[ Naruto City , Tokushima Prefecture ] Early summer is the best time to see them! Let's go see the lotus flowers on Shimada Island!

Introducing the ancient lotus field on Shimada Island in Naruto City ! We've compiled information on the blooming times of the ancient lotuses, how to access the lotus field, and nearby tourist attractions.

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Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture

This is the official tourism site for Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture. We provide information to help you enjoy Naruto, from popular tourist spots to more niche information! 🌊This is what Naruto City is like🍠 The eastern gateway to Shikoku. It is connected to the Kansai region🚙 by the Onaruto Bridge and the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. Enjoy nature with the sea🌊 and mountains🏔! There are plenty of tourist spots, including the Naruto whirlpools, one of the world's three largest tidal currents, the Awa Odori dance, and the pilgrimage route!

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• Table of Contents
• 1. What is the ancient lotus?
• 2. Points to note when appreciating lotus flowers
• 3. Nearby tourist attractions
• 4. Summary

Naruto City in Tokushima Prefecture serves as the eastern gateway to Shikoku, connected to the Kansai region by the Naruto and the Akashi Strait. Naruto City offers diverse natural beauty, with both the sea and mountains to enjoy.

Furthermore, there are plenty of tourist attractions, including the Naruto Strait whirlpools, which are said to be one of the world's three major tidal currents, as well as the Awa Odori dance festival and the Shikoku Pilgrimage (88 temples)!

This time, we'll introduce the ancient lotus flowers on Shimada Island in Naruto City . We've compiled information on the blooming times of the ancient lotus flowers, which are at their best from June to July, how to access the lotus fields, and nearby tourist attractions.

1. What is the ancient lotus?

The ancient lotus flowers of Shimada Island have attracted many tourists since they were planted in the rice paddies of Seto, Shimada in 2014.

Ancient lotus flowers are very beautiful, as their color changes from pink to white as they bloom and wither.

2. Points to note when appreciating lotus flowers

The best time to see the lotus flowers is early morning, from around 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Please note that the flowers will start to close gradually from around 11:00 AM.

Hasuike Address: 5-1 Seto Naruto City , Tokushima Prefecture

Around Shimada Elementary School, Seto , Naruto City , Tokushima Prefecture

(Approximately 15 minutes by car from Naruto Kita Interchange)

Best time to see lotus flowers: Mid-June to early August (subject to change depending on weather conditions, etc.)

Shimada Island Ancient Lotus Official Website

3. Nearby tourist attractions

Why not explore the surrounding area after visiting the ancient lotus flowers?

Yomomi Observatory is located on the Naruto Skyline, a scenic drive that takes you through the sea and mountains, offering a magnificent panoramic view of the vast Uchino Sea.

Kagashima is an uninhabited island that is heart-shaped when viewed from above. Although the heart shape cannot be seen from the Shihomi Observatory, the information sign at the observatory has a QR code that allows you to view a video of Kagashima taken by a drone.

Four-way observation deck and heart-shaped island "Kagamishima"

Nakashimada Higashiyama, Seto Town, Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture...

Yomomi Observatory Located on the Naruto Skyline, a scenic driving course surrounded by sea and mountains, Yomomi Observatory offers magnificent views of Uchinoumi Sea, where fishing huts float. A panoramic sign has been installed listing the scenery visible from the observation deck and the names of the places. Kagamishima Island It has recently been discovered that Kagamishima Island, an uninhabited island in Uchinoumi Sea, Naruto City, forms a heart shape when viewed from above. The best viewing point is the Naruto Skyline Yomomi Observatory. However, while Kagamishima Island is clearly visible, unfortunately, the heart shape cannot be seen from the observation deck. Currently, an information sign has been installed explaining the view from Yomomi Observatory, and on the sign is a QR code that leads to a drone video of Kagamishima. There are various theories about the heart-shaped island, but one is that in ancient times, when the country was still small, Emperor Jimmu, surveying the country from a mountaintop, wrote that the country was "like two dragonflies mating." The shape of the land resembles two mating dragonflies (heart-shaped), and Naruto is considered an important place in the Manyoshu, so it is said that "there must be a heart-shaped landform somewhere in Naruto." We hope that the heart-shaped island of Kagamishima will become a peaceful scenic spot. Furthermore, Kagamishima is the site of the Ryugu Festival (a Shinto ritual to pray for safety at sea and a good catch) held once a year, and as it is revered and cherished as a sacred place, landing on the island is prohibited. Furthermore, the area around Kagamishima is a thriving fishing area, with many aquaculture rafts and fishing rafts, and frequent boat traffic. For safety reasons, we ask that you refrain from using pleasure boats or canoes.

Shimada is an outdoor experience facility that utilizes the playground of Shimada Elementary School and Kindergarten.

There are 11 auto campsites and a solo camping area for those arriving by road bike or motorcycle. A shared kitchen and shower rooms and toilets are also available in the former school building.

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771-0366 36 Kitada, Nakashimada, Seto-cho, Naruto City, Tokushima Pref...

Green mountains and blue skies. The playground of the former Shimada elementary school and kindergarten, surrounded by a rich natural environment, has been transformed into an outdoor experience facility. There are 11 auto camping sites and a solo camping area for road bikes and motorcycle riders. There is also a communal kitchen, shower rooms and clean toilets in the old school building. You can spend a nostalgic time here, as if you were a child again.

4. Summary

In addition to the spots introduced here, Naruto City has many other attractive tourist attractions, including Ryozenji Temple (the first temple The Shikoku 88 Temple Temple Pilgrimage), Gokurakuji Temple (the second temple), pottery making experiences using the traditional craft of Otani ware, and fresh seafood from the Naruto Strait .

For information on sightseeing in Naruto City, including transportation access and accommodation, please check this website.

Naruto City Official Tourism Website