Uzushio cruise

Experience the power of nature cruising on a large sailboat

"Naruto Whirlpools" is a natural phenomenon caused by intense tides occurring in the "Naruto Strait" between Awajishima and Naruto City due to the flow of tides 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 "low tide", but the tide boat goes to a place where there is a whirlpool, so you can see the whirlpool from close up in any case. At the time of the spring and autumn tide, the diameter can reach about 20m, which is said to be unique in the world.

The cruise ship is a large ship that can accommodate about 500 people, so you can enjoy a leisurely boat trip. One of the operating ships, Kanrin Maru, is equipped with a barrier-free structure, a multipurpose toilet, a kids corner and a nursing room, and is recommended for sightseeing by a wide range of customers.

Please enjoy the powerful and mysterious sight created by the power of nature along with a boat trip on a large sailboat for about an hour round trip.

In addition, Michi-no-Eki Fukura, where the Uzushio Cruise Boarding Station is located, is a popular tourist spot with footbaths, Fukura Marche, which sells souvenirs and products, gelato shop G. Elm, and chiffon cake shop fortune, so we recommend taking a walk.

At night, the boat is lit up at Fukura Port, where the tide boat is boarded. It is lit up in colors 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 too.

About Uzushio Cruise

"Naruto Whirlpool" is a whirlpool that occurs in the Naruto Strait, located between Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture and Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture, connecting the Seto Inland Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Under extremely special natural environments, such as complex seafloor undulations and tides, the torrents that are counted as one of the world's three major currents and the gentle flow on both sides of the strait, are at the time of spring and autumn tide. It can reach about 20 meters in diameter, and is said to be unique in the world.

We strive to preserve the rare natural phenomenon of whirlpools and the important topography and geology that creates it, recognize the historical value, pass it on to future generations as a common property of humanity, and gather wisdom to register as a World Heritage Site. In order to gather, cooperate and cooperate, we are running for the "Naruto Whirlpools" World Heritage List in Hyogo and Tokushima.