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A trip to Shikoku from Kansai! A classic itinerary to see the whirlpools in Naruto, experience the Awa Dance, and experience the pilgrimage

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Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture, is the eastern gateway to Shikoku, and is connected to the Kansai region by the Onaruto Bridge and the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. Naruto City has both sea and mountains, allowing you to enjoy a diverse range of nature. There are also plenty of tourist attractions, including the Naruto whirlpools, one of the world's three largest tidal currents, the Awa Odori dance, and the pilgrimage route! This article introduces a must-have Naruto itinerary for those coming to Shikoku from the Kansai area. Enjoy the unique charms of Naruto, including a tour of the whirlpools, the Awa Odori dance, and a short pilgrimage experience! The Naruto Awa Odori dance is held for three days every year, from August 9th to 11th, so some of the courses are only available for a limited time.

2024.11.20
Required time

Day 1: 10 hours Day 2: 2 hours

Transportation
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Day 1

1
Kansai International Airport

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About 3 hours by car

2
Naruto Whirlpools
3
Naruto Park / Onaruto Bridge Promenade Uzu no Michi
4
Whirlpool Sightseeing Boat
5
Naruto Sightseeing Boat (Whirlpool Sightseeing Boat)

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30 minutes by car

6
Roadside Station Kurukuru Naruto

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20 minutes by car

7
Foot bath in front of the station "Furoide"

Every year from August 9th to 11th, the Naruto City Awa Odori Festival takes place! The town of Naruto is engulfed in a frenzy of excitement, with the area around JR Naruto Station as the stage. Before the dance, relax in a foot bath. For more details about the event, please see the official Naruto Awa Odori website.

Naruto City Awa Dance Official Website

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30 minutes by car

8
Cuisine and Inn Otoriien

Day 2
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3 mins

9
The first temple of the 88 Sacred Temples of Shikoku, Ryozenji Temple

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30-minute walk

10
Gokurakuji Temple, the second temple of the 88 Sacred Places of Shikoku

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