Naruto Whirlpools, Awa Odori Kaikan, & Awaji Island Tour from Osaka
- Naruto Whirlpools are among the most dramatic natural phenomena of Japan
- The Awa Odori Kaikan is a museum in Tokushima where visitors can learn about Awa Dance, watch displays of the dance and sample local products
- Take the Bizan Ropeway to the top of Mt. Bizan, and overlook the beautiful scenery of Tokushima and Awaji Island
- Enjoy your afternoon tea time at A Happy Pancake, and admire the panoramic view of the Seto-Inland Sea
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What to expect
The Naruto Whirlpools are one of the natural wonders in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. It has the fastest ocean current in Japan. You can take a sightseeing boat to observe the whirlpools at close range and overlook the whirlpools from the walkway under the Onaruto Bridge. Afterwards, you can watch Awa Odori at the Awa Odori Kaikan and dance together. In addition, you can also board the "Bizan Ropeway" and enjoy the magnificent panorama of the Tokushima Plain facing the Kii Strait from the top of the mountain. Finally, go to A Happy Pancake Awajishima Terrace on Awaji Island to taste super soft pancakes




Reviews
I am a traveler who participated in the Awaji Island trip on June 7. My friends and I are very satisfied with this trip 👍If the full score is five stars, I am willing to give it 10 stars! First of all, as soon as we got on the bus, Mr. Sui, the driver and tour guide, introduced us to the day's itinerary very enthusiastically, and took the initiative to inform us of the time of the Naruto whirlpool tide that day. Although I think this is a place where tourists should do their homework first in Taiwan. But the tour guide took the initiative to tell us, so I really must give it a thumbs up👍. On the way to Awaji Island, the tour guide not only introduced Awaji Island to us, but also chatted with us about what fun things there are in Japan, how to play, etc., and even we even talked to the tour guide. The further we chatted, the more we talked about Japanese living habits and traffic conditions. We were really talkative and easy to talk to👍 On the way, the tour guide would also take the initiative to suggest where we should stop to take photos or go to the toilet. After booking the scenic spot, the tour guide will also accompany us to get off the bus and help us communicate with the store staff. This is really a great blessing for our group of friends who are not good at Japanese! Finally, I would like to thank Brother Sui who led the group that day. He did his best to take us out safely and home happily, and left us with beautiful memories during our trip to Awaji Island. All this beauty is worth reading this comment/ Come and experience it!
A fantastic tour! It's not easy to arrange a bus day trip to Awaji Island, which has inconvenient transportation, and Tokushima, which is too far away. The itinerary arrangement was great. The Happy Pancake was delicious. The Naruto whirlpools weren't as big as I imagined. The Awa Dance Hall performance was great, the atmosphere was good, a highly recommended tour! 👍
Driver Xiao Li is very nice👍🏻 He talks little, has a serious and kind attitude, and is very honest. Because it was a new route and it was his first time here, he could provide less information. It was really difficult to find restaurants in Tokushima. It would be better and more convenient if the travel agency could find a place where he could eat. Although the whirlpool🌀 can only be seen👀 a little bit, I am already very excited to go out to sea. As for the Happy Cake, the scenery is beautiful, but it is too windy and cold. I am already very happy to be here! It’s great to take the Meishan cable car to see the city view👍🏻 (I think it’s better than watching Tokushima folk dance)😅)
The super high-quality driver helped us explain and arrange the itinerary along the way. He even took the initiative to help us carry our things to the car when we checked out. He also visited additional attractions. I was very moved and happy. We also saw a super vortex.
The itinerary was well arranged, and we could visit all the attractions easily. There was enough time for lunch. The tour guide gave good explanations.
The driver explained enthusiastically and in detail. The tour time was a bit tight, but just right. Overall, I was satisfied👍
The tour leader is willing to assist guests in serving customers, and also actively assists in taking photos, trying his best to take care of every passenger. The driver also introduces food and customers to enjoy lunch. Due to the small number of participants, the car is too thin for 12 people, so the seats are not comfortable enough.
It is very comfortable, the scenery is beautiful, and the tour leader is also very responsible in explaining. It is very suitable for small group tours traveling alone.
This is my first time to join this kind of trip. Thanks to Mr. Zhang Yong for his friendly and enthusiastic pick-up service. Fortunately, we caught the highest tide of the day and arrived at the Awa Dance Hall an hour earlier than expected, but this also gave us more time for lunch, which was also good. I was very satisfied with the overall experience.
We were very lucky to meet the responsible and enthusiastic tour guide Mr. Fu and the humorous driver. The two of them cooperated perfectly and were dedicated to making every member of the group enjoy themselves. They stopped at each scenic spot appropriately, and everything they needed to experience and do was in place. The whirlpool was so shocking. , it is recommended to buy a ticket for the upper deck of the big ship (¥2800) to see more clearly. Overall, I am extremely satisfied. I can’t wait to write a review on my way back to Osaka. Thank you both for taking care of me❤️
Good to know
- If the minimum number of participants (6) is not met, the tour will be cancelled. In this case, you will be informed 7 days before the tour date and a full refund will be issued
- The operator will use the Wechat or email that you provide when booking to inform about the meet-up time. You will receive the information 1 day before the activity date, at about 18:00-22:00
- The language used by staff is determined by the local provider. Guests cannot specify staff in a certain language. This product is a "shared ride" service.
- During the group itinerary, you are not allowed to leave the group early or leave the group midway. If you leave the group midway, the unfinished part will be deemed to have been abandoned by yourself, and no fees will be refunded.
- If the travel time is delayed, the itinerary is changed, or the attractions are canceled due to traffic conditions, weather, tourist season or other non-human factors, the local supplier may adjust the itinerary, departure time and stay time, and the local reception arrangements shall prevail. Thank you Please excuse me.
- Attractions, venues, and special transportation may be repaired, suspended, or closed due to conditions on the day. Participants cannot use this as a reason for compensation if such conditions occur.
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