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Tomonoura’s tiled roofs and harbour with Sensui-jima beyond, seen from the Taishiden hall above Io-ji

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Where does Mitsui Ocean Sakura dock in Tomonoura?

In port Tue, 12 Jan 2027, 08:00–17:00 (9 h in port). 2 calls listed in all, below.

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Tomonoura in one glance

Benten-jima from the waterfront, Tomonoura

Benten-jima from the waterfront

The small rock island with a red pagoda that sits between Tomo and Sensui-jima.about 15m · Seen from the waterfront by the ferry pier, a 4 min walk from the prefectural pier, and from TaichoroFukuyama Castle by bus, Tomonoura

Fukuyama Castle by bus

Fukuyama’s castle stands beside the Shinkansen station.about 3h · Tomotetsu bus from Tomo-ko, about 35 min, ¥620 each way; castle 5 min from the station’s north exit
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On your own · the day that fits

The old town and Sensui-jima by ferry

about 4.5h

  1. The gangi and the old harbour, Tomonoura0:00Land and walk to the Joyato lantern
  2. Joyato lantern and the gangi steps, Tomonoura0:10Lantern and gangi steps
  3. Ota Residence, Tomonoura0:30Ota Residence
  4. Fukuzen-ji Taichoro, Tomonoura1:10Fukuzen-ji Taichoro, 5 min along the waterfront
  5. Sensui-jima by the municipal ferry, Tomonoura2:00Sensui-jima: the beach and the coastal path towards the five-coloured rocks
  6. Homeishu, Tomonoura3:45Homeishu shops near the Ota Residence, or straight to the landing (4 min from the ferry pier)

Follow this route9 stops, the clock and the map ↓

Also fits this call: The lantern, the Ota Residence and Taichoro (about 2h) · The old town, a sea-bream lunch and the view from Io-ji (about 3.5h)

Off the ship and back

The tender, the landing and the way back in Tomonoura

Days that fit Mitsui Ocean Sakura’s call

7 hours ashore: the days that fit

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The gangi and the old harbour, TomonouraJoyato lantern and the gangi steps, TomonouraOta Residence, Tomonoura

Needs a 4-hour callabout 2h

The lantern, the Ota Residence and Taichoro

Any call. On a Tuesday the Ota Residence is closed: walk up to Io-ji instead. Times run from the moment you step off the tender

  1. 0:00Land in Tomo harbour and walk to the Joyato lantern (6 min from the prefectural pier, our estimate)
  2. 0:10Joyato lantern and the gangi steps
  3. 0:30Ota Residence, 1 min from the lantern
  4. 1:10Walk 5 min along the waterfront to Fukuzen-ji Taichoro
  5. + 2 more stops on the full route

No transport cost, all on foot

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Fukuzen-ji Taichoro, Tomonoura

Needs a 5.5-hour callabout 3.5h

The old town, a sea-bream lunch and the view from Io-ji

A call of 5.5 hours or more. Not a Tuesday, when the Ota Residence and the lunch stop are both closed. Times run from the landing

  1. 0:00Land and walk to the Joyato lantern
  2. 0:10Lantern, gangi steps and, Friday to Sunday and on holidays, the Irohamaru Museum beside them
  3. 0:40Ota Residence
  4. 1:15Walk 6 min to Chitose for sea bream
  5. + 4 more stops on the full route

No transport cost, all on foot

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Sensui-jima by the municipal ferry, Tomonoura

Needs a 6.5-hour callabout 4.5h

The old town and Sensui-jima by ferry

A call of 6.5 hours or more, such as 11:30–18:00, in fair weather. Times run from the landing

  1. 0:00Land and walk to the Joyato lantern
  2. 0:10Lantern and gangi steps
  3. 0:30Ota Residence
  4. 1:10Fukuzen-ji Taichoro, 5 min along the waterfront
  5. + 5 more stops on the full route

Ferry ¥240 return

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Mitsui Ocean Sakura in Tomonoura: the day sheet

Tue, 12 Jan 2027, 08:00–17:00 (9 h in port), at anchor off Tomonoura, passengers go ashore to the old harbour. Off the ship from 08:30, back at the landing by 15:30 or before the last tender, whichever is earlier. Print it or save it before you lose the ship's Wi-Fi.

At the pier, before you set off

The terminalNone. The Tomonoura Tourist Information Centre, 09:00–17:00, is at the Tomonoura bus stop, about 8 minutes on foot from the lantern.
Cash and ATMsNo ATM at the landing is confirmed. Bring yen from the ship: the temple, the museums, the ferry and the bus take cash.
Wi-Fi and dataNo public Wi-Fi at the landing is published. Buy an eSIM before sailing.
Steps and slopesThe waterfront is flat. The streets are narrow and shared with cars. Io-ji is a climb, and Taichoro and the museum stand above the street. Olivia's page says guests use stairs to reach the tender platform.
Weather ashore · a usual January day in Tomonoura
10° / 0°C50° / 32°F

Rain on about 5 days in 30 — the rain-day plan if the day turns wet

Cold: a warm coat, gloves for the evening

The forecast for Tue 12 Jan appears here from Wed 6 Jan.

Normals 1991–2020: Japan Meteorological Agency, Fukuyama station · The official figures →

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Every Mitsui Ocean Sakura call at Tomonoura

2 calls listed, Jan 2027–Aug 2027. The pattern, and the plan for each kind of day

Arrivals run 08:00–09:00 and departures 17:00–18:00: check your own date in the table before choosing a day.

Tue 12 Jan202708:00–17:00~7 hthe old harbour (tender)Half day
Fri 20 Aug202709:00–18:00~7 hthe old harbour (tender)Half day

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Usable hours follow the one rule: off the ship 30 minutes after arrival, all-aboard 30 minutes before departure, back at the landing an hour before that, earlier if the ship sets an earlier last tender. Overnight calls count the longest stretch ashore between 08:00 and 21:00 (the night is not touring time). Dates and times from the cruise line’s published itinerary; the port has not listed these calls yet; the daily programme has the final word.

The half day · 2 calls

Tue 12 Jan, Fri 20 Aug

08:00 or 09:00 to 17:00 or 18:00 · about 7 usable hours · gangway by 15:30 or 16:30

About 7 usable hours, back at the landing by 15:30 or 16:30: one district or one sight with lunch, or a half-day guided tour that starts at the pier.

No guided day on this site fits these calls and is open on them; the timed plans below are the day.

Quick answers

Mitsui Ocean Sakura at Tomonoura

Where does Mitsui Ocean Sakura dock in Tomonoura?

Mitsui Ocean Sakura anchors off Tomonoura and tenders passengers ashore to the old harbour. Tender call: the hours here are our docked-ship rule (off 30 minutes after arrival, back 90 minutes before departure); the boat rides and the queue for them come off that, and the ship sets the last tender, so ask on board. Berths can be reassigned on busy days; the daily programme has the final word.

How long is Mitsui Ocean Sakura in Tomonoura?

Tue, 12 Jan 2027: 08:00–17:00 (9 h in port); Fri, 20 Aug 2027: 09:00–18:00 (9 h in port). Off the ship 30 minutes after arrival, all-aboard 30 minutes before departure, back at the landing an hour before that, earlier if the ship sets an earlier last tender: plan for about 7 usable hours on the call of Tue, 12 Jan 2027, back at the landing by 15:30.

What can you do in Tomonoura with 7 hours from Mitsui Ocean Sakura?

3 of the port's timed days fit the call of Tue, 12 Jan 2027: The lantern, the Ota Residence and Taichoro (about 2h), The old town, a sea-bream lunch and the view from Io-ji (about 3.5h), The old town and Sensui-jima by ferry (about 4.5h).

What is the weather like in Tomonoura in January?

On a usual January day Tomonoura reaches about 10 °C (50 °F), with a low of about 0 °C (32 °F); rain (1 mm or more) falls on about 5 days in 30. These are the Japan Meteorological Agency's 1991–2020 normals for Fukuyama. From 7 days before the call, this page shows the forecast for the day itself.

Checked · Researched, not yet visited · Takumi Yamada

Dates and times from the cruise line’s published itinerary; the port has not listed these calls yet. Schedules change; your ship's daily programme has the final word.