Uzushio cruise

Cruising experience on a large sailboat to experience the power of nature

"Naruto Whirlpools" is a natural phenomenon caused by intense tides occurring in the Naruto Strait between Awajishima and Naruto City due to the tide difference between the Pacific Ocean (Kii Channel) and the Seto Inland Sea. At the time of "high tide", there is a whirlpool on the Awajishima side and at the time of "low tide", but the tide boat goes to the place where the whirlpool is formed, so you can see the whirlpool from up close in any case. At the time of spring and autumn tide, its diameter can reach about 20m, which is said to be unparalleled in the world.

The Kancho Boat is a large ship that can accommodate about 500 people, so you can enjoy a leisurely boat trip. Kanrin Maru, one of the boats that operates, offers digital attractions on board, as well as a barrier-free structure, multipurpose toilets, kids' corners, and nursing rooms, which are recommended for sightseeing by a wide range of customers.

Enjoy the powerful and mysterious sights created by the power of nature along with a large sailboat for about an hour round trip.

In addition to footbaths, Fukura Roadside Station, where the Uzushio Cruise Board is located, is a popular tourist spot where there are also Fukura Marche, which sells souvenirs and products, gelato shop G Elm, and chiffon cake shop fortune, so you can take a walk.

At night, the boat is illuminated at Fukura Port, where the cruise ship is boarded. It is lit up in color according to the season and event, and a 30-meter-high pleasure boat will color the deep seaside of Awajishima at night. Please pay attention to this as well.

About Uzushio Cruise

"Naruto Whirlpools" is located between Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture and Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture, and is a whirlpool that occurs in the Naruto Strait connecting the Seto Inland Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Under extremely special natural environments such as complex seabed undulations and tides, the torrents, which are counted as one of the world's three major currents, and the uzushio generated at the border between gentle flows on both banks of the strait, at the spring and autumn tide. It can reach about 20 meters, and is said to be an unparalleled size in the world.

We strive to preserve the rare natural phenomenon called whirlpools and the important topography and geology that creates it, recognize historical value, pass it on to future generations as a common property of mankind, and aim to be registered as a World Heritage Site. In order to gather, cooperate and cooperate, we are running toward the Hyogo / Tokushima "Naruto Whirlpools" World Heritage List.