Things to do in Naruto

No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Shikoku

Naruto Whirlpools

The Naruto Strait is located between Naruto and Awaji Island, the junction of the Seto Inland Sea and the Kii Waterway, and the Strait of Messina between the Italian peninsula and the Sicily peninsula, and the Huhu between the west coast of North America and the east coast of Vancouver Island. The Ann de Fuca Strait is also known as the world's three major eddies. The water drop here is as high as 1.5m when the tide rises and falls, and the tide speed is as high as 15-20km per hour. Therefore, countless vortices of different sizes are produced, and the diameter of the large vortex is as long as 20m. It is a world-famous vortex, which is breathtaking. The whirlpool landscape of Naruto can be viewed from a close distance by a tourist boat, or from the 45-meter-high sky from the vortex road inside the Onaruto Bridge that spans the Naruto Strait.

No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Tokushima Prefecture

Otsuka Museum of Art

Otsuka Museum of Art is a "ceramic panel art museum" built by the Otsuka Pharmaceutical Group in Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. It features one of the largest permanent exhibition spaces in Japan (with a total floor area of 29,412 square meters). The more than 1,000 works on display are precious Western masterpieces reproduced by Otsuka Ohmi Ceramics Co., Ltd. using special technology to match the original sizes. These masterpieces were strictly selected by a committee of 6 experts and include works ranging from ancient murals to modern paintings collected by over 190 museums in 26 countries around the world. Unlike those in art books or textbooks, these works allow visitors to truly experience the artistic value of the originals, enabling them to enjoy museums from all over the world without leaving Japan.

Tokushima Prefectural Uzu-no-Michi Walkway

Utsunomichi Road is a sea promenade built within the bridge (under the lane) of the Onaruto Bridge over the Naruto Strait. Watching whirlpools on a glass floor as high as 45 meters is exciting. You can take a walk on the sea while enjoying the spectacular scenery on the bridge. There are 4 glass floors on the way of the passage, and it is creepy to see the whirlpool through the glass windows. In the design, in order to reduce the influence of wind on the bridge itself, iron mesh is used on both sides of the passage. The observation room structure at the front end of the promenade is a circular structure that makes full use of the beam space. This place is located 45 meters above the sea above the land. From here, you can see the Naruto Maelstrom and the roaring rapids with your own eyes through the glass floor. Usually, you can see the view of the Pacific Ocean, but also the ever-changing scenery of the Seto Inland Sea.

Naruto Park

Naruto Park in Tokushima Prefecture is a tourist destination that combines natural wonders with cultural experiences. It is famous for the spectacular Naruto Whirlpools, formed by the tidal fluctuations of the Naruto Strait. Visitors can get up close and personal with this phenomenon on a tide-viewing boat. The park also has numerous walking trails and observation decks offering breathtaking views of the ocean and nature. Naruto Park is not only a paradise for nature lovers, but also a great place to learn about local culture and history.

Uzu no Oka Onaruto Bridge Memorial Museum

The Ohnaruto Bridge Memorial Hall is located on a small hill at the southern tip of Awaji Island, featuring a restaurant and souvenir shop themed around the island's specialty onions. Additionally, various onion-related sculptures can be found throughout the area. From here, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the Naruto Strait, the bridge, and the Seto Inland Sea.

Ōasahiko Shrine

This shrine is located in Naruto. There is a large, ancient camphor tree on the grounds, and many wild monkeys live nearby. The red torii gate and bronze-colored roof look beautiful.

Ryozenji Temple

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Universal Studios Japan

Here you'll find not only heart-pounding attractions themed around Hollywood blockbuster movies, but also live shows featuring popular cartoon characters—fun for everyone from kids to adults! This is home to the world's first Nintendo theme park, where you can immerse yourself in the world of Super Mario! Here we have holiday-exclusive parades and float tours! Everyone here is the star—join the passionate parade, ignite your excitement together, and feel full of energy! Located in OsakaUniversal Studios Japan("Universal Studios Japan") is one of the Universal Studios theme parks. It opened in 2001 and is a classic and wonderful world of fun in the hearts of many visitors. Its design is similar to Universal Studios Orlando in the United States, and it features popular areas such as "Jurassic Park," "Hollywood," and "Waterworld." With more than 60 fun attractions, you can keep playing and exploring all day long. Universal Studios JapanThere are also much-loved themed IP areas such as "Super Nintendo World (Mario/Super Mario)", "Minions", and "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter". Whether you're having fun interacting with the Minions, racing through the Mario Kart adventure, or weaving through the magical world of Hogwarts, these are all wonderfully unforgettable experiences. △The Nintendo area is a collaboration between Nintendo andUniversal Studios JapanThe world's first Nintendo theme park, jointly built, features the globally popular Super Mario as its main character. It offers a 1:1 ultra-realistic recreation of Bowser's Castle, Princess Peach's Castle, and the Mushroom Kingdom from the game, allowing you to immerse yourself in the world of Super Mario! △"Despicable Me Minion Mayhem" and "Freeze Ray Sliders" pull you into the Minions' gigantic chaos and whip up a heatwave! A huge swarm of Minions is running wild and turning everything upside down in every street, alley, and corner! In the joyful and boisterous Minion Park, every visitor can't help but join in the mischievous mayhem! △Welcome to the magnificent area—The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, which faithfully recreates the world of the Harry Potter™ stories with overwhelming scale and meticulous attention to every detail. The towering Hogwarts™ castle stands tall, and in front of it lies the vast Hogsmeade™ where wizards live, along with many ride attractions and various shops. Here, you can step into "that world" from the films, as if everything is happening right before your eyes.

Awaodori Kaikan

A facility where you can experience the fun of Awa Odori all year round. In the hall, you can watch Awa Odori performances and join in the dance. In addition, there is a museum where you can learn about the history of Awa Odori, as well as the Tokushima Products Tourist Infomation Plaza - Arudeyo Tokushima, which is fully stocked with local Tokushima specialties. At Awaodori Kaikan, you can enjoy Awa Odori performances throughout the year, and the 5th floor of the building is the base station for the ropeway to the summit of Mt. Bizan, a famous attraction.

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