Occurring in Naruto Strait which is in between Naruto City in Tokushima Prefecture and Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, Naruto Whirlpools (鳴門の渦潮) are tidal whirlpools that have been one of the main sources of tourism on the city and the island.
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Naruto Whirlpools (鳴門の渦潮) |
Naruto Whirlpools Details
Naruto Whirlpools occur when the tide moves large amounts of water in and out of the narrow strait. According to experts, the water rushes through Naruto Strait at a speed of about 13 to 15 kilometers per hour. They also say that the water flows in and out of the strait twice a day due to changing tides. During spring tide, the water current sometimes reaches up to 20 kilometers per hour. With this speed, the whirlpools sometimes get as big as 66 feet in diameter. Speaking of the speed of the flowing water, the currents in Naruto Strait is actually the fastest in Japan and fourth in the world.
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Thanks to our Japanese family for this once in a lifetime experience |
Overall, riding the sightseeing boat and seeing the Naruto Whirlpool firsthand was an experience that I'd treasure for the rest of my life. I do hope that I'd get to see it again someday (soon).
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Now you know where this guy got his name... |
Naruto Whirlpool Admission Fee:
Naruto Whirlpool is can be seen for FREE at the Uzushio Rest Area and the Onaruto Bridge. However, if you wish to see it up close then you should ride one of the sightseeing boats found in Naruto City or Awajishima. The boat ride costs around 1800 - 2500 yen.
Naruto Whirlpool Opening Hours:
Naruto Whirlpools occur depending on the tide. You should check this Tide Table when planning a visit. Why visit Naruto Whirlpools?
Naruto Whirlpools is one of the natural phenomenons worth seeing. It's one of the fastest in the world. It's highly suggested that you see it up close on a sightseeing boat for a more exciting experience.
Getting to Naruto Whirlpools:
From Osaka Station, board a bus that stops at Naruto Park. Travel time is around 2 hours and costs around 3250 Yen. From there you can ride a boat at the Naruto Sightseeing Port which is just a one-minute walk away from the bus stop. Boat ride costs around 1800 - 2500 yen.
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I love reading about all your adventures! Please keep them coming
ReplyDeleteThank you Rbaiano22. I'm happy to hear that.
DeleteWow looks like so much fun! The boat ride looked very exciting!
ReplyDeleteThat's true McKenzie. Seeing the Naruto whirlpools up close was truly exciting.
DeleteLooks like an amazing location! Fascinating about the speed that water flows through. The weather also looks great...not too cold or windy!
ReplyDeleteYup yup. We were blessed with fine weather when we visited. It was really perfect to view the Naruto whirlpool.
DeleteThose look pretty neat, I'd love to take that trip and see them in person myself. You were lucky to go!
ReplyDeleteI could say that as well. That Naruto Whirlpool experience was probably a once in a lifetime adventure.
DeleteThis is so cool. What a fun thing to experience and learn about. I love traveling and exploring new things.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I do hope you get to travel to Naruto City someday.
DeleteA little piece of heaven. Looks like you had an amazing time.
ReplyDeleteWe did Belle. It was a fantastic adventure. Scary but great.
DeleteOMG!!! I am adventurous, but not whirlpool!!! What if we really got suck in! OMG! Even if they say the boat was big enough I wouldn't risk it especially I am traveling with my (very young) kids all the time. You guys are brave!!! I am sure there's a fun side to it!
ReplyDeleteWait... Naruto sightseeing port... Naruto as in the famous manga/anime? lol
Hahaha Naruto the character in the anime was named after this place. Even his power is inspired by the whirlpool.
DeleteI would love to visit Naruto Whirlpools, tidal whirlpools that have been one of the main sources of tourism on the city and the island. Keshia Richmond
ReplyDeletePlease do visit and check out Naruto Whirlpools. That is one of the best experiences that you'd have.
DeleteThat's absolutely beautiful, I wish I could see this for myself.
ReplyDeleteYou'd surely see Naruto Whirlpools someday Chadden.
DeleteNo wonder if some comic creators get the inspiration! This is gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteYou got that right this is where they got the inspiration.
DeleteWoow!! Very nice travel post you have shared here!! Love it!! thank you : D
ReplyDeletecheers, siennylovesdrawing
Thanks for visiting my blog as well sienny. I'm happy you love my article about Naruto Whirlpool.
DeleteAll these sightseeing boats look like such an adventure!!! Great photos of the whirlpool as well. You can actually see the whirl happening! Wishing you and your family the best! :D
ReplyDeleteThank you Kalyani. It was really an adventure. I do hope you get to see Naruto whirlpools up close someday.
DeleteThose whirlpools are making me nervous! Although it's a phenomenon that gets me curious.
ReplyDeleteThat was the same first impression that I had when we got on the boat to see the Naruto Whirlpools.
DeleteNaruto Whirlpool one was my favorite :D
ReplyDeleteSame here. =)
DeleteIt seems a nice experience. I like those photos, and I love the sea well done
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Toti. It was a nice experience indeed.
DeleteWOW! That sounds like an interesting experience. I would love to visit here some day :)
ReplyDeletePlease do visit Naruto and check out their famous whirlpools. =)
DeleteNature is so awesome! To be respected for sure.
ReplyDeleteI agree with that Jolie.
DeleteBeautiful! Never heard about Naruto Whirlpools. Pictures shows that you had a great time. Saw your video and Whirlpools are simply awesome. Aren't they dangerous? We have similar thing(Not sure similar or not) where a deep circle will be formed with water inside an ocean or river. If someone gets into that it will take them inside and difficult to survive.
ReplyDeleteThey are dangerous especially for swimmers and fishermen with small boats. However, since the sightseeing boat was powered by a powerful engine it was generally safe.
DeleteReally? You have a same tourist spot in your country? Where is that?
Awesome that you got to view these whirlpools, never knew they had a tourism industry around this!
ReplyDeleteSame here. I only found out about this from my Japanese godfather.
DeleteThis looks really cool! I think that the whirl pools would freak me out a little, but it looks like an amazing experience!
ReplyDeleteHahaha. The Naruto Whirlpools did freak me out when it formed a few feet away.
DeleteVery interesting! Glad you and your family enjoyed seeing the whirlpools forming.
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DeleteSuch pretty pictures and nicely explained. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting Vaishali.
DeleteThese whirlpools seem pretty amazing and scary at the same time.It looks like you all had fun.
ReplyDeleteWe did have fun. =) I wish you could visit Naruto and see its famed whirlpool someday. =)
DeleteThe whirlpools looke beautiful and scary at the same time.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. =)
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