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Tomari Port (Tomarin) Complete Guide
This hub explains the difference between ticket counters and the usual boarding areas, then directs you to guides on transport, nearby stays, and facilities to use before departure.
Tomarin Overall Map
This map shows the relative locations of the ticket counters, the ferry boarding area in front of the main building on the south-shore side, the North Shore Passenger Waiting Room, the bus stop, the multi-storey car park, and the basement car park.
First Things to Check
Guides to buying or collecting tickets, finding the boarding location on your travel date, and arranging a stay before an early ferry or after returning.
Tomarin ticket counters by destination
This guide covers ticket counters and ticket-issuance procedures by destination and vessel, both on the first floor of the main building and on the north shore. Ticket counters are separate from the actual boarding points.
Tomarin ferry and high-speed boat boarding points
This guide uses photos and maps to show the usual boarding areas west of the main building, in front of the main building on the south-shore side, and on the north shore, along with what to check on your travel date. The North Shore Passenger Waiting Room is separate from the actual boarding quays.
Compare Hotels Near Tomari Port (Tomarin)
Compare four hotels by walking time to Tomarin, luggage storage, and check-in and check-out times.
Transport
Guides for reaching Tomarin by car, bus, or taxi.
Tomarin multi-storey and underground parking
The Tomarin multi-storey car park and Tomari Wharf basement car park are separate facilities. Their fees, payment methods, capacity, and height limits differ.
Tomari Takahashi Bus Stop
Boarding sides at Tomari Takahashi differ by destination. Use the Tomarin / Tomari Port side for northern Okinawa and Churaumi, the mic21 side across Route 58 for central Naha and Naha Airport, and check your specific service for Chatan.
Tomarin taxi stand route
This guide uses photos and maps to show the walking route from the first-floor ferry-side exit of the main building to the taxi stand.
Places You Can Visit from Tomarin
Guides to the main transport options from Tomarin to Kokusai Street, Chatan, and Churaumi Aquarium.
How to Get to Kokusai Street
This guide shows the walking route from the Tomarin main building to the Prefectural Office end of Kokusai Street and the approximate taxi time from the taxi stand.
How to Get to Chatan
Compare the boarding and drop-off points for local buses and the Chatan Liner, then see how to reach American Village and Depot Island.
How to Get to Churaumi Aquarium
This guide shows the route from Tomari Takahashi on the Tomarin / Tomari Port side to the Churaumi Aquarium area on the Yanbaru Express Bus Airport Line, including where to get off.
Before Departure
Terminal and nearby places during the wait before departure.
Waiting Time Guide
Start by checking the required boarding procedures and boarding location, then use this guide to see how much time you have for terminal facilities or places within walking distance.
Lawson Tomarin and Heart Corporation
Photos show the locations of Lawson Tomarin and Heart Corporation on the first floor of the main building; Heart Corporation sells clothing and marine supplies.
Ryutan, VINILE and Oasis8 at Tomarin
Photos show Ryutan (Tomarin) on the first floor and VINILE PARADISO CAFE and Oasis8 Cafe on the second floor.
Coin Lockers
This guide covers the coin lockers on the first floor of the main building and the separate lockers inside the Queen Zamami waiting room on the north shore.
Tomarin’s second-floor harbor-side deck
This guide uses photos to show the benches and views of Tomari Port on the harbor-side deck on the second floor of the main building, along with facilities such as restrooms and a coin laundry.
Walk from Tomarin to Tomari Iyumachi
Tomari Iyumachi is in a separate building from Tomarin, about a 10–15-minute walk each way from the main-building area to its main entrance. Before departure, allow time for the round trip, your visit, any boarding procedures after returning, and the walk to the boarding point.