UZSBUS is currently operating, providing easy access from Tokushima Awaodori Airport and southern Awaji Island to Naruto. We will introduce bus stops, timetables, and more.
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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!
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 whirlpools, said to be one of the world's three greatest Naruto Whirlpools, as well as the Awa Odori dance festival and the Shikoku pilgrimage!
This time, we'll introduce "UZSBUS," a limousine bus that's convenient for sightseeing in Naruto.
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Table of Contents
- About UZSBUS
- About bus stops
- Number of flights
- Train schedule
- Connection to accommodations in Naruto City
- others
- summary
About UZSBUS
A new limousine bus service has been launched in collaboration with Tokushima Awaodori Airport, Naruto City , and Minami Minamiawaji City Hyogo Prefecture .
Please use this information to access Naruto City for both tourism and business purposes.
About bus stops
Tokushima side: Tokushima Awaodori Airport → Naruto Station → Aoao Naruto Resort → Otsuka International Museum of Art →
Minamiawaji City: Awaji Island South IC → Rikunominato Nishiawaji → Fukura
Number of flights
Operates in conjunction with the arrival and departure of air flights.
There are 9 flights departing from the airport and 8 flights departing from Minami- Minamiawaji City.
Train schedule
*Reservations are required for flights marked "Reservation". Flights without reservations will not operate. Please make your reservation by 23:59 three days prior to your desired flight date.
* During peak seasons (Obon (August 8-16), Silver Week (September 19-23), and New Year's holidays (December 26-January 3)), reservations for scheduled flights (2nd to 6th flights) are not available.
* During peak seasons (Obon (August 8-16), Silver Week (September 19-23), and New Year's holidays (December 26-January 3)) and long weekends, significant delays may occur. In particular, for departures from Fukura (towards the airport), please plan your travel schedule with ample time, such as taking an earlier flight.
*Times will vary depending on flight schedules. However, the service may not be available if the arriving flight is significantly delayed.
*The bus will not stop at the Otsuka International Museum of Art when it is closed.
*Boarding and alighting are not permitted within Awaji Island.
Connection to accommodations in Naruto City
The following hotels are accessible from the Aoao Naruto Resort bus stop.
Bay Resort Hotel Naruto Kaigetsu, Naruto Grand Hotel Kaigetsu, Kaigetsu Annex Seaside Hotel Taimaru Kaigetsu, Ryokan Koen Mizuno, Resort Hotel Moana Coast
others
As a collaborative project between Tokushima Prefecture and Minamiawaji City, their respective characters will be used in a joint project.
Sudachi-kun, Awaji Uzusuke (designed by Matsushima Matsushima of timlesz)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a reservation absolutely necessary?
It varies depending on the service. For services marked "Reservation" in the timetable, advance reservations are required. For other services as well, you may not be able to board if the service is full, so advance online reservations are recommended.
Until when can I make a reservation?
The booking deadline is 11:59 PM, three days before the travel date. You can book flights from today up to 90 days in advance.
Can I cancel my reservation?
Cancellations can be made through the reservation page until 11:59 PM three days before the travel date. For cancellations after that time, please contact the bus company directly.
summary
Naruto City offers many attractive tourist attractions, including Ryozenji Temple (the first temple The Shikoku 88 Temple Temple Pilgrimage) and 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.
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