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Uzu no Michi is a walkway inside the Onaruto Bridge that spans the Naruto Strait. It’s a one-of-a-kind facility where you can view the intense Naruto Whirlpools up close.
This article shares a firsthand experience walking the Uzu no Michi walkway.
You’ll find plenty of photos to help you get a sense of the atmosphere and understand what to expect, including how much time it takes.
For detailed highlights and visitor information, refer to the guide below.
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The quickest route to Uzu no Michi is to park your car or bike at the “Naruto Daiichi Parking Lot” and walk from there.
It takes about 5 minutes on foot from the lot to the entrance. More details are available here:
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Once inside, you’ll find a ticket counter. Buy your admission ticket here before heading into the walkway.
Let’s head into the walkway.
The space feels stark and industrial—almost like walking through a factory.
But this is the underside of a giant bridge.
It’s a rare and exciting opportunity to be somewhere you normally couldn’t access—underneath a major bridge.
The structure is impressively solid, and I didn’t feel any vibrations even within the bridge.
Around this corner lies the 450-meter-long main walkway of Uzu no Michi.
As soon as you step onto the walkway, you’re met with stunning views of the Seto Inland Sea—stretching out for the full 450 meters.
Being 45 meters above the sea, the height is definitely noticeable when you look down.
Since the walkway has no solid walls and is enclosed by wire mesh, it feels almost like you’re outdoors.
During summer, the sea breeze was refreshing. But in winter, you’ll need to dress warmly.
Some sections of the floor are made of transparent glass, letting you see directly below.
The 450-meter walkway has four rest areas placed every 100 meters.
Here’s the second rest stop:
It features exhibits about Naruto City’s landmarks, history, and culture. You’ll naturally want to pause and take a closer look.
During World War I, the Bando POW Camp in Naruto housed about 1,000 German soldiers.
They built close relationships with locals and got along very well.
The German POWs lived relatively freely and shared their advanced skills and Western culture—such as dairy production, printing, and publishing—with the locals.
Naruto City maintains a sister-city relationship with Lüneburg, Germany to this day.
Reference: Sister City Lüneburg, Germany | Naruto City
The highlight of the walkway—the whirlpools—is breathtaking.
Even from 45 meters up, their power is intense.
At the end of the 450-meter walkway lies the observation room.
Here, a large glass floor offers a thrilling view of the whirlpools directly below.
The view of the Onaruto Bridge’s inner framework from here is stunning in its geometric scale.
The geometric structure of the bridge and the whirlpools below—an incredible contrast of nature and human engineering. The power of both is overwhelming. Uzu no Michi offers a unique experience you won’t find anywhere else.
Uzu no Michi lets you view whirlpools and strong tidal currents from directly under Onaruto Bridge.
Seen from above, the swirling water is both powerful and artistic in form.
It feels like nature itself is painting a masterpiece—and viewing it from above makes that even clearer.
Beyond the whirlpools, the panoramic view of Naruto Strait is equally spectacular. It gives you a deep sense of the ocean’s vastness and the scale of the planet.
Then there’s the awe-inspiring bridge structure—its orderly steel framework is just as dynamic and overwhelming as the sea.
If you plan to visit Uzu no Michi, stop by Eska Hill Naruto first and view the bridge from the outside.
Seeing its scale beforehand adds an extra level of wonder when you walk inside.
This is more than just a sightseeing spot. Uzu no Michi is a place for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
If you’re heading to the Naruto Strait, don’t miss it.
