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Awaji Island Uzushio Cruise Pre-Book for a Thrilling Whirlpool Adventure(For Visitors to Japan only)

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.

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.

What's included

Cruise fee

Packages (2)

Schedule

08:20
Meet and Check-In at Uzushio Dome Nanairo-Kan
08:50
Departure
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Uzushio Cruise
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.
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Disband On-Site

Location and Directions

Check-in / Check-out
Uzushio Dome Nanairokan
Uzushio Dome Nanairokan, Fukura Port, Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture
*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

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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.

What to bring

Voucher

Additional notes

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.

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

Operated by

LINKTIVITY Inc.2

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation until your booking is confirmed.

1-6 business days before (local time): 10%
On the activity day (before start): 30%
On the activity day / No-show: 100%

Changes

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.