Scenic Japan from the Water

Tourist Attraction Details

Tokushima

  • The Naruto Strait is a V-Shape

    The area directly below the Onaruto Bridge comes together in a v-shape, reaching a depth of up to 90m.

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • whirlpools in Naruto

    Large whirlpools occur in the Naruto strait situated between Awaji island and Magosaki in Naruto city, caused by the ebb and flow of the tides.

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • whirlpools in Naruto

    The full moon and low moon cause high tides to occur twice every month.

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • Funakubo Azalea Park

    This park has some 1,200 huge azalea trees that are 300 years of age. At full bloom the entire mountain is ablaze in red. From the observation point the ridge of the Shikoku range is in splendid view.

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • Mt. Bizan

    Mt. Bizan is the symbol of Tokushima City.

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • Mt. Bizan

    Mt. Bizan is the symbol of Tokushima City.

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • Mt. Bizan

    Mt. Bizan is the symbol of Tokushima City.

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • Paraglider

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • Rafting

    With the biggest rapids in Japan, the Yoshino River is an ideal place for the fun and excitement of rafting. Yet the guided raft trips are safe and enjoyable even for beginners.

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • Udatsu Townscape

    Along the historical streets of Wakimachi (dating from the Edo period, 1600-1868) can been seen Udatsu, or high-winged walls that break the continuous roofline.

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • Udatsu Townscape

    Along the historical streets of Wakimachi (dating from the Edo period, 1600-1868) can been seen Udatsu, or high-winged walls that break the continuous roofline.

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • Kazurabashi of Iya

    There are two bridges, the Man Bridge and the Woman Bridge, together called the Wedded Bridge. Beside the Woman Bridge, you can experience riding a human-powered lift, yaen, and cross the valley by ha

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • Rice terraces of Kashihara

    step-like paddy field

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • Rice terraces of Kashihara

    step-like paddy field

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • Okawara Kogen

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • Awa Dance(Awa Odori)

    The Awa Dance has become known throughout the world as one of Japan's representative traditional performances.

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • Awa Dance(Awa Odori)

    Tokushima City's "Awa Dance" is the largest in Japan!

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • Kazurabashi of Iya

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • Okawara Kogen

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • The Naruto Strait is a V-Shape

    The area directly below the Onaruto Bridge comes together in a v-shape, reaching a depth of up to 90m.

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • whirlpools in Naruto

    Large whirlpools occur in the Naruto strait situated between Awaji island and Magosaki in Naruto city, caused by the ebb and flow of the tides.

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • whirlpools in Naruto

    The full moon and low moon cause high tides to occur twice every month.

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • Funakubo Azalea Park

    This park has some 1,200 huge azalea trees that are 300 years of age. At full bloom the entire mountain is ablaze in red. From the observation point the ridge of the Shikoku range is in splendid view.

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • Mt. Bizan

    Mt. Bizan is the symbol of Tokushima City.

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • Mt. Bizan

    Mt. Bizan is the symbol of Tokushima City.

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • Mt. Bizan

    Mt. Bizan is the symbol of Tokushima City.

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • Paraglider

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • Rafting

    With the biggest rapids in Japan, the Yoshino River is an ideal place for the fun and excitement of rafting. Yet the guided raft trips are safe and enjoyable even for beginners.

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • Udatsu Townscape

    Along the historical streets of Wakimachi (dating from the Edo period, 1600-1868) can been seen Udatsu, or high-winged walls that break the continuous roofline.

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • Udatsu Townscape

    Along the historical streets of Wakimachi (dating from the Edo period, 1600-1868) can been seen Udatsu, or high-winged walls that break the continuous roofline.

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • Kazurabashi of Iya

    There are two bridges, the Man Bridge and the Woman Bridge, together called the Wedded Bridge. Beside the Woman Bridge, you can experience riding a human-powered lift, yaen, and cross the valley by ha

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • Rice terraces of Kashihara

    step-like paddy field

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • Rice terraces of Kashihara

    step-like paddy field

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • Okawara Kogen

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • Awa Dance(Awa Odori)

    The Awa Dance has become known throughout the world as one of Japan's representative traditional performances.

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • Awa Dance(Awa Odori)

    Tokushima City's "Awa Dance" is the largest in Japan!

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • Kazurabashi of Iya

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

  • Okawara Kogen

    ©Tokushima Prefecture

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Related Routes
  • Naruto Park (Kameura Tourist Port) - Naruto Whirlpool cruise

    An irregular tourist cruise line that tours the Naruto whirlpools. The 30 minute cruise ride begins at the Naruto Park (Kameura Tourist Port) (Tokushima Prefecture, Naruto City).

    [Features]
    Two ships, large and small, are in operation, with the large ship having a capacity of 395 passengers. The whirlpools can be observed from the upper deck of the ship.
    The small ship has a capacity of 46 p...

    Items of Interest Coastal Scenic Cruises Fare JPY 1200 - 2400
    Dept. & Dest. Naruto Park (Kameura Tourist Port) to Naruto Park (Kameura Tourist Port)
  • Naruto Park (Kameura Fishing Port) - Naruto Whirlpool cruise

    A regular sightseeing line departing from Naruto Park (Kameura Fishing Port) (Naruto-shi, Tokushima-ken), which cruises around whirlpools of Naruto by a high speed passenger ship for about 20 minutes.

    [Features]
    The fastest current can achieve more than 20km/h in Naruto Strait, and the high speed whirlpool ship boasting its high speed performance traverses right through the rapid current. The...

    Items of Interest Coastal Scenic Cruises Fare JPY 780 - 1550
    Dept. & Dest. Naruto Park (Kameura Fishing Port) to Naruto Park (Kameura Fishing Port)
  • Naruto Park (Kameura Tourist Port) - Naruto Whirlpool cruise

    An irregular tourist cruise line that tours the Naruto whirlpools. The 30 minute cruise ride begins at the Naruto Park (Kameura Tourist Port) (Tokushima Prefect...

    Items of Interest Coastal Scenic Cruises Fare JPY 1200 - 2400
    Dept. & Dest. Naruto Park (Kameura Tourist Port) to Naruto Park (Kameura Tourist Port)
  • Naruto Park (Kameura Fishing Port) - Naruto Whirlpool cruise

    A regular sightseeing line departing from Naruto Park (Kameura Fishing Port) (Naruto-shi, Tokushima-ken), which cruises around whirlpools of Naruto by a high sp...

    Items of Interest Coastal Scenic Cruises Fare JPY 780 - 1550
    Dept. & Dest. Naruto Park (Kameura Fishing Port) to Naruto Park (Kameura Fishing Port)