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Jun 2018

Naruto strait is quite famous in Tokushima and connects to mainland. Their are lot of whirlpools which occur naturally depending on the tides and timing during the day. So make your you check the time and tide before visit to experience the whirlpools in full effect. One can walk under the bridge and watch through glass windows and floor which looks really good. Kids get excited and enjoy so good if your visiting with young kids.

“Not exciting but very pleasan”

Apr 2018

We had a 10 minute wait and then boarded a motor launch. This then took about 15 minutes to get to the whirlpools. We then spent about 10 minutes going back and forth through the whirlpools followed by another 15 minutes getting back to the ship's port. This was not quite as exciting as I had hoped but it was very pleasant.

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Bl_luke

Saitama12 contributions

A MUST SEE... If they are there

Only worth seeing when the whirpools are there so CHECK THIS schedule first.
http://www.uzunom:
hi.jp/category/0002107.php

The tide makes it best two times a day. The best time to watch it is around the time written there. Blue means the whirpool will not be as big as when in red.

If you miss the time when is biggest then you might not see it at all.

Written August 18, 2014

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dIE_wIth_mEmOrIEs_nOt_DrEAms

Hong Kong, China1,742 contributions

Nice one time expereince

Jun 2018 • Family

Naruto strait is quite famous in Tokushima and connects to mainland. Their are lot of whirlpools which occur naturally depending on the tides and timing during the day. So make your you check the time and tide before visit to experience the whirlpools in full effect. One can walk under the bridge and watch through glass windows and floor which looks really good. Kids get excited and enjoy so good if your visiting with young kids.

Written May 31, 2018

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Adam181

Dereham, UK132 contributions

Not exciting but very pleasan

Apr 2018 • Family

We had a 10 minute wait and then boarded a motor launch. This then took about 15 minutes to get to the whirlpools. We then spent about 10 minutes going back and forth through the whirlpools followed by another 15 minutes getting back to the ship's port. This was not quite as exciting as I had hoped but it was very pleasant.

Written April 26, 2018

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rie s

Tokyo Prefecture, Japan169 contributions

natural wonder of Naruto whirlpools

Mar 2018 • Family

Board the ship and view the Naruto tidal whirlpools up and close. Check the time for the best view. Very interesting and amazing. For more, check "hiddenjapanguide.com"

Written March 30, 2018

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Jaineshshah

Manama, Bahrain253 contributions

Great view of Whirpool

Aug 2017 • Family

This channel is famous for its whirpool that happens twice in a day.
had a great view and experience of the same from boat, enjoyed a lot.
The island itself is very beautiful

Written August 16, 2017

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JaniceAuYeung

Hong Kong, China232 contributions

the area is beautiful but we didn't see any whirpool...

Apr 2017 • Friends

We understand it was not a good day to find the whirpools but just had a try. We saw nothing... no luck.

Written May 4, 2017

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Oldjack

Greater Melbourne, Australia29,079 contributions

Spectacular Water Flow At Tide Change

Sep 2015 • Couples

This is a pretty area and the water flow at tide change as well as the spectacular Onaruto Bridge makes this place worth of a visit. Be sure to check time change times for the best water flow. The rush of water from the higher side to low is quite spectacular and does include whirlpools for which it is famous but the water flow at the ends over the rocks is equally spectacular as are boats passing through the channel.

Written September 13, 2015

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柠檬水

Shanghai, China23 contributions

The magic of nature

Jul 2024 • Family

Remember to check back in time. Timetables can be found online when the tide is just high or when the vortex is greatest. My Recommended itinerary is as follows, first look at the Akashi Strait Bridge at Dancer Park, then take the bus at the high-speed Dancer Station to the high-speed Narumon Station, several buses can get to the sightseeing boat terminal, choose the big boat, first class, better. After watching it, go to Naruto Park and take the Whirlpool Way. The Whirlpool Way looks worse than the boat, and it's okay to miss it. But sightseeing boats have nothing to lose.

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Written July 22, 2024

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