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Otani-yaki Pottery Fair

Otani Pottery can be purchased at reduced prices in this popular event.

Tokushima / Autumn festivals & Events

Hotel Iyaonsen

A secluded and tranquil hot spring bath at the bottom of a valley reached only by a special cable car.

Tokushima / Hotels

“Fun on the Raft” in Naruto

A Day of Fishing, BBQing and Leisure on the Sea while Floating on a Pearl Farming Raft.

Tokushima / Experiences Facilities

• 17 Dec 2021

  Complete Guide to Visiting Naruto: a Full Line-up of Must-See Spots!

  Naruto is known for its world-class, oversized whirlpool currents, unforgettable tourism, and delicious eats. But with so much to do there are still plenty of visitors who aren’t sure what to see on their trip. If that’s you, we’ve got you covered. Below you’ll find a full overview of Naruto’s best spots to help you build a travel plan that’s custom fit to you.

• 16 Dec 2021

  Fishing and BBQing to your Heart’s Content atop a Raft on the Uchinoumi Waters!

  This scenic escape on the Uchinoumi waters will take you to a rafting rig floating across the sea. The waters here are tucked between Shimada and Oge Islands and were once known for their bustling pearl farming. Today you can use the same farming rigs as an exclusive fishing and BBQ spot on the sea! Catch a fish and throw it directly on the grill, catch up on some reading or just enjoy a time out to bask and relax. For ocean lovers, this escape is for you!

• 25 Feb 2021

  A complete guide to Awaji Island! From major and hidden tourist spots to gourmet foods and souvenirs

  Awaji Island, a wonderful resort area where you can enjoy beautiful flowers, an endless ocean and fresh produce grown in the abundant nature. It is a popular tourist spot among visitors from both Japan and overseas with its easy access from the Kansai region. There are so many places to introduce on this island full of entertainment. Let's get started!

Photo Taking Tour in Naruto

Shadow a Pro Cameraman Across the Best Spots of Naruto.

Tokushima / Experiences Facilities

• 16 Dec 2021

  Photo-tour Across Naruto with a Pro Cameraman

  The city of Naruto is tucked inside a wealth of nature. On this tour you’ll see a number of iconic, scenic spots like the Naruto Strait while shadowing pro photographer Kenji Miyatake. Learn how to capture the breathtaking sights as they unfold before your lens with tips, techniques and guidance to help you snap your surroundings more beautifully. If you’re looking to learn how capture this perfect shot, this is a tour for you.

Cycling through the Lotus Fields in Naruto

Follow along this guided tour through the lotus fields of Naruto.

Tokushima / Experiences Facilities

• 16 Dec 2021

  A Tranquil Expedition through the Lotus Fields, Never Seen in the Guidebooks

  The lotus fields, as they change each season, will serve as your backdrop. Tokushima Prefecture is the producer of lotus root for many places across Japan, and even in Naruto you can find a number of lotus fields. From July to August you’ll find large, round flowers blooming among the thick patch of lotus leaves, while storks take to nesting between February and May. Depending on which of the four seasons you visit in, the lotus fields will offer up a different view to enjoy. On this tour, you will travel through these very same lands on a cycling tour that no guidebook knows abought! Enjoy the unique and picturesque landscapes on a time away like non other.

Onaruto Bridge Whirlpool Walk

A tour overlooking some of the world’s largest whirlpools from an exclusive access route on Onaruto Bridge.

Tokushima / Experiences Facilities

• 16 Dec 2021

  Gaze down from a bridge over world-class, epic whirlpools.

  Onaruto Bridge Whirlpool Walk tour you’ll enjoy a rare chance to take the bridge’s backstage access route for an exclusive view over the Naruto Whirlpools from above.

Honke Matsuura Sake Brewery

The Brewery at Tokushima Prefecture produces prominent sake Narutotai and sudachi-shu made of citrus sudachi. Stop by for a factory tour and deep dive into Japanese spirits and history.

Tokushima / Experiences Facilities

Eska Hill Naruto (Observation deck)

The observation deck to look over the whirlpool of Naruto and Onaruto Bridge with an escalator for tourists, which is the largest height difference in the East.

Tokushima / Observatories

Kamaage Udon Restaurant Issho

The popular udon restaurant in Naruto City with customers willing to wait in line.

Tokushima / Japanese Cuisine

Naruto City Awa Odori

A huge summer event before Awa Odori which is danced all over Tokushima Prefecture.

Tokushima / Summer festivals & Events

• 6 May 2023

  The Hottest, Best Known Firework Festivals in Japan and How to Enjoy Them: a Complete Firework Festival Guide

  A summer visit to Japan isn’t complete without the addition of a fireworks festival. In this guide we’ll cover not only the Top Three Firework Festivals in Japan, but a few other popular fireworks held across the country, as well. There are also some pro tips and important reminders to help you enjoy these events to the fullest, so be sure to read to the end!

Resort Hotel Moana Coast

A retreat resort hotel surrounded by the exquisite ocean and mountains.

Tokushima / Hotels

Fresh Seafood Restaurant, Binbi-ya

Seafood Restaurant serving amazingly fresh fish.

Tokushima / Japanese Cuisine

Naruto Bussan Kan

Naruto City’s specialties and Tokushima Prefecture’s local products are available. The best for souvenir shopping.

Tokushima / Local Products Center & Souvenir Stores

Michi-no-eki Daiku-no-sato Bussankan (Roadside Station, Home of #9, Souvenir Center)

Michi-no-eki inside Naruto City’s German Village Park. There is an eatery with a German menu.

Tokushima / Stations & Roadside Stations & Tourist Information Centers

Studio N2 “Naruto Azzurro Japanese Hand Towel Dyed in Traditional Indigo”

Tokushima is known as Japan’s biggest indigo producer. Their specialty, Awa Ai (indigo), is used for these hand towels.

Tokushima / Other Goods

Aoawo Naruto Resort

The resort hotel with a full menu of activities that will make you want to stay all day.

Tokushima / Hotels

Restaurant Arashi

Famous seafood restaurant serving Naruto red sea bream and other seafood fresh from nearby ocean at reasonable prices.

Tokushima / Japanese Cuisine

Whirlpool Sightseeing Boat

Two types of whirlpool sightseeing boats will take you right by the world’s largest whirlpools!

Tokushima

Renmaru Cafe

The cafe serves Naruto’s lotus roots in a variety of ways.

Tokushima / Cafés

Terrace Cafe Ohge

The charming seaside terrace cafe on the 1st floor of AoAwo Naruto Resort.

Tokushima / Cafés

Eel Restaurant, Fujisakiya

Eel Restaurant serving grilled soft domestic eels.

Tokushima / Japanese Cuisine

Tokushima Western Sweets Club IL ROSA “Naruto Kintoki Potalette”

Tokushima’s dessert made with Naruto’s specialty, Naruto Kintoki potatoes.

Tokushima / Snacks

Onaruto Bridge

The Bridge that connects Awaji Island and the Mainland, where you can watch whirlpools in the Naruto Channel.

Tokushima,Hyogo / Tourist Attractions

• 18 Feb 2021

  A Complete Guide to Tokushima Prefecture! All the information you need including popular tourist spots, hidden gems, gourmet food and souvenirs.

  Tokushima is a tourist destination with many spots where you can get close to and feel the beauty of nature, such as Naruto Whirlpool and Iya Valley, one of the three most unexplored destinations in Japan. There are also many delicious foods such as Tokushima's famous brand-name chicken "Awaodori" and local cuisine that has been handed down from generation to generation.

Awa Odori Festival Hall

You can watch and learn Awa Odori, a dance that attracts 1.2 million people, whenever you like!

Tokushima / Museums

• 19 Feb 2021

  You can watch and learn Awa Odori, a dance that attracts 1.2 million people, whenever you like!

  At the Awa Odori Festival Hall (Awa Odori Kaikan), you can enjoy watching the dance and learning Awa Odori's history any time of the year. Watch Awa Odori at the four daytime performances by the Festival Hall’s exclusive “Ren (Awa Odori group)!”

Oboke and Koboke

Dangerous to Walk with Both Long or Short Strides?! A Secluded Area with Up-Close Views of Rapids and a Beautiful Canyon

Tokushima / Nature Spots