Toba Marine Terminal usage guide. Explanation of parking lot, timetable, fees, etc.
Toba Marine Terminal is where ships heading to Toba's remote islands, Dolphin Island, etc. depart and arrive. This article provides detailed information about nearby parking lots, boat timetables, fees, and how to ride. Please use this as a reference when using Toba Marine Terminal.
Article production / Mie Travel Camera Club Fugamaru-chan
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What is Toba Marine Terminal?
Toba Marine Terminal is a facility where regular boats and sightseeing boats depart and arrive at Toba's remote islands such as Toshi Island and Iruka Island.
The appearance is inspired by a pearl necklace, and the curved design is distinctive.
The nearest station is Toba Station on the JR and Kintetsu lines, and there are many parking lots nearby, making it an easily accessible location.
The building includes a ticket office and waiting area, as well as a community lounge and the Toba Visitor Center.
The photo above shows the Toba Visitor Center on the 1st floor, where tourist pamphlets for the Ise-Shima area are distributed free of charge.
We also distribute walking maps for Toshijima and Kamishima, so there is plenty of useful information for those planning a trip to Toba's remote islands.
There is a coffee shop in the community lounge on the second floor, where you can order snacks and drinks.
At the time of our interview, we ordered Ise-Udon and spent the time waiting to board the ship overlooking Toba Bay from a table seat by the window.
You can relax while enjoying your meal, so please try using it when traveling or visiting remote islands.
Outside, there is a green park called "Kamome Hiroba" where you can take a stroll while looking out at the sea and the port.
In this article, we will explain in detail how to access Toba Marine Terminal, parking, boat fees, and how to board.
[This article is recommended for the following people]
・Those using Toba Marine Terminal for the first time
・Those who are planning a trip to Sakate Island, Suga Island, Toshi Island, and Kami Kamishima
・Those who are planning a trip to Toba Bay and Dolphin Island
How to access by train
Toba Marine Terminal is located about a 10-minute walk from JR/Kintetsu Toba Station, and there are many guide signs along the way, so even first-time visitors will have no trouble getting there.
The Kintetsu station building has a passageway leading to Toba Marine Terminal, so you can move smoothly.
There is also a covered walkway outside, making it easy to move around even on rainy days.
Parking lots nearby
There are several paid parking lots around Toba Marine Terminal, and the closest ones are "Sadahama Parking Lot 1" and "Sadahama Parking Lot 3."
Both are open 24 hours a day and have good access, being just a few minutes walk from Toba Marine Terminal.
Sadahama Parking Lot 1
This is Sadahama Parking Lot No. 1, which has a large capacity of 160 spaces, but since there are popular tourist spots such as Toba Marche and Toba Ichibangai in the surrounding area, it is a parking lot that is often used even on weekdays.
Parking fees vary depending on the size of the vehicle, and fees for regular and light vehicles are as follows:
First hour: Free
From 1 hour to 2 hours: 500 yen
From 2 hours to 5 hours: 300 yen per hour
Over 5 hours: 100 yen per hour
Maximum charge for 24 hours: 2,000 yen
If you are staying at an inn that is a member of a remote island, you can receive a free 24-hour parking ticket when you stay, which is a great deal.
Therefore, when staying on a remote island such as Toshijima, Kamishima, or Sugashima, be sure to check in advance whether you can receive a service ticket.
Click here for a map of Sadahama Parking Lot 1 (Google maps will open)
Sadahama 3rd parking lot
This is Sadahama Parking Lot No. 3, which is a parking lot exclusively for regular cars and light vehicles.
The parking fee is the same as the Sadahama Parking Lot 1, but please note that the 24-hour free service ticket cannot be used.
Click here for a map of Sadahama Parking Lot 3 (Google maps will open)
TobaCity liner (Sakate Island, Suga Island, Toshi Island, Kami Kamishima)
TobaCity Liner is a liner that operates between four remote islands (Sakate Island, Suga Island, Toshi Island, and Kami Kamishima) and Toba Port (Sadahama and Nakanogo).
Here we will explain the fares from Toba Marine Terminal (Sadahama) to each remote island and the flow of boarding.
Fares (fees)
Fares (fees) from Toba Marine Terminal to each remote island are as follows.
[Sakate Island] Adults 220 yen Children 110 yen
[Momotori] Adults 450 yen Children 230 yen
[Sugashima] Adults 510 yen Children 260 yen
[Toshi/Japanese style utensils] Adults 550 yen Children 280 yen
[Kamishima] Adults 740 yen Children 370 yen
*Child fares apply to those over 6 years old and under 12 years old.
Toshijima alone has three departure and arrival points, which are designated as Momotori, Toshi, and Wagu.
All of them are named after fishing ports, so if you're planning to stay or travel to Toshijima, it's best to find out which fishing port your destination is closest to so you can enjoy sightseeing more smoothly.
Great value round trip ticket
You can purchase a round trip ticket for 1,480 yen that allows you to enjoy touring the remote islands of Toba for 4 days.
The one-way fare to Kamishima is 740 yen, so if you purchase a round trip ticket, you can enjoy touring the remote islands at a great value.
The available sections are as follows.
Toba ↔ Toshi/Japanese style equipment ↔ Kamishima → Sugashima → Toba
*Toba has Toba Marine Terminal and Nakanogo bus stops.
*If you disembark at Toba, you will not be able to reboard.
*Refunds cannot be made after boarding.
How to purchase a boarding ticket
The ticket office for TobaCity liner is located in the exchange hall on the 1st floor of Toba Marine Terminal, with a counter and ticket vending machine near the waiting area.
Boarding tickets can be purchased at the ticket vending machine, but round-trip tickets are not sold, so please purchase them at the boarding point where you will board the ship.
Payment can only be made in cash, and advance purchases cannot be made online.
``Course cruise tickets'' that allow you to enjoy a 4-day tour of remote islands are sold at the counter.
*This tour does not cover all islands.
Timetable/flight information
You can check the timetable and operation information for the TobaCity Liner on TobaCity Liner official website.
If you would like to check flight information over the phone, please call 0599-25-4776 (TobaCity Liner Ship Division).
boat pier location
The boat terminals at Toba Marine Terminal are numbered 1 to 10, and TobaCity liner docks at 7, 8, 9, or 10.
The boat pier changes depending on the route and time, so be sure to check the number on the information display in the waiting area.
Flights may be canceled during stormy weather, so it is best to check the weather forecast and plan your trip.
Type of ship
TobaCity Liner operates six types of ships, and the one pictured above is "Kirameki".
1. Shiosai
2. Shining
3. Sparkle
4. No. 28 Toba Maru
5. No. 25 Toba Maru
6. No. 27 Toba Maru (spare ship)
You cannot specify the ship you will board, so you can enjoy it until you board.
For this interview, I boarded the Kagayaki, so I'd like to introduce the inside of the ship below.
Inside the ship
The photo above shows the "shining" exterior, with an impressive design of blue and orange lines.
Launched in March 2009, it is the second newest TobaCity liner.
*The appearance and launch date of each ship are published on the official TobaCity Liner website.
The boarding entrance has a ramp that allows wheelchair access, and the entire Toba Marine Terminal is a barrier-free environment.
This is a view of the first floor of the ship, with seats lined up all the way to the back.
The area around the entrance has wide scaffolding, making it easy for people in wheelchairs to move around.
The seats are arranged in three rows on the right side, four rows in the middle, and three rows on the left side, and the passenger capacity is 172 people.
The first floor is completely indoors, so there is no splash or wind coming in.
There are restrooms near the entrance.
The second floor has deck seats where you can enjoy sightseeing while feeling the pleasant sea breeze.
Although the roof protects you from the sun, please be careful of sea spray while on board.
Also, on windy days, it is safer to hold on to the handrails or sit on the seat.
Toba Bay Tour and Dolphin Island
"Toba Bay Tour and Dolphin Island" is a pleasure boat tour where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Toba Bay.
There are three types of pleasure boats in total, and some of them look like Ryugu Castle.
Each pleasure boat has an open deck, and seagulls may approach you while you're on board.
Seagull food is sold on board the ship, so if you're lucky you might even be able to experience feeding seagulls.
You can enter Dolphin Island for free, watch sea lion and dolphin shows, and enjoy interacting with dolphins.
Please see the article below for information on Toba Bay and Dolphin Island.
In this article, we will explain the ticket prices and procedures for boarding the Toba Bay Tour and Dolphin Island.
Ticket price
Ticket prices for "Toba Bay Tour and Dolphin Island" are as follows:
[Adult] 2,300 yen (junior high school students and above)
[Child] 1,200 yen (4 years old to elementary school student)
One child under 4 years old goes free with each adult, and discounts are available for groups of 15 or more.
For information on discounted tickets, please visit the official website of Toba Bay Tour and Dolphin Island.
How to purchase tickets
Tickets for "Toba Bay Tour and Dolphin Island" can be purchased in advance using electronic tickets (Webket) or advance tickets at convenience stores, and same-day tickets are sold at Toba Marine Terminal.
The sales location is near the entrance on the first floor, and payment methods are cash, credit card, and various electronic payments such as PayPay.
time table
The operating hours of the "Toba Bay Tour and Dolphin Island" pleasure boat vary depending on the season, and you can check the operation calendar and timetable on the Toba Bay Tour and Dolphin Island official website.
Please note that service may be canceled without notice depending on weather conditions.
運航情報を電話で確認する場合は、0599-25-3145（鳥羽マリンターミナルのりば・鳥羽営業所）が窓口になります。
boat pier location
The boat pier for "Toba Bay Tour and Dolphin Island" is number 1, and the boat pier at the back of Toba Marine Terminal.
There is a green park called ``Kamome Hiroba'' near the boat pier, so we recommend spending time here while waiting for your boat to board.
With a great location overlooking the sea and port, you can enjoy a walk while feeling the great nature of Toba.
There are covered benches along the seaside of Kamome Hiroba, and you can see Mitsushima, a scenic spot in Toba, right in front of you.
Toba Port is right nearby, so one of the attractions is seeing all kinds of ships passing by one after another.
Children who love boats may especially enjoy this spot.
What did you think?
In this article, we introduced in detail how to use Toba Marine Terminal.
The appeal of touring Toba's remote islands is that you can spend time in the community lounge or the "Kamome Hiroba" before boarding, and enjoy the beautiful views while on board.
Please come and experience for yourself the extraordinary feeling and natural location of a remote island that you cannot experience by traveling by train or car.
Fugamaru-chan (photography/article production)
He is a member of Mie Tourism's Mie Travel Camera Club and is active mainly on Twitter and Instagram as a photographer who takes pictures of Mie. We operate the Mie Photo Gallery, which distributes Mie's scenery for free, and the Mie Eetoko Tour, which disseminates Mie's latest information.
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