Naruto Whirlpools - Tokushima

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. 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. Naruto Whirlpools ( 鳴門の渦潮 ) - Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture The best way to view