Major city · Japan
Naruto鳴門市
Spend a half‑day for the whirlpools and two nearby temples; add a night if you want to bike the bridge or explore the German House.
Naruto sits at the northeastern tip of Tokushima, famous for the Naruto Whirlpools and as the start of the 88‑temple pilgrimage. The main sights fit into a few hours, but a night lets you bike the bridge, visit the German House and enjoy local sweet‑potato treats.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct (tides and weather optimal)
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, humidity)
- Airport
- UKB
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Naruto110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Naruto, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyNaruto is generally safe; watch for traffic on bridge and tide times for whirlpool tours; keep valuables secure in crowded areas.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportUKB Kobe Airport (Four daily JR buses, ~2 h 45 min, ¥2,950 (≈ US$20)).
- Getting aroundCity loop bus (09:00‑11:30, 14:00‑16:30) to main sights; bicycle rental ¥500 (≈ US$4)/day, 2‑hour ride to Naruto Bridge…City loop bus (9:00 AM‑11:30 AM, 2:00 PM‑4:30 PM) to main sights; bicycle rental ¥500 (≈ US$4)/day, 2‑hour ride to Naruto Bridge…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealLocal sweet‑potato snack¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Museum or sight ticketOtsuka Art Museum entry¥3,150 (≈ US$25) adults, ¥2,100 (≈ US$15) students
- Budget bedGuesthouse private room, a night, per room¥4,000 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse private room, a night, per room¥6,000 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedGuesthouse private room, a night, per room¥9,000 (≈ US$65)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥8,000 (≈ US$55) · High ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- UKB Kobe Airport (Four daily JR buses, ~2 h 45 min, ¥2,950)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Naruto: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
City loop bus (09:00‑11:30, 14:00‑16:30) to main sights; bicycle rental ¥500/day, 2‑hour ride to Naruto Bridge; walk 5 min from Kōsoku Naruto bus stop to centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mima
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
JR or local bus, about 30 min
Historic sites and outdoor activities.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Naruto City centre
Convenient to bus stop and attractions; good for one night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–7,000 (≈ US$35–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse private room1 × 1 night × ¥6,000 | ¥6,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥8,000 | ¥8,000 |
| Awa Express bus from Kobe Airport1 × ¥2,950 · check | ¥2,950 |
| Bicycle rental (1 day)1 × ¥500 · check | ¥500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥1,750 |
| Trip total≈ ¥19,200 per person per day, bed included | ¥19,200≈ US$130 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Naruto Whirlpools boat tour | ¥2,000–3,000 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Otsuka Art Museum entry | ¥3,150 (≈ US$25) adults, ¥2,100 (≈ US$15) students |
| German House entry | Free |
| Local sweet‑potato snack | ¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus schedules vary; check the latest times on the tourism site.
- Whirlpool viewing depends on tide and moon phase; check forecast for new/full moon days.
- German House closed on the 4th Monday of each month and the day after a national holiday.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Naruto鳴門市
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My bed tonight
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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Osaka (check address); other embassies in Tokyo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kobe Airport → Kōsoku Naruto (Awa Express): about ¥2,950 (≈ US$20), 2 h 45 min (check)
- Bicycle rental (1 day): ¥500 (≈ US$4)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Naruto. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Oct (tides and weather optimal) · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, humidity) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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