Uzu-no-Michi Walkway: A Stroll Above the Whirlpools
Walk above the Naruto whirlpools, one of the world's largest, from this unique walkway suspended under the Onaruto Bridge. A thrilling natural spectacle!
The Uzu-no-Michi Walkway is a 450-meter-long path built underneath the Onaruto Bridge in Naruto, Japan, offering a thrilling perspective of the famed Naruto whirlpools. Suspended 45 meters above the Naruto Strait, visitors can observe the dynamic and powerful whirlpools through glass-floored observation panels.
A brief summary to Tokushima Prefectural Uzu-no-Michi Walkway
- 鳴門公園内, Naruto, Fukuike Narutocho Tosadomariura, Tokushima, 772-0053, JP
- +8188-683-6262
- Visit website
- Monday 9 am-6 pm
- Tuesday 9 am-6 pm
- Wednesday 9 am-6 pm
- Thursday 9 am-6 pm
- Friday 9 am-6 pm
- Saturday 9 am-6 pm
- Sunday 9 am-6 pm
Local tips
- Check the official website for the peak viewing schedule to see the whirlpools at their most active. Times vary daily due to tidal changes.
- Arrive early, especially during peak season (spring and autumn), to avoid crowds.
- Wear comfortable shoes for the 450-meter walk along the walkway.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning views of the whirlpools and surrounding scenery.
- Combine your visit with a sightseeing cruise for an up-close experience of the whirlpools from sea level.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From JR Naruto Station, take the Naruto City Bus bound for "Naruto Koen". The bus ride takes approximately 25 minutes. Get off at the "Naruto-koen" bus stop, from which the Uzu-no-Michi Walkway is a short walk. The bus fare is around 390 yen.
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Walking
From the Naruto Park bus stop, follow the signs towards the Onaruto Bridge. The Uzu-no-Michi Walkway entrance is located underneath the bridge. The walk is relatively short and offers scenic views of the park and the surrounding coastline.
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