Whirlpool Cruise
Experience the largest whirlpools in the world around Awaji Island (Hyogo Prefecture) on board our sightseeing boats, Kanrin Maru and Nippon Maru. Embark on an hour-long cruise on one of our large ships, accommodating 500 passengers, to see sights like historical Fukura Bay and the Pacific Ocean horizon, as well as the incredible whirlpools. The Uzushio Cruise departs from Fukura Port, located inside Michi no Eki Fukura. There are other attractions within walking distance, including Fukura Marche, where you can enjoy fresh fish and other local produce. The Awaji Island Uzushio Cruise is enjoyable for everyone, young or old.
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Whirlpools and the Kanrin Maru Joyport Awajishima Inc.
Whirlpools Joyport Awajishima Inc.
Nippon Maru and the whirlpools Joyport Awajishima Inc.
Information
- Maximum Capacity
- 250 people
- Participation Restrictions
- Children of elementary school age and younger must be accompanied by an adult
- Meeting and Exchange Areas
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Uzushio Cruise
1528-4 Fukurako, Minami Awaji-shi, Hyogo Prefecture, 656-0501 - Open Period
- Year-round
- Meeting Times and Business Hours
- Reception: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Tour Schedule
- Go to reception 20 minutes before your departure time > Begin boarding 15 minutes before departure time > Departure
- Required Time
- Roughly 60 minutes
- Provision of Meals
- Meals are not provided
- Open to meal requests
- Not available
- Universal accessibility
- Limited wheelchair access
- Parking
- Free parking for 300 cars and several sightseeing buses
- Notes
- Please check the official website for dates of operation
- Related websites
- https://www.uzu-shio.com/
This basic information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
Please check the official website for the latest information.
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