Scenic Japan from the Water

Mt. Bizan is the symbol of Tokushima City.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

step-like paddy field

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.

Mt. Bizan is the symbol of Tokushima City.

Visitors can enjoy walking on the trail which goes around the crater.

Located at the northern tip of Oshima, Chigasaki is a sea cliff that rises 96m above the sea.

The desert covered with black volcanic soil is the only one of its kind in Japan.

Fudeshima is a rock that juts out into the sea. The rock was carved into its current shape by waves over many years.

Mt. Mihara, located at the center of the island, stands 758m tall.

It is a mixed-gender bath, and visitors are asked to wear bathing suits when entering the bath. Rental bathing suits are available free of charge.

During sunset the evening sun setting over Izu Peninsula covers the sea and the sky in an orange glow.

The viewing platform at Kushigatayama is the best location for taking in the view of Urasabaku.

Fudeshima is a rock that juts out into the sea. The rock was carved into its current shape by waves over many years.

You can view the crater from up close.

The bay was once a crater lake; however, a giant tsunami connected it to the sea, and a port was built into its cliffs.