Highlights
Enjoy a 60-minute cruise from Awaji Island's Fukura Port
Witness the natural wonder of Uzushio whirlpools
See whirlpools up to 20 meters in diameter during spring and autumn tides
Pre-payment & easy entry with QR code on the voucher♪
It is safe and comfortable for children and the elderly.
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Overview
Awaji Island
Available Daily
Pick-up not available
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What to expect
Experience the world's largest whirlpools on a 60-minute Uzushio Cruise from Awaji Island. Sail on a stable, large sailboat and witness the majestic Uzushio whirlpools up close.
Packages
Packages
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［1-14 People］Standard Plan
USD 19.90
Total:
Price per Adult :
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［15 or more people］Standard Plan
USD 17.91
Total:
Price per Adult :
Availability Calendar
［1-14 People］Standard Plan
Total:
Price per Adult :
Adult (Age 12 & over)
USD 19.90
Total:
Adult (Age 12 & over)
USD 19.90
Price per Adult :
Please book here for groups of 1 to 14 people.
Child (Age 6-11)
USD 9.95
Infant (Age 0-5)
USD 9.95
Overview
Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Available Daily
Without pick-up
Inclusions: Cruise fee
Schedule
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Start time :
08:20
Meet and Check-In at Uzushio Dome Nanairo-Kan
08:50
Departure
Uzushio Cruise (Approx.60 mins )
The boat passes close to the Uzushio whirlpools, offering an impressive view. During spring and autumn tides, whirlpools up to 20 meters in diameter appear. The Naruto Strait is the only place in the world to witness these massive whirlpools.
Disband On-Site
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Location
Location, direction and description
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*To exchange for a boarding ticket, submission of a Passenger List is required. Please prepare the QR code in advance and arrive at least 30 minutes before departure time.
Access:
By Car: From Kobe:
It takes around 80 minutes to travel from Kobe Sannomiya.
It takes about 2 hours to travel from Osaka Umeda.
It takes around 15 minutes to reach Fukura Port via the Kobe Awaji Naruto Expressway and Seidan Mihara IC while following Prefectural Route 31.
By car: From Shikoku:
It takes about 50 minutes to travel from Tokushima.
It takes about 110 minutes to travel from Kagawa Takamatsu.
It takes around 15 minutes to reach Fukura Port via Kobe Awaji Naruto Expressway and Awaji Minami IC while following Prefectural Route 25.
By bus:
It takes approximately 90 minutes to travel from Kobe Sannomiya Bus Terminal to Fukura, and from there, it is only a 2-minute walk to the window/platform.
Contact information: 0799-52-0054
https://maps.app.goo.gl/8rqRdjey5WaprJ7Q6
Important activity information
To ensure the best experience, please read the restrictions and requirements before booking.
Important activity information
Restrictions
- Individuals aged 12 years and above, including middle school students and older, are considered adults.
Individuals between the ages of 6 and 11, including elementary students, are considered children. - For infants aged 0-5 years old, one child can accompany a paying adult for free.
*If there are more children than adults, the additional children will be charged at the child rate. - For safety reasons, it is not permitted for children under the age of 12 to take the cruise unaccompanied.
Other requirements
- Before the start time, kindly proceed to the meeting point and exchange your voucher for a boarding pass, at least 30 minutes in advance.
- Following the Maritime Transportation Act, which came into effect in 2024, all passengers are required to submit a passenger list.
To ensure the safety and comfort of all guests, submission of a "Passenger List" will be required for all passengers starting June 20, 2025.
For details, please visit:
https://www.uzu-shio.com/news/12809 - How to Submit the Passenger List:
Please choose one option:
1. Pre-submit at boarding reception: For smoother check-in, download and complete the passenger list beforehand. Submit it at reception on your cruise day.
2. Fill out at boarding reception: Forms are available on-site. Please allow extra time to complete it during check-in. Passenger list (Individuals).pdf - Here is the passenger list (Groups). Passenger List (Groups).pdf
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 14.
Required items to bring & attire
- Voucher
Additional notes
- This activity does not accept any changes to confirmed bookings.
- Please be aware that your departure may be subject to sudden cancellation in the event of changes in the weather.
- The departure cruise may be subject to change due to an engine inspection.
- Kindly refer to the attached PDF for information regarding the biggest whirlpool in the world. A Trip to the Naruto Whirlpools (English).pdf
- For any questions regarding your reservation, please contact the travel agency or platform where you made your purchase.
［15 or more people］Standard Plan
Total:
Price per Adult :
Adult (Age 12 & over)
USD 17.91
Total:
Adult (Age 12 & over)
USD 17.91
Price per Adult :
Please book here for groups of 15 or more people.
Child (Age 6-11)
USD 8.96
Infant (Age 0-5)
USD 8.96
Overview
Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Available Daily
Without pick-up
Inclusions: Cruise fee
Schedule
View All
Start time :
08:20
Meet and Check-In at Uzushio Dome Nanairo-Kan
08:50
Departure
Uzushio Cruise (Approx.60 mins )
The boat passes close to the Uzushio whirlpools, offering an impressive view. During spring and autumn tides, whirlpools up to 20 meters in diameter appear. The Naruto Strait is the only place in the world to witness these massive whirlpools.
Disband On-Site
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Location
Location, direction and description
-
*To exchange for a boarding ticket, submission of a Passenger List is required. Please prepare the QR code in advance and arrive at least 30 minutes before departure time.
Access:
By Car: From Kobe:
It takes around 80 minutes to travel from Kobe Sannomiya.
It takes about 2 hours to travel from Osaka Umeda.
It takes around 15 minutes to reach Fukura Port via the Kobe Awaji Naruto Expressway and Seidan Mihara IC while following Prefectural Route 31.
By car: From Shikoku:
It takes about 50 minutes to travel from Tokushima.
It takes about 110 minutes to travel from Kagawa Takamatsu.
It takes around 15 minutes to reach Fukura Port via Kobe Awaji Naruto Expressway and Awaji Minami IC while following Prefectural Route 25.
By bus:
It takes approximately 90 minutes to travel from Kobe Sannomiya Bus Terminal to Fukura, and from there, it is only a 2-minute walk to the window/platform.
Contact information: 0799-52-0054
https://maps.app.goo.gl/8rqRdjey5WaprJ7Q6
Important activity information
To ensure the best experience, please read the restrictions and requirements before booking.
Important activity information
Restrictions
- Individuals aged 12 years and above, including middle school students and older, are considered adults.
Individuals between the ages of 6 and 11, including elementary students, are considered children. - For infants aged 0-5 years old, one child can accompany a paying adult for free.
*If there are more children than adults, the additional children will be charged at the child rate. - For safety reasons, it is not permitted for children under the age of 12 to take the cruise unaccompanied.
Other requirements
- Before the start time, kindly proceed to the meeting point and exchange your voucher for a boarding pass, at least 30 minutes in advance.
- Following the Maritime Transportation Act, which came into effect in 2024, all passengers are required to submit a passenger list.
To ensure the safety and comfort of all guests, submission of a "Passenger List" will be required for all passengers starting June 20, 2025.
For details, please visit:
https://www.uzu-shio.com/news/12809 - How to Submit the Passenger List:
Please choose one option:
1. Pre-submit at boarding reception: For smoother check-in, download and complete the passenger list beforehand. Submit it at reception on your cruise day.
2. Fill out at boarding reception: Forms are available on-site. Please allow extra time to complete it during check-in. Passenger list (Individuals).pdf - Here is the passenger list (Groups). Passenger List (Groups).pdf
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a minimum of 15.
Required items to bring & attire
- Voucher
Additional notes
- This activity does not accept any changes to confirmed bookings.
- Please be aware that your departure may be subject to sudden cancellation in the event of changes in the weather.
- The departure cruise may be subject to change due to an engine inspection.
- Kindly refer to the attached PDF for information regarding the biggest whirlpool in the world. A Trip to the Naruto Whirlpools (English).pdf
- For any questions regarding your reservation, please contact the travel agency or platform where you made your purchase.
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Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made between the booking confirmation date to 00:00 local time, 6 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of JPY 200.
- Any cancellations made between 00:00 local time, 6 business days to 23:59 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 10% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made between 23:59 local time, 1 business days to 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 30% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Change Policy
- Changes to the reservation for this activity are not allowed. If you need to change the participation date, number of people, etc., please cancel your current reservation and make a new one. A 100% cancellation fee will apply even if you rebook.
Operation days
- WeekDays
Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made between the booking confirmation date to 00:00 local time, 6 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of JPY 200.
- Any cancellations made between 00:00 local time, 6 business days to 23:59 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 10% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made between 23:59 local time, 1 business days to 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 30% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Change Policy
- Changes to the reservation for this activity are not allowed. If you need to change the participation date, number of people, etc., please cancel your current reservation and make a new one. A 100% cancellation fee will apply even if you rebook.
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Restrictions
- Individuals aged 12 years and above, including middle school students and older, are considered adults.
Individuals between the ages of 6 and 11, including elementary students, are considered children. - For infants aged 0-5 years old, one child can accompany a paying adult for free.
*If there are more children than adults, the additional children will be charged at the child rate. - For safety reasons, it is not permitted for children under the age of 12 to take the cruise unaccompanied.
Required items to bring & attire
- Voucher
Other requirements
- Before the start time, kindly proceed to the meeting point and exchange your voucher for a boarding pass, at least 30 minutes in advance.
- Following the Maritime Transportation Act, which came into effect in 2024, all passengers are required to submit a passenger list.
To ensure the safety and comfort of all guests, submission of a "Passenger List" will be required for all passengers starting June 20, 2025.
For details, please visit:
https://www.uzu-shio.com/news/12809 - How to Submit the Passenger List:
Please choose one option:
1. Pre-submit at boarding reception: For smoother check-in, download and complete the passenger list beforehand. Submit it at reception on your cruise day.
2. Fill out at boarding reception: Forms are available on-site. Please allow extra time to complete it during check-in. Passenger list (Individuals).pdf - Here is the passenger list (Groups). Passenger List (Groups).pdf
Additional notes
- This activity does not accept any changes to confirmed bookings.
- Please be aware that your departure may be subject to sudden cancellation in the event of changes in the weather.
- The departure cruise may be subject to change due to an engine inspection.
- Kindly refer to the attached PDF for information regarding the biggest whirlpool in the world. A Trip to the Naruto Whirlpools (English).pdf
- For any questions regarding your reservation, please contact the travel agency or platform where you made your purchase.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 14.
Restrictions
- Individuals aged 12 years and above, including middle school students and older, are considered adults.
Individuals between the ages of 6 and 11, including elementary students, are considered children. - For infants aged 0-5 years old, one child can accompany a paying adult for free.
*If there are more children than adults, the additional children will be charged at the child rate. - For safety reasons, it is not permitted for children under the age of 12 to take the cruise unaccompanied.
Required items to bring & attire
- Voucher
Other requirements
- Before the start time, kindly proceed to the meeting point and exchange your voucher for a boarding pass, at least 30 minutes in advance.
- Following the Maritime Transportation Act, which came into effect in 2024, all passengers are required to submit a passenger list.
To ensure the safety and comfort of all guests, submission of a "Passenger List" will be required for all passengers starting June 20, 2025.
For details, please visit:
https://www.uzu-shio.com/news/12809 - How to Submit the Passenger List:
Please choose one option:
1. Pre-submit at boarding reception: For smoother check-in, download and complete the passenger list beforehand. Submit it at reception on your cruise day.
2. Fill out at boarding reception: Forms are available on-site. Please allow extra time to complete it during check-in. Passenger list (Individuals).pdf - Here is the passenger list (Groups). Passenger List (Groups).pdf
Additional notes
- This activity does not accept any changes to confirmed bookings.
- Please be aware that your departure may be subject to sudden cancellation in the event of changes in the weather.
- The departure cruise may be subject to change due to an engine inspection.
- Kindly refer to the attached PDF for information regarding the biggest whirlpool in the world. A Trip to the Naruto Whirlpools (English).pdf
- For any questions regarding your reservation, please contact the travel agency or platform where you made your purchase.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a minimum of 15.
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