Private multi-day tour · Multi-day from Tokyo
From Tokyo: 4-Day Naruto & Awa Indigo Customizable Tour
Cross Awaji Island, look down on the Naruto whirlpools from the glass-floor walkway, ride a whirlpool boat and dye cloth with Awa indigo.
Private · your group only◆4 days◆Up to 6 guests◆Pickup included
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This is your private tour, so the route is flexible: tell us if you want to skip a stop, stay longer somewhere or add a place nearby.
The experience
A private journey, thoughtfully paced
The Naruto Strait between Awaji Island and Shikoku has some of the largest tidal whirlpools in the world. When the tide turns, the sea rushes through the narrow channel and spins into big swirls.
On day 2 you drive across Awaji Island to the Onaruto Bridge. You walk out on Uzu no Michi, a walkway inside the bridge 45 meters above the sea, and look down through glass floor panels at the whirlpools. Then you board a sightseeing boat that goes close to the swirls.
The best time is near spring tides, at the time of new moon and full moon. Your guide plans the boat around the tide table for your date.
On day 3 you visit Tokushima, the home of Awa indigo, the best-known natural indigo in Japan. At an indigo workshop you learn how the plant is fermented into dye, and dye your own handkerchief or scarf with deep blue patterns.
Your English-speaking driver-guide drives the van and explains tides, bridges and indigo craft.
This is a private tour. Only your group. One van, one driver-guide, 1 to 6 guests, never shared with other travelers.
If the whirlpool boat is cancelled on your date (for example in rough sea), you can take a full refund of your booking, guaranteed. If you prefer, we can instead spend more time on the Uzu no Michi walkway above the whirlpools.
DAY 1 Pickup at your Tokyo hotel in the morning and drive to Kobe area (about 7 hours with breaks). Free evening.
DAY 2 Across Awaji Island to Naruto. Uzu no Michi walkway and the whirlpool boat at the best tide time.
DAY 3 Awa indigo dyeing workshop in Tokushima.
DAY 4 Morning departure and the drive back to your Tokyo hotel (evening arrival).
Choose with confidence
Is this the right journey for your group?
Excellent fit if
- Uzu no Michi glass-floor walkway above the Naruto whirlpools
- Sightseeing boat close to the swirling tidal currents
- Dye your own cloth with natural Awa indigo
- Drive across Awaji Island and the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
- Boat time planned around the tide table for your date
Said plainly
Whirlpool size depends on the tide. Spring tides around new and full moon are best. Indigo dye can stain. Wear dark clothes. Dietary needs can be added in the booking form. If the whirlpool boat is closed or cancelled on your date, you can take a full refund of your booking, guaranteed. If you prefer, we can instead spend more time on the Uzu no Michi walkway above the whirlpools.
Your day
Suggested itinerary
Times are approximate. Your driver-guide adjusts the order for traffic, weather, opening hours and the best light.
Uzu no Michi glass-floor walkway above the Naruto whirlpools
Sightseeing boat close to the swirling tidal currents
Dye your own cloth with natural Awa indigo
Drive across Awaji Island and the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Boat time planned around the tide table for your date
What is covered
What you see is what you pay
Ours — included
- Private van and English-speaking driver-guide (Hindi and Urdu also spoken)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Tokyo
- All parking, fuel and road tolls
- Uzu no Michi entry fee
- Naruto whirlpool sightseeing boat ticket
- Awa indigo dyeing workshop and your dyed piece
Yours — paid on the day
- Hotel accommodation (you book your own hotel in Naruto or Tokushima, and Kobe)
- Meals and drinks unless listed as included
- Gratuities, which are never expected in Japan
- Optional souvenir purchases
Good to know
Before you book
Languages
English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi
Pickup
Pickup and drop-off at your Tokyo hotel or accommodation (23 wards).
Group and vehicle
Private for up to 6 guests. Enter adults, children, infants and child seats separately at booking.
Dietary and mobility needs
Halal, vegetarian, allergy, walking or other practical requests go in your booking notes and are planned before the day.
Questions
Frequently asked
Can we change the route on the day?
Yes. It is a private tour in our own van, so your driver-guide can skip, extend or add stops where time allows.
Is the price per person?
No. The price is for your whole private group of up to 6 people, including the van, fuel, tolls, parking and your driver-guide.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for an automatic full refund to the original payment method. Within 24 hours, contact us directly so we can help. If a typhoon or official weather warning stops the trip, we offer a new date or a full refund. For a GetYourGuide booking, the terms shown on that booking apply.
Somewhere else in mind?
Any destination in Japan
If this route is not exactly what you need, tell us the destination, dates and group. We confirm the plan and the exact price before any payment is taken.
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