Same-day tickets for the Kumejima Ocean Jet may be available at the Tomari Wharf counter, subject to seat availability. With only 230 seats per sailing, walk-up tickets are not guaranteed — especially during Golden Week, summer holidays, and weekends. Advance online booking at ko-jet.com is strongly recommended.
When Same-Day Tickets Are Available
Weekday sailings outside peak season typically have availability for walk-up passengers. Morning departures tend to fill faster than afternoon sailings. During Golden Week (late April–May), summer holidays (July–August), and year-end holidays, same-day tickets are unlikely to be available.
How to Check Availability
Check ko-jet.com for real-time availability, or call the KOJ counter at Tomari Wharf. If your preferred sailing is full, ask about the next available departure or consider the Kumeshosen ferry as a backup.
Same-day tickets for Kumejima Ocean Jet are available at the Naha Port (Tomari Terminal) ticket counter, subject to seat availability. During peak seasons such as Golden Week, summer holidays (July–August), and Silver Week (September), same-day tickets may sell out by mid-morning. For guaranteed seating, advance booking through the official Google Forms reservation system is strongly recommended.
The ticket counter opens approximately 60 minutes before the first departure of the day. Payment is accepted in cash (Japanese yen) and major credit cards. If you arrive at the port without a reservation, check with the counter staff for available seats on the next departure. Standby passengers may be accommodated if there are cancellations, though this is not guaranteed during busy periods.
If same-day tickets are unavailable, consider taking the conventional Kumeshosen ferry as an alternative. While slower at approximately 3.5 hours, the ferry offers a scenic journey and does not typically sell out on the same day.
