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Naruto, part of Tokushima Prefecture, is the northeastern most city on Shikoku Island.
The city is known for its swirling whirlpools.
You can see them in the Strait of Naruto underneath the Onaruto Bridge which connects Tokushima to Awaji Island. 

Naruto is also the starting point of the Shikoku Pilgrimage or Henro,
which is a religious pilgrimage where one goes around visiting the 88 holy temples on Shikoku.

About Naruto whirlpools 
Because of the change of tides, the whirlpools occur roughly every six hours and can typically be seen once in the morning and once in the afternoon for an hour or two.
 
Under ideal conditions, whirlpools of up to 20 meters in diameters can be seen.
On the other hand, there is not much to see outside of the peak times or on calm days.
So it always helps to check the tide schedule before heading out.
(English and Chinese time table available on the internet.)

The whirlpools are great ways to view from sightseeing cruises which get right up next to and among the whirlpools.

The next best views are from “Uzu no Michi”, an enclosed walkway that stretches under the Onaruto Bridge and overlooks the whirlpools.
The walkway's observation room is placed 45 meters above the whirlpools below which can be observed through glass windows set in the floor.

Naruto Park has a number of walking trails and viewpoints found around it with views of the whirlpools and Onaruto Bridge.
There are two good viewpoints. One is the Senjojiki Observatory. Another is Eska Hill.

Also found in the park is the Onaruto Bridge Museum Eddy, which is devoted to the construction of the Onaruto Bridge,
its whirlpools and the strait.

Access Information

Naruto Park is placed about seven kilometers north of central Naruto City.
One or two buses per hour run between Naruto Station and Naruto Park.
The one way ride takes 25 minutes with a cost of 310 yen. Buses stop near the “Naruto Kosoku” bus stop along the way,
where it is possible to transfer to highway buses.
Highway buses traveling in the direction of Tokushima also stop at “Naruto Koen-guchi” bus stop in Naruto Park along the expressway.

Uzushio Kankosen Boat Tours
Hours: 9:00am to 4:20pm (boat tours depart every 30 to 40 minutes)
Closed: Open year-round
Admission: Aqua Eddy: 2260 yen 
Wonder Naruto: 1580 yen (2580 yen for the upper deck) 

Uzushio Kisen Boat Tours
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm (boat tours depart every 30 minutes)
Closed: Open year-round
Admission: 1550 yen

Uzu no Michi - Bridge Observation Deck
Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm (entry until 4:30pm) 
Longer hours during Golden Week and the summer holidays
Closed: The 2nd Monday of March, June, September and December
Admission: 510 yen


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