Visiting the **Otsuka Museum of Art** was such a cool experience! It's not your usual museum—everything is **ceramic reproductions** of famous Western masterpieces, but they're all **life-sized**, so it feels like you're touring the world's best galleries in one place. The **Sistine Chapel replica** was mind-blowing—you can even **take photos** (which you usually can't in real museums!). My favorite was Van Gogh’s *Sunflowers*—so vibrant! The museum is huge (4km of galleries!), so wear comfy shoes. A bit pricey (¥3,300 for adults), but totally worth it for art lovers!

It has 5 floors of remade art. Its not the real thing. But still fun to observe and see with your own eyes. I appreciate they have arrows on the ground to point which direction you should go. They have many cafes and places to sit and enjoy the view. I appreciate how many chairs were available to sit and relax in. I was there for 5 hours. I would have loved to stay longer. But with time constraints we had to head out. I do appreciate the lighting and the recreation. It makes you want to see the work in person. I hope I can do so one day. I would plan this as a whole day event. But if you are with kids that might not be possible. The Naruto whirlpool tours boat are near by if you want to find something different. Enjoy and take your time.

The Otsuka Museum of Art is a huge Museum that cannot be covered in one day and needs few days to see everything. The collection of reproductions from all periods, starting from ancient history through midevil, Renessainc, Baroque, Impressionist period, expressionist, until modern art is amazing. Highly recommended to any art lover!

Excellent museum with a lot of interesting painting and presentation. 3300 yen of entrance fees was worth. There were a lot of exhibits and easily 4 hours could be spent here. There is a museum parking located (600m awat) near the naruto sightseeing boat parking. The museum is courteous enough to provide free shuttle vice versa.

This is my favorite museum in Japan. Everything is a reproduction made by transferring ceramic two boards. You can take pictures, you can shoot video, you could even touch them.

This is a marvellous museum. If you visit Japan, do make an effort to visit this highly unique museum too. It is like this: whilst in Japan, you can tour the most historic and famous tourist destinations of Greece, Italy, Spain and others, all at once. How? They have recreated these places with astonishing technology. The technique of applying every colour to tiles – meaning any colour or image can be depicted on tiles. For instance, the most famous Impressionist paintings appear utterly lifelike, yet they are actually projections onto tiles. Visitors are even encouraged to touch them, revealing they are neither originals nor actual paintings. It is truly astonishing what modern technology can achieve. I repeat, this museum is an absolute must-visit. You will not be disappointed. After all, you can experience famous sights from around the world all in one place.

It is a MASSIVE museum with thousands of famous paintings in the world. It would take half a day to explore the entire area. These paintings are not the original ones but very close replicas. They offer some museum tours and it is very helpful for understanding the background of the works. I am not sure if they offer tours in English or other languages, but I think at least they provide an audio tool that explains them. The museum doesn’t just have a great replicas that made from pottery. It also replicates surrounding areas like caves and architecture transporting visitors to different places. Additionally, there is a lovely cafe where you can enjoy some food and drinks related to the arts and the area.

A must if you like spectacular views of great bridges or just enjoy panoramic scenic views. Take the escalator, makes things much easier

Incredible movement of water during tidal movements over a narrow straight. At times the water on one side of the bridge is much higher than the other creating a waterfall.

I was here on golden week and very lucky with the weather. I took the bus from tokushima station and is about one hour 10 minutes as the last stop. Chanen Observatory is very beautiful and from there I can see the sizes of whirlpool. I recommend not taking the boat unless the whirlpool is at its highest. Truly enjoyed the Uzu-no Michi walkway. It took me 4 hours in total to walk around . The must see spot when visit Tokushima .

Get the combo ticket for the observatory and the underneath the bridge walk to save some money. Great views!

The world famous Naruto Swirl. Passengers can take walk beneath Naruto bridge (with fee, about 500 Yen/adult). The walk way is about 500 meters long and 5 rest areas are located in the middle (there is rest room in the end side as well). It’s wonderful to feel the minor vibrations when vehicles drive overhead roads. Under your feet, you can see swirls if arriving at right tide time. The wind is a bit strong. A spectacular spot deserving your visit!

Sea swirl is interesting and the view from the park is great. Nice place to stop by if you are passing by when driving or going to the art museum, but not sure if it is worth visiting only for the view as it is quite away from downtown. Also you have to check the right timing to see the sea swirl (check this out from the website)

This is the parking lot (500 yen a time) nearby the whirlpool observatory. Also have souvenirs shop. I saw Naruto bridge and some cherry blossoms on the way to the observatory.

I visited on 21 July and checked the tide schedule on the website in advance, picking the time for the strongest whirlpool that day. The walk to the viewing area was much longer than expected, and the worst part was that we could not even go further in to see the main whirlpool area where the sightseeing ships pass. Part of the bridge was under renovation and scaffolded, and the door to continue further was shut. I am not sure if it is always like this or if we were just unlucky that the bridge was closed halfway. To make things worse, there was an unpleasant toilet-like smell along the way to the viewing point. Overall, it was not worth the admission fee even though it’s inexpensive.

Please note the Google hours mentioned are for summer and for winter they are earlier. Last entry is 4:30 m and it closes at five. It is at least a five maybe 10 minute walk from the top car park to where you buy tickets to go in. Parking cost ¥500 (we actually stayed in our campervan overnight and as long as you leave by 8:15 you won't be charged for the next day. We stayed here overnight because we had dogs and there's a little walk you can do to an observatory and lookout point where you can look down towards the whirlpools so if you arrive out of hours, I suggest you try this. The toilets were open all night while we were there. Great view early morning when the car park is empty before it starts to get busy.

When you buy the tickets (¥510pp), you also receive a beautiful post card! Eventhough it is late May, the walkway was not only windy but cold too! Do bring a thin coat at least. Wow. The views of the swells creating the whirlpools are spectacular indeed. A pity the bridge structure may obstruct views. Improvise to look for the best angles! Best visited in the morning or late afternoon depending on the tide. Check online for the best date/time to coincide with your trip here.

there is a set timing daily to see the whirlpool (during high tide), you may have to wait a few hours. they will display high tide time at the entrance. unfortunately i went at the wrong time free coin return locker. very nice staff that tries to educate me on the whirlpool despite language barrier! i also got some postcard gifts and craft from 2 of the older staff maybe i’ll return again if im near tokushima again..

Great view of the tide, staffs speak a bit of English and friendly. Currently there are renovation works going on, so some of the views are obstructed, otherwise, it could have been better.

Do t waste your time. They charge for a natural sight. It says a lot per se. And a hearty parking fee to add insult to injury! Just go around the corner and you can see this natural beauty without being robed

Amazing experience, walk under the bridge to see the whirlpool. The staffs there are very kind. They have free wheelchair that you can use.

What a beautiful place! Must check the tides and boat schedules to know the best times to experience the whirlpools. Highly recommend a boat trip and then a trip up to the visitors center and you can walk under the bridge on an enclosed catwalk. There are lots of informational pictures and narratives in Japanese and English. You can also view the whirlpools from the glass windows in the floor of the bridge. Then go up to the viewpoint on the cliff where the feudal lords used to enjoy the whirlpools during Edo period. For the boat trip we didn’t have reservations in advance and were able to purchase tickets about 30 minutes before departure from the ticket office on the larger boat. The smaller boat with glass bottom requires advance ticket reservations. Definitely going back with advance reservations for a glass bottom boat ride.

Visited the Naruto Whirlpools and enjoyed the views from the hilltop observation area. The whirlpools were fascinating to watch as the tides created those powerful swirling currents below. It’s a great spot for photos and to appreciate nature’s force from a safe distance. The viewing area is well maintained with clear signage and facilities. Even without taking a boat tour, it’s definitely worth a visit if you’re nearby.

The Naruto Whirlpools only appear during high or low tide. Be sure to check the tide times to catch the whirlpools at their best. We paid the ticket price to walk under the bridge to catch the whirlpools from above. Sadly we missed the peak of the ebb tide. We did see the whirlpools from the bridge surface a few days before and found them to be a spectacular sight. Take the time to walk the observation areas on and off the Onaruto Bridge to get a true sense of just how huge the tidal surge can be. At the southern observatory there are cafes and snack stands to enjoy as well.

One of the amazing experiences I’ve ever had. They offer like a Uzushio forecast that expects how possible it is to see whirlpool each hour. When I visited it showed the level would be not so high, but it was pretty sunny so I took the next boat. There are 2 types of boats you could take, one with an underwater view and the other that is bigger and not necessary to book in advance. I took the one with an underwater view and was amazing!! The whirlpool was not big just as the forecast said but I was so excited to see small whirlpools. The staff told me that the diameter of it would be about 20 meters if it’s the perfect time. Just seeing a big bridge was nice. I highly recommend this activity.

A must see. located in the Naruto Strait near Awaji Island in Japan, which have speeds of 26 km/h (16 mph). A whirlpool is a body of rotating water produced by opposing currents or a current running into an obstacle.

Very exciting whirlpool view. The museum where I have learnt a lot. Good place to go. Buy one ticket so you will visit the museum and see the whirlpool closely.

Tip top place. Choose time to match tidal flows

Another café inside the Otsuka Art Museum. The scent of curry pushed me to try the Venus curry (a Japanese word play), but I personally believe the seafood bowl is the wiser choice, using fresh fish from the area. Crowd Size: Very High Payment Method: Credit Card

Really quite nice place for a quick bite when touring the museum, had the kaisen don which was pretty fresh and served with pickles and a nice seaweed soup and the curry katsu which was chunky and nicely paired with pickled onion and was good and the dessert was great as well the strawberry cake nicely moist and well done. Would recommend if your pretty hungry.

A slice of chocolate cake crowned with whipped cream and a ruby-red strawberry, alongside a warm cup of coffee—pure bliss. The rich chocolate chunks added a luxurious touch. Imagine savoring it while admiring the serene beauty of water lilies, as if stepping into a Monet canvas！

After walking through the miles of museum exhibits, this cafe provides a welcome resting spot. It offers both meals and desserts. We tried the meals. Some of our party had the steak and others had the curry. The flavors were mild, so if you like mild flavors, it might suit you. The good point was that the portions were huge. You won’t leave this cafe hungry if you try one of the meals.

You definitely will need a rest after finish the B2 floor.This is a good place for relaxing.

(Translated by Google) Cafe de Giverny is located inside the Otsuka Museum of Art. It seats over 200 people and features an open terrace overlooking a pond recreating Monet's "Water Lilies." ◆Order Menu ・Green Harmony ・Seared Sea Bream Rice Bowl ・Venus Curry Every meal was terrible. Nothing was tasty. The curry rice was soggy and clumpy, and the sea bream had no soy sauce or flavor, not even a hint of sesame sauce. If I had to eat here, I'd probably go for the chicken cutlet curry... Green Harmony is still better. All of these dishes are priced like a typical tourist spot, and it's hard to believe they cost 1,500 yen... The quality is below that of a food court or diner. It's a place for families with children or those not interested in food to get by. Location may be everything. (Original) 大塚美術館の館内にある「カフェ・ド・ジヴェルニー」。店内は200席を超える座席数があり、モネの「睡蓮」を再現した池を望む開放感あるテラスも完備されています。 ◆注文メニュー ・緑のハーモニー ・鯛炙り丼 ・ヴィーナスカレー 食事はどれもひどいですね。何も美味しくない。カレーはライスがべちゃべちゃでダマになっているし、鯛は醤油も何もなく、ごまダレの風味すらない。もし、どうしても当店で食べるなら量的にチキンカツカレーかなあ・・・。緑のハーモニ―はまだマシかな。 いずれも超観光地価格であり、これで1,500円は信じがたい。。。フードコードや食堂以下のクオリティです。お子さん連れや食に興味ない人がとりあえず食べ凌ぐための場ですね。立地が全てかもしれません。

(Translated by Google) There were several restaurants inside the museum, so I stopped off for a souvenir meal. 🍽️ ⚫︎Venus Curry - ¥1,500 (tax included) I probably wouldn't eat this in my neighborhood, but isn't ¥1,500 a bargain for a place like this? #TokushimaTourism #NarutoCityTourism #OtsukaMuseumofArt #MuseumofMasterpiecesOnCeramicPanels #ThisMustVisit #WorthTheAdmissionFee #CafédeGiverny (Original) 美術館の中にはいくつかの飲食店がありましたので記念に一食🍽️ ⚫︎ヴィーナスカレー　税込１５００円 家の近所なら食べないかも知れませんが、こういった施設でこの内容の１５００円なら安いんじゃないでしょうか？ #徳島観光　#鳴門市観光　#大塚国際美術館　#陶板名画美術館　#これは行った方がいい施設　#入館料以上の値打ちあり　#カフェドジヴェルニー

Simple eatery with a great view of the bridge. The place is a few minutes walk from the entrance to the walkway. We had the cold yuzu noodles and the fried sweet potato which were both very good and came quickly. Although it was lunch times it was easy to find a table

The food was delicious, the atmosphere was cozy, and the sea bream was grilled good, but I felt like the portion was smaller than I expected for the price (bones makes it look big). Overall, good service.

Small eatery on the second floor of the building with an amazing glass wall view of the Naruto Bridge and whirlpools. The local specialties are all on the menu here, and the daily special kaisendon was super fresh and delicious! Service was also very friendly, with a basic English menu, and instructions from the staff on how to eat their meals.

Nice food and nice view at a fair price.

Really recommend to have lunch here before or after visiting the うずのみち. The food and service are very good. The view on the bridge and the beautiful coastline is stunning.

The best restaurant with the view in Naruto park. Highly recommended the famous sweet potato fry . The view was spectacular !!

Famous restaurant with great scenery and special snapper dish with 1600yen of each.

This was a very nice place to get snacks and ice cream while in the area. The owners were really nice and even explained to me the topping on the ice cream I got which was super delicious. It is really convenient that, in addition to cash, they take all forms of cards. Nice place.

I think I came here with too much of a high expectation as this place was highly recommended for its Tai fish rice bowl in a travelling guide book. The fish meat was tough and hard to chew, the saving grace was the sauce and the seaweed soup, they were delicious. I suspect the issue could be the inadequate knife skill of the sushi chef slicing the fish into the pieces the wrong way, but that is just my non-professional opinion, what do I know about being a chef. Pity....

This is a charming gift shop that is like traveling thirty years back in time. The staff are sweet and friendly, with a real country atmosphere. Be sure to pick up some sudachi vodka (shochu).

They have seafood, Muslim friendly

(Translated by Google) Visited Otsuka Museum of Art during lunch break. It's a 15-minute walk uphill, so it's a bit of a pain to get there, but the return trip is easy. At 11 o'clock on weekdays, there are no previous customers, but a sightseeing bus will soon bring customers. I ordered the wakame udon set for 850 yen and the Tokushima ramen for 850 yen. The seasonal seaweed is fresh, has no odor, and is very crunchy. Fish is good, but noodles aren't available at the museum, so I was glad I was able to have a light meal at a reasonable price. (Original) 大塚国際美術館の昼休憩に訪問。15分ほど坂道歩くので、行は大変ですが、帰りは楽。 平日11時だと前客なしだが、すぐに観光バスがお客さんを連れてこられる。 わかめうどんセット850円と、徳島ラーメン850円を注文。旬のわかめが新鮮で全く臭みなくコリコリして感動。 お魚もいいけど、麺類が美術館にないので、軽食でリーズナブルに済ませられてよかったです。

(Translated by Google) I ordered the recommended sea bream bowl, croquette, and wakame udon. The sea bream bowl had an exquisite sauce; I could have eaten just the sauce. The wakame udon was also served cold, and the wakame was delicious. The food was served quickly, and since it was a weekday and not busy, I was able to eat right away. You'll need to park your car in the Naruto Park parking lot, so it's a bit of a walk from there. (Original) オススメの鯛丼とコロッケ、わかめうどんを頼みました。 鯛丼はタレが絶妙で、タレだけで一杯行けそうでした。 わかめうどんも冷やしでワカメも美味しかったです。 提供も早く、平日で空いていたのですぐに食べられました。 鳴門公園駐車場に車停める必要があるので、そこから少し歩きます。

(Translated by Google) The sea bream donburi is delicious, the thicker fillets are chewy and have a greasy feel when chewed, and it is even better with basil and wasabi. It takes about 10 minutes to walk from the parking lot. The observation deck next to it offers a view of the whirlpool from afar. (Original) 鯛魚丼好吃，偏厚的魚片彈牙，咀嚼時則有油脂感，配上紫蘇和芥末更好，從停車場走過來大約10分鐘，旁邊的觀景台能遠遠眺望漩渦

Came here for lunch with my wife. The food and experience was amazing, as well as the view!

Fancy gourmet restaurant with a beautiful view! They offer student course meals based on price, but not individual menu items, although they had no problems substiting dishes for vegetarian options or no fish versions!

The duck is so juicy...love it

Love this placed

(Translated by Google) I went here for lunch when I went to the Otsuka Museum of Art. The view was amazing, and I thought it was worth it just for that. The staff were polite, warm, and pleasant. The food was beautifully presented, but the garnish for the main meat dish was oily, which was disappointing. (Original) 大塚国際美術館に行った時にランチで利用しました。とても景色が素晴らしく、それだけでも価値があると思いました。 スタッフさん達の対応も丁寧で温かみがあり気持ち良かったです。 食事は盛り付けなど綺麗でしたがメインのお肉の付け合わせが油っこくて、それが残念でした。

(Translated by Google) I had lunch there for my birthday. When I made the reservation, they asked me in advance what I couldn't eat and prepared the food accordingly. They explained the details of each dish in an easy-to-understand manner. Everything was delicious, from the appetizers to the desserts. (Original) 誕生日にランチで利用しました。予約したときに食べられないものを事前に聞いてくれて料理を提供してくれました。一品ずつ料理の詳細をわかりやすく教えてくれました。前菜からデザートまで全て美味しかったです。

(Translated by Google) We visited without a reservation as a walk-in. The weather was nice, so we requested the terrace. The moment we stepped outside, we were overwhelmed by the view. Each dish was carefully prepared and delicious. I especially enjoyed the terrine, made with local fish. The attentive and professional service was also impressive. It was a perfect restaurant. I highly recommend it. (Original) 예약 없이 워크인으로 방문 날씨가 좋아 테라스로 요청 밖에 나가자마자 경치에 압도되었습니다 하나하나 신경쓴 요리들 정말 맛있었습니다 특히 지역 생선을 이용한 테린이 좋았네요 세심하고 프로페셔널한 접객도 인상적 완벽한 식당이었습니다 매우 추천합니다