The Naruto whirlpools (鳴門の渦潮 Naruto no Uzushio) are tidal whirlpools in the Naruto Strait, a channel between Naruto in Tokushima and Awaji Island in Hyōgo, Japan.
The current in the strait is the fastest in Japan and the fourth fastest in the world.
The whirlpools can be observed from ships, or from the Naruto Bridge
spanning the strait.
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good view is also possible from the shore on Awaji island.
Tokushima Prefecture (徳島県 Tokushima-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located on Shikoku island.[1] The capital is the city of Tokushima.[2]
Hyōgo Prefecture (兵庫県 Hyōgo-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kansai region on Honshu island.[1] The capital is Kobe.[2]
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