Naruto Whirlpools Facts

Naruto whirlpools create vortices up to 20 meters wide.

Naruto whirlpools are tidal whirlpools in Japan's Naruto Strait.

The strait between Naruto and Awaji Island is 1.3 kilometers.

Tides move large water volumes twice daily into and out.

Water level difference reaches up to 1.5 meters between waters.

Water rushes through Naruto channel at 13 to 15 kilometers per hour.

During spring tides water speed can reach 20 kilometers per hour.

Naruto Strait has Japan's fastest current and fourth fastest worldwide.

The Ōnaruto Bridge spans the strait over the whirlpools below.

Bridge height is 41 meters above sea level over the strait.

Whirlpools can be seen from Awaji Island shores and tourist ships.

The Naruto whirlpools inspired the name Naruto Uzumaki in manga.