Tomamae (苫前町 Tomamae-chō) is a town located in Tomamae District, Rumoi, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is typical of the small coastal towns that line the western coast of Hokkaidō.
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As of 2007, the town has an estimated population of 3,909 and a density of 9.65 persons per km². The total area is 454.50 km².
Tomamae is famous for its windmills which dot the countryside. It is also famous for its bear. In 1915 a huge bear attacked the village and killed 7 people. The Bear Museum, just off route 232 has many interesting exhibits and a 40 minute film reconstructing the attack.
The town festival is at the beginning of July and at the end of February they have a kite competition and festival (though it is usually very cold.)