Takamatsu: Aventura no Vale de Iya, Garganta de Oboke e Redemoinhos de Naruto

Our guide Liu Xiaohua was really informative and even though I don’t speak mandarin at all I could feel her enthusiasm and friendliness through her way of speech! Would definitely recommend this tour even if you don’t speak Japanese or Mandarin as this tour essentially pays for itself through the amount of travel that you get to do in one day plus the ride back to Takamatsu, you really are making profit. Bus driver was very skilled as well, especially important as our drive to the first and second location was high up in the mountains with very narrow roads. 10/10 would recomend and go again

Many thanks to team leader Xiaohua! This was my first time on this tour, and I truly felt the dedication of both the leader and the travel agency. It was incredibly good value for money, highly recommended! It's perfect for travelers who love independent travel but don't want to drive themselves. All three scenic spots are covered, and there's no forced selling of optional tours. Walking across the Iya Kazurabashi Bridge felt like a reminder to slow down, and the nearby waterfall was a place for spiritual cleansing. The grilled sweetfish and grilled mochi that the team leader privately recommended were also worth trying – I personally thought they were delicious! The boat ride at Oboke Gorge was also very comfortable; the boat was stable, and watching the beauty of the gorge made one forget all the hustle and bustle and worries. For the final attraction, the timing for the Naruto Whirlpools was just right. Of course, we paid extra to witness the beauty of one of the world's three great whirlpools. The boat ride was very safe, bringing a beautiful end to this trip (it's recommended to check the tide times for the Naruto Whirlpools online beforehand). Many thanks again to the team leader and driver! I will definitely join again next time!

At only around HKD 300 per person, it's still considered good value for money. This only included the admission fee for "Iya no Kazurabashi". The driver was very attentive, taking us through "Michi-no-eki Takarada no Sato Saita" to admire the cherry blossoms in full bloom. For the other two activities ("Oboke Gorge Sightseeing Cruise" and "Naruto Whirlpools Sightseeing Cruise"), an additional JPY 3,500 per person was required. 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 local day tour when visiting Takamatsu.

The tour was conducted in Chinese, which I didn’t know beforehand, haha! So I couldn’t really understand any of the explanations since everything was in Chinese. Other than that, I’m still glad I joined this tour because visiting these three destinations on my own would have been quite difficult. Overall, it was a convenient way to see all three places in one day!

Thank you to tour guide Liu Xiaohua for the kind and meticulous service! This trip was incredibly good value for money. The attractions in Shikoku are far apart, and arranging transportation yourself would take immense effort. This itinerary covered the three most important attractions in Tokushima in one day, saving us the hassle of navigating transfers. All three places are must-see scenic spots in Shikoku, and they also brought a refreshing coolness to this hot summer. The entire journey was very comfortable, and the experience was excellent. Thank you, tour guide Xiaohua, for giving me such a wonderful day!

The Japanese driver was very dedicated, taking us to every spot, especially ensuring we caught the 3:45 PM ferry to see the largest whirlpool. This itinerary was quite long, about 10 hours from departure to return, but the driver showed no signs of fatigue, which we greatly appreciated. The Chinese tour guide was very enthusiastic and helped us take photos, though it was a bit of a shame that their Japanese and English language skills were not proficient. Nevertheless, the guide safely brought us to all the attractions, and we had a great time. All in all, for friends who want a single-day experience of the Oboke Gorge boat tour (very comfortable and beautiful), the Iya Kazurabashi 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!

It was excellent. If you can speak even a little Japanese, you can communicate with the guide, and most importantly, it allows you to visit three scenic spots that would be difficult to reach alone due to transportation, with round-trip travel from Takamatsu. However, it was a shame I couldn't see the Naruto whirlpools when the waves were at their peak, so I think I'll go back separately if I get the chance later.

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