Overview
Proud recipient of the 2026 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award, placing us among the top 10% of experiences worldwide. Please note that even if you select “Tour Language: English(written),” the driver speaks Japanese only. Communication will be supported using a translation app, and English tour information will be provided in advance. Explore the beauty of Tokushima on this private shore excursion from Komatsushima Port. Enjoy stunning views of the Naruto whirlpools along the Uzunomichi Walkway and take in the panoramic vistas from the Naruto Skyline overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. Visit Ryozenji and Gokurakuji, the first two revered temples of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, where tranquility reigns. The journey wraps up at the German House, a museum celebrating the cultural ties between Japan and Germany before returning to the port. - Private tour offering personalized experiences for cruise passengers - Convenient round-trip transfers from Komatsushima Port included
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
- Uzunomichi Walkway - Pay on site
- Naruto German House - Pay on site
- Guide
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
A 450-metre pedestrian walkway built beneath the Ōnaruto Bridge, 45 metres above the sea. From here you can look down at the famous whirlpools of the Naruto Strait and enjoy panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea.
Stop 2
cenic driving route along the coast in Naruto City, offering sweeping sea-and-mountain views of the Seto Inland Sea region. Great for a relaxed drive and stopping at vantage points.
Stop 3
The first temple of the famous Shikoku 88‑temple Pilgrimage, located in Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture. Founded in the 8th century, it is a historic Buddhist site of great significance.
Stop 4
The second temple of the Shikoku 88-temple Pilgrimage, also in Naruto City. Known for its bright red temple gate and peaceful garden.
Stop 5
A museum built on the site of a World War I German POW camp, exhibiting the history, photographs and artifacts relating to German prisoners of war and Japanese-German cultural exchange.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels