What this area is like
At spring tides, whirlpools up to about 20 metres across form in the Naruto Strait. See them from tour boats or the Uzu-no-Michi walkway under the bridge. The Otsuka Museum of Art shows ceramic replicas of world masterpieces.
Plan your visit
Whirlpools are biggest around high and low tide; check the tide timetable first.
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Places to see in this area
Naruto whirlpool boats
Sightseeing boats that sail right up to the whirlpools churning under the Onaruto Bridge.
- Access
- Kameura Port in Naruto Park; about 8 minutes by car from Naruto-Kita IC.
- Hours
- Wonder Naruto from 9:00, every 40 minutes until 16:20; Aqua Eddy (reservation) from 9:15, every 30 minutes until 16:15. May stop in bad weather.
- Fee
- Wonder Naruto adults ¥2,000, children ¥1,000; Aqua Eddy adults ¥2,500, children ¥1,200.
- Address
- 264-1 Tosadomariura Oge, Naruto-cho, Naruto, Tokushima
Check the tide table for the strongest whirlpools and bring a windbreaker.
How to plan your time here
- Combine the boat with Uzu-no-Michi, the glass-floored walkway inside the bridge, and the Otsuka Museum of Art.
- Highway buses from Osaka or Kobe reach Naruto in about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Information checked 26 October 2026. Plans are JapaLens editorial suggestions, not on-site reviews. Hours and fees can change; check the official page before you go.