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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.

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In Eska Hill Naruto, the largest escalator in the East, 68m in length and 34m in height difference, carries tourists from the Naruto Park to the observation deck at the top of Mt. Naruto in 90m high. You can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of Naruto Park below your eyes and the whirlpool of Naruto, Onaruto Bridge, Awajishima island, an aerial building of Otsuka Museum of Art, and Naruto Uchinoumi (inland sea).

A product store for regional goodies from Naruto and Tokushima is on the 1st floor, at which is the best choice to look for souvenirs. A cafe is also located on the same floor serving Narucyuru-Udon (a local noodle of Naruto) and the ice cream with sweet potato of Naruto-Kintoki, it is convenient to drop by during sightseeing.

Highlights

  • The observation deck with an escalator of 68m in length and 34m in height difference.
  • The panoramic view of the whirlpool of Naruto, Onaruto Bridge, and Seto inland sea, and more from the deck.
  • A souvenir store is available on the first floor that is perfect for finding souvenirs.
  • The cafe offers some snacks such as ice cream with sweet potato of Naruto-Kintoki.

Photos

  • An extra-long escalator takes you to the observation deck.

    An extra-long escalator takes you to the observation deck.

  • Enjoy the full view of the Seto inland sea from the deck.

    Enjoy the full view of the Seto inland sea from the deck.

  • The ice cream with sweet potato of Naruto-Kintoki

    The ice cream with sweet potato of Naruto-Kintoki

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)

A

Naruto tourism pamphlets are available (Traditional/Simplified Chinese and English) and the café menu (includes English).

Q

Are there parking lots in the area?

A

Just out front you’ll find the Naruto Public Paid Parking (fee is 500 yen per use).

Q

Are there restrooms nearby?

A

Please use the public restrooms located next door.

Q

Are coin lockers available in the area?

A

There are no coin lockers but you can leave items at the 1st floor information desk for free.

Q

Are the usually taxis on standby?

A

There are no taxis on standby but if you tell a staff member we can hail a taxi for you.

Reviews

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  • 安安

    搭乘又長又陡的自動手扶梯,抵達高處展望台觀看四處景色可以看到鳴門大橋及渦漩。

Details

Name in Japanese
エスカヒル・鳴門
Postal Code
772-0053
Address
65 Narutochotosadomariura, Naruto City, Tokushima
Telephone
088-687-0222
Closed
Irregular holidays
Hours
9:00am - 5:00pm (Last admission of escalator is at 4:45 pm)
Admission
Round trip Adults: 400 yen
Elementary and junior high schoolers: 100 yen
Infants: Free
Direction
Drive for about 5 minutes from Naruto-kita IC on Kobe Awaji Naruto Expressway
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)