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Naruto
ℹ️Practical info — Naruto
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💡 Tips
- Always check the tide tables online before visiting the whirlpools, as they are only visible during peak high and low tides.
- Walk the 'Uzu-no-Michi' enclosed walkway under the Onaruto Bridge to see the whirlpools through glass floor panels.
- Visit the Otsuka Museum of Art to see life-sized ceramic reproductions of world-famous masterpieces like the Sistine Chapel.
- Start your visit at Ryozen-ji, Temple 1 of the Shikoku 88-temple pilgrimage, to see pilgrims embarking on their journey.
- Take a sightseeing boat for a close-up experience of the roaring currents, which is much more dramatic than seeing them from afar.
🍽 Food
Famous local sweet potatoes known for their high sugar content; try them roasted or as tempura.
Because these fish swim against strong currents, their meat is remarkably firm and flavorful.
Thick and crunchy seaweed harvested from the local strait, well-suited in a fresh salad or miso soup.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
A roadside station packed with everything sweet potato, from steamed cakes to purple-fleshed snacks.
Locally harvested sea salt, a traditional product of the region since ancient times.
Local ceramics known for their large indigo-dyeing vats and unique earthy glazes.
A hilltop park offering quiet lookouts over the bridge and strait, away from the main observation decks.
A spacious waterfront park with green lawns, great for a relaxing break with a sea breeze.
The serene atmosphere of the first pilgrimage temple provides a first-rate moment of zen.
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Naruto is located at the northeastern tip of Shikoku Island and is world-renowned for the Naruto Whirlpools, created by the large tidal currents in the strait. Visitors can witness this natural spectacle from the Uzu-no-Michi walkway beneath the Naruto Bridge or via sightseeing boats. Another cultural landmark is the Otsuka Museum of Art, which features the world's largest collection of ceramic reproductions of Western masterpieces. For beachgoers, the アオアヲビーチ (Aoavo Beach) provides a premium seaside experience with clear waters and a relaxing atmosphere excellent for families. The city is also the starting point of the famous Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, with Ryozen-ji Temple serving as the first stop. Local culinary highlights include fresh Naruto Sea Bream and the exceptionally sweet Naruto Kintoki sweet potatoes. Access is convenient via the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway, providing a direct link to Osaka and Kobe. Naruto uniquely combines dramatic natural phenomena with high-end art and spiritual heritage, making it on Shikoku.
- Location: Japan
- Top sights: Bang Hang Shan · Miao Jian Shen She · De Dao Xian Li Niao Ju Ji Nian Bo Wu Guan
- Nearby: Tokushima (10 km)
- Population: ~64.082 (2017)
Geography
Facts
- Naruto Whirlpools
- Otsuka Museum of Art
- Naruto Bridge
- Ryozen-ji Temple
- Naruto Kintoki Potato
- Awa Odori Dance
- Naruto Sea Bream
- Uzu-no-Michi Walkway
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Sights in the town Naruto (8)
Xi Fu Si⛪ religious
A Buddhist temple located in the city of Naruto.
uzushiohureaiGong Yuan🌳 park
A public park in Naruto used for recreation.
De Dao Xian Ming Men Zong He Yun Dong Gong Yuan🌳 park
A large sports and recreation park located in Naruto.
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