A day trip from Naha
Tokashiki Day Trip
from Naha
Swim at Aharen or join a guided sea activity at Tokashiku.
Choose one beach for your day trip.
Choose your day trip
Book the boat and island transport yourself,
or choose a package that includes both.
Aharen independently
Swim and explore at your own pace
Arrange your boat and island transport separately
See the itinerary and booking stepsAharen: boat and transfers
Arrange transport together, then enjoy beach time
Return boat and transfers; basic plan is for swimming
See the package and booking conditionsTokashiku snorkeling
For swimming in the sea with a guide
Return boat, transfers and guided snorkeling
See the tour and eligibilityDay-trip schedule
Choose one beach: Aharen or Tokashiku. Adapt the plan to the boats running on your travel date.
Plan 1: Spend the day at Aharen Beach
Aharen has food, rentals and showers. The bus ride from Tokashiki Port takes about 10 minutes.
Your dayTomari Port → Tokashiki Port → free time at Aharen → Tomari Port
Arrange your own boat and transport, or use the boat-inclusive package below.
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Check in and prepare to board at Tomari Port
The high-speed boat departs from the north side of Tomari Port at 09:00. Arriving around 08:15–08:30 leaves enough time to collect your ticket and walk to the North Shore Passenger Waiting Area. Tour participants should arrive for their assigned meeting time.
Depart Naha by high-speed boat
Marine Liner Tokashiki reaches Tokashiki Port in about 40 minutes.
Arrive at Tokashiki Port
After disembarking, prepare to continue from the port toward Aharen Beach.
Travel to Aharen Beach
Aharen Beach is about 10 minutes from Tokashiki Port. Tour participants use the transfer included with their booking, while independent travelers take the island bus or another local transport option.
Spend the day at Aharen Beach
Food, rentals, and showers are available around Aharen Beach, making it easy to plan swimming and walks at your own pace. If you have booked a local activity, you can combine it with free time on the beach.
Prepare to return to Tokashiki Port
If taking the bus independently, check the official timetable for a service that connects with your return boat, then change and collect your luggage before that bus departs. If your plan includes a transfer, follow the booking instructions for the ride back to Tokashiki Port. You cannot board the bus while wet.
Depart Tokashiki Port by high-speed boat
On the basic timetable, the high-speed boat leaves Tokashiki Port at 17:00 in winter or 17:30 in summer and returns to Tomari Port in about 40 minutes. Winter runs from October 1 through the end of February, and summer from March 1 through September 30.
Arrive at Tomari Port
Return to Naha by high-speed boat and finish the day trip.
Boat times illustrate the basic timetable. Decide when to leave Aharen using the return boat and bus or transfer times for your travel date. The travel-day checklist links to the official information. Boat information reviewed: August 24, 2026. Return guidance checked: September 9, 2026.
Traveling independently? Book or check your boat and island transport separately.
Book on the official ferry site ↗See independent travel costs ↓
Plan 2: Spend the day at Tokashiku Beach
The regular island bus does not go to Tokashiku. The package below includes your selected boat and island transfers.
Your dayTomari Port → boat and transfer → guided snorkeling and lunch → Tomari Port
Check your chosen option and voucher for the boat and meeting time.
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The itinerary depends on the boat selected at booking: one option uses the high-speed boat and the other the regular ferry. The high-speed boat reaches Tokashiki Port at 09:40 and the regular ferry at 11:10; both connect to the included island shuttle to Tokashiku Beach.
High-speed boat option
Arrive at Tomari Port and exchange tickets
The product page recommends arriving about one hour before departure when possible. Complete the ticket exchange by 08:40 at the latest.
Depart Tomari Port by high-speed boat
Marine Liner Tokashiki reaches Tokashiki Port in about 40 minutes.
Arrive at Tokashiki Port
After disembarking, head to the meeting point for the shuttle included with the product.
Depart on the included shuttle
The shuttle leaves about 10 minutes after the boat arrives and takes about 15 minutes to reach Tokashiku Beach.
Spend time at Tokashiku Beach
After a safety briefing, join about one hour of snorkeling. Lunch, free time on the beach, and use of the Marine House Tokashiku facilities are also included.
Return to Tokashiki Port by shuttle
The return shuttle leaves Tokashiku Beach in time to connect with your booked boat. The meeting point and departure time are listed on the voucher issued after booking.
Return to Tomari Port by high-speed boat
On the basic timetable, the high-speed boat leaves Tokashiki Port at 17:00 in winter or 17:30 in summer and returns to Tomari Port in about 40 minutes.
Regular ferry option
Arrive at Tomari Port and exchange tickets
Allow enough time to prepare for boarding and complete the ticket exchange by 09:40 at the latest.
Depart Tomari Port by ferry
Ferry Tokashiki reaches Tokashiki Port in about 70 minutes on the basic schedule.
Arrive at Tokashiki Port
After disembarking, head to the meeting point for the shuttle included with the product.
Depart on the included shuttle
The shuttle leaves about 10 minutes after the boat arrives and takes about 15 minutes to reach Tokashiku Beach.
Spend time at Tokashiku Beach
After a safety briefing, join about one hour of snorkeling. Lunch, free time on the beach, and use of the Marine House Tokashiku facilities are also included.
Return to Tokashiki Port by shuttle
The return shuttle leaves Tokashiku Beach in time to connect with your booked boat. The meeting point and departure time are listed on the voucher issued after booking.
Return to Tomari Port by ferry
On the basic timetable, the regular ferry leaves Tokashiki Port at 15:30 in winter or 16:00 in summer and returns to Tomari Port in about 70 minutes.
Options with round-trip boat tickets generally need to be booked at least seven days in advance. Times marked “around” are planning estimates based on the boat arrival time and the transfer duration listed for the product. The boat, meeting point, and transfer time are set by booking option and listed on the voucher issued after booking. Sea turtles are wild animals, so sightings are not guaranteed. Guide languages are Japanese, English, and Chinese. Product information reviewed: August 25, 2026.
Independent travel: transport and island costs
Check boat, bus and tax costs separately from beach services.
Transport and tax to Aharen
From October 1, 2026
- Ferry return + return bus + tax
- 5,080 JPY
- High-speed boat return + return bus + tax
- 7,170 JPY
Subtotal for one adult of high-school age or older, without discounts or tax exemptions: a return journey on the same vessel type and return bus travel between Tokashiki Port and Aharen Beach.
Meals, showers, luggage storage and equipment rental are excluded.
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Transport and tax for an independent Aharen trip
Subtotal for one adult of high-school age or older, without discounts or tax exemptions: a return journey on the same vessel type and return bus travel between Tokashiki Port and Aharen Beach.
The sailing date determines the fare, regardless of when you book.
From October 1, 2026
| Cost | Ferry | High-speed boat |
|---|---|---|
| Return boat fare | 4,180 JPY | 6,270 JPY |
| Return bus fare | 800 JPY | 800 JPY |
| Environmental tax | 100 JPY | 100 JPY |
| Transport and tax subtotal | 5,080 JPY | 7,170 JPY |
Meals, showers, luggage storage and equipment rental are excluded. If you choose a service with port transfers, subtract the return bus fare from this subtotal before adding that service.
See Aharen rental prices and an island cost example with transfers →The ¥100 environmental tax applies to high-school students and older passengers. Holders of eligible disability handbooks are exempt.
Example of island costs using SeaFriend
3,960 JPY
One adult (junior-high-school age or older), April–October, using all three services below at standard rates.
An example total for return transfers, showers and changing facilities, a four-piece equipment set and one locker.
Boat tickets, the environmental tax, meals and towels are excluded.
This is the sum of separately listed official prices. It does not describe a package sold at this total price.
How to account for the included transfers
This example already includes return transfers on the island. Adding it in full to the transport-and-tax subtotal that includes bus fares would count island transport twice.
For this example: return boat fare + environmental tax + island costs（3,960 JPY）
View rental shops and island cost details
Equipment rental at standard rates
Both four-piece sets include a mask, snorkel, fins and life jacket.
| Shop and rental counter | Four-piece set |
|---|---|
| Marine House Aharen Beach ShopAt the entrance to Aharen BeachApril–NovemberSee official rental prices | 1,200 JPY |
| SeaFriendMarine counter next to the restaurantNormally April–OctoberSee official rental prices | 2,200 JPY |
Example of island costs using SeaFriend
| Service | Listed price |
|---|---|
| Aharen Beach day-use planReturn transfers between Tokashiki Port and Aharen Beach, showers and changing facilities. Consumption tax included.Official service details | 1,430 JPY |
| Four-piece equipment setStandard rate for a mask, snorkel, fins and life jacket.Official service details | 2,200 JPY |
| One lockerCan be opened and closed repeatedly.Official service details | 330 JPY |
| Illustrative total | 3,960 JPY |
Official listed prices checked:
The official price information does not state the effective year or last price-update date. The months above describe the services’ operating seasons.
Travel-day checklist
- After 08:00, check the official ferry operating status.
- Independent travel: buy tickets at least 30 minutes before departure and board at least 10 minutes before departure.
- Check return bus times for your travel date and change into dry clothes before boarding.
Detailed travel-day checklist
Morning: check both the ferry and your tour
The ferry operating decision is made at 08:00 on the travel day. Check the official Ferry Portal after 08:00.
For tours, check the product page, your booking voucher and emails from the operator. A tour may be cancelled because of sea conditions even when the ferry operates.
Before sailing: tickets and boarding
Independent travelers must buy tickets at least 30 minutes before departure and board at least 10 minutes before departure. Tour participants should follow the meeting time and place in their booking instructions.
Check the village's boarding instructionsBefore returning: bus, dry clothes and luggage
If returning from Aharen by bus, check the operator's timetable for your travel date and choose a departure that allows you to catch your return boat. Change and collect your luggage before going to the stop. You cannot board the bus while wet. For tour transfers, follow your booking instructions.
Tokashiki bus timetable and service information
Guidance checked：
Frequently asked questions
Can Tokashiki work as a day trip from Naha?
The high-speed boat takes about 40 minutes each way. Check the monthly timetable for your travel date and plan around one beach.
Timetable and fares for your date →How do independent travel and a tour differ?
For independent travel, arrange the boat and island transport separately. The boat-inclusive tours shown here combine round-trip boat tickets and transfers. Do not book a second ferry ticket for the same route.
Compare the three options →Which beach should a first itinerary focus on?
Choose Aharen for swimming and walks at your own pace, or the Tokashiku plan for a guided ocean activity. If visiting Tokashiku independently, arrange a taxi, rental vehicle or transfer; the regular island bus does not go there.
See the day-trip schedules →