[2025 Minamiawaji ] Travel Guide for Whirlpools Cruise (Updated May)

Apparently the whirlpools are impressive in the spring, and as it was my first time I was a bit worried about the swaying, but I enjoyed it! There aren't many buses, but I was able to take the free shuttle bus to the observation deck and roadside station, where I could buy a delicious lunch and souvenirs, so I was very satisfied ^_^ There are also buses from Kobe, so even if you don't have a car, it's a great day trip, so I recommend it. #food #greatview #Awajishima #whirlpoolcruise #familytrip #coupletrip

The "Naruto Whirlpools Cruise Nippon Maru" departs from Fukura Port on Awaji Island, offering an up-close and thrilling experience of the Naruto Whirlpools 🌊🌀. The staff provides detailed guidance, explaining where the whirlpools are located, making it enjoyable for both adults and children! 🎟️ Ticket Information • Adults (middle school and above): ¥2,500 • Children (elementary school students): ¥1,000 • Infants (below elementary school age): Free for one child per adult; ¥500 for the second child onwards 💡 How to Purchase Tickets • Advance reservations on the official website are recommended. • Same-day tickets are available at the local ticket counter from 9:00 AM. • For those with reservations, preparing a QR code in advance ensures a smooth process! 🕒 Cruise Schedule • Number of departures: Typically around 6 trips per day, varying by day. • Duration: Approximately 60 minutes. • Departure times: Vary by day, so please check the timetable on the official website. ୨୧ ‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥୨୧ Location: Naruto Whirlpools Cruise Nippon Maru (Uzushio Cruise) Address: 1528-1 Fukura Ko, Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture (inside Michi-no-Eki Fukura) Access: About 15 minutes by car from the "Seidan Mihara IC" on the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway Parking: Available (free) ୨୧ ‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥୨୧

Whirlpool cruising! Here in the Seto Inland Sea, you can enjoy sightseeing while cruising through the miraculous whirlpools!!! The guide will make announcements for you! Not only can you see the whirlpools, but she also introduced us to many small islands in the Seto Inland Sea!! 🕰️Opening hours: From 9:30 *Varies depending on the season and day of the week 📍Location: 656-0501 Hyogo Prefecture Minami Awaji City Fukura Port Uzushio Dome Nanairokan 💰Price per person: 2500 yen 💞Reasons why we recommend it: It's a valuable experience, and children will also enjoy it!! You can eat fresh seafood bowls and oysters at the restaurant next door!! #Spring0yentrip

This cruise allows you to see some of the world's most impressive whirlpools, which appear during spring and autumn high tides, with huge whirlpools up to 20 meters in size. Whirlpools are a natural phenomenon caused by tidal currents, so the faster the currents, the larger and more impressive the whirlpools become. There are times when the whirlpools do not form at all and cannot be seen, so be sure to check the timetable on the website before visiting. Facility name: Uzushio Cruise Address: Fukura Port, Minami Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture (Uzushio Dome Nanairokan) Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 Closed days: Open all year round Access: 2 minutes walk from Fukura Bus Terminal Price: Adults (junior high school students and above): 2,500 yen Children (elementary school students): 1,000 yen Infants (younger than elementary school students): 1 child free per adult Visit date: Mid-April 2024 #Domestic travel #Solo travel #Girls' trip #Couple trip #Awaji Island #Awaji Island trip #Great view #Great view spot #Going out with pets #Sakura 2024 #Pets allowed #Uzushio Cruise