rocky shores. When visiting this area, please feel the breath of nature to the fullest!

Located near the Kosode Ama Center, Tsurigane Cave is a very attractive unique rock formation. Particularly noteworthy is the spectacular view that can be seen when the cave and the sunrise overlap during the summer solstice. You can enjoy this magnificent view for about three weeks before and after the summer solstice in June each year. The sight of the sunrise rising from beyond the horizon and illuminating the cave in red is divine and gives a moving feeling that washes over the heart. On the opposite side of Tsurigane Cave is another unique rock formation called Kabuto Rock. The tip of the rock is shaped like a helmet decoration, which is the origin of its name. When illuminated by the sunrise, the helmet becomes a silhouette, creating a photogenic landscape. You can also enjoy the view of the shoreline as you descend to the front of the cave. Tsurigane Cave and Kabuto Rock offer visitors to the Kosode Ama Center area an attractive experience as part of nature. The spectacular views, especially during the summer solstice, and the beautiful silhouettes of the rocks make it an attractive spot for those who enjoy photography and nature walks. When visiting the Kosode Ama Center, be sure to fully enjoy the magnificent scenery of Tsurigane Cave and Kabuto Rock!