Naruto Whirlpools

The Naruto Whirlpools are powerful natural currents that form in the Straits of Naruto between Japan’s Shikoku and Awaji Islands. When the tide shifts rapidly, the waterflow creates large, swirling whirlpools that can reach several meters in diameter and rotate at high speeds. They are caused by the narrowing of the channel, which accelerates the tidal flow, and they are a striking example of how natural tidal movements can produce dramatic and dangerous water phenomena. These whirlpools are a popular tourist attraction and are often observed during certain tidal conditions.