Tomok is a village on the eastern shore of Samosir, a short walk from the main ferry pier, and contains one of the most visited Batak cultural sites on the island: the royal cemetery of the Sidabutar clan. The carved stone sarcophagi here are some of the oldest surviving examples of Batak funerary architecture, set in a shaded compound among old trees, with smaller carved stone figures standing as guardians between the graves.
The village also has a bustling market street of souvenir shops selling Batak textiles, carved wooden figures, and songket weaving — the commercial side of Samosir tourism is concentrated here. Beyond the tombs there is a traditional Batak house complex with carved facades and distinctive boat-shaped rooflines, demonstrating the architectural style that the Batak Toba people maintained for centuries.
Tomok is the first stop for most visitors arriving by ferry from Parapat and makes a reasonable introduction to Samosir before heading further around the island.