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Naruto Whirlpools@`The most powerful current in the world`
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One of the greatest attractions
of the Seto Inland Sea is the world's most powerful tidal current,
swirling at a velocity of twenty kilometers per hour or higher. You
can see giant whirlpools created by the ebb and flow of currents at
Naruto Strait in Tokushima Prefecture. During spring and autumn in
particular, vortexes can reach up to twenty meters in diameter, and
are a sight worth seeing. When planning a visit to the area, you are
recommended to time your trip to coincide with high or low tides,
during which times the whirlpools are most clearly visible.
Whilst waiting for the ebb or flow tides, a visit to the Onaruto Bridge Crossing Memorial Museum is also recommended. There you can enjoy a magnificent view of the whirlpools on a panorama screen.
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Uzunomichi
Walkway
The Uzunomichi Walkway was built under the Onaruto Bridge, and its position over the water enables visitors to see the whirlpools from directly above. Some portions of the walkway are made of glass, creating the illusion that you are floating above the turbulent waters below ? a thrilling experience!
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Whirlpool
Sightseeing Cruises
Whirlpool sightseeing boats leave from the Kameura Fishery
Pier, located very close to the whirlpools in Naruto Strait.
You will be taken so close to the action that you will
get showered with sea spray!
EUzushio
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Senjojiki
Observatory
The Senjojiki Observatory, looking down over the Naruto Straight, provides visitors with a panoramic view of the area. It is the perfect spot to watch the sightseeing boats approaching the whirlpools, or to take a commemorative photo.
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By car: Approximately
ten minutes from the Kobe Awaji Naruto Motorway Naruto
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By local bus: From Tokushima
or Naruto Stations, take the bus bound for Naruto Park,
and get off at Naruto Sightseeing Pier |
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By express bus from Osaka
or Kobe: Get off at Kosoku Naruto and transfer to the
bus bound for Naruto Park at konarutokyo bus stop. |
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