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Otsuka Museum of Art

4.5

992 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokushima Pref. Narutoshi Narutochoutosadomariura Fukuike 65-1

Located in Naruto Town, Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture, this art museum has the largest permanent exhibition space in Japan. The exhibits consist of more than 1,000 Western paintings reproduced in full scale on ceramic panels. Visitors can appreciate masterpieces from all over the world such as Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper, Edvard Munch’s The Scream and Picasso’s Guernica. The viewing route through the museum is about four kilometers long. There is also a museum shop and a restaurant where visitors can enjoy meals while looking out over the garden.

Its wonderful that everything is carefully reproduced on a ceramic plate and on the actual sizeら. The works that I have seen in art museums during my travels all over the world are displayed all at...
Uzunomichi Promenade (Tokushima Prefecture)

4.0

633 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokushima Prefecture Naruto City Naruto-cho (in Naruto Park)

Uzunomichi Promenade is located around 60 minutes by bus from JR Tokushima Station. The promenade extends out over the sea, under the Ohnaruto Bridge, for 450 meters. Opened in 2000, this is one of Tokushima’s best known tourist attractions. Glass-floored sections have been installed at four locations along the Promenade, so that visitors can view the strong tides　and roaring whirlpools in the sea below. The observation gallery at the far end of the Promenade makes use of the space provided by one of the Bridge girders to enable visitors to walk right round and get a 360-degree view; visitors can experience the impressive whirlpools from a spot 45 meters above the water.

Naruto Whirlpool from the above on the Onaruto Bridge. Originally it was planned for the Shinkansen railroad to be put. After the plan was canceled, it was turned into a Naruto whirlpool viewing...
Ooasahiko Shrine

4.5

82 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokushima Pref. Narutoshi Oasachoubandou Hiroduka 13

This shrine is dedicated to two Shinto deities, Osahiko-no-Okami and Sarutahiko no Okami. Although the exact date of its founding is unclear, this ancient shrine had already become one of the representative shrines of Awa Province by about 1,100 years ago. The shrine’s sacred tree, a more than 1,000-year-old camphor tree, has been designated as a Naruto City cultural property.

大麻比古神社（おおあさひこじんじゃ）は、徳島県鳴門市大麻町板東広塚（とくしまけんなるとしおおあさちょうばんどうひろづか）にある神社だ。阿波國一の宮で、祭神は大麻比古神（おおあさひこのかみ）、猿田彦大神...
The Naruto German House

4.0

77 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokushima Pref. Narutoshi Oasachouhinoki Higashiyamada 55-2

This museum features exhibits on the activities of German soldiers imprisoned at the Bando prisoner-of-war camp, their exchanges with locals, and other subjects. Musical activities in particular thrived at the Bando prisoner-of-war camp, which was the site of the first concert performance of the entirety of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony in Asia. In addition to exhibits and a museum shop, the museum also has large and small conference rooms available for rent.

This is the museum that was built to remember the German prisoners who spent the war years in a camp run by the Japanese government. The museum itself is very well done and includes many samples of...
Onaruto Bridge Museum Eddy

3.5

64 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokushima Pref. Narutoshi Narutochoutosadomariura Fukuike Naruto park

This memorial hall is based on the theme of whirlpools and bridges. Inside the building, you’ll find a theater, games, and simulations that teach visitors about the construction of the Onaruto Bridge and the whirlpools that appear in the Naruto Channel. The observation facility on the roof offers a 360-degree view of the Naruto Channel and Onaruto Bridge, as well as the Pacific Ocean side of Wakayama Prefecture and Shodoshima Island in the Seto Inland Sea.

Fantastic walk under the Onaruto Bridge to view the magnificent whirlpool. Need to be mindful of the timing or else you would not be able to witness one. The whirlpool happens during low tide where...
Naruto Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokushima Pref. Narutoshi Narutochoutosadomariura Fukuike

Naruto Park sits next to the Naruto Strait, famous for its whirlpool, and the Onaruto Bridge. There are many scenic spots and places of interest here including a promenade called Uzunomichi (the road of whirlpools), the observation deck Esukahiru Naruto, and the Onaruto Bridge Crossing Memorial Hall, making it a park often visited by tourists.
Ryozen-ji Temple (Starting point for the Shikoku 88-temple Pilgrimage)

3.5

7 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokushima Pref. Narutoshi Oasachoubandou Tsukahana 126

Ryozen-ji Temple is a Koya-san Shingon Buddhist temple that, according to legend, was founded by the monk Gyoki during the Tempyo era (729–749) on the orders of the Shomu Emperor. The Temple’s formal name is Zikuwazan Ichijoin Ryozenji. Selected for inclusion in the “88 Best Places to Visit in Tokushima,” the Ryozen-ji Temple is also the starting-point for the Shikoku 88-temple Pilgrimage, and is affectionately known as Ichi-ban-san (“Number One”). The Temple is visited by white-robed pilgrims throughout the year, and it is possible to purchase Nokyo-cho (stamp-books for collecting the stamps that confirm that a pilgrim has made a donation to a given temple) and pilgrims’ clothing, staffs and bamboo hats etc. Must-see sights at the Temple include a two-storied pagoda housing the Gochi Nyorai Statues (five statues representing different aspects of the wisdom of the Buddha) and the Meiji Garden located on the north side of the Daishi-do hall.

高層建築と云う程ではありませんが、霊山寺の境内では目立っていました。参拝者の大半が本堂と大師堂に向かう為、多宝塔前は閑散としていましたが、朱塗りでは無い建築が却って特徴的と云えそうでした。
Roadside Station Daiku no Sato

3.5

41 Reviews

Transportation

Tokushima Pref. Narutoshi Oasachouhinoki Higashiyamada 53

This rest stop includes a “German Museum,” which provides information on the exchange between locals and German soldiers who were taken prisoner in WWI, and the “Kagawa Archives & Resource Center.” It’s located in Oasa Town, Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture, where the first Japan performance of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony took place. The tourist center features shops with famous local goods and an area that serves light German-themed breakfasts. There’s also an information section that provides information on routes and local tourist spots.

地元の野菜等と共に，ドイツの食材が手に入るのはありがたいです。ドイツのプレッツェルやソーセージなどが美味しかったです。
Senjojiki Observation Deck

4.0

44 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokushima ken Naruto city Naruto cho Naruto park

Senjojiki Observation Deck is located in Naruto Park, near the entrance to the Uzunomichi promenade, and directly in front of the Onaruto Bridge. This is a great place for viewing the spectacular Onaruto Bridge. There are souvenir shops and restaurants nearby.

徳島県の鳴門公園内にあります。鳴門橋を特に間近に見ることができます。周りにお土産屋さんもあり食事、買い物も楽しめ、阿波踊りマークのトイレもありました。
Roadside Station Kurukuru Naruto

Transportation

Tokushima Naruto-shi Otsucho Bizenjima Kanita no Koshi 338-1

"Located along Route 11 between the Naruto IC of the Kobe-Awaji Naruto Expressway and the Tokushima IC of the Tokushima Expressway, ""Roadside Station Kuru Kuru Naruto"" is a new exchange center that opened on April 29, 2022 (April 4, 2022). It sells agricultural and marine products, has a cafeteria and cafe, a rooftop plaza where children can play, a viewing deck, and a rooftop zip line that requires reservations. The ""Agricultural Products Marche"" sells specialty products of Naruto City, and ""Oimo Anpan"" from ""Bakery Imohoreta"" is popular."
Naruto Natural Arataenoyu Hot Spring

3.5

8 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Tokushima Naruto-shi Muyacho Okuwajima Kita No Hama 8-2

A one-day natural hot spring overlooking the Natsuyo and Konaruto bridges, the building adjacent to Boat Race Naruto offers an open-air bath with a sense of spaciousness. On the second floor, there is a unique karaoke room with a theme of Naruto's specialties.

近所なんでたまに利用しますがお勧めしません。利用客のモラルが低くコロナ禍でも大声でサウナを利用したり露天風呂の椅子を通路真ん中まで動かして我が物顔でテレビを見る年配客が多いです。靴を置く無料の下駄箱がありますが知人含め数度靴を盗まれたので今は返却式ロッカーを使用してます。店員には何度も報告しましまが改善はされていないので教育が行き届いていないようです。初見の方や遠くからお見えになる方はくれぐれもお...
Naruto Uchinoumi Park

4.0

8 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokushima Pref. Narutoshi Narutochoutakashima Kita 679

This park on the shores of the Uchinoumi inland sea is carpeted in seasonal flowering plants. The park features day camping sites, a walking course, multipurpose courts, a flower corridor, and more, making it a popular destination for both active and relaxing activities. The park also has a park center that provides information on the park. Visitors can also utilize services including rental balls.

大毛島の一角に立派な公園が広がっているが、コロナのせいか人もまばらでした。長い海岸線、大きな広場、海賊船かと見間違うようなキッズコーナー、ウェーブコート、スポーツコート、イベントコーナー、お花畑などどれをとっても楽しめる場所です。散歩やジョギングにも向いてます。
Naruto Bussan Kan

3.5

16 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokushima Naruto-shi Muyacho Minamihama Higashihama 165-10 Uzushio Hall 1F

"Located in ""Uzushio Kaikan"" in Natsuo-machi, Naruto City, this store sells a variety of Tokushima specialties, including Naruto wakame seaweed, Naruto kintoki, processed sudachi products, local sake, Otani ware, indigo dye, etc. Handmade gelato using Tokushima ingredients is also sold here."

1日500円でママチャリが借りられます。9時から17時まで、営業時間内に返却する必要があります。鳴門大橋まで行くには変速も電動アシストもないので少し大変が市内を巡るには十分です。
NFT Naruto Museum

3.0

13 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokushima Naruto-shi Muyacho Hayasaki Kitatono Cho 149

"Located in Myokoyama Park in Natsuyo-cho, Naruto City, this museum exhibits a collection of glass works by Emile Gallé, a French glass artist representing Art Nouveau, and also exhibits paintings by Kozo Mio, known for his work on the cover of ""Focus"". In 2021, the museum was renamed and became Japan's first art museum specializing in NFT art, with space for exhibiting NFT artworks."

徳島ラーメンいのたにへ行ったついでに散策。入場料1人800円だったが、展示は少なく、蒸し暑いのにエアコンは効いておらず窓が開いていた。駐車場への道中も草が刈られていない。今まで訪れた観光資源では間違いなくワースト1でしょう。
Otaniyaki-kamamoto Mori Toki Co.

4.0

9 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokushima Pref. Narutoshi Oasachouotani Iridino shoulder 24

This kiln has been making Otaniyaki—a traditional craft of Awa—since the Edo period. The sincere, grand beauty of the works—artistic works, hanging baskets, and human-sized jugs—is well received by locals and visitors to the Prefecture, even dubbed best in Japan by potter Kawai Kanjiro. Tour the workshop to get an up-close view of the craftsman techniques—including the only “lay-down potter’s wheel” in the country—or take courses (reservation required) in painting, using the wheel, or handwork. Next to Reizanji Temple, the first temple of the Shikoku 88-temple Pilgrimage, the garden lets you hear the sound of the suikinkutsu pot.

藍染体験の帰りに、大谷焼の窯元が集まっているエリアに寄りました。手頃でデザインも素敵な陶器がたくさんあり、見るだけでも楽しかったです。またゆっくり時間を取っていきたいと思いました。
Matsuura Honke Brewery, Narutotai Store

4.0

8 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokushima Naruto-shi Oasacho Ikenotani Yanagi no Hon 19

Drop by this hidden sake house on our way back to Osaka from Tokushima. They have some nice produce using local Tokushima rice that wasn’t exported and can be bought locally via online. Not being...
Aqua Eddy underwater sightseeing boat

Travel / Tourism

Tokushima Pref. Narutoshi Narutochoutosadomariura Oge 264-1

The Aqua Eddy is a small, fast boat equipped with an underwater observation room. Passengers can get a close underwater view of the spectacular Naruto Strait whirlpools through the glass bottom of the boat, which extends one meter under the water. Being able to enjoy the different views of the whirlpools from on deck and from down below really enhances the viewing experience. As the Aqua Eddy has a limited capacity of 46 passengers, advance booking is required. The journey time is 25 minutes; there are 15 scheduled trips per day. The Uzusio Whirlpool Sightseeing Boat dock, from which the trips depart, is located approximately 15 minutes by car by Naruto Station and around 75 minutes’ drive from Kobe-Sannomiya Station.
Binbiya

4.0

157 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Tokushima Pref. Narutoshi Kitanadachouawata Hashky Valley 20-2

Binbiya is a restaurant located on the Awa Highway (National Route 11) in Kitanada Town, Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture, situated in a beautiful location facing the Seto Inland Sea. In the Tokushima dialect, “binbi” means fish. Using freshly caught local fish every day, Binbiya offers a variety of food on the menu such as sashimi, tempura, boiled fish, kamameshi (rice, meat and vegetables served in a small pot), and curry, etc. The restaurant’s omakase (today’s special) set meal is a popular meal of sashimi, tempura, and another food of the day, served with a bowl of rice and miso soup with seaweed from the Seto Inland Sea. People can often be found queuing to get into this popular restaurant.

We managed to get a table here for a lunchtime spot and had a great meal - must try the wakame - all of the fish dishes we had were excellent.
Wakayama Shoten

3.5

7 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Naruto Park in Tokushima Prefecture Naruto Park Senjojiki

This shop and restaurant located just in front of the Onaruto Bridge and the Naruto Strait whirlpools offers delicious food and souvenirs from Tokushima, Naruto, and Setouchi. It offers set meals and seasonal items made with fresh seafood, Horakuyaki (a local Ehime dish of seafood steamed in an earthenware pan), tai ikezukuri (red snapper sashimi prepared alive) served on a boat-shaped dish, and more. We recommend making reservations for meals. It also carries a full range of souvenirs made from Naruto wakame, a local brand of brown edible seaweed notable for its thickness and its chewy texture.

大鳴門橋を一望できる鳴門公園の近くにある飲食店のひとつです、このお店がある周辺は、飲食店が何店も立ち並んでおり激戦区？のような状態でした。どこもランチの値段は似たり寄ったり。ここで食べると、目の前に鳴門がうずまいているのが見ることが出来ます、
Gokurakuji Temple

Travel / Tourism

Tokushima Pref. Narutoshi Oasachouhinoki Dan'no on 12

The Gokurakuji Temple is a Koya-san Shingon Buddhist temple located in the Oasa-cho Hinoki district of Naruto City; legend has it that the Gokurakuji Temple was founded by the bodhisattva Gyoki during the Konin era (810–824). The temple’s formal name is Nissho-san Muryoju-in. The Gokurakuji Temple is the second temple visited on the Shikoku 88-temple Pilgrimage. Famous sights inside the Temple complex include a beautiful Japanese garden built to evoke the Pure Land (Buddhist heaven), a Buddha statue praying to which is believed to ensure safe and trouble-free childbirth, and the Cedar of Longevity, which is said to have been planted by Kobo Daishi.

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Tokushima Areas

The southeastern corner of Shikoku is home to Tokushima prefecture, a region celebrated for its luscious nature and the nation’s favorite Awa Odori, an energetic dance to which an annual summer festival has been dedicated. Keeping the upbeat tempo, whirlpools excite the Naruto sea off Tokushima, while inland, dramatic cliffs line the Iya Valley, promising unrivaled views of vast and vibrant scenery.