Tomai Beach is on Tsuken Island, a small island in Uruma City, Okinawa.
It is about 30 minutes by ferry or 12 minutes by high-speed boat from Heshikiya Port in Uruma City to Tsuken Port, which makes a day trip perfectly manageable.
Tomai Beach is where visitors to Tsuken Island tend to gather.
Plenty of people come to swim, try marine activities or snorkel, all making the most of the Okinawan sea.
A jellyfish net goes up in summer, so the beach works for adults and children alike.
Ratings for Tomai Beach
*Ratings are the subjective view of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in the prefecture
Tomai Beach at a glance
| Swimming season | None in particular |
| Hours | None in particular |
| Swimming fee | Free |
| Jellyfish net | Yes (summer only) |
| Lifeguard | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Lockers | Yes |
| Swim gear rental | Yes |
| Marine activities | Yes |
| Shop | Yes |
| Restroom | Yes |
| Official website | None |
Tomai Beach is well equipped for swimming, with a good range of rentals and activities.
A jellyfish net is strung across the swimming area and lifeguards are on duty, so adults and children alike can relax here.
Highlights
Tsuken Island Sea Cruise
Tsuken Island Sea Cruise offers marine activities and BBQs as a package.
If you fancy marine activities or a BBQ at Tomai Beach, you can book through Viator or GetYourGuide.
Clear water
It is hard to tell from the photos, but the water here was remarkably clear.
There were plenty of visitors and the beach had a lively feel.
Lovely sand
The sand at Tomai Beach is wide and soft underfoot.
Walking barefoot is no trouble at all, so children and adults alike can enjoy it.
Snorkeling and other activities on site
There is a good spread of marine activities, from snorkeling to jet skis.
BBQs are possible too, so it is worth asking the staff on site about what is available.
A beach swing
There is a beach swing that is ideal for photos.
A quick shot is a nice way to remember Tomai Beach.
A heart-shaped monument
There is a heart-shaped monument here as well.
This one is another good spot for a photo.
Kamiyasou for a room or lunch
Kamiyasou offers both accommodation and lunch.
BBQ sets are available to hire as well, which makes it a good guesthouse if you want to stay the night.
Getting to Tomai Beach
| Access | 15 minutes on foot from Tsuken Port |
| Address | Katsuren Tsuken, Uruma City, Okinawa |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Getting to Tsuken Island
Here is how to reach Tsuken Island.
- Head to Heshikiya Port and park at the harbour
- Buy a ticket to Tsuken Island at Heshikiya Port (a return ticket is best)
- Board the ferry
Here are the sailings and fares in table form.
| Departing Heshikiya Port (for Tsuken Island) | Departing Tsuken Port (for the main island) | Sailing | |
| 1st | 7:30 | 8:00 | High-speed boat |
| 2nd | 9:00 | 10:00 | Ferry |
| 3rd | 11:00 | 12:00 | Ferry |
| 4th | 14:00 | 15:00 | Ferry |
| 5th | 17:00 | 17:30 | High-speed boat |
- [Fares]
- Ferry (return): Adults 1,240 yen, children 630 yen
- Ferry (one way): Adults 650 yen, children 330 yen
- High-speed boat (return): Adults 1,530 yen, children 790 yen
- High-speed boat (one way): Adults 800 yen, children 410 yen
| Heshikiya Port information | |
| Access | About 1 hour 20 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 3784-21 Katsuren Heshikiya, Uruma City, Okinawa |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Restroom | Yes |
For full details on reaching Tsuken Island, see our article “Tsuken Island | Ferry times, how to get there and parking at Heshikiya Port“.
What’s nearby Tomai Beach
Activities in Uruma City
Uruma City offers all kinds of marine activities.
You can book diving, snorkeling, SUP and more.
If you would like to enjoy diving or snorkeling, why not see what is available on Viator or GetYourGuide?
The Carrot Observatory
The Carrot Observatory is a lookout with a view over the whole of Tsuken Island.
The name presumably plays on the carrots the island is known for.
Hotogaa
Hotogaa appears to take its name from a legend in which a pigeon discovered the spring.
*In the Okinawan dialect, hotou means pigeon and gaa means spring
Summary
This article introduced Tomai Beach in Uruma City.
Tomai Beach is a beach with clear water and no shortage of marine activities.
Tsuken Island also works as a day trip, which makes it a good option for residents of the main island and visitors alike.
If you are heading to Tsuken Island, do make time for Tomai Beach.
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