noun
someone who is coming; visitor; arriving person
Refers to a person who is coming to a place, often used in contrast with 行手 (someone who is going). Somewhat literary or formal.
See also: 行手
来手を待つ間、そわそわしていた。
While waiting for the person who was coming, I was restless.
行手と来手が門の前で鉢合わせした。
The person going and the person coming met face to face at the gate.