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Specialty Goods

特産品
Indigo Dyeing

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Kintoki Sweet Potatoes Wakame Seaweed

Point of Departure

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Tokyo (Haneda)~1hr 15min

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Ferry

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Kintoki are cultivated in sandy soil rich withminerals from the sea in a mild climate with little
rainfall, making for a healthy sweet potato rich indietary ﬁber and vitamin C. They have a vibrantgolden color, and an excellent taste stemming froma unique texture and full sweetness.

Lotus Root

This wakame is grown being tossed about in thetorrents that produce Naruto's whirlpools, and has an
excellent crunch. It is ﬁlled with numerous vitamins
and minerals, along with the ﬂavor, color, and crunchof a ﬁrst-class product. When blanched, it shines avibrant green.

Sudachi Citrus

Tokyo Port (Ariake)~19hrs
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Osaka

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Tokushima Ramen

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AirportTokushima ramen is a kingly dish with medium cut noodles in pork bone broth,soy sauce soup topped with pork belly, green onions, bean sprouts, and a raw egg.
There are three types, each with their own unique, delicious ﬂavor, and they canbe identiﬁed by the color of their broth: white, brown, or gold.

Local specialty "Naruto Kintoki," as well as Awa Wasanbon sugar, wakame, lotus root, etc.,
are all used in the rich, delicious sweets of the area, giving them regional color. The puﬀy
texture and rich red bean taste are features of "Awa Uiro," and Naruto is one of the threemajor Uiro producers in Japan along with Nagoya and Yamaguchi.

Naruto s Local SakePears

The rich waters below the Sanuki Mountains is used to grow rice excellent for making a varietyof popular Japanese sake such as junmai, honjozo, and ginjoshu, among others. Additionally, as
far as sake unique to the region, there is alcohol made using "Naruto Kintoki" (locally grownsweet potatoes) and a drink made using sudachi citrus, which is a specialty of Tokushima.

The pear is a popular fruit of early autumn. The renowned "Awa pear," aChojuro Asian pear, has an amazingly refreshing sweet taste, even though the
Kosui and Hosui Asian pear varieties are now more mainstream. From
mid-August through late September you can enjoy hunting for pears.

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popular item. The soft noodles ﬂoat in a beautiful golden broth, and it is topped oﬀ
with fresh, ﬁnely shredded deep-fried tofu. These three tastes are woven together
into a single ﬂavor that is truly the soul food of Naruto.

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These sea bream grow up tossed about in the ﬁerce waters of the Naruto Strait,and have a lean, cherry-colored glistening ﬁgure that makes them of the highest
quality. You can try the full ﬁsh as sashimi in "sugata-zukuri" and also thoroughly
enjoy the ﬁsh's rich ﬂavor with rice in "tai meshi."Naru-churu Udon Noodles

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out and the skin can also be grated to use as
seasonings that go great with any food, whether it
be Japanese, Western, Chinese, etc., and have arefreshing aroma and pleasant acidity.

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soil, and is white in color with a crisp taste that is
soft on the palate. If you want to enjoy the taste, try
it teriyaki style or with rice, and ﬁnding a
restaurant with it ﬁlled and fried or fried on a
skewer is also highly recommended.

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This deep, vivid indigo is known to the world asJapan Blue. The indigo dye is made from the indigo
plant, and a special dyeing method is used to color
thread and fabric. The dyed cloth has color that isextremely fade-resistant, keeps away the cold, andwill not irritate the skin.

Naruto Sea Bream※Image is for illustration purposes.

〜The Inland Sea、SETOUCHI〜

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Specialty products using lotus root, wakame, andNaruto kintoki, and sudachi, along with well-known
local brands of sweets, sake, etc. are available here.
There are many traditional, national crafts thatmake splendid souvenirs as well, like Ōtani warecups and various articles dyed using the special,
local indigo dyeing process.
Address: Higashihama-165-10 Muyachō Minamihama,
Naruto-shi; 1st ﬂoor of the Uzushio Kaikan
Phone: 088-685-2992
Open: 9:00-17:00 Closed: New Year holidays

Built during the First World War, this building has
been designated as a registered tangible culturalproperty of Japan. A part of the barracks from theold Bando POW Camp was taken apart and rebuilt
here, and is strongly reminiscent of that time. In
addition to the selling of fresh produce grown on
site, there are German meals to be enjoyed.
Address: Higashiyamada-53 Ōasachōhinoki,
Naruto-shi
Phone: 088-689-1119
Open: 9:00-17:00 Closed: 4th Mon. every month (orday after a Mon. holiday), 12/28 to 12/31

At this ﬁshery cooperative you can ﬁnd a widearray of recommended seafood for purchase, fromﬁsh swimming in tanks at the fresh ﬁsh corner, todried seafood prepared by ﬁshermen at the driedﬁsh corner, to prepared food items and sushi madeusing locally caught ﬁsh at the deli corner. There isalso a dining area with a variety of seafood dishes
on site.
Address: Aigadani-23 Kitanadachō Shukumodani,
Naruto-shi
Phone: 088-683-8137
Open: 9:00-17:00 Closed: open year round

Naruto City Tourist Information Center

Suberiiwa-75-1, Muyachō Ōkuwajima, Naruto-shi 〒772-0011
TEL：088-686-0743 (open year round)

Naruto City Tourism Promotion Division

Higashihama-170 Muyachō Minamihama, Naruto-shi 〒772-8501
TEL：088-684-1157 FAX：088-684-1339
E-Mail:kankoshinko@city.naruto.lg.jp

Naruto City Uzushio Tourist Association

Higashihama-165-10 Muyachō Minamihama, Naruto-shi 〒772-0003
TEL：088-684-1731 FAX：088-684-1732
E-Mail：info@naruto-kankou.jp

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Address: Narutochō, Naruto-shi (Kameura Tourist Port)
Phone: 088-687-0101
Open: 9:00-16:20
Closed: open year round
Prices: Large Viewing Ship: Adults ¥1800, Children ¥900;
Underwater Tourist Ship (by appointment): Adults¥2400, Children ¥1200◀Takamatsu

動Naruto Strait is one of the world's three largest tidal currents that creates its famous whirlpools, which are a natural heritage site rightfully
renowned the world over. As a result of the ebb and ﬂow of the Seto Inland Sea and the Kii Channel, countless vortexes up to 1.5m deep
are formed by the ﬁerce tidal forces in the narrow Naruto Strait. If you would like to really see that force close up, we recommend seeing
them from a ship. You can experience the thrill of being just close enough not to get sucked up in the roaring surge of the whirlpools.

"Eddy" the Whirlpool Museum

Eska Hill Naruto

In addition to its famous whirlpools,
Naruto is full of magniﬁcent sights!
From historical buildings to stunning
natural landscapes,
let us be your guide!

German House

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Near Ōasahiko Shrine this bridge of 9.6 meters runs over a small stream in
Maruyama Park in an area famous for its autumn leaves. The bridge wasbuilt for local residents by the German POWs living in the Bando POWCamp using stone masonry techniques that were completely new to Japan.
Address: Oasacho Bando, Naruto-shi
Inquiries: 088-684-1157 (Naruto City Tourism Promotion Dept.)

1st Temple of the Shikoku 88 Temple
Pilgrimage: Ryōzen-ji

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Naruto Awa Odori
As if to announce the start of summer in Awa,
Naruto's Awa Odori (dance festival) is held, andis the grandest festival of its kind in theprefecture. For a series of days during thisperiod, in addition to Awa dance being
showcased at the theater, anyone is free toparticipate and contribute to this lively form ofcommunication, as the town is overtaken indancers.
Venue: Designated spectator areas west of JR
Naruto Station
Period: August 9-11 every year
Time: 19:00-22:00
Inquiries: 088-685-3748 (Naruto Awa Odori

Address: Ōasachō Ōtani, Nishidai-3☎088-689-0204●Onishi Toki

Address: Higashiyamadani-17-2 Ōasachō Ōtani
☎088-689-0414
Open: 9:00-17:00
Closed on Wednesdays●Yoshimi Gama

Address: Higashiyamadani-45 Ōasachō Ōtani
☎088-689-0172
Open: 9:00-18:00
Closed: no planned closures●Tamura Shoji (Inc.)

Address: Nakadōri-3-1 Ōasachō Ōtani
☎088-689-4039
Open: 9:00-17:00 Closed: no planned closures●Pottery Hall (Umezato Gama)

Michinoue-30-1 Ōasachō Ōtani
☎689-0048
Open: 9:00-17:00
Closed: no planned closures

動●YanotōenThis location was built in order to convey to future generations what occurred between theGerman POWs who lived at the Bando POW Camp in Oasacho and the locals during the three
years from 1917 to 1920. Here you can visit and enjoy a variety of videos, models, dioramas, robots,
as well as other displays.
Address: Higashiyamada-55-2 Ōasachōhinoki, Naruto-shi
TEL: 088-689-0099 Open: 9:30-17:00 (no entry after 16:30)
Closed: 4th Monday of the month (or following day if that day is a holiday), 12/28-12/31
Cost: Adults ¥400, Elem. & JHS Students ¥100; Discount: available for groups of 20+

Ōtsuka Museum of Art 94Ōasahiko Shrine

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Kosoku-Naruto

Home of Ōtani Ware

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This is a famous, nationally-recognized shrine that Tokushima Prefecture is very
proud of. Surrounded by trees, the grounds are enwrapped in a solemn, majestic
atmosphere, and the divine camphor tree has stood for over 1,000 years̶a naturalmonument of Naruto. Some pilgrims setting out on the Shikoku pilgrimage can beseen coming here to pray for a safe journey.
Address： Hirozuka-13 Ōasachō Bandō, Naruto-shi
TEL： 088-689-1212 Open： 6:00-17:00

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hese temple grounds are surrounded on three sides by mountains, giving them atranquil resonance. The gardens of the temple spread out as you pass under the red
temple gate, conjuring an image of paradise. Up stone steps waits the main hallwhere Kobo Daishi is enshrined in a statue known as "Anzan Daishi," and is prayed
to for safe birth.
Address: Dannoue-12 Ōasachō, Naruto-shi Phone: 088-689-1112
Open: 7:00-17:00 (when temple seal/nōkyōin are available)

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This art museum exhibits over 1,000 full-size ceramic tiles that faithfully replicate masterworks
representative of the art of Europe spanning from antiquity to modern day. The viewing course
extends to about 4km, bringing together the masterpieces of Leonardo da Vinci, Van Gogh, andPicasso, as well as others.
Address: Narutochō, Naruto-shi (in Naruto Park) TEL: 088-687-3737 Open: 9:30-17:00 (no entry
after 16:00) Closed: Mondays (following day if Monday is a holiday) and other special closures
Cost: General Admission ¥3240 (Advance Ticket ¥3100), College Students ¥2160 (Advance ¥2100),
Elem. & JHS Students ¥540 (Advance ¥520)

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Tatsumichi Station
Awa-Ōtani Station

Myōkensan Park is built around the summit of Mt. Myōkensan. In the park is a symbol of Naruto,"Torīde Naruto," and the observatory there overlooks Naruto city. The park is known for its cherry
blossoms, and in the spring people come from far and wide to take in trees beautiful ﬂowers.
Address: Muyacho Hayasaki, Naruto-shi
Phone: 088-684-1157 (Naruto City Tourism Promotion Dept.)
Open: Sat., Sun., & National Holidays

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Museum of Art

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2nd Temple of the Shikoku 88 Temple
Pilgrimage: Gokuraku-ji

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Kobo Daishi designated this temple as the starting place for the Shikoku pilgrimage
that includes 88 temples, and was founded around 1300 years ago by theBodhisattva, Gyōki. There is a gorgeous Japanese garden on the grounds, as well asa statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, that can grant wishes. Year round visitors
come to see these as well as other treasures at the temple.
Address: Tsukahana-126 Ōasachō Bandō, Naruto-shi
TEL: 088-689-1111 Open: 7:00-17:00 (when temple seal/nōkyōin are available)

Address: Kubara-71 Ōasachō Ōtani
☎088-689-0006
Open: 8:30-17:00
Closed: no planned closures

The prefecture boasts a ﬁreworks display ofgreat scale to announce the arrival of theseason of Awa Odori. The viewing location
is close to the launch site along the
Muyagawa river, where a thrilling ﬁreworks
display of 5,000 colorful rockets can beseen up close. It is always bustling with alarge number of spectators.
Venue: Near the Naruto Bunka Kaikan(Cultural Center) (along the Muyagawa
river)
Period: August 7th every year
Inquiries: 088-685-3748 (Naruto Awa Odori
Committee)

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Address: Irinokata-24 Ōasachō Ōtani
☎689-0022
Open: Weekdays:8:30-17:00
Sunday:9:30-16:30
Closed: Studio: Sun.
Store: New Year holidays

Myōkensan Park

This spot overlooks the Naruto Strait, Ōnaruto Bridge, and Awaji Island. There are a variety ofseasonal ﬂowers to be enjoyed, such as the blossoms of the weeping cherry trees, rhododendrons,
winter jasmine, sasanqua camellias, and others. At the hall, depending on your wishes, you canhave a letter delivered to a destination of your choosing after one to ﬁve years.
Address: Ōge-234 Narutochō Tosadomariura, Naruto-shi Phone: 088-687-3555 Open: 10:00-16:00
Closed: Tuesday, New Year holidays Prices: Free

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Whirlpool Ride BoatsThe Naruto skyline running along the north side of the Uchinoumi has a rich character. Near thecenter of the skyline is an observation deck that looks out in all directions, allowing you to take in atremendous 360 °panorama. On the south side of the Uchinoumi there are a variety of things toenjoy at the Naruto Uchinoumi Park.
Address: Kita-679 Narutochō Takashima, Naruto-shi (Naruto Uchinoumi Park)
Phone: 088-687-3175 Open: 6:00-22:00 (varies by facility) Closed: Park Center: Tues. (or day after aTues. holiday); open on Tues. in Apr., May, & Sept. to Nov.; closed Dec. 29th to Jan. 3rd

JF Kitanada Fish MarketŌtani Ware
Purchasing, Observing, & Trying Pottery-Making

Ōtsuka Museum of Art

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In the late Edo Period, Ōtani-Yaki or Ōtani
Ware began the making of pottery using
red clay in Ōtani village. Japan is proud of
its climbing kilns used in the ﬁring processof this kind of pottery, and large ceramics
ﬁred using them also have an impressive
stature. In order to bake these massive
ceramics, a "lying-down potter's wheel" isused with the pottery turning the wheelby kicking it with their feet while lying
down; this is a distinctive, traditional
method of Ōtani and has been designatedas a traditional craft of Japan.
Nowadays, they also make daily use items
like cups, and the rustic style has been
gaining popularity. Moreover, in addition
to being able to purchase these products,
you can also take a tour of thepottery-making process.

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A tourism escalator measuring 68m in length and covering a heightdiﬀerential of 34m goes up to the mountain observatory in Naruto.
The observatory overlooks the Naruto Strait, and oﬀers a superb viewof the Ōnaruto Bridge. If the weather is fair, you can see as far as
Wakayama and Shodoshima.
Address: Narutochō, Naruto-shi (Naruto Park) Phone: 088-687-0222
Open: 9:00-17:00 (may change seasonally) Closed: Closed 4
weekdays in mid-December Prices: Adults ¥400, Elem./JHS Students¥100 Discount: discount for groups of 30+

Naruto Park

Whirlpool Sightseeing Boats

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In addition to exhibits related to the whirlpools and the Ōnaruto
Bridge, the location houses a theater where you can experience a
massive eddy and trick art of the Ōnaruto Bridge, among otherthings. Looking out on the straight from the panoramic look out
point will entreat you to a masterpiece.
Address: Naruto, Naruto-shi (Naruto Park) TEL: 088-687-1330
Open:9:00-17:00 (may change seasonally) Closed: open year round
Cost: Adults ¥610, JHS Students ¥410, Elem. School Students ¥250
Discount: available for groups of 20+"Eddy" the Whirlpool
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Along the bridge girders of the Ōnaruto Bridge stretches this 450m walkway. You
can see the structure of the bridge's girders up close while enjoying the pleasantsea air. At the tip of the observation area, you will be able to see the whirlpools
swirling 45m below through the glass ﬂoor, but the rather impressive sight may
make you involuntarily recoil a little.
Address: Narutochō, Naruto-shi (Naruto Park) Phone: 088-683-6262
Open: 9:00-18:00 (can vary by season) Closed: 2nd Mon. of June, Sept., Dec., Mar.
Prices: Adults ¥510, JHS/HS Students ¥410, Elem. School Students ¥250
Discount: discount for groups of 20+

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Naruto Park (Kōen)-Guchi

Eska Hill Naruto

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Naruto Station

Address: Narutochō, Naruto-shi (Kameura Fishing Port)
Phone: 088-687-0613
Open: 8:00-16:30
Closed: open year round
Prices: Adults ¥1550, Children ¥780

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The Naruto Ocean Promenade "Uzu-no-Michi"

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Uchinoumi Sea (Naruto Skyline)

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Until Oct. 30, 2017