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Otsuka Museum of Art is a ceramic panel museum that displays life-size ceramic panel reproductions of famous paintings that everyone has seen at least once in a textbook or book, such as Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper," and Sandro Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus."
A ceramic plate masterpiece is a reproduction of an original painting on a ceramic plate with colors and size that are faithful to the original.Even the artist's brushstrokes are captured in detail, and as they are all life-size, the impact is overwhelming.

The exhibition features approximately 1,000 pieces from over 190 art museums in 26 countries.The appeal is that you can enjoy the works all at once without having to go to art museums in each country.Another unique feature is the way the exhibits are divided into three themes: environmental exhibits, phylogenetic exhibits, and thematic exhibits.This exhibition was created with the desire to provide a deeper and more enjoyable understanding of Western art.

【Opening Hours】09:30 to 17:00
【Closed days】　Closed on Mondays(If it is a public holiday, the next day)
【Address】〒772-0053　Naruto Park, Naruto Town, Naruto City
【Tel】687-3737
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Uzu-no-michi is an oversea promenade located under the roadway of Naruto.
The observation room, about 450 meters away, has a glass floor and allows you to peer down from a height of about 45 meters at the whirlpools that occur in Naruto, one of the world's three major tidal currents.
The time when the whirlpools occur varies from day to day, so please check in advance (see the "Tide Table" on the Uzu-no-Michi website).) is recommended.

【Opening Hours】9:00 to 18:00*Admission until 30 minutes before closing
　Golden Week and summer vacation: 8:00 to 19:00,October to February 9:00 to 17:00
【Closed days】　The second Monday of March, June, September and December　*May be closed temporarily in the event of bad weather
【Address】〒772-0053　Naruto Park, Tosa-tomariura, Naruto Town, Naruto City
【Tel】088-683-6262
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Whirlpools are a natural phenomenon caused by the difference between high and low tides. There are times when the whirlpools do not roll, and these times change every day.
We recommend checking the tide table and whirlpool excitement level on the website and boarding the boat during tide-watching times.Departs every 30 minutes from 8:00.The journey takes about 20 minutes.It takes about 3 minutes by high-speed boat to reach Naruto.)

【Opening Hours】8:00 to 17:00 (Last flight departs at 16:30)
【Regular holiday】　Open 365 days
【Address】〒772-0053　65-63 Fukuike, Tosadomariura, Naruto-cho, Naruto City
【Tel】687-0613
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The majestic Naruto whirlpools can only be fully appreciated by boarding a boat.
Both the large observation boat "Wonder Naruto" (capacity 395 people) and the world's first underwater observation boat "Aqua Eddy" (capacity 42 people) depart from Kameura Tourist Port.

There are times when the whirlpools are best viewed, so please check the website for details.

【Opening Hours】8:30 to 17:00
(Last ferry Wonder Naruto departs at 16:20 Aqua Eddy departs at 16:15)
【Regular holiday】　None
【Address】〒772-0053　Address: 264-1 Oge, Tosa-tomariura, Naruto-cho, Naruto City
【Tel】088-687-0101
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It is said that it was founded by the monk Gyoki as a training center at the request of Emperor Shomu during the Tenpyo era.
Affectionately known as "Ichiban-san," it is the starting point for the pilgrimage to the 88 sacred sites Shikoku, and is bustling all year round with pilgrims dressed in white robes and carrying sedge hats with the words "Companions Two" written on them.
The temple office and pilgrimage supplies are available at the back of the car park.

Next to it is Monzen Ichibangai.
This shop is located in front of Reisanji Temple, the first temple of the 88 sacred places Shikoku.
As a base for preparations for the upcoming Shikoku Pilgrimage, and for sightseeing in the surrounding area, which is full of historical atmosphere,
A wide variety of items and souvenirs are available.

【Opening Hours】From 07:00
【Address】〒779-0230　Naruto City Taimacho Bando Tsukahana
【Tel】088-689-1111
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Gokurakuji Temple is the second of the 88 Sacred Temples Shikoku and belongs to the Koyasan school of Shingon Buddhism.
It is located in a tranquil atmosphere surrounded by mountains on three sides and is filled with a wonderful religious aura.This region has been open land since ancient times, and many Paleolithic structures have been excavated from the mountain behind the temple.
It was in the sixth year of the Kōnin era (815) that Kobo Daishi designated this place as his second temple, 1,200 years ago.
The principal image of the temple, the Amida Buddha, is a nationally designated Important Cultural Property.
People pray to this temple for various wishes.
In other words, people pray to the "Kodoke Jizo" for a child, to the "Ansan Taishi" for a safe birth, and to the Chosei Sugi (Chojusugi) planted by Kobo Daishi for a long life.
This is a temple where people pray to Amida Buddha for happiness in the afterlife.

【Opening Hours】From 07:00
【Address】〒779-0225　12 Hinodakabe, Taima-cho, Naruto City
【Tel】088-689-1112
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○This shrine is famous as the largest in the prefecture.As the Ichinomiya (first shrine) of Awa Province, it has long been affectionately known as "Owasahan" and has been worshipped as a familiar presence.During the first three days of the New Year, the shrine is bustling with over 230,000 visitors.

○Located behind the main shrine, Mine Shrine is about a 90-minute climb (one way) up Mt. Taima. At the top of the mountain is the inner shrine, Mine Shrine.Sarutahiko Omikami, a god of guidance with the appearance of a Tengu, is enshrined here.The remote worship site is located behind the main hall.

○Within the grounds there is a sacred camphor tree and a German bridge.The Okusu tree is said to be 1,000 years old.It has been designated as a natural monument of Naruto City.

【Opening Hours】From 06:00
【Address】〒779-0230
【Tel】088-689-1212
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It is an experiential food theme park that you can enjoy for an entire day.
The main products on offer are an agricultural produce market, fresh fish, prepared foods, butcher shops, and souvenirs made with local ingredients.
There are three restaurants: a diner, a cafe, and a fast food restaurant, and four specialty shops, including a bakery, a pudding specialty shop, and a shop specializing in Japanese and Western sweet potatoes.
We also have facilities for the whole family to enjoy, such as a zip line, a kids' space, and play equipment on the grass.

【Opening Hours】09:00 to 17:00
【Regular holiday】　Open 365 days
【Address】〒772-0042　338-1 Kanida no Koshi, Bizenjima, Otsu-cho, Naruto City
【Tel】088-685-9696
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Naruto Otsuka Sports Park is a comprehensive sports park that makes the most of its vast 25.8 hectare site.

It is the largest sports park in Tokushima Prefecture, and is equipped with sports facilities such as an athletics stadium, baseball field, martial arts hall, archery court, tennis court, sumo ring, gymnasium and ball game court, cultural facilities as a meeting place, and park facilities such as a Japanese garden and children's playground.
In May 2007, Otsuka Pharmaceutical acquired the naming rights.
The athletics stadium is the Pocari Sweat Stadium, the baseball field is the Oronamin C Stadium, the gymnasium is the Amino Value Hall, and the martial arts hall is the Soy Joy Budokan.
The athletics stadium (Pocariet Stadium) is the home stadium of Tokushima Vortis.

【Address】〒772-0017　61, Tateiwa, Yotsuba, Fuyacho, Naruto City
【Tel】088-685-3131
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Completed in November 2018, this sports facility consists of three facilities: western Japan's largest skate park, a basketball court, and a cycle station.With "Japan's most beautiful skate park" at its core, it is a central location for promoting sports, producing Olympic athletes from Naruto and sending them out into the world.
●Skate Park●
Skateboarding has become an Olympic sport and is expected to become increasingly popular in Japan!
At UZU PARK, increased mobility reduces the occurrence of collision accidents, making it enjoyable for all park visitors, from beginners to advanced riders.
●Basketball Court●
The basketball court colors are blue, orange, and green.
It is inspired by the blue of Naruto's ocean (whirlpool), the shining sun, and the environment where the grass of UZU PARK intersects with the green of the mountains.
●Cycle Station●
A triangular cycling course connecting Higashikagawa City in Kagawa Prefecture, Naruto City in Tokushima Prefecture, and Minamiawaji City in Hyogo Prefecture! The cycle station functions as a rest house for cycling in Naruto City.

【Opening Hours】7:00 to 20:00
【Address】〒772-8510　Naruto City, Muya Town, Okuwajima, Toiwahama 48-1
【Tel】088-685-8111
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