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Michi-no-Eki Uzushio

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Michi-no-Eki Uzushio

道の駅うずしお

Hyogo · Kansai

A roadside station and pier on Awaji's southern tip where whirlpool-viewing boats depart, with direct views of the Onaruto Bridge and strait.

Why we picked it

The Awaji-side whirlpool viewing point, overshadowed by Tokushima's Uzu-no-Michi walkway.

Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.0· 4,252 reviews
Opening hours
Mon–Wed 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thu Closed Fri–Sun 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free to enter the roadside station, its shops and the 360° viewing terrace (9:00–17:00). Toilets open 24h. Whirlpool sightseeing cruises departing nearby are separate paid tickets.
Website
eki.uzunokuni.com

Today

9:00–17:00Fri closedFree

Stored weekly hours

Mon–Wed 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thu Closed Fri–Sun 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tags

viewpointwhirlpoolsboat departure

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