The actual ama hut is recreated, and historical panels and tools of the ama are on display.

In addition to panels on the history of Ama divers, there are photographs of current scenes of Ama fishing, a corner that recreates an actual Ama hut, and tools used in Ama fishing are on display.
Anyone is welcome to enter, so please feel free to drop by. It is also used as a waiting area for customers dining at Satoumian. The in-house monitor also introduces Shima City's tourist attractions and local festivals.

Near the Anorisaki Lighthouse is the Anorisaki Lighthouse Museum, which exhibits the history and materials of the lighthouse.

Memorial hall for the G2016 Summit held in Kashiwajima, Shima City from May 5th to 26th, 27

This memorial hall allows you to feel the excitement and atmosphere of the Ise-Shima Summit, which was attended by top executives from seven developed countries, and to learn more about Mie's traditions, culture, and rich food, which were communicated to the world through the summit. This is a facility for enjoying food.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
"Cafe Samier" is also adjacent!

A treasure trove of Shima's history and folklore　
You can also enjoy special exhibitions with interesting themes.

Materials that have been preserved in Shima City facilities are being collected for the purpose of passing them on to the next generation as Shima City's assets. The main collection and display materials are artifacts excavated from ruins and ancient tombs in the city, Important Intangible Folk Cultural Properties "Isobe no Okanda" and "Anori Puppet Show" and other folklore materials related to festivals, livelihoods, and lifestyles in the city, and the history of Shima. Chronology, etc.

Daio-cho, Shima City has a diverse coastline with rough reefs and coves bathed in the setting sun, the white Daiozaki lighthouse, the stone-stairs townscape, and the people who live there, which inspire the creative spirit of people who love painting. It became known as a painting town as many young painters and young art students visited there.
In addition, Hiragaka Mesuke, a Western-style painter who was active in Paris, was born in Katada, Shima-cho, Shima City, and his paintings and art materials that he used during his lifetime remain.
Daio Art Gallery, located in Shima City's painting town, aims to pass on these paintings and mementoes, which are a proud local resource, along with the scenic natural scenery of Shima City, to future generations, and to spread them outside the city. It opened in April 23 for the purpose of disseminating information.

Daio Art Gallery facility information

3F (Permanent Exhibition) Kamisuke Hiraga Memorial Hall

Kamisuke Hiraga (1889-1971), a Western-style painter from Shima City (Katada, Shima Town), was the first Japanese to win a gold medal at Le Salon, an international exhibition with the world's oldest tradition, and was even called an academic. He received high acclaim for his painting style, which faithfully pursued the subject matter. In honor of his achievements, our art gallery exhibits his paintings and favorite items he used during his lifetime.

2F (Special Exhibition) Gallery

Exhibitions are held throughout the year, including special exhibitions by artists with ties to Shima City. It also serves as a venue for presentations of outstanding works from the Daio Grand Prize Exhibition, as well as groups engaged in production activities in the region.

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