Tomari
泊Tumai26°14′ N 127°41′ EPort
Tomari is the port district of northern Naha where ferries leave for the Kerama islands and Kume-jima, and Tomari fishing port runs the Iyumachi fish market next door.
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Tomari grew as a port in the Ryukyu kingdom, handling the royal government's shipping to the nearby islands, Amami and Miyako. Today Tomari port sends ferries and fast boats to Tokashiki, Zamami, Aka and Kume, and the district around it is a mix of homes and businesses.
The reason to come even without a boat is Tomari Iyumachi, the fishing port's market, where stalls sell sashimi and sushi from 6:00. Fujiya serves zenzai nearby, and Kameshima Pan opens at 6:00 for anyone catching an early ferry.
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Tomari port泊港port
The terminal for ferries and high-speed boats to the Kerama islands and Kume-jima; see transport/tomari-port.
FAQ
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Which ferries leave from Tomari port?
Tomari port in Naha is the terminal for ferries and high-speed boats to the Kerama islands (Tokashiki, Zamami, Aka) and to Kume-jima.
What does the name Tomari mean?
Tomari comes from the local name Tumai, meaning anchorage. Tomari is the ordinary word for a mooring or anchorage, Tumai in Okinawan. The old village of Tomari, larger than today's district, grew as the royal government's domestic port for ships to the surrounding islands, Amami and Miyako, and later became one of the kingdom's directly administered towns.
Is Tomari a good place to stay?
Stay in Tomari the night before an early boat to the Keramas or Kume.
How do you get to Tomari?
Miebashi monorail station is the nearest stop for Tomari port; Route 58 runs past the terminal.
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