Torii Station is an active United States Army installation in Yomitan, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is the home of U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa. This guide covers directions, visitor access, housing, services, schools, medical care, recreation, and contact details.

Base Overview

Official name U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa, Torii Station
Military branch United States Army
Base status Active
Street address Sobe, Yomitan-son, Okinawa, Japan 904-0304
Main phone number 011-81-98-970-5555
Official website U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa

Location and Directions

Torii Station is in Yomitan, Okinawa Prefecture, near the Hijagawa River and the East China Sea. Arriving personnel may meet sponsors at Kadena Air Base’s Air Mobility Command terminal or Naha International Airport. Taxi riders should request an authorized taxi and ask for Torii Station, since not every taxi can enter U.S. military installations.

Visitor Information

Visitors should coordinate access and entry rules with their sponsor or the installation before arriving. Main contact hours are Monday through Wednesday and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; it is closed on weekends and federal holidays. Confirm current access rules before traveling.

Housing and Lodging

Housing type Information
Unaccompanied personnel Torii Station provides barracks for unaccompanied active-duty military personnel assigned to Army units, activities, and tenants.
Accompanied families Kadena Air Base Housing Office manages family housing and off-post rental operations for Okinawa. Call DSN 315-634-0582.
Department of Defense civilians DoD civilians generally live off post. Torii Station does not manage family housing for civilians.

Facilities and Services

Torii Station has a Shopette with Subway, an Education Center, Army Community Service in Building 251, legal assistance by appointment, and APO mail services. The Education Center offers education, financial-aid, college, ArmyIgnitED, testing, and academic skills help. The commissary and larger exchange facilities are at Kadena Air Base and Camp Foster.

Schools and Childcare

There are no Child Development Centers or Child and Youth Services programs on Torii Station. Army families use programs at other Okinawa installations, including Kadena Air Base and Marine Corps installations. School assignment depends on the family’s local community and the child’s grade. School Support Services offers help with school changes, local schools, after-school services, youth sponsorship, and homeschooling.

Medical Services

Torii Station has no medical facility, but it does have a dental clinic for active-duty personnel. U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa at Camp Foster provides full-service hospital care for eligible beneficiaries.

Medical location Service or contact
U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, Camp Foster Full-service hospital care for eligible beneficiaries
Bush Clinic, Camp Courtney Primary care location
Kinser Family Practice Primary care location
Evans Clinic, Camp Foster Primary care location
Kadena Clinic Primary care location
Torii dental clinic Appointments: DSN 315-652-4370 or 098-911-5111 within Japan

For emergencies, call 911 from a government phone, 098-911-1911 from a cell phone, or 119 for a host-nation ambulance. Confirm current clinic information before seeking care.

Recreation and Amenities

Torii Beach has about a quarter-mile beachfront area for swimming, snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, camping, and other activities. The Outdoor Recreation Office rents equipment, including barbecue grills and picnic pavilions.

Other listed facilities include the Auto Skills Center, Arts and Crafts Center, Fitness Center, Library, Coral Cove, Rally Point, and The Cove.

Things to Know

  • Torii Station is in Yomitan, Okinawa Prefecture.
  • Unaccompanied active-duty personnel use Torii Station barracks, while accompanied families work with Kadena Air Base Housing.
  • There is no medical clinic or Child Development Center on the installation.
  • Coordinate sponsorship, access, and transportation before traveling to the installation.
  • Gate access, phone numbers, hours, and services can change. Confirm current information before your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Torii Station?

It is in Sobe, Yomitan-son, Okinawa, Japan, near the Hijagawa River and the East China Sea.

Is Torii Station active?

Yes. It is an active United States Army installation.

Does Torii Station have family housing?

Accompanied family housing and off-post rental operations are managed by the Kadena Air Base Housing Office.

Does Torii Station have a medical clinic?

No. The installation has no medical facility, but it does have a dental clinic for active-duty personnel.

Are childcare services available on Torii Station?

No. There are no Child Development Centers or Child and Youth Services programs on the installation.