Naruto Whirlpools, Iya Bridge & Oboke Gorge Full-Day Tour

At only around HKD 300 per person, it's still considered good value for money. This price only includes admission to "Iya-no-Kazurabashi Bridge." The driver was very thoughtful, taking us through "Michi-no-Eki Takarada-no-Sato Saita" to admire the cherry blossoms in full bloom. The other two activities ("Oboke Gorge Sightseeing Cruise" and "Naruto Whirlpools Sightseeing Cruise") required an additional payment of JPY 3,500 per person. In Tokushima, we were scheduled for the last sightseeing cruise at 16:20, missing the best time to see the "Naruto Whirlpools." The tour guide was very friendly, polite, attentive, and extremely helpful to the group members. This is a highly recommended day tour to join when visiting Takamatsu.

Our tour guide, Ms. Liu, provided detailed explanations of Takamatsu's unique attractions and local cuisine during the trip. The trip to Iya Valley Bridge was excellent, and the scenery was beautiful. Since the weather prevented us from taking a boat ride in Oboke Gorge that day, she took us to Naruto Park where we could pay to take a boat to see the whirlpools for about half an hour. She also arranged for us to see the scenery from the Seto Ohashi Bridge, ensuring we had a pleasant day. She recommended many local delicacies and unique restaurants. The vehicle was very clean, and the driver operated it safely. The arrangements for this trip were also very good.

Our Japanese driver was incredibly dedicated, taking us to every stop, especially ensuring we made the 3:45 PM boat to see the largest whirlpool. This itinerary is quite long, about 10 hours from start to finish, but the driver showed no signs of fatigue, which we greatly appreciated. The Chinese-speaking tour guide was very enthusiastic and helped us take photos. However, their Japanese language skills were not very strong, and they also struggled with English, which was a bit of a shame. Nevertheless, the guide safely led us to all the attractions, and we had a great time. All in all, for those who want a single-day experience of the Oboke Gorge boat ride (very comfortable and beautiful), the Iya Valley Vine Bridge (a short but thrilling bridge), and the Naruto Whirlpools in Tokushima (we saw spectacular whirlpools that day, which was amazing), I would still recommend joining this tour. It offers great value for money!

The itinerary is well-planned, with enough time to visit the main attractions and souvenir shops. The entrance fee for Iya Kazurabashi Bridge is included, and you have the option to pay for the Oboke Gorge boat ride separately. There are restaurants in Oboke Gorge, so there's plenty of time for lunch. Since we couldn't see the Naruto whirlpools that day, our guide, Xiao Hua, took us directly to the Great Naruto Bridge (optional, self-paid). We returned to Takamatsu around 6:30 PM! Our guide, Xiao Hua, was excellent. In addition to clearly explaining the attractions, she also shared information about nearby sights and delicious food in Takamatsu. This tour allows for a same-day round trip from Takamatsu to Tokushima. The guide's arrangements were excellent, offering great value for money. I highly recommend joining this tour!

The tour guide was enthusiastic and responsible, even coming up with alternative solutions when our flight to Oboke was canceled. These attractions were places I wanted to visit but were difficult to reach by public transport, so joining a group day tour was very convenient. The time management was excellent; I never felt rushed. The natural scenery was beautiful.

The travel distance was incredibly long, and the tour content was short. Korean and English support are not provided. I booked based on the Korean guide's description, but the tour was different from what was advertised. When I went to see the Naruto whirlpools, it wasn't the right tide, so there was almost nothing to see. The scenery was nice, and the local food and souvenirs at each stop were good.

This time, I brought my family along for a one-day tour, and I found it much more convenient than independent travel. There was no need to drive ourselves, and everything was well-arranged, including experiences at various attractions. I felt there was ample time, so we weren't rushed, and the itinerary flowed very smoothly. The tour guide's explanations helped us better understand the significance of each site, and the driver's skills were excellent; even with strong crosswinds, the ride was very stable. I'm very grateful for this one-day tour and hope more like it will be offered in the future!

This itinerary is quite interesting. Ms. Liu, as a tour guide, has over 20 years of experience, which is highly commendable. Thumbs up!

Unfortunately, we missed the time to see the whirlpools, and didn't even catch a glimpse of a small one. It's such a shame.

Our tour guide, Xiaohua, was enthusiastic and engaging, and the itinerary was excellent.