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.

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.

Was looking forward to seeing this amazing natural phenomenon. On hols from Oz. Travelled a couple of hours to get there. Paid a fee to access the observation deck from the bridge. My advice is do your homework before you go, its crucial otherwise in my opinion it's a waste of time going. Read that the whirlpools are best viewed at high and low tides and at certain times of the year. We didn't tick any of those boxes and it was very apparent. Was still a pleasant outing looking at the Naruto Strait.

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

Large older mall. Nice for a break on our drive. OK food court but curry shop now gone.

Very nice dept store and shopping area

So nice and so super testy restaurant

One of the better malls in the area. Has most of the stuff you need but I wish the loft was bigger. The bus from Tokushima station to the mall is 370 yen.

Food court is wonderful. Lots of good shops, neatly organised and displayed. Typical Japanese hospitality. Can't be disappointed.

Great mall for any shopping needs. Good location, next to other shopping warehouses like Mega Daiso and K's Denki.

Nice mall with usual assortment of Japanese brand shops plus free wifi.

It's not the newest, but great value and easy to access

One of the malls in Kitajima, mostly a residential. Try Mr. Donut there... worry about your wallet later 😏😊. There's a cinema too, and you can see what's currently showing on the IMDb app.

There are many shops & food options here.

Pleasant mall with a variety of shops.

so good!

good

(Translated by Google) 251102 I took a direct bus to Yumetown, but got off at the wrong stop. I browsed the food court and had lunch in the lounge at Fuji Grand Kitajima. The supermarket's food was fresh and varied, but since it's mostly frequented by locals, there weren't many items popular with tourists. I only browsed at Royce Truck, but the variety was nice. The bus schedule is erratic, so be sure to check the timetable carefully. (Original) 251102 유메타운직행가는 버스를 타고 가다가 잘못내려서 식품관 구경하고 휴게실에서 점심도 먹은 후지그랜드 키타지마입니다. 마트 식품이 신선해서 좋았고 물건도 다양하지만 현지인들이 주로 다니는 곳이라 관광객들이 많이 찾는 물품들은 거의 없었습니다. 로이즈트럭은 구경만 했는데 다양해서 좋았습니다. 버스시간이 사악하니 시간표를 잘 체크해야합니다.

A pleasant temple with a friendly restaurant next door. Mostly what I wanted to leave a comment about is that there's a ton of information out there on starting a proper Henro pilgrimage but a good portion of the visitors were clearly doing what I was doing--a kind of casual visit to the first few pilgrimage temples as a teaser/taster--and I'd seen no information on that. Some notes from my experience: * From Bando station there's a sign saying "pilgrims follow the green line" (painted on the road). It could not be easier to navigate. * Get the Henro Helper app, it has some suggestions that Google Maps won't. For example, when leaving this temple cross the road and follow the green line back but turn right instead of going back to Bando station. This leads you down a pleasant backstreet instead of trudging along the highway breathing in the exhaust. * Approaching Konsen-ji (#3) there is a path departing from the road which is both a shortcut and a nicer trail to the temple's back door. This is in the app, but it also highlights the importance of keeping your eyes peeled for pilgrim signs, usually with red arrows, pictures of pilgrims or the text "へんろ" (henro). These are everywhere you might get confused, keep your eyes peeled. I saw some pilgrims ahead of me on the road who had missed the very clear sign for this turnoff. * Konsen-ji is the last temple that's really close a train station, but it's a real shame to stop there because the next section to Dainichi-ji (#4) is much nicer, with some reasonably long segments through bamboo forest that feel like real trails, rather than suburbia. Also a giant camphor tree at the base of a staircase up to a shrine. If you want even a taste of the pilgrim experience you owe it to yourself to not stop at three as I had seen suggested in another comment. * If you've started in the morning, the path from Dainichi-ji to Jizo-ji (#5) will take you past a fancy bakery where you can reward yourself with a cream puff. A short while later at Jizo-ji you can pay a small amount to walk the halls housing its collection of 500 arhat statues, which I think makes for a great climax to a short walk if you don't want to continue on. There's an easy bus to Itano Station, but that only brings us to about 8km total so you can also just walk back. * I saw about 50/50 visitors in pilgrim getup vs just in hiking gear. I was in the latter camp since I decided I was a tourist and not a pilgrim. No need to stress about it if you are not doing it seriously. * Even though this route is mostly in suburban Tokushima I still saw three snakes in two hours. I believe all innocuous rat snakes rather than pit vipers, but still: pay attention to the ground!

Ryozenji Temple is a serene and spiritually rich destination that beautifully marks the beginning of the legendary Shikoku Pilgrimage. Its peaceful atmosphere and historical significance make it a must-visit for travelers and pilgrims alike.

A beautiful shrine. It is the starting point of the traditional shikokuhenro - lots to visit inside and the main shrine was stunning - you can light a candle with wishes (already) printed on it. Make sure to buy a bag of fish food to feed the lovely fish in the pond as well.

The hundreds of lighted lanterns in the hondo are especially beautiful. Also, about a 15~20 minute walk north of the temple is Tokushima's largest, most important Shinto shrine, Oasahiko Jinja. It's worth a jaunt to visit and the giant camphor tree in the precincts.

The first temple, and I'm not starting anything. Yeah, I'm guessing in my own strange way, I'm on the Henro. I'll probably make no more than 15 temples on my circle of the island. It can be overwhelming. I guess the Henro is all about Shingon Buddhism and Kukai - I'm clueless. They always use the word esoteric when describing this school of Buddhism. I keep looking this word up over and over but it's still unclear to me. I guess I prefer Jodo Buddhism the most. I kept saying the nembutsu over and over while I was here. なむ あみだ ぶつ. And I also kept saying: Mappo to Jodo. マッポから浄土まで. Hey check this out: I saw a protein deficient beautiful girl over and over - first on the train, then the walk from the station - at this temple as well. She didn't smile or even acknowledge me. Maybe she thinks I want something from her that I probably don't won't can't. When I see a girl like this, it's still unclear to me about what to do when I know I shouldn't do or think anything. I think this is because I could've gone to school with her grandfather. Why am I like this?

Good and large temple to start off shikoku henro pilgrimage, you can go down un bando station and theres a blue line that marks you the way to it. Also theres a shop were they sell multiple accesories, typical clothing, stamp books...a lot of history in temple 1

Great place to start the 88 temples pilgrimage. Very alive here. People who finished the pilgrimage also coming back

It's a nice shrine, there are a few steps to reach the top and it feels like it's really in the middle of the forest. Very peaceful.

Nice little temple 🙂 Nothing so special about all these temples but the pilgrimage walk could be nice. Walking the 3 first temples was good idea (took me 2-3h), specially if you enjoy being away from the big japanese cities and seing some country side and random casual life of Japan. The garden of this temple is particularly relaxing

Nice City Temple. Very close to #1

Second temple of the 88-temple pilgrimage on Shikoku Island. It has an small interesting garden.

It's a very calm temple. I sometimes come here to relax.

Sisters 👶 prayers offered.

Beautiful temple

Awaichinomiya Oasahiko Shrine was said to be the most important shrine in the country. For more information on its history, please ask at the shrine grounds.

A great shrine to visit - it is just right next to the Naruto German House and not far away from the Ryozen-ji. The shrine was huge and the entrance (with rock lanterns on the two sides was beautiful. The car park is right at the entrance of the shrine (passed through all the rock lanterns and a bridge).

Worth place to visit if stay near by Tokushima.

A stunning Tori gate with stone lanterns stretching along the Michi for hundreds meters. In front of the entrance of the Jinja, there is this stunning camphor tree which is over 1000 year old. There is an incredible amount of mystic energy and power in the surrounding area. This jinja is obviously full of magical powers - there was a constant stream of visitors come to warship and a row of staff manned shelters catering to disciples needs. 🙏🙏🙏

A nice walk from the temple n* 1 Ryozen-ji. Nothing so special but i would still recommend it as an enjoyable walk in the japanese countryside. Not far from the train station Bandō. This part has almost no tourist which made it very pleasant to me.

Beautiful Japanese Temple experience. The tree that's in the picture which is posted is almost if not more than a 1000 years old

Peace full place 1rs of the pilgrimage temple very beautiful

Good udon soups and several tempura. Great price/quality.

We came here en route from Temple 1 to Temple 2. I wasn’t expecting much but was pleasantly surprised. It felt a bit intimidating from the outside and it is fairly rudimentary inside but there was a steady stream of diners, the staff were friendly and the food was just what we were looking for. We enjoyed Udon noodles and a cold beer.

(Translated by Google) During a business trip to Tokushima, I tried a udon restaurant recommended by a local. It was "Naruchuru Udon" from Naruto. Unlike Sanuki udon, the noodles are soft and have a gentle flavor. I definitely recommend the chikuwa tempura topping. It was both impressive and delicious! It was crowded with local customers, which was nice. (Original) 徳島の出張で地元の方からのおすすめのうどん屋さんに挑戦。鳴門のうどんで“なるちゅるうどん” 讃岐うどんと違って麺も柔らかく優しい味わい。ちくわ天のトッピングが絶対おすすめ。インパクトも味も最高でした！地元のお客さんで賑わっていていい感じです。

(Translated by Google) It was my first time eating Naruto udon 🍥. I was surprised by the thin and curly udon noodles! ️ Shikoku is Sanuki Udon Prefecture, and I didn't know there was such a local udon. If you prefer warm udon, which tends to be softer and less chewy, like Sanuki udon, we recommend cold bukkake. In places like Nagano, the firmness of soba is the key, and people eat zaru soba even in the middle of winter (lol).Here, too, if you want to enjoy the firmness that goes down your throat, we recommend the ``cold bukkake.'' ✨ (Original) 鳴門うどん🍥初めて食べました。細くてちぢれ麺のうどんとはビックリ‼️四国は讃岐うどん県で、こんなご当地うどんあるとは知らんかった。温かいうどん、柔らかくコシが少なめな傾向で讃岐うどん的な喉越しコシを好むなら冷たいぶっかけを推します。長野とかは蕎麦のコシが命で真冬でもザル蕎麦食べるとか（笑）ここも、そんな感じで喉越しとコシを楽しむなら「冷たいぶっかけ」オススメです。✨

(Translated by Google) I'm from outside the prefecture and was craving udon, so I saw a udon flag in the parking lot and headed in right away. The broth was really flavorful. The noodles were hand-made, but slightly thin and crunchy, which was my first time trying them. I think I prefer thicker noodles... I also had some oden and ate and drank it all! Thank you for the meal! (Original) 県外からですが、うどん食べたいなーと思っていたら、駐車場にうどんの旗を見つけ速攻で入店です。 お出汁が凄くきいていました。 麺は手打ちですが少し細目のチジレ麺で、初めて食する麺です。 私にとっては太麺の方が好きかな…… おでんも頂き、完食完飲です！ ご馳走様でした！

(Translated by Google) Naruto, Tokushima Naruchuru Udon "Funamoto Udon Oasa Branch" Before the udon, The oden, daikon radish, maruten, and beef tendon were boiling. Two inari sushi. For the udon, I had wakame seaweed. My wife had shrimp tempura. The soft, flat, irregular udon noodles were flavorful. Served with chopped fried tofu and green onions. The golden broth was gentle. "Hafu, hafu, slurp, slurp, enjoy your meal." This is a great restaurant. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal. (Original) 徳島鳴門 なるちゅるうどん 『舩本うどん 大麻店』 うどん前に 煮えてた おでんの大根、丸天、牛すじに いなり寿司2個 うどんは ワタシわかめ ヨメさん海老かき揚げ 柔め平打ち不揃いうどんが味わい深い 刻んだお揚げにネギ添えて 黄金色のお出汁もやさしい 「はふはふちゅるちゅる、めしあがれ。」 ええお店です 美味しかった ごちそうさまでした

(Translated by Google) The taste is just as delicious as the main store, but this store has a wider menu and more seats. According to the staff, the store is open until 2:30 PM, but closes as soon as the noodles are sold out, so it's rare for it to be open until that time. (Original) 本店と味は変わらず美味しいが、こちらの方がメニューが豊富で席も多い。店員さんによると、営業時刻は一応14:30までだが、麺が売り切れ次第閉店となるので、その時刻まで開いている方が珍しいそう。

(Translated by Google) I ordered tempura and soba. I like to go when there are fewer people, so I went around 4pm. I didn't really like the wasabi and tempura sauce, but other than that, I really liked the taste. I felt that the soba sauce was more delicious when I put it in my mouth and ate the soba directly rather than dipping it in. The soba was refined, so the soba soup was also thin. I like it thick, so it was a bit disappointing. But the soba had a gentle aroma and was delicious. It was boiled just right. The condiments were grated daikon radish, chives, and quail eggs. The tempura looked thick at first glance, but it was light and crispy when I ate it. The shrimp was cooked well. I don't know if the people here like shrimp or can catch them, but it seems that domestic shrimp is the norm. For me, who has only eaten shrimp from overseas, Tokushima is a place that deals with the best ingredients. (Original) 天ざるを注文 人の少ない時間に行くのが好きなので 4時頃行きました。 ワサビと天つゆは 余り好みではなかったけど それ以外は めちゃくちゃ好きな味でした。 蕎麦つゆは つけて食べるより 口に含んで 蕎麦をダイレクトに食べた方が 私は美味しく感じました。 そばが上品なので、そば湯も サラサラ系でした。私は トロトロ系が好きなので ちょっと残念。でもそばが 優しい香りがして 美味しかった。茹で具合もちょうど良かった。 薬味は 大根おろしと アサツキ うずらの卵でした。天ぷらも パッと見 分厚そうに見えたけど食べたら軽くてサクサクでした。 エビの火の入り方も 良かった。 この土地の人は エビが好きなのか捕れるのか分からないけど、国産のエビが当たり前のようでした。 海外のエビばかり食べてきた私にとって 徳島は 最高の食材を扱う土地です。

(Translated by Google) I went at 2pm and was able to order lunch. I ordered a seafood chirashi and udon set for lunch. The sweet sushi is flavored with yuzu and has a lot of seafood, which is very good. The price range is 990 yen, which is modern, so it's a little more expensive than you might expect from an udon restaurant, but if you're looking for seafood sushi, it's totally worth it! Since I was alone, I was guided to the counter, but I was able to take my time and feel comfortable. It was delicious. I was disappointed that I didn't notice the coffee that everyone was writing about. (Original) 14時に行きましたが、ランチ頼めました。 ランチ海鮮ちらしとうどんのセットを注文。 柚子がよく効いた甘いお寿司は、海鮮も多くとても良いです。 990円と価格帯が今どきなので、うどん屋のイメージよりはお高めだけど、海鮮寿司とならば大納得！ 1人だったのでカウンターを案内されましたが，ゆっくり出来ました、居心地良かったです。 美味しかったです。 みなさんが書いてる珈琲には気付けず、残念でした。

(Translated by Google) The udon and soba noodles, along with the chirashi, rolls, and pressed sushi that go with them, are delicious. The various set meals are voluminous, and customers come and go frequently during lunch. There is a daily lunch menu on fixed days of the week, and you can also order a wide variety of single items. The seafood chirashi lunch on Wednesdays and Saturdays is probably vinegared rice. I go there quite a bit, and I never get tired of the taste. The soba is delicious, and the raw soba is recommended. It seems that kettle-fried udon is popular, but the recommended dish is the kitsune udon. The huge fried rice is soaked in plenty of soup stock, and it's sweet to my liking. The set with the rice bowl will fill you up. (Original) うどんと蕎麦と、これに合うちらしや巻物、押し寿司が美味しい。 各種定食もボリュームあって、お昼時はお客さんが頻繁に出入りしてます。 曜日固定で日替りランチがあり、豊富な単品オーダーも可。 水曜、土曜が海鮮ちらしのランチなのは、酢めし押しかな。 結構通ってますが、なかなかに飽きないお味です。 蕎麦がおいしく、生蕎麦はおすすめ。 うどんは釜揚げが人気のようですが、おすすめはきつねうどん。 でっかいお揚げがたっぷり出汁をすって、甘めで好み。 丼物とのセットでお腹いっぱいです。

(Translated by Google) I ate cutlet curry udon. Perhaps because I made it in advance, the noodles were soft and not very chewy. The pork cutlet was freshly fried, but the meat was tough and not good. The curry has a very strong flavor, and there's so much of it that you can't even see the noodles or tonkatsu. Personally, I would be happy if the amount was a little smaller, at least so that you could see the tonkatsu. It's not a restaurant where you can have a quick meal of udon and the prices are high. In addition to udon, there is a wide variety of rice dishes, and there are also set meals, so I think this is a restaurant you would choose if you are dining with your family or with others. (Original) カツカレーうどんを食べました。作り置きに当たってしまったのか麺はやわやわでコシもあまりなかったです。とんかつは揚げたてだったのですが、肉質が硬くてイマイチでした。 カレーは味がとても濃くて、さらには麺やとんかつが見えないほど大量にかけられています。もう少し少なめにかけてせめてとんかつが見えるくらいの量の方が個人的には嬉しいですね。 値段が高くてうどんで軽く食事を済ますといったようなお店ではありません。うどん以外にもご飯ものが豊富であり定食もあるので、家族連れや人と食事といった際に選ぶお店かと思います。

(Translated by Google) A considerable amount of noodles were cut off. The soup stock was sweet and very delicious, perhaps due to the fact that the noodles were cut into pieces. I went there for the first time at the recommendation of my family. The tempura seemed to use pretty clean oil. We have bottled beer. The store has an old-fashioned atmosphere, so I had the impression that it was aimed at middle-aged people. There are plenty of parking lots and it's easy to park. (Original) かなりの量の麺が切れ切れでした。お出汁は甘くてとても美味しい、麺の切れ切れたまたまなのかもしれません。初めて家族に勧められ行ってみました。天ぷらは結構クリーンな油を使っている感じでした。瓶ビールあります。お店が昔の雰囲気なので、熟年層向けのイメージでした。駐車場は沢山あり停め易いです。

(Translated by Google) I went there exactly at 14:30, but I was able to order lunch ♪ (Lunch is served until 14:30) The store clerk was kind. I ordered the 900 yen lunch seafood chirashi and udon set, and my partner ordered the cutlet curry udon! The noodles were chewy and smooth, and they were delicious! The dashi soup was also very good! The cutlet curry is also slightly spicy and seasoned just right, and the cutlet is meaty. The seafood chirashi also had a lot of ingredients, and when combined with the udon, it was very filling! The store was spacious, I was able to relax, and it was very comfortable. You can also drink coffee for free. It was delicious. Although it's far away, I will go again when I come here! (Original) 14:30ちょうどにに行ってしまいましたが、ランチ頼めました♪(ランチは14:30まで) お優しい店員さんでした。900円のランチ海鮮ちらしとうどんのセットと、相方はカツカレーうどんを頼みました！ 麺にコシがあってつるつる、喉越しよく美味しかったです！出汁もよくきいてました！ カツカレーもちょっとスパイシーで味付けちょうどよく、カツも肉厚です。海鮮ちらしも具沢山でうどんと合わせるとボリュームがありました！ 店内広くてゆっくり出来ました、居心地良かったです。コーヒーも無料で飲めます。 美味しかったです。遠いですがこちらに来た際は、また行きます！

(Translated by Google) The portions are decent. 😋 The clientele is a little on the older side. 🤔 (Original) ボリュームはそこそこあり😋 客の年齢層は少し高め🤔

A cute, 30-minute experience museum explaining the science behind the whirlpools as well as a photograph collection of famous bridges in Japan and around the world. If you ever had that one friend who was obssessed over bridges, this would be the business he'd own. All descriptions and guides are in Japanese only, though they have a fair amount of English advertising.

A tad underwhelming. Most exhibits were repeats of the writeups seen along the walkway. However, much effort for VR and interactive / immersive experiences for visitors to appreciate the feeling within a whirlpool.

It is a museum that introduces the whirlpool phenomenon and also the local region. They sell combo tickets that give you entry to this museum and the uzu no michi , but maybe you can skip this one if you don’t have much time.

Elaborate museum on the bridge, other bridges in Japan. Very, very limited English support. Expensive. If you can hike more toward the bridge itself, the view of the structure is incredible, and free. However, this building has a better view of the whirlpool itself (best seen from a boat, however)

worth to go, great nature swirls

It was extremely informative! Coming here to understand how the whirlpools are formed, and how the bridge was built, gave depth to just viewing the whirlpools.

Wonderful bridge view !

Good place to have a view of bridge

One of the best spot to admire the bridge (and some tanukis if you’re lucky). The others viewpoints in the park will let you have different panoramas (the naruto observatory was under renovation when i went) including a nice sunset if you’re at the parking n*1 😃

Beautiful panoramic view of naruto bridge

Worth seeing

If you visit Naruto, this has to be experienced.

Beautiful view of Naruto whirlpool.

Superb view!!!

(Translated by Google) There is a shuttle bus from Naruto Station, but it is also within walking distance. A small but beautiful facility. Since it is held in the morning, you can enjoy the boat race from the morning. (Original) 鳴門駅から送迎バスあるけど、歩いて行ける距離でもある。 こじんまりしているけど綺麗な施設。 モーニングやってるので朝からボートレース楽しめます。

(Translated by Google) Watch the game from special seats. Compared to when I visited over 20 years ago, it's much cleaner, and it's a nice place to play even with children, and it's spacious and comfortable. In addition to the restaurant, there is also a convenience store inside, which is very convenient! This time I had a special seat, but it was close to the competition water on the first floor, and it looked like it would be an impressive experience to watch! It was a place where I could listen to the sound of the motor, think slowly, and get excited. (Original) 特別席にて観戦。 20年以上前に訪れたときに比べると、とてもきれいになっていて、子ども連れだったとしても遊べるところや、ゆったりとしていて居心地がよいです。 食事処の他にコンビニも中にあり、利便性いいですね！ 今回は特別席でしたが、一階の競争水面間近で、観るのも迫力ありそう！ モーターの音を聞いて、ゆっくり考えて、熱くなれるそんな場所でした。

(Translated by Google) The distance from the turn mark is close, and you can even see the expressions on the riders' faces, which is nice. Naru-chan is cute, so I recommend it. (Original) ターンマークからの距離が近く、選手の表情まで見える感じでいい感じです。 ナルちゃんも可愛いしオススメ。

(Translated by Google) This time, I went to support my favorite racer 👸 from August 13th to 15th, 2025. I went for the first time on October 12th 😄. My favorite racer 👸 was competing that day, and he was running in the second corporal position on the final day, so I went to support him 🎶. (My company had a three-day weekend 👌) The boat dock was easy to find, so I arrived without getting lost. The boat dock was nice and clean. Since it was being held at a real venue, I would have liked to be able to buy win or place tickets at any of the ticket counters. When I was having trouble buying a win ticket 🚤 at the ticket counter, a female attendant kindly guided me and I was able to successfully purchase a ticket for my favorite racer, so I'm very grateful 🙇. (Original) 今回は、2025年8月13~15日まで、推しレーサー👸応援で伺いました。 10月12日に初めて伺いました😄。この日は自分の推しレーサーが出場👸していて、しかも最終日の2曹走りだったので、応援に行きました🎶。(会社が3連休だったので👌)ボート場は、分かりやすい所にあって、迷わず到着しました。ボート場はキレイで良かったですよ。せっかくの本場開催なので、どこの窓口でも単勝や複勝を買えたら嬉しいかったです。窓口で舟券🚤の単勝が買えなくて困ってたら女性の係の方が親切に案内して頂いて、無事に推し選手の舟券を買えたので感謝です🙇。

(Translated by Google) I used to go there often in my 20s. 30 years have passed since then, and I stopped going to the racetrack during that time, so I went to the boat racecourse for the first time in 30 years! I was surprised at how much it had changed, it was beautiful, and my expectations and buying habits had all changed. There was an entrance fee of 100 yen, but I remembered that it used to be 50 yen. Yakisoba back then was delicious. There were many tipsters, and if I bought one, I would get a one-third chance of winning, but almost no one bought it. And even though there were only doubles and doubles, I still won Manshu many times. Dividends back then weren't much different than they are now. Today's boat racers, which only approach the course, have no stiffness and no finishing touches. It's a course, so it's not fun because it's all about starting out. However, the image of the old grandstand seats has completely changed, and the 8,000 yen room was really nice. 11,000 yen becomes 8,000 yen! I'm glad I was right in front of the 1 mark. (Original) 20代よく行ってました。あれから30年経過しその間は行くことも止めてたので30年振りに競艇場へ！あまりの変化にびっくりで、綺麗だし、予想や買い方も全部変わってました。入場料に100円取られましたが、昔は50円だったことを思い出しました。あのころの焼きそば、美味かったなぁ。予想屋も何人もいて、買えば3分の1は当たってたけど、ほとんど買いませんでした。それに2連単2連複のみしかなかったんだけど、それでも万舟は何度も取りました。あの頃の配当は今とそんなに変わらなかったですよ。コースなりにしか進入しない今のボートレーサーはガツガツしたところがないし、伸び方の仕上げもしない。コースなりなので出足型ばかりで面白くないですね。でも、昔の特別観覧席のイメージはガラリと変わり、めちゃくちゃよかったですよ8000円の部屋。11000円が8000円！1マーク真ん前で良かったなぁ。

(Translated by Google) Due to tide protection measures, you can't get out onto the racecourse surface, so you have to watch from a vantage point above it. However, with a wide view and even the Ko-Naruto Bridge within sight, it's a fantastic location. Even in summer, the wind is relatively strong, so it doesn't feel too hot. The floor space is as compact as Biwakoto, if not more, but there are multiple restaurants and shops, so you'll have no trouble finding food, merchandise, or souvenirs. The facility was recently renovated, so everything is clean. The shuttle bus is more frequent than at other venues, and there are multiple bus stops nearby, making access surprisingly convenient. With a hot spring facility next door and numerous tourist attractions nearby, this is a great option even for non-gambling visitors. The only drawback is the lack of air conditioning in the restrooms. (Original) 防潮のためか競走水面までは出られず競走水面を見下ろす形で観戦するが、広い範囲を見渡せ視界には小鳴門橋も入る最高のロケーション 夏でも風が比較的強いのであまり暑さは感じない 床面積はびわこと同じかそれ以上にコンパクトだが飲食店と売店が複数入っているので基本食べ物やグッズ、土産には困らない 改築したばかりなので、施設が全て綺麗 送迎バスも他場に比べて本数が多く、隣接するバス停も複数ありアクセスは意外と便利 隣に温泉施設、周辺に観光地が多数あるのでギャンブル目的でないお客さんにもおすすめ トイレに冷房がついてないのだけが欠点

(Translated by Google) Parking lot has 1400 spaces. The new stand, which opened in 2016, is large, beautiful, and magnificent. At 10 a.m. on the day of the general game, there were plenty of empty parking lots and I was able to park near the entrance. Enter the 100 yen coin gate and go to the information desk on the right. When I asked how to purchase a paid reserved seat, I was kindly told that I could purchase it directly at the 3rd floor paid reserved seat entrance, but that I would get a 10% discount if I purchased it with my Naru-chan Card (cashless IC card), so I proceeded to issue it (ID required). The Naru-chan Card can be used for boat tickets (purchase/refund) and at shops, and once you accumulate points, you can exchange them for cash or coupons. I was able to get a discount on the paid reserved seat on the 3rd floor. There is free drink service from vending machines, and there is also one TV monitor per person (the power switch is at the top of the back of the monitor, making it hard to find) and an outlet. For snacks, you have to leave your reserved seat and go to the 3rd floor shop or the 1st floor food court to buy them, but you can bring them to your reserved seat. The first floor shop (Yamazaki Daily) also has Naru-chan goods. When I looked at the entry list, there was a racer from Okinawa Prefecture, so I tried to buy a commemorative winning boat ticket, but apparently it was only sold in a limited number of machines, so a staff member took me there and I was able to buy it without any problems (I lost). Although the boat ticket was a big loss, all the staff were kind and polite and we had a great time. (Original) 駐車場は1400台。2016年オープンの新スタンドは大きく綺麗で立派です。一般戦開催日の午前10時で駐車場は空きが沢山あり玄関に近い所に停められました。 100円玉投入型ゲートを入り右側のインフォメーションへ。有料指定席の購入方法を尋ねると「3階有料指定席入口」で直接購入ですが、「なるちゃんカード(キャッシュレスICカード)」で購入すると1割引ですよと親切に教えてもらったので、そのまま発行手続きしました(身分証明書必要)。 「なるちゃんカード」は舟券(購入・払戻)や売店でも使えてポイントが貯まると現金やクーポンと交換できます。 無事に3階の有料指定席に割引で入れました。自動販売機のフリードリンクサービスがあり、1人1台のテレビモニター(電源スイッチがモニター裏側上部にありわかりづらい)・コンセントもあります。 軽食は、指定席を出て3階売店か1階フードコートに買いに行きますが、指定席に持ち込めます。1階売店(山崎デイリー)には、なるちゃんグッズもあります。 出走表を見たら「沖縄県出身」選手が居たので記念の単勝舟券を購入しようとしたら、限られた機械でしか発売していないらしく係員の人が連れて行ってくれて無事に買えました(ハズレ)。 舟券は大敗でしたが、職員さんはみんな親切丁寧で楽しく過ごせました。

(Translated by Google) I used it to walk my dog ​​today. There were sports competitions being held in various places, but it was very spacious so I was able to take a leisurely walk. (Original) 今日は犬の散歩で利用しました。 各所でスポーツの大会が開催されていましたが、とても広いのでのんびり散歩出来ました。

(Translated by Google) It's very atmospheric and clean ~✨👍️ When you think of Naruto, it's Otsuka Sports Park 😅 If you come here for sightseeing, you'll find a Pokemon manhole Poké Lid ~👍️ If you're a Pokemon master, look for it and get it! GOGO～🐾🐾👍️✨ (Original) とても雰囲気があり清潔です～✨👍️　鳴門と言えば大塚スポーツパークかな😅　観光で来たらポケモンマンホールのポケフタがあるよ～👍️　ポケモンマスターなら探してみて～ゲットだぜ！　GOGO～🐾🐾👍️✨

(Translated by Google) A multi-purpose sports facility. It's surprisingly far away when you walk around the park. The baseball field is under renovation, but there are also two athletics fields, tennis courts, a gymnasium, a sumo ring, etc. Each facility has the naming rights of an Otsuka product. What was the name of Pocari Sweat Stadium, Amino Value Ball, and Soy Joy? It's like that. There are many parking lots surrounding the perimeter, but on days when there are multiple events, there aren't enough. Cherry trees are planted everywhere, so you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing in early spring. There are two green cherry trees called Goiko in the park. It's a good idea to look for them while walking. (Original) 複合スポーツ施設。公園内を歩くと案外距離がある。 野球場は改修中だけど、陸上競技場２つ、テニスコート、体育館、土俵等もある。 一つ一つの施設に大塚製品の名前がネーミングライツされてます。ポカリスエットスタジアム、アミノバリューボール、ソイジョイはなんだったっけ？みたいな感じ。 駐車場は外周を取り巻くように沢山あるのだけど、イベントが重なった日は足りなくなる。 桜があちこちに植わっているので、春先はお花見も楽しめます。御衣黄という緑色の桜も公園内に、２本あります。ウォーキングがてらに探してみるのも良いと思います。

(Translated by Google) Watch the Marinos game It was a very beautiful stadium. Staguru is abundant. I was surprised that the store was still open after the game. If I had known, I would have eaten it on the way home. A temporary limousine bus runs to Tokushima Station. There is also a free bus available from Naruto Station. The lift locations differ depending on the destination. (Original) マリノス戦を観戦 とても綺麗なスタジアムでした。 スタグルが充実しています。試合終了後もお店をやっていたのには驚きました。わかっていれば帰りにも食べたかったです。 徳島駅までは臨時のリムジンバスが出ています。 鳴門駅からは無料のバスも出ています。それぞれ行き先によって昇降場所が異なります。

(Translated by Google) I got to see the fireworks up close, listen to a young singer 👩‍🎤 at the event, and blend in with the crowds at summer-like stores ✨It was a great experience✨. I was also able to casually exchange words with the senior generation 😊. (Original) 花火大会が間近に見えたのとイベントでYoungの歌手👩‍🎤や夏らしき店等で人々の中に溶け込んでいました✨良い体験になりました✨。シニア世代の方々ともかるく言葉の交換ができました😊。

(Translated by Google) It is a famous sports park There aren't many people when there's nothing in particular like weekdays. Autumn season is recommended. A Pokemon manhole is also installed, which is cute 😊 (Original) 有名なスポーツパークです 平日など特に何もないときは人あまりいません 秋シーズンがオススメですよ ポケモンのマンホールも設置され可愛いです😊

(Translated by Google) There are no convenience stores around, so If you can be careful about that Parking is nearby and convenient. Since there is no roof, sun protection items are essential. (Original) 回りにコンビニとかがないので、 その辺は気をつけてもらえれば 駐車場も近いし、便利です。 屋根がないので、日除けグッズは必須です。

If you are interested in learning about German POW experience in Japan during WW I this is the place. Just a few minutes walk from the museum is the actual location of the Bando camp.

The lack of an acutal testimony from a then-prisoner-of-war, excessive uses of words like "wonderful", exaggerated and comical acting in the holograms depicting daily lives at the prison as well as a in a supposed dialogue between the chief manging offcer and his subordinate etc, bring questions about its authenticy and the level of seriousness of the museum. They fail to provide visitors with a proof of objectivity, neither with explanation about how and how many prisoners died during the period that lasted longer than 4 years. (There is a monument nearby for those soldiers)

It’s a fun visit if you’re interested in historical Japan and it’s foreign relations with Germany during and right after the war. There were a few areas that had English descriptions but most of the exhibits only had Japanese and German. There’s a little cafe outside that serves food. I recommend trying it out too. PS: Photography is not allowed inside.

Bottom line- if you're interested in history and in the area, you will enjoy it. If you don't care much for history, just want to see European architecture, or will be disappointed by a lack of English information, skip it. •Exhibits- The animatronic musical performance was nice, if not a little kitschy. The music is kind of interesting because there were no women in the choir, you can hear Beethoven's 9th Symphony with only male voices. There were interesting photos and models throughout. •Languages- All displays have Japanese, most have German, and some randomly have English. The animatronic performance and accompanying video are narrated in Japanese with German subtitles. Because of this, I was hungry for more information, and decided to try to look more up later; there was a bit to be learned from the English available, but some important pieces were missing. •History that I could make out, whether through English information or my broken Japanese- the German soldiers were captured in China in WWI and were brought here; this camp was heralded throughout the world as being a humane POW camp; the soldiers seemed to live in the town almost as regular citizens (?); most of the soldiers captured knew some other trade or skill, so they taught them to the local Japanese residents in exchange for the locals' trades; the prisoners performed Beethoven's 9th Symphony for the first time in Japan. •Gift shop- mostly German imports: chocolate, snacks, pickles, sauerkraut, salad dressing, beer, etc. They had Easter chocolates when I went in March. There is a cafe just outside of the grounds that has some Japanese-German and Japanese options.

Very good for educational purposes. Just need to have an English translator for the tour. Highly recommended to visit

This definitely a great piece of history of first world war. The German POWs who were brought to here Japan placed at a prison which located at the present structure. You will love if you are history lover. Otherwise, there is not much in offer. You will wonder at the level of freedom the POWs received those days at this prison.

There were about 3,900 mostly German and some Austrian prisoners of war during world war I. They were treated well by the Japanese authority and the prisoners also showed their skills and abilities through practicing science, arts, music, sports, agriculture etc. The museum is to keep those memories and learnings throughout generations.

A good local place for food! Their green tea is so delicious, the set meal is delicious too, very satisfying!

Really high qualified Teishoku style, Fisherman’s meal! The owner was friendly and very passionated to cook, story teller.

The fish was fresh, and the service was pretty good. The food we ate all tasted awesome. If I have chance, I will go here next time.

Super delicious

(Translated by Google) This is my second time back! 😊 This restaurant is located across from Naruto Boat and Aratae-no-Yu, and I always drop in when using the Aratae-no-Yu RV Park. It's a family-run, homey restaurant. Today, I had the simmered flounder and shrimp and whiting tempura set meal. The flounder was large and very filling. 💯. The flavor was also amazing. 💯. The shrimp tempura 🦐 and whiting tempura were both super plump! ️ Last time, I had the striped jack sashimi set meal, which was also amazing. 😋 The fish is always so fresh, as the owner purchases it at the market every morning. 🐟 Uzushio Shokudo is the reason I come to Naruto. ✌️ (Original) リピで本日で2度目です😊 鳴門ボートとあらたえの湯のお向かいにある食堂で、RVパークあらたえの湯利用時いつも利用させていただいてます。 家族でやられてるアットホームな食堂です。 本日は、カレイの煮付けと海老とキス天ぷら定食を頂きました。カレイは大きく食べごたえ満点💯。お味も満点💯。海老天🦐もキス天もプリップリッ‼️ 前回は、シマアジの刺身定食を頂きましたがこれも最高でした😋 お魚はご主人が市場で毎朝仕入れされてるだけあって新鮮です🐟 鳴門に来るのはうずしお食堂さんが目的です✌️

(Translated by Google) We stopped by after the Uzushio Steamship! There was no line and the parking lot was empty, so we thought it might be closed! We were a bit worried, but it was open. There was a single-item display case at the entrance, and the register was just past the menu. We ordered and then sat down (we paid later). We had a sashimi set meal (sea bream) and wild rock oysters with sudachi liquor. The portioning seemed a bit sparse, but it was only for a moment. The seared sea bream, eaten with salt, was even more delicious than the one in Matsuyama last year. ◎ The taste varies greatly depending on the part and cooking method. The pleasure of Shikoku is here. The rock oysters were richer in flavor than the Yamakita (Niigata) oysters we had a week ago, so we savored them. My companion, who rarely eats sweets, liked them so much that she recommended dessert to others (lol). The sweetness was just right and delicious. It was a restaurant I'd definitely like to visit again! (Original) うずしお汽船の後に寄りました！ 並んでないし駐車場も空だったので休みか！？ と焦りましたが営業中。 入口に1品物ケース、メニューの先にレジ。 注文してから席に着きます(後払いでした) 刺身定食(鯛)と天然岩牡蠣をすだち酎で。 盛りがさみしい感じがしたのは一瞬で、鯛の炙りは塩で食すと去年行った松山より美味◎ 部位や調理方法によりだいぶ変わりますよね。 四国の楽しみがここにあります。 岩牡蠣は1週間前に行った山北産(新潟)より濃くて味わって食べました。 甘い物ほとんど食べない同行者がデザートを他の人に勧める程気に入ってました(笑) 甘さ控えめで美味かったです。 また機会があれば再訪したい食事処でした！

(Translated by Google) The locally caught sea bream is very chewy and delicious! A 15-minute walk from Naruto Station, just off the Ko-Naruto Bridge A popular seafood restaurant with a Showa-era vibe Visited on a holiday and had 15 customers ahead of me! The turnover was surprisingly slow, so I waited an hour before entering the restaurant ^^ [Restaurant characteristics] ☆Sashimi set meals and grilled fish set meals are popular ☆Family-run, cozy interior ☆A very popular restaurant with locals and tourists Ordered menu □Sashimi set meal: Sea bream sashimi 1,760 yen Set includes small dishes, salad, miso soup, rice, and jelly Sea bream comes in four varieties: sashimi, seared, marinated, and kombu-jime The meat has a strong texture and is very rich in flavor! Definitely one of the best sea bream I've ever eaten! Small dishes include cold tofu, egg omelet, and kiriboshi daikon The egg omelet with dashi stock and the lightly seasoned kiriboshi daikon! The miso soup with boiled sea bream was also excellent! While each dish in the set meal was substantial, the portion size of the sea bream sashimi was a little small. I ordered a large portion of rice, but am I the only one who doesn't like the balance between the side dishes and the rice? But it was really delicious! Thanks for the meal! (Original) 地産の鯛は弾力と旨み抜群！ 小鳴門橋すぐの鳴門駅から徒歩15分ほど 昭和感満載の人気の海鮮食堂 休日に訪問し先客は15名！ 意外と回転が悪く1時間待って店内へ＾＾ 【お店の特徴】 ☆刺身定食と焼魚定食が人気 ☆家族経営のほんわかする店内 ☆地元客や観光客に大人気店 注文したメニュー □刺身定食 タイ刺　1760円 小鉢、サラダ、味噌汁、ごはん、ゼリーがセット 鯛は刺身、炙り、漬け、こんぶ締めの4種 とにかく食感が強い身で旨みがかなり濃厚！ 今まで食べた鯛の中では間違いなく上位レベル！ 小鉢は冷奴、玉子焼き、切り干し大根 出汁の効いた玉子焼きに程よく薄味の切り干し大根！ 鯛のあら煮の味噌汁はこれまた絶品！ 一品一品がしっかりした定食ながら、鯛刺しのボリューム少し寂しいところ。。 ご飯大を選択しましたが、おかずとご飯のバランスが合わないのは俺だけかな？？ でもほんと美味しかった！ ご馳走さまっさん！

its easily accessible by buses and pretty near to the Naruto viewing bridge, service staff are very pretty amazing especially front office are efficient and very helpful in every aspect

The best hotel I stayed! Thank all staffs!

This hotel is far beyond my expectation! I made my booking on official website (using English translation). As it does not require any credit card guarantee or advance payment, I was worried if I could even get a room at all. On the day of arrival, they gave us a very spacious sea side japanese room with bath tub (My room plan was omakase where it leaves to the host to assign any available room). I was very happy as I was expecting you receive the cheapest room (no seaview, no bathtub). Front desk was very friendly as well. There was a girl who could speak English. We tried their breakfast as well, very good. Overall speaking, this is an underrated hotel. It has great location to the art museum and whirlpool, room is very spacious. Don't be fooled by the average look building, inside is very nice. Highly recommend!

Great seaside location with spacious room. Fifth floor onsen let’s you see and listen to the ocean waves while enjoying a soak. We enjoyed a delicious Japanese breakfast and friendly chat with restaurant staff. Short walk to Natuto whirlpool viewing area. Such an excellent value!

Rooms were so large and luxurious!! I was so impressed. It is right next to the beach and has its own spa which over looks the ocean. There is not much else around but I loved my stay! I look forward to coming back some day!

Good hotel. Get a sea view room. Room is spacious, shower room is japanese style. Onsen at roof top. But, no much activities at night.

I stayed at the roof top floor which the same as the hotel Onsen, have a self bath tub inside the room, room is large. Hotel is not big but good enough

Absolutely delicious and economic ramen. Definitely a must go. Local food and people. They don't speak english but it doesn't matter. Just ask buta niku ramen o kudasai!

I would suggest to go with 肉入り. いのたに is award winning ramen. Little salty but tasty.

Delicious and cheap ramen

(Translated by Google) I visited this restaurant on my way from Tokushima Airport to Naruto Park. It's located off the main thoroughfare, but I was able to find it easily using my car navigation system. It has a fairly large parking lot. The restaurant has the feel of a Showa-era diner. There are many autographs of famous people. It uses a ticket system and only accepts cash; large denomination bills are not accepted. Water is self-service. You can choose between medium and large ramen, and choose your meat and egg toppings. The 150 yen for rice seems a bit pricey. It was 11am on a Saturday, and there was no line, so I was able to enter smoothly. The ramen was less rich than I expected, and the seasoning was strong to go with the rice. The rice served was quite old. It's a famous restaurant, so it's worth visiting at least once, but that's about it. Thank you for the meal. (Original) 徳島空港から鳴門公園にいく途中で訪問。メインの大通りから一本はいったところにあるがカーナビでスムーズに行けた。けっこう広い駐車場完備。店は昭和の食堂といった雰囲気。有名人のサインが多くある。食券式で現金のみの対応、高額紙幣は使用できない。水はセルフ。ラーメンは中・大からの選択、肉と卵のトッピングも選べる。ライス150円は割高感あり。土曜日の１１時で待ち客なし、スムーズに入店できた。ラーメンは思ったよりコクがなく、ライスとあうように濃い目の味付け。ライスはかなり時間のたったものが提供された。有名店なのでいちどは行ってもいいと思うがそれだけかな。ごちそうさまでした。

It is a 百名店 but didn't really feel like it - very down to earth, full of office workers. The ramen itself was good, a little small but just right for its strong flavour. Free parking right across the road. Cash only.

(Translated by Google) While traveling in Tokushima, I stopped by this restaurant hoping to try the famous Tokushima ramen. I ordered the large bowl (1,050 yen) with meat, egg, and bamboo shoots. It had a unique sweet and spicy flavor and was quite good. The value for money wasn't great, though. I would normally give this restaurant four stars, but there were egg shells in the ramen, so I gave it three stars. (Original) 徳島旅行の際、名物の徳島ラーメンを食べたいなと思い訪問しました。 肉、玉子、メンマ入りの大（1050円）を注文。独特の甘辛さがあり味はなかなか良かったです。コスパとしてはイマイチかな。 本来なら星4つつけたいのですが、玉子の殻がラーメンに入っていたので星3つにしました。

(Translated by Google) I arrived from Kobe before opening on the middle day of a three-day weekend. There were about 10 people waiting. The shutters opened at 10:30 when the restaurant opened, and I entered. I bought a ticket from the ticket machine and was forced to sit in the seat designated by the staff. The noodles were a little hard, but the taste was average. I ordered the ramen with meat, but it was a poor-tasting ramen with only scattered bits of pork that tasted like it had been stewed in a sweet and spicy sauce. A large bowl with bamboo shoots and meat cost 1000 yen. Any ramen shop in the Keihanshin area will give you a mountain of pork for 1000 yen. If it were 600 yen, I would give it 3 stars, but the queue and the high price meant it was minus 2. It's not worth waiting in line for, and I probably won't be going again. (Original) 神戸から三連休の中日の開店前に到着。10人程待っている。 開店10時半にシャッターが開き、入店。券売機で食券を買う方式で店員の指定した席に強制着席。麺は少々硬めで味は普通。肉入りを注文したが豚肉を甘辛く煮た様なクズ肉がパラパラ入ってる程度の貧相なラーメン。大、メンマ、肉入りで1000円也。京阪神にあるラーメン屋ならどこでも1000円出せばチャーシュー山盛りだ。600円なら星3つだが、並ぶ、高いで星マイナス2。並んでまで食べる物では無いし、もう行くことは無いだろう。

The shopkeepers were nice.

Good food, I love the environment too 💙💙

Eel. All eel. If you don't like eel, go home.

(Translated by Google) I visited without a reservation, but surprisingly I was served without a long wait. Today I ordered eel juge. The slightly smaller eel is slightly thinner. It's crispy, but the skin is a little difficult to cut. It doesn't feel fluffy and feels too soft. Unfortunately, when I put it in my mouth, there were a lot of small bones and my mouth hurt. Even when I left the store, bones were still stuck in my teeth and throat. The sauce is too sweet and has a unique taste...maybe it won't work. The atmosphere of the restaurant was very nice, and the Japanese pepper that came with it was tangy and delicious. I'm a little dissatisfied with the quality, which is so expensive considering it's expensive, so I don't think I'll be repeating it. (Original) 予約なしの訪問でしたが驚くほど長く待つこともなく提供いただきました。 今日は鰻重上を注文。 少し小ぶりのうなぎは厚みはやや薄め。 パリパリ感はありますが、皮が少し切れづらい。身のふんわり感はなく柔らかすぎる感じです。 残念なのが口の中に入れると小骨たくさんあり口の中が痛かったです。お店を出ても骨が歯やのどに刺さっていました。タレは甘すぎで独特な味…ダメかも。 お店の雰囲気はとてもよく、添えられた山椒がピリッと美味しかったです。 お高めの割にうな重上のクオリティにはちょっと不満もありリピートは絶対ないかな。

(Translated by Google) I made a reservation and visited the restaurant when I had business in Tokushima. I had the bamboo steamed eel set meal, which was very tender and sticky and really delicious. I don't get many opportunities to eat steamed eel so I chose the bamboo steamed eel, and it was a great choice. However, it is a bit pricey. I'd like to visit again if I have the opportunity. (Original) 所用があり徳島を訪れた機会に予約して訪問しました。 蒸篭蒸し定食を頂きましたが、ホロホロで、しかもねっとりしていて本当に美味しかったです。 蒸し鰻を食べる機会は少ないため蒸篭蒸しをチョイスしましたが大正解でした。 ただやはりお高めではあります。 また機会があれば伺いたいですね。

(Translated by Google) The atmosphere of the restaurant is very nice with quiet koto music playing 😊 Today, I bought a takeaway eel bowl ❣️ The sauce is not too sweet and has just the right taste 👍 The eel is, of course, very delicious 😊 However, if you can't park your car on the restaurant side, it might be difficult to cross the two-lane road... If you have an elderly person with you I think it's better to let them off at the restaurant side first and then go back to park the car 😊 (Original) お店の雰囲気は静かな琴の音楽が流れていてとても良い感じですよ😊 今日は、お持ち帰りの鰻丼を購入しました❣️ タレもそんなに甘過ぎず丁度良いお味です👍 鰻は、当然とても美味しいです😊 ただ…店側に車が停めれないと二車線の道路を渡るのが大変かな…ご老人が一緒の場合は 先に店側で下ろしてあげてから車を止め直しに行く方がいいと思います😊

(Translated by Google) It was very delicious. If you tell them the menu when you make a reservation, the food will be served without any waiting time. (Original) 非常においしくいただきました。 予約時にメニューを伝えていれば待ち時間無しで料理が提供されます。