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A tour overlooking some of the world’s largest whirlpools from an exclusive access route on Onaruto Bridge.
Onaruto bridge stretches across the Naruto Straight that sits between the northeast tip of Shikoku, Minamiawaji in Hyogo Prefecture and Naruto in Tokushima Prefecture. Built as a road-rail bridge, it’s complete with road traffic on the upper deck and an exclusive staff-only path on the side. With the Onaruto Bridge Whirlpool Walk tour, guests are met with the rare chance to walk the access route unavailable to pedestrians while enjoying an exclusive look at the whirlpools from above.
The tour begins with check in at the seaside open area of Michi-no-eki Uzushio. There you’ll receive a helmet, gloves, and all-inclusive overview of the bridge using a real-to-size cable cross section model. With knowledge of the bridge construction and tour under your belt, its time to enter the backstage bridge track, unavailable to regular customers.
Onaruto Bridge stands a full 1,629 meters long, approximately 45 meters above the sea. On this tour you’ll enjoy a stroll across the bridge’s 1-meter wide special access route while hearing stories about how and when the bridge was first built. There will even be a bonus overview of the neighboring islands for you to take in while enjoying the sights along the way.
The highlight of this trip is the multiple whirlpools that come into view as you reach the bridge’s center! Peer below on natures treasures, a view below unlike any other.
A tour gazing from down from the bridge above the world’s biggest whirlpool lake.
Meet at the Observation Deck of Michi-no-eki Uzushio, which is directly connected to Awajishima Minami IC
Includes an all-inclusive overview about the bridge construction, held with the help of this 84cm-diameter cable cross section model from Onaruto Bridge.
Head over to the connecting shoulder ramp of Onaruto Bridge to start.
The bridge architecture is made with intricate trusses which you’ll learn about with an easy-to-digest explanation.
The giant windmill in the far distance is an iconic landmark of Minamiawaji.
Along the walk you’ll even find floor signs that show you the prefectural border of Hyogo and Tokushima Prefectures when you cross it.
The globally acclaimed whirlpools for the Naruto Strait. While the exact size may change by the day, some whirlpools become as large as 30m in diameter.
Catch a view of the sightseeing boats float by beneath your feet to really grasp the vastness of the whirlpools.
On the Naruto-side of the Naruto Straight you’ll find Whirlpool Road. It’s designed as an amusement stroll, with glass view windows to see below.
