Naha to Tokashiki Ferry: Tomari Port, Tickets & Aharen Day Trip

Naha to Tokashiki Ferry: Tomari Port, Tickets & Aharen Day Trip

From Naha’s Tomari Port, Marine Liner Tokashiki reaches Tokashiki Port in about 40 minutes, while Ferry Tokashiki takes about 70 minutes. The high-speed boat normally makes two round trips a day, with seasonal sailings added on selected Golden Week and July–September dates. A local bus connects Tokashiki Port with Aharen Beach, where food, showers, and rental facilities are readily available. The regular island bus does not serve Tokashiku Beach, so use a taxi, rental car or scooter, or a tour transfer. This page brings together ferry schedules, fares, booking, Tomari Port boarding points, and transport and facilities after arrival.

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Ferry Quick Guide

Choose the high-speed boat to reduce travel time, or the ferry for a lower fare and the ability to carry a car or motorcycle. The two services use different boarding areas at Tomari Port.

VesselDurationAdult one way (through September 30, 2026)From NahaBoarding

High-speed boat

High-speed boat Marine Liner Tokashiki

40min¥2,5302 departuresTomari Port north pier, beside the north passenger waiting area

Ferry

Ferry Tokashiki

70min¥1,6901 departuresIn front of the Tomarin main building, on the south-pier side

Booking

Online reservations open two months before the travel date. Tickets are issued and purchased only on the day of travel; vehicle and cargo reservations are handled by phone or fax.

Schedule

The table below shows the regular timetable. Seasonal high-speed sailings may be added on selected Golden Week and July–September dates. Each day’s operating decision is made at 8:00 in the morning.

View today’s operating status and monthly timetable

Valid period: 2026-03-012026-09-30

Outbound (Naha → Island)

VesselDepartArrive
High-speed boat Marine Liner Tokashiki09:0009:40
High-speed boat Marine Liner Tokashiki16:3017:10
Ferry Tokashiki10:0011:10

Inbound (Island → Naha)

VesselDepartArrive
High-speed boat Marine Liner Tokashiki10:0010:40
High-speed boat Marine Liner Tokashiki17:3018:10
Ferry Tokashiki16:0017:10

October 2026 schedule changes

Extra sailings or suspensions apply on the dates below. On other October dates, the regular winter timetable from October to February applies.

Date: October 16, 17 and 20Status: Three high-speed boat round trips

Marine Liner Tokashiki

Three round trips

Outbound · Tomari Port, Naha to Tokashiki Port
SailingDepartArrive
Sailing 109:0009:40
Sailing 213:0013:40
Sailing 316:0016:40
Inbound · Tokashiki Port to Tomari Port, Naha
SailingDepartArrive
Sailing 110:0010:40
Sailing 214:0014:40
Sailing 317:0017:40

Ferry Tokashiki

Regular service: one round trip

Outbound · Tomari Port, Naha to Tokashiki Port
SailingDepartArrive
Sailing 110:0011:10
Inbound · Tokashiki Port to Tomari Port, Naha
SailingDepartArrive
Sailing 115:3016:40
Date: October 18Status: Three high-speed boat round trips and two ferry round trips

Marine Liner Tokashiki

Three round trips

Outbound · Tomari Port, Naha to Tokashiki Port
SailingDepartArrive
Sailing 109:0009:40
Sailing 213:0013:40
Sailing 316:0016:40
Inbound · Tokashiki Port to Tomari Port, Naha
SailingDepartArrive
Sailing 110:0010:40
Sailing 214:0014:40
Sailing 317:0017:40

Ferry Tokashiki

Extra service: two round trips

Outbound · Tomari Port, Naha to Tokashiki Port
SailingDepartArrive
Sailing 110:0011:10
Sailing 213:3014:40
Inbound · Tokashiki Port to Tomari Port, Naha
SailingDepartArrive
Sailing 112:0013:10
Sailing 215:3016:40
Date: October 22 and 26Status: Ferry Tokashiki suspended

Marine Liner Tokashiki

Regular winter service: two round trips

Outbound · Tomari Port, Naha to Tokashiki Port
SailingDepartArrive
Sailing 109:0009:40
Sailing 216:0016:40
Inbound · Tokashiki Port to Tomari Port, Naha
SailingDepartArrive
Sailing 110:0010:40
Sailing 217:0017:40

Ferry Tokashiki

All sailings suspended

All sailings suspended

Reason: Substitute vessel service for Aguni Village

Fares

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Choose your travel period

The sailing date determines the fare, regardless of when you book.

Through September 30, 2026

High-speed boat Marine Liner Tokashiki

Boarding point: Tomari Port north pier, beside the north passenger waiting area

CategoryOne wayRound trip
Adult2,530 JPY4,810 JPY
Child1,270 JPY2,410 JPY

Ferry Tokashiki

Boarding point: In front of the Tomarin main building, on the south-pier side

CategoryOne wayRound trip
Adult1,690 JPY3,210 JPY
Child850 JPY1,610 JPY

Adult boat fares apply from junior-high-school age; child fares apply to elementary-school children. One preschool child travels free per adult. These are standard fares; check the official table for group and disability discounts. Environmental tax is extra.

The ¥100 environmental tax applies to high-school students and older passengers. Holders of eligible disability handbooks are exempt.

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Vehicle transport (one way, incl. 1 driver)
Vehicle lengthOne way
Bicycle330 JPY
Moped650 JPY
Motorcycle1,030 JPY
At least 3 m, under 4 m (kei car)6,670 JPY
At least 4 m, under 5 m (standard car)8,890 JPY
At least 5 m, under 6 m11,100 JPY

Select passenger fares through September 30, 2026 or from October 1, 2026 according to your sailing date. The vehicle transport amounts shown apply through September 30, 2026. Confirm vehicle fares from October onward with the official ticket office.

Reservation & Ticketing

Online reservation

Marine Liner Tokashiki and Ferry Tokashiki can be reserved online from two months before the travel date. Even after booking, tickets are issued and purchased only on the day of travel. Complete purchase by 30 minutes before departure and board by 10 minutes before departure. If the outbound and return journeys use different vessels, a combined high-speed boat/ferry round-trip ticket cannot be issued. Buy the outbound one-way ticket at Tomari Port and the return one-way ticket at Tokashiki Port. Vehicle and cargo reservations are not available online and must be made by phone or fax.

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Phone reservation

Phone number
098-868-7541
Hours
10:00–17:00

Vehicle and cargo reservations are not available online. Contact the Naha office by phone (098-868-7541) or fax (098-862-2115).

Ticket counter

Location
Tokashiki Village Shipping Office, Naha Branch, inside Tomari Port Terminal (Tomarin). 3-25-1 Maejima, Naha, Okinawa. The North Shore Passenger Waiting Room also sells and issues Marine Liner Tokashiki tickets from one hour before departure. That sales counter is separate from the actual boarding point.
Hours
8:00–11:30 / 13:30–17:00

Tokashiki Village Environmental Cooperation Tax

Tokashiki Village Environmental Cooperation Tax: ¥100 per person for high-school age and above, collected at boarding (holders of various welfare certificates are exempt).

For a day trip

Choose Aharen or Tokashiku with this day-trip itinerary

Compare independent travel, swimming and free time at Aharen, and guided snorkeling at Tokashiku. If you choose a boat-inclusive package, do not book the same boat route separately.

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Check Tokashiku transfers and snorkeling requirements

What to do when your sailing is cancelled

This guidance applies to ferry bookings made separately. Cancelling a reservation and refunding a purchased ticket are separate procedures.

  1. Check sailing status at 08:00 that day

    The operating decision is made at 08:00 on the day of travel. Check your sailing on the Tokashiki Ferry Portal. If you opted in to change notifications when booking, also check the cancellation or departure-time email sent that morning.

  2. Your reservation is cancelled; arrange a later sailing

    You do not need to contact the operator to cancel a reservation for a cancelled sailing. A new reservation is required to take a later sailing. Same-day reservations are unavailable; if seats remain, purchase a ticket at the counter.

  3. If you have bought a ticket, check the refund procedure

    A purchased ticket is eligible for a refund when its sailing is cancelled. Ask the ticket counter where you purchased it about the procedure.

If you booked a tour that includes ferry tickets

Check the cancellation notice and instructions from your booking provider, and ask the tour booking provider about changes or refunds. Confirm the tour's arrangements before booking a separate replacement ferry ticket.

Official information checked:

Port Access

Tomari Port (Tomarin)

Address: 3-25-1 Maejima, Naha, Okinawa

  • Monorail

    About 10 minutes on foot from Miebashi Station on the Yui Rail

  • Bus

    About 10 minutes by local bus from Naha Bus Terminal

  • Car

    Two separate paid parking facilities serve Tomarin: Tomarin Multi-Storey Parking in the Annex Building and Tomari Wharf Underground Parking beside the terminal.

View the Tomari Port complete guide →

On-site field notes

How to take a motorcycle on the ferry

To take a motorcycle, reserve by phone with the ferry operator in advance. You can book your own passenger trip at the same time. Write down the reservation number you receive because you will need it at check-in on the day of travel.

Tokashiki vehicle and cargo reception in front of Tomarin

Vehicle and cargo reception

Check in here when taking a motorcycle or car onto the ferry. The reception building is near the Ferry Tokashiki boarding point.

Tokashiki vehicle and cargo reception viewed from Tomarin

Vehicle and cargo reception from Tomarin

When walking from Tomarin, this is the building used for check-in. Reception begins at 8:00.

Motorcycle secured on the vehicle deck of Ferry Tokashiki

Motorcycle secured inside the ferry

The crew secures the motorcycle. Keep the key with you rather than leaving it with the crew.

Outbound process

  1. Check in at the vehicle and cargo reception no later than one hour before departure
  2. Complete and submit the reception form
  3. After checking in, speak to a crew member near the ferry
  4. Follow the crew's directions and load the motorcycle onto the ferry yourself
  5. The crew secures the motorcycle
  6. Leave the ferry once the motorcycle has been handed over
  7. Join the passenger ticket-check line and board with the other passengers
  8. After arriving at Tokashiki, return to the vehicle deck and leave on the motorcycle

For the 10:00 departure from Naha, reception must be completed by 9:00.

Return process

  1. Go to the rear of the ferry one hour before departure
  2. Tell a crew member that you need to load a motorcycle
  3. Park in the place indicated by the crew
  4. Leave the ferry once the motorcycle has been handed over
  5. Join the passenger ticket-check line and board with the other passengers
  6. After arriving in Naha, return to the vehicle deck and leave on the motorcycle

For the 16:00 departure from Tokashiki, loading must be completed by 15:00.

Vehicle and cargo reservations are not available online and must be made by phone or fax. State the vehicle type and quantity when booking, then arrive at the port at least one hour before departure and complete the procedure at the vehicle and cargo reception. Phone hours are 10:00–17:00. The reservation contact is also listed on the Official website.

Useful guides before departure

After arriving at Tokashiki Port and before the return trip

Facilities in the Tokashiki Port passenger terminal

Tokashiki Port has a passenger terminal with a ticket counter, seating, restrooms, and a souvenir shop. It is used before the return sailing and as a meeting point after arrival.

Free Wi-Fi available

Accessible restroom available

Restrooms beside the ticket counter

Souvenir shop beside the waiting area

Drinks available from the souvenir shop

At the time of the on-site check, no drink vending machine was found inside the waiting area

Front entrance of the Tokashiki Port passenger terminal

Tokashiki Port passenger terminal entrance

The passenger terminal is close to the arrival point at Tokashiki Port. It is a landmark for buying return tickets and meeting other travelers.

Seating area inside the Tokashiki Port passenger terminal

Seating inside the terminal

The terminal has seating where passengers can wait before the return sailing.

Ticket counter and restroom entrance inside the Tokashiki Port passenger terminal

Ticket counter and restrooms

Use this ticket counter when returning from Tokashiki Port to Naha. The restrooms are nearby.

Souvenir shop and drink sales beside the Tokashiki Port passenger terminal

Souvenir shop beside the terminal

There is a souvenir shop beside the waiting area. Drinks are also sold here.

Baggage pickup area at Tokashiki Port

Baggage pickup area

This is the baggage pickup area after arrival, located between the passenger terminal and the souvenir shop.

Return tickets can be purchased at the counter inside the passenger terminal. Restrooms and seating are available, and drinks are sold at the souvenir shop next door. Same-day notices govern which shops and facilities are operating.

Getting around after arriving at Tokashiki Port

Bus stop for Aharen at Tokashiki Port

Tokashiki Port has a bus stop for services toward Aharen. It is near the green walkway along the port; the sign and small shelter are the visible landmarks.

Bus stop sign for Aharen at Tokashiki Port

Aharen bus stop sign

The sign shows the Aharen Beach direction, one-way fares of ¥400 for adults and ¥200 for children, and payment after the ride.

Small shelter near the Aharen bus stop at Tokashiki Port

Small shelter near the bus stop

A small shelter stands near the bus stop, visible from the green walkway along the port.

The bus to Aharen costs ¥400 for adults and ¥200 for children. The fare is paid after the ride.

The bus to Aharen costs ¥400 for adults and ¥200 for children, paid after the ride. Look for the sign and small shelter near the green walkway along the port. The regular island bus does not serve Tokashiku Beach; use a taxi, rental car or scooter, or a prearranged transfer.

Additional information after arriving at Tokashiki Port

Everyday facilities near Tokashiki Port

Use the facilities around Tokashiki Port to obtain cash, drinks, daily necessities, or fuel before heading to the beach. A post office, JA Shop, village office, and gas station are near the port, while the Aharen area has no ATM.

Tokashiki Post Office near Tokashiki Port

Tokashiki Post Office

There is a post office near Tokashiki Port. Its hours are Monday–Friday, 9:00–17:00, and it is closed on weekends.

JA Shop Tokashiki near Tokashiki Port

JA Shop Tokashiki

JA Shop sells food and daily necessities. Its hours are 10:00–18:00, and it is closed on Thursdays and Sundays.

Tokashiki Village Office near Tokashiki Port

Tokashiki Village Office

Tokashiki Village Office is near the port. Its hours are 8:30–17:15, and it is closed on weekends.

Gas station near Tokashiki Port

Tokashiki gas station

There is a gas station near the port. Its hours are Monday–Saturday, 8:30–17:15, and it is closed on Sundays.

The post office, JA Shop, and gas station operate on different days. The listed hours reflect the on-site survey; notices at each facility govern on the day of use.

Travel from the port to the beach

Access to Tokashiku Beach

Tokashiku Beach was about 10 minutes from Tokashiki Port in our motorcycle timing. The regular island bus does not serve the beach, and the final approach is steep, so a rental car or scooter, taxi, or tour transfer is more practical than walking. Free parking, a beach house, restrooms, and showers are available near the beach.

About 10 minutes from the port (measured by motorcycle)

Free parking available

Beach house available

Restrooms available

Showers available (fare shown on-site)

Tokashiku Beach viewed from above

Tokashiku Beach

The beach and the slope in front of it are visible from above. Tokashiku Beach is about 10 minutes from Tokashiki Port by motorcycle.

Road sign pointing toward Aharen and Tokashiku

Direction sign for Aharen and Tokashiku

A blue direction sign appears on the road from the port toward Aharen and Tokashiku and marks the junction.

Steep slope before Tokashiku Beach

Steep slope before the beach

There is a steep downhill approach before the beach. Travelers walking there also face the uphill return.

Free parking near Tokashiku Beach

Free parking

A free parking area is located near the beach for motorcycles and cars.

Beach house at Tokashiku Beach

Beach house

There is a beach house at the beach. Its services may vary by season.

Restroom and shower sign at Tokashiku Beach

Restrooms

Restrooms and showers are available at the beach. Check the on-site sign for shower fees.

Same-day signs govern shower fees and the services offered by the beach house.

Sandy shore and calm sea at Tokashiku Beach
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Travel from the port to the beach

Access and facilities at Aharen Beach

Aharen Beach is served by the local bus from Tokashiki Port, making it straightforward for a self-guided day trip. Nearby facilities include restaurants, marine-equipment rentals, showers, restrooms, vending machines, and coin lockers. Showers, lockers, and some restaurants require cash or ¥100 coins, so obtaining them near the port makes payment easier.

Two beach entrances

Motorcycle and bicycle parking at the elementary-school-side entrance

Marine rental services available in English

Marine rental services available in Chinese

Showers and restrooms near the bus stop

Beach house available

Vending machines available

Coin lockers available (medium ¥400, large ¥600)

Showers ¥300

Toiletry set ¥200

No convenience store

About five restaurants and cafes

Sand and sea at Aharen Beach

Aharen Beach

Aharen is one of the most-used beaches on Tokashiki Island and can be reached from Tokashiki Port by local bus.

Elementary-school-side entrance to Aharen Beach

Elementary-school-side beach entrance

Aharen Beach has more than one entrance. Motorcycles and bicycles can be parked at the elementary-school-side entrance.

Bus stop sign in front of Aharen Beach

Bus stop in front of Aharen Beach

Local buses return toward the port from here. Showers and restrooms are located near the bus stop.

Facilities information sign near Aharen Beach

Information about beach facilities

The area has a beach house, restaurants, vending machines, and coin lockers.

The listed prices and facilities reflect the on-site survey. Current prices are set by the signs at each facility.

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Sandy shore and blue sea at Aharen Beach
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Check dates, price, and tour details

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Day trip or overnight?

Tokashiki Island can be visited as a day trip from Naha. An overnight stay is another option if you want to spend unhurried time at both Aharen Beach and Tokashiku Beach in one day, or shorten the time needed to return to the port.

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Food near Aharen Beach

Lunch near Aharen Beach

There are about five restaurants and cafes around Aharen Beach, serving Okinawa soba, seafood rice bowls, and other meals. There is no nationwide convenience-store chain; during the on-site survey, lunch was around ¥1,000 and some restaurants accepted cash only.

About five restaurants and cafes

No convenience store

Restaurants serving Okinawa soba, tuna rice bowls, and other dishes

Lunch costs around ¥1,000

The restaurant visited during the on-site check accepted cash only

Operates as an izakaya after 18:30

Yushi-dofu soba lunch

Yushi-dofu soba and jushi rice

This lunch photographed during the on-site visit was a set of yushi-dofu soba and jushi rice.

Yushi-dofu soba lunch menu

Lunch menu

At the time of the on-site check, yushi-dofu soba was ¥1,000 and the set with jushi rice was ¥1,100.

Exterior of the restaurant visited near Aharen Beach

Restaurant visited for lunch

This restaurant is near Aharen Beach. At the time of the on-site check, it accepted cash only and operated as an izakaya after 18:30.

The photographed menu and prices reflect the on-site survey. Allow enough time to eat so lunch does not overlap with the return bus.

Island essentials

ATM

ATMs are available in Tokashiki village (post office, JA Shop), but not in the Aharen area. Cash obtained in Tokashiki can be used for payments after reaching Aharen.

Convenience store

A local shop 'Shinhamaya' in Tokashiki village (7:00–23:00) and 'Arakaki Shoten' in Aharen (7:00–21:00). No nationwide convenience store chains.

Cell service

Reception may differ between the port, villages, and beaches. Your mobile provider’s coverage map is the best basis for planning ahead.

Rental vehicles

The island is about 9 km north–south with hilly roads. A bus timed to ferry arrivals and departures serves Aharen Beach; rental cars and taxis are also available.

Note: Tokashiki Village Environmental Cooperation Tax of 100 yen per person (high school students and above) is collected at boarding (exemption for various handbook holders).

Frequently asked questions

Kerama Blue on Tokashiki Island — editorial field notes

Tokashiki Island is as little as 40 minutes from Naha. Once you leave the port, the green hills and the color of the sea quickly come into view. Rather than repeating the practical information in the photo guides, these notes briefly explain the different character of Aharen Beach and Tokashiku Beach and how Tokashiki compares with the other two main Kerama islands.

Aharen Beach and Tokashiku Beach — Aharen for fish, Tokashiku for quiet

One of the main choices on Tokashiki Island is whether to center the day on Aharen Beach or Tokashiku Beach. Aharen has more visitor activity and suits travelers who want to enter the water and see fish. Tokashiku leaves a quieter impression and is strongly associated with sea turtles. Although both beaches are on Tokashiki, they offer quite different ways to spend the day.

Aharen Beach — for fish and snorkeling

Aharen Beach has one of the island's larger flows of visitors and suits travelers who want to enter the water and see fish. Its bright sand and open sea also make the character of Tokashiki's water clear to first-time visitors.

Fish can be seen even in shallow water. Aharen is a candidate for a day centered on snorkeling. Because more people gather there, Tokashiku may suit travelers who would rather spend quiet time looking at the sea.

Aharen is an easy beach to make the center of the day if you want to see fish, spend longer in the water, and stay in an area with activity around the beach.

Tokashiku Beach — a quieter sea and time to wait for turtles

Tokashiku Beach leaves a quieter impression than Aharen. Its atmosphere suits travelers who want to spend longer looking at the sea or move away from busier places. The number of visitors who come hoping to see sea turtles is also a defining feature of this beach.

A simple distinction is Aharen for the amount of fish, and Tokashiku for a quiet sea and the possibility of turtles. Transportation, facilities, and prices are summarized in the photo access guides above.

How to use the two beaches differently

Aharen suits a day centered on entering the water and seeing fish. Tokashiku suits a day centered on looking at a quiet beach or hoping to see sea turtles. Even when visiting both in one day, choosing the main beach first makes it easier to allocate your limited time on Tokashiki.

Getting around — the beach choice determines the transport

Tokashiki has more situations where distances and slopes matter than Aka or Zamami. Choosing the beach first therefore also makes it easier to choose how to travel around the island.

A day focused only on Aharen requires different transportation from one that also includes Tokashiku. The photo access guides explain what happens after arriving at each place. These field notes focus only on the choice of which sea to visit.

When combining several beaches or viewpoints, transportation itself becomes part of the itinerary. Tokashiki can look small but has substantial elevation changes, so on a short visit, deciding where to spend the most time helps give the day a clear focus.

What defines Tokashiki — close to Naha, with nature close at hand

Tokashiki combines its proximity to Naha with the dense natural scenery that appears as soon as you enter the island. The high-speed crossing is short, but beyond the port, the green hills and color of the sea come close to the road. Tokashiki makes it possible to see the Kerama sea in a short time while also experiencing the island's natural landscape.

Comparing the three Kerama islands

When comparing Tokashiki, Zamami, and Aka, Tokashiki is the island where the sea can leave a strong impression within a short visit. Zamami includes time in its village and restaurants and a sense of contact with other people. Aka leaves an impression of quiet, stars, and time spent doing very little. Within that comparison, Tokashiki is defined by its proximity to Naha and the clear difference between Aharen and Tokashiku beaches.

Summary — choose Tokashiki by the difference between its beaches

At Aharen, the day centers on entering the water and seeing fish. At Tokashiku, it centers on looking at a quiet sea or waiting for a sea turtle. Both are on Tokashiki Island, but the impressions they leave are quite different.

Tokashiki is close to Naha, yet the natural scenery feels dense once you enter the island. That difference between proximity and natural scenery is part of Tokashiki's character. It is a practical candidate both for a first look at the Kerama sea and for a short stay built around the contrast between two beaches.

Note: these details include an on-site check from May 2026. Sailing status and facility conditions may change, so check official information and on-site notices for the latest details.

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