Naruto and Shikoku All about the birthplace of giant waterfalls
The town of Naruto belongs to Tokushima Prefecture, which is located in the eastern part of the island of Shikoku. Of course, for lovers of the anime genre, the name of this city resembles a hero famous in his circles. However, this place in Japan itself is better known for its huge whirlpools that can turn up to 20 meters in diameter.Incredible water funnels are formed due to the collision of the currents of the Inland Sea with the waters of the Pacific Ocean, which, near Naruto, pass through narrow underwater ridges. The peak scale of the water element, and the maximum magnificence of these extraordinary phenomena, is observed in the autumn and spring period, when the most pronounced tides occur.
To see the whirlpools of Naruto, you can choose one of several ways. The most extreme of them is contemplation from the deck of a pleasure boat. This choice also makes it possible to see the city itself and the rest of the coast of the island of Shikoku from the sea. For those who want to see what this unique phenomenon looks like in the water column, ships with a transparent bottom are provided.
Another well-known way is to view the turbulent currents from a bird's eye view. This opportunity is opened by a specially equipped viewing path Uzu-no-Miti, which can be found by walking along the Onaruto bridge, literally hanging over the whirlpools.
The observation path is made of especially durable transparent panels that hang over the water element at a height of 45 m. After admiring nature enough, you can diversify your aesthetic impressions by visiting the art museum. Its funds contain over 1000 copies of world-famous masterpieces of painting. It is noteworthy that all of them are reproduced on ceramic tiles. It is here that you can meet the inimitable "Last Judgment" and the ingenious Sistine Chapel, which is made here in natural scale.
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