Naruto Whirlpools
鳴門の渦潮
The Naruto Strait is 1.3 km wide and has some of the fastest currents in the world. When the Seto Inland Sea meets the Kii Channel, whirlpools up to about 20 meters across form as the tides change. You can watch them from sightseeing boats, some with glass panels, or from the Uzu-no-Michi walkway, a 450-meter path with glass floors under the Onaruto Bridge, 45 meters above the sea.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
The high-speed whirlpool boat (Uzushio-kisen) runs 8:00–16:30, departing every 30 minutes, all year.
- Admission
Uzushio-kisen boat: adults 1,600 yen, children 800 yen.
- Getting there
From Tokushima Station or Naruto Station, take a local bus to Naruto Park. From Tokushima Airport, a bus to Naruto Park takes about 35 minutes.
- Time needed
The boat cruise takes about 20 minutes. Sailing may be cancelled in bad sea conditions.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- Check the tide information online before you go. The whirlpools are largest at low tide in spring and autumn.
- Sightseeing cruises do not require reservations and run regularly through the day.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- The whirlpools are best seen around the times in the official tide table, within about 1.5 hours before or after the listed time. Check the table before you go so you can plan your day and prayer times around it.
- The biggest whirlpools are expected on spring-tide days, around the new and full moon.
- Plan your visit around prayer times, and carry a travel prayer mat and a qibla app.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Tokushima and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Tokushima
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:50
- Sunrise06:25
- Dhuhr11:47
- Asr14:44
- Maghrib17:06
- Isha18:31
Times are calculated for Tokushima City. Times may differ elsewhere in Tokushima.
Places to pray near Naruto Whirlpools
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Naruto Whirlpools
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): discovertokushima.net, japan.travel, uzusio.com