Tourists are flocking to the Naruto Strait, located between the Tokushima Prefecture city of Naruto and Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, to see the famous whirlpools from tour boats as the spring ...

Tokushima Prefecture—The “uzushio” tidal whirlpools are now at their best in the Naruto Strait here, drawing tourists from both Japan and abroad for the thrilling nature show. Multiple ...

The spring whirlpool viewing season has begun in the Naruto Strait in Tokushima Prefecture. The "whirlpool opening" is held every year by Naruto City and the Tourism Association on the day of the ...

Passengers can also see the Onarutokyo Bridge that spans the Naruto Strait, connecting Awajishima island to Shikoku, and can relax on a beach only accessible by boat. The 45-minute tour leaves ...