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Around one and a half hours before and after the above times are the best times to view.

Enjoy an adventure to see the whirlpools of the Naruto Strait in Naruto, Tokushima!

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There are specific times when the whirlpools are best viewed. Some time slots may not have whirlpools visible, and this is subject to change daily.

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Two types of whirlpool sightseeing boats

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Does not require reservations! We will pass right above the whirlpools in this relaxed trip on a large boat.

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There are 150 ordinary passenger cars, 15 large buses, parking available car parks, and there is a restroom in the hotel. There are four restrooms (multipurpose restrooms) for anyone so you can use it safely even by wheelchair users. There is also a restroom with baby seats and baby chairs for small children.

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The Uzushio Cruise is a cruise sightseeing ship that departs from Fukura Port in Minami-Awaji City, Awaji Island, and allows passengers to experience the spectacular Naruto Straits whirlpools. In spring and fall, you have a chance to see the world's largest giant whirlpool, which reaches a diameter of about 30 meters. However, the Uzushio cannot always be seen, so we recommend that you check the timetable before departure and visit during the times when the Uzushio is most likely to appear.

This article introduces the sightseeing points and facilities that we actually experienced aboard the Uzushio Cruise.

Sightseeing points of Uzushio Cruise

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On the Uzushio Cruise, the ship passes very close to the spot where the whirlpools occur. The whirlpools up close are far more powerful than you can imagine, and you can enjoy them with peace of mind on a large ship that is highly stable and has little swaying.

Beautiful view of Fukura Bay

There are many attractions along the way on the Uzushio Cruise, including not only the main whirlpools but also the scenery of Fukura Bay. The beautiful scenery of Fukura Bay seen from the boat is another attraction.

Interacting with seagulls

Since seagulls come to Fukura Port in winter, you can also interact with them on the Uzushio Cruise. Interacting with seagulls is also a fun experience.

Uzushiodome Nanairo Kan" with ticket sales office

The Uzushio Cruise departs from the Uzushiodome Nanairo Kan in Minami Awaji City, Awaji Island. Inside this building, there is not only a ticket office for the Uzushio Cruise, but also souvenirs and a footbath facility.

Tickets for the Uzushio Cruise can be purchased at this sales office. You can board the cruise ship from the door on the right of the ticket sales counter.

Inside the Uzushio cruise ships "Kanrin Maru" and "Nippon Maru

On board the Uzushio Cruise, visitors can learn about the whirlpools through digital attractions such as the Awaji Sky View, Digital Aquarium, and Uzushio Channel.

The Uzushio Cruise is also designed with universal design, barrier-free, multipurpose restrooms, and a children's corner and nursing room.

In addition, there is a VIP room that can be rented for up to 18 persons. In these stately rooms, which have the image of those used for captain's meetings, you can enjoy a special cruise on the Uzushio.

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Experience the Uzushio, one of the largest whirling currents in the world—Uzushio Cruise

Take a ride on a one hour cruise of the Naruto Strait in a sailing-type sightseeing boat, where you can experience the Uzushio, one of the largest whirling currents in the world.

[Fee] Adults (Junior high school students and above): 2,500 yen; Children (Elementary school students): 1,000 yen; Infants (Up to elementary school age): Free with one accompanying adult [Access] Approx. 90 min. to the Fukura Bus Terminal from the Kobe Sannomiya Bus Terminal, and approx. 2 min. walk to Fukura port sightseeing boat boarding point [Credit Card Payment] Accepted [Foreign Language Support] Yes　[Reservations] Required

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The Naruto whirlpools (�–�̉Q��, Naruto no Uzushio) occur along the Shikoku coast of the Naruto Strait, and are created by the large volumes of water moving between the Seto Inland Sea and the Pacific Ocean between high and low tide, combined with the unique underwater geography of the narrow strait.

According to 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. The whirlpools vary in size depending on the intensity of the tides. They tend to be larger in summer than in winter and are largest during spring tides, which occur every two weeks when the sun, earth and moon are lined up.

Under ideal conditions, whirlpools of up to 20 meters in diameters can be observed. On the other hand, there is not much to see on calm days or outside of the peak times. Therefore, it is of great importance that prospective visitors check the whirlpool schedules (see links below ) when planning a trip to Naruto .

The whirlpools are not dangerous to boats and are best viewed from sightseeing cruises which get right up next to the whirlpools. There are two companies that run tours from nearby piers on Shikoku and one that operates from Awaji Island on the opposite side of the strait.

On the Shikoku side, Uzushio Kisen operates small boats with water level decks from a pier just outside Naruto Park. A little bit further away lies the pier of Uzushio Kankosen, which operates the "Aqua Eddy" (medium sized boats with two decks and underwater windows) and "Wonder Naruto" (large sized boats with two decks) to the whirlpools.

As the whirlpools are best viewed from a higher vantage point, it is recommended to take a "Wonder Naruto" boat tour which offers the best views from its upper first-class deck at an additional charge. Boat tours last 20-30 minutes and depart about twice per hour.

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

Naruto Park (Naruto Koen), the park encompassing the attractions around the whirlpools, also has a number of walking trails and viewpoints found around it with views of the whirlpools and Onaruto Bridge. The best views of the swirling water are from the Senjojiki Observatory . Another viewpoint, Eska Hill , is accessible via a 68 meter long, paid escalator.

Also found in the park is the Onaruto Bridge Museum Eddy , which is devoted to the construction of the Onaruto Bridge, the strait and its whirlpools. Last but not least, the Otsuka Museum of Art , Japan's largest museum, stands out toward the park's southern edge and displays nothing but reproductions of Western art.

Getting there and around

Naruto Park is located about seven kilometers north of central Naruto City and can be reached by hourly buses from Naruto Station (20 minutes, 320 yen one way).

Note also that many highway buses traveling from the Osaka area in the direction of Tokushima (but not in the opposite direction) stop at the "Naruto Koen-guchi" bus stop in Naruto Park along the expressway.

Most attractions in Naruto Park are within walking distance of each other. Only the Uzushio Kakosen sightseeing boat pier lies about two kilometers away. However, most buses between Naruto Station and Naruto Park stop at the sightseeing boat pier along the way.

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Naruto Uzushio Cruising

Watch the famous Naruto whirlpools from a ship

Naruto Strait is located between Awaji Island of Hyogo Prefecture and Naruto city of Tokushima Prefecture. When you come to Tokushima from Kansai by bus or car, you will cross the Ohnaruto Bridge over this strait.

Naruto Whirlpools ( Naruto Uzushio ) are caused by two tides colliding in this narrow strait (1.3km). At its best season, the diameter of the largest whirlpools is over 20m. On an Uzushio cruising ship , we can see closely these dynamic whirlpools coming and going with a roar. The best viewing chance comes one hour before and after spring tide. Please check the tide calendar before you choose a cruise time.

There is another option if you get seasick easily. The Naruto Whirlpools can also be seen from the Ohnaruto Bridge Promenade ( Uzu-no-Michi ) or the Tea Garden Observatory ( Ochaen-Tenbodai ) .

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Uzushio Kisen Cruise

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Uzushio Kisen Cruise (うずしお汽船) is a popular tourism in Naruto Strait in Tokushima. It is about 20 min. cruise and the ship approaches right next to Naruto Spiral. Spiral happens during both high and low tide. At the port, you can check out the time of the tides. It is very exciting cruise in Tokushima. Tourist Info. There are parking and restroom. Ticket: 1,550 yen for adult, 780 yen for kids. Every 30 min. there is a cruise. At the ticket office, there is an information for tide. So, check out the time of the tide that spirals happen well before you ride on the ship. Access 0. at Tokushima Station or Naruto Station. 1. use local bus to Kameuragyoko. 2. walk (5 min.)

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Uzushio Kisen Curise is a great cruising tour to enjoy Naruto Spiral. From 8:00 to 16:30, every 30min. there is a tour cruises. The tour takes about 20 min. and travels to right under Onaruto Bridge where Naruto Spiral appears. Naruto Spiral appears when a tidal current is happening. So, you can see the spiral around 2 hours when it is high or low tide. You can check out the time of the tide at the ticket office. The best time to see the spiral is 2 hours between the tide. Official Web: http://www.uzushio-kisen.com/index.html

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Sverdlovsk Oblast is a federal subject of Russia, the largest region of the Urals, located on the border between Europe and Asia in the Urals Federal District. Yekaterinburg is the capital city of the region.

The population of Sverdlovsk Oblast is about 4,264,300 (2022), the area - 194,307 sq. km.

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The first people settled here in the Stone Age. At the end of the 16th century, the Russian kingdom gained control of the region. In the 17th century, the most significant stage of the initial development of this area happened, when Russian settlers began a massive advance to the east. In 1598, the first settlers founded the town of Verkhoturye on the territory of the present Sverdlovsk region.

Verkhoturye became the first capital of the Urals because of its strategic location on the Babinov road - an important crossroads of trade routes. Sverdlovsk oblast acted as a transshipment base between the central part of the country and the actively developed regions of Siberia and Central Asia.

The presence of strategic reserves of iron and copper ore, as well as large forest areas, predetermined the specialization of the region (ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy, wood processing, mining, etc.). Exploration of minerals in the Sverdlovsk region began at the end of the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the Demidov dynasty founded several plants in the region that turned into large production and economic complexes. The local industry was characterized by a high level of technological development. The blast furnaces of the Ekaterinburg, Nevyansk, Tagil iron-making plants were superior in performance to the best European models of that time, and their products were the leading item of Russian exports.

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The launch of the Trans-Siberian Railway became a landmark event in the life of the Middle Urals, allowing large-scale export of plant products. Between 1920 and 1930, the Urals was able to once again take its place as the leading industrial region of Russia by strengthening its mining industry, creating new production facilities, developing energy and mass urban construction.

In the years of the first five-year plans, along with the reconstruction of old enterprises, several new large industrial facilities were opened: Uralmashzavod, Uralelektrotyazhmash, tool and ball bearing plants in Sverdlovsk, Uralvagonzavod and Nizhny Tagil metallurgical plant in Nizhny Tagil, pipe plants in Pervouralsk and Kamensk-Uralsky, copper smelters in Krasnouralsk and Sredneuralsk, the Ural aluminum smelter in Kamensk-Uralsky and others.

On October 3, 1938, the territory of Sverdlovsk Oblast was finally formed. During the Second World War, from July 1941 to December 1942, more than 2 million people came to the Urals region, of which more than 700 thousand stayed in Sverdlovsk Oblast.

In the postwar period, Sverdlovsk Oblast continued to develop as a major industrial center of the Urals. The industry of the region was a supplier of the most important types of machinery, products of ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy, chemical, electric power, light, and food industries. Mechanical engineering and metalworking retained their leading place in the structure of the local industry.

Being one of the most important industrial and defense centers of the Soviet Union, the Sverdlovsk region remained closed to foreigners until 1991.

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Sverdlovsk Oblast received its name from its administrative center - the city of Sverdlovsk (Yekaterinburg). The name appeared on January 17, 1934, together with the formation of the region. After renaming Sverdlovsk back to Yekaterinburg, the region was not renamed and retained its Soviet name.

The territory of Sverdlovsk Oblast stretches from west to east for 560 kilometers, from north to south - for 660 kilometers. The climate is continental. The average temperature in January is about minus 16-20 degrees Celsius, in July - plus 19-30 degrees Celsius.

The Sverdlovsk region, being one of the oldest mining regions of Russia, is rich in a variety of natural resources. Today, the local mineral and raw materials base provides a significant part of the production of Russian vanadium, bauxite, chrysotile-asbestos, iron ore, refractory clay. The region is the main raw source for Russian aluminum industry.

There are significant reserves of nickel ores, precious metals, mineral and fresh groundwater, practically unlimited reserves of building materials. There are deposits of stone and brown coals, chromites, manganese and certain prospects for discovering oil and gas fields. Forests cover about 80% of the territory.

Sverdlovsk Oblast is an important transport hub of Russia. The Trans-Siberian Railway passes through its territory. Koltsovo is a large international airport located in Yekaterinburg. The largest cities and towns of Sverdlovsk Oblast are Yekaterinburg (1,493,600), Nizhny Tagil (340,700), Kamensk-Uralsky (162,500), Pervouralsk (117,700), Serov (93,900), Novouralsk (79,000), and Verkhnyaya Pyshma (76,400).

Sverdlovsk Oblast is known for its traditional International exhibition of armament in Nizhny Tagil, annual Russian Economic Forum in Yekaterinburg. Yekaterinburg is the 4th largest scientific center in Russia after Moscow, Saint-Petersburg and Novosibirsk.

It is one of the most important industrial regions of Russia. The structure of the local industrial complex is dominated by ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy, enrichment of uranium and iron ore, engineering.

The largest enterprises of ferrous and nonferrous metallurgy are the Nizhnetagilsky Metallurgical Combine, the Kachkanar GOK Vanadiy, VSMPO-Avisma, the Pervouralsky Novotrubny Plant, the Bogoslovsky and the Ural Aluminum Smelters, the Kamensk-Uralsk Metallurgical Plant, the Sinarsky Pipe Plant, the Seversk Pipe Plant, as well as enterprises of the Ural Mining and Metallurgical Company (Uralelectromed, Sredneuralsky Copper Smelting Plant, Metallurgical Plant named after A.K. Serov, etc.).

The most important enterprises of the machine-building complex are Uralvagonzavod, Ural Heavy Machinery Plant, Uralelectrotyazhmash, Uralkhimmash, Ural Turbine Plant, Ural Civil Aviation Plant. Uralkhimplast, which produces synthetic resins, is the largest chemical plant in Russia.

Attractions of Sverdlovsk Oblast

Coniferous forests and numerous rivers make the nature of the Sverdlovsk region attractive for tourists. There is a number of reserves and nature parks: Visimsky State Nature Reserve, Denezhkin Kamen National Nature Reserve, Pripyshminsky Bory National Park, Oleny Ruchi Nature Park, Chusovaya River Nature Park, Bazhovskiye Places Nature Park, Rezhevskoy Nature and Mineralogical Reserve.

Some of the most interesting sights located outside of Yekaterinburg:

• Nevyansk Tower - a leaning tower in the center of the town of Nevyansk, built by the order of Akinfiy Demidov, the founder of the mining industry in the Urals, in the first half of the 18th century;
• Cathedral of the Savior’s Transfiguration in Nevyansk;
• Battle glory of the Urals - an open-air museum of military equipment in Verkhnyaya Pyshma;
• Automotive equipment museum in Verkhnyaya Pyshma - one of the largest collections of Russian cars, special equipment, motorcycles, bicycles;
• Obelisk symbolizing the border between Europe and Asia in Pervouralsk;
• Verkhoturye - a historical town with a kremlin and a lot of churches called the spiritual center of the Urals. The Cross Exaltation Cathedral of the St. Nicholas Monastery is the third largest cathedral in Russia after the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow and St. Isaac’s Cathedral in St. Petersburg;
• Mount Kachkanar located near the border between Europe and Asia. At the top of the mountain there is the Buddhist Monastery of Shad Tchup Ling;
• Monastery in the name of the Holy Royal Passion-Bearers on Ganina Yama standing on the site of the extermination and the first burial of the remains of the family of the last Russian Emperor Nicholas II and his servants;
• Museum Complex Severskaya Domna in Polevskoy, 52 kilometers from Ekaterinburg - an industrial and architectural monument (1860);
• Open-air museum in Nizhnyaya Sinyachikha - Ural wooden architecture and the richest collection of the Ural house painting;
• Severskaya Pisanitsa - a monument with rock paintings and images of the Neolithic Age located near the village of Severka.

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