The “Gozaya Traditional House and Ama House,” located along the approach to Ishigami Shrine in Osatsu, will be reopening on Friday, August 1, 2025! Osatsu Ama Culture Management Council Press release: July 29, 2025 “Gozaya, an old house and diver’s home” located along the approach to Ishigami Shrine in Osatsu will be reopening on Friday, August 1, 2025! A place to stop by on your way back from visiting Ishigami-san Shrine, where you’ll find something unforgettable. The souvenir shop “Goza-ya, an Old House and Ama House,” operated by the Osatsu Ama Cultural Management Council (Osatsu-cho, Toba City, Mie Prefecture), a general incorporated association, will be reopening on Friday, August 1, 2025. Gozaya is located along the approach to Ishigami-san (Shinmei Shrine), which is said to grant women one wish. In a store that makes use of the atmosphere of an old Japanese house, Gozaya has offered customers a glimpse into the lives and culture of female divers. In this renovation, we completely revamped the interior and display layout to ensure customer flow and create a more relaxed, comfortable space for customers to enjoy shopping. We hope to convey the unique charm of Osatsu while listening to the wishes and thoughts of each visitor. Our shop, in particular, carries on local traditions as a specialty store for “seman-doman” goods, talismans worn by female divers since ancient times. The five-pointed star “seman” can be written in one stroke, and each symbolizes a wish for a safe return from diving, while the checkered “doman” wards off evil spirits. One of Goza-ya’s unique charms is its wide selection of products that reflect this culture of prayer.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/166741/1/166741-1-5decaf2c81275803f1288b25a952f4f8-3900×2925.jpg Original Incense ■Manager Hashimoto’s Comment We aim to be a store where you can enjoy a relaxing shopping experience while experiencing the culture of Osatsu. We hope that the time you spend here will be a memorable experience for you. We look forward to welcoming you to the newly renovated Goza-ya. ■ Recommended Products from Goza-ya ◎Goza-ya Original “Come True Series” With the theme of “wishes coming true,” we offer original goods incorporating motifs of Ishigami-san and Doman/Seman. We offer items with a quiet, gentle presence that will gently infuse your wishes into your daily life. ◎A product jointly developed with Shoyeido, a long-established incense maker This original incense was developed in collaboration with Shoyeido, a long-established Kyoto incense maker. Enjoy the scent of Yamato Tachibana, a tree from Toba City, as well as other scents that will evoke the scent of Osatsu, the town of female divers, with all five senses.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/166741/1/166741-1-6c3328e758033a404aceb93592679d37-1477×1108.jpg Fulfilling Series ■ Renewal Commemorative Campaign 【1】 Novelty Gift (Limited Quantity) Customers who purchase products on Friday, August 1st will receive an original commemorative gift (Seman Doman can badge) (first come, first served, while supplies last). 【2】
Collaborative Project with the Ousatsu Kitchen Cafe For three days only, from Friday, August 1st to Sunday, August 3rd, present your Gozaya receipt at the adjacent Ousatsu Kitchen cafe and receive a free mini tokoroten. Gozaya will continue to strive to be a heartwarming place for all visitors, serving as a base for passing on the culture and spirit that lives on in Osatsu, the town of female divers, to future generations. [Old folk house/Ama’s house Gozaya] Official website: https://osatsu.org/gozaya/ [Contact information regarding this matter] Osatsu Ama Culture Management Council Official website: https://osatsu.org/html/about.html TEL: 0599-33-7453 Email:
amatravel@osatsu.org Person in charge: Ukai Nakamura For more information about this release *This email has been sent
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