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Currency
Japanese Yen (JPY)
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Language
Japanese
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Time Zone
JST (UTC+9)
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Best Time to Visit
Feb–May
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Typical Duration
12-20 nights
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Price Range
From $5,040 pp
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Port Type
Port of Call
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Tender Port
No
Gateway to Japan's Kii Peninsula and the sacred sites of Kumano, offering cultural immersion and access to traditional Japanese temples and natural hot springs.
Cruises that visit Toba
- cruises to Toba
- Toba sailings
- Toba cruises
- 9-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 10-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 11-night Silversea cruise
- 11-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 12-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 12-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 12-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 12-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 12-night Seabourn cruise
- 12-night Seabourn cruise
- 14-night Silversea cruise
- 14-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 14-night Silversea cruise
- 16-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 21-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 24-night Seabourn cruise
- 26-night Seabourn cruise
- 26-night Seabourn cruise
- 26-night Seabourn cruise
- 40-night Seabourn cruise
- 40-night Seabourn cruise
- 54-night Seabourn cruise
Build Your Day in Toba
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 5:00 PM
Usually about 9 hours ashore
Getting around:
Kotai Jingu (Ise Jingu Naiku, Inner Sanctuary)
Some section also has a local flea market with drum performances.
Toba Aquarium
Spent the whole day here and found plenty of fun things to do and see.
Futami Okitama Shrine
Frog sculptures everywhere.
Toba Tenbodai Observatory (Ama-no-Terrace)
If you’re around it is worth the visit!
Asama Mountain View Point
Finally had the opportunity and it was terrific!
Toba Seaside Hotel
Value for money
Sazanami Toba
Venue is really nice and staff are great!
🕐 Opens soon · 11 AM
Toba Grand Hotel
There's a welcome drink bar which was great and the view is amazing.
Mikimoto Pearl Island
About 2 hours to get through the museum and the founder's memorial building
Dolphin Island
Recommend to take the first two themed boat.
Toba Ichibangai
Nice little mall in the small town, decent prices.
🕐 Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Fri
Toba Shopping Plaza Hello
🕐 Open · Closes 10 PM
Toba Marché
This market is a co-op featuring products only from the toba area.
🕐 Open · Closes 6 PM
Toba Kokusai Hotel
Not the cheapest option but definitely worth the price.
Toba Marine Terminal
you can take the cruise ship (with snacks on board)
Todaya
The location was great, literally a 4 minute walk from Toba station.
Toba Sea-Folk Museum
The buildings themselves are worth the visit alone.
Drive In Toba
Recommend to visit the shop.
🕐 Open · Closes 5 PM
The Kaiya
Great friendly service by two of the nicest women.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
DAISO
Destination for Japanese snacks & more
🕐 Open · Closes 8 PM
Oyado・The Earth
The price is unreal and unbeatable for the value.
イオン鳥羽店
🕐 Open · Closes 10 PM
Isewan Ferry
Bring your own entertainment.
Shiroyama Park, Toba-jo Castle Ruins
Located up a hillock around 15 mins walk from Toba station.
Toba Castle Honmaru Ruins
Bonus was the ❤️Toba sculpture.
Chidorigahama Beach
I think best sea beach in Toba city…
志摩国一宮 伊射波神社
Musea General Store & Cafe
Cool house music!
🕐 Opens soon · 11 AM
Pearl Museum
And what an enormous amount of work it all is!
Hinata Island
Nice small island for a relaxing and quality time with family.
4th club
The best bar in town, tasty drinks and friendly owner🙂
🕐 Closed · Opens 7 PM
AHL
Delicious cocktails and snacks, hosted by the wonderful owner.
🕐 Closed · Opens 6:30 PM
有限会社 珍海堂一番街店
In-store shopping·In-store pickup·Delivery
🕐 Open · Closes 6:30 PM
Norakura
Amazing place for a drink after dinner!
珍珠廣場
🕐 Open · Closes 5 PM
♡TOBA
🕐 Open now
KINTETSU PLAZA
🕐 Open · Closes 5 PM
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
About Toba
Toba serves as a port of call for luxury cruise travelers exploring Japan's stunning coastline and cultural heartland. Four distinguished cruise lines—Seabourn, PONANT EXPLORATIONS, Explora Journeys, and Silversea—regularly call here, offering passengers access to carefully curated itineraries throughout Asia. With 24 upcoming cruises and a typical voyage duration of 12 nights, Toba connects seamlessly to major destinations including Osaka, Tokyo, Kagoshima, Busan, and Kochi, making it an ideal waypoint for those seeking an authentic Japanese experience combined with broader regional exploration.
During your time ashore, you'll discover why this charming port captivates visitors. Toba is renowned as Japan's pearl diving capital, where you can witness the remarkable traditions of ama divers who have perfected their craft for centuries. The surrounding Ise-Shima region also offers access to spiritual and cultural treasures, ensuring your port day feels both enriching and memorable. Peak visiting months span from February through May and again in November, when weather conditions are particularly favorable for exploration.
During your time ashore, you'll discover why this charming port captivates visitors. Toba is renowned as Japan's pearl diving capital, where you can witness the remarkable traditions of ama divers who have perfected their craft for centuries. The surrounding Ise-Shima region also offers access to spiritual and cultural treasures, ensuring your port day feels both enriching and memorable. Peak visiting months span from February through May and again in November, when weather conditions are particularly favorable for exploration.
Cruise Lines at Toba
- Explora Journeys (9 cruises)
- Seabourn (9 cruises)
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS (4 cruises)
- Silversea (3 cruises)
