Ōge Island

Overview

Ōge Island (Ōge-jima) is an island belonging to Naruto City in Tokushima Prefecture, with an area of about 7.31 square kilometers. Set between the Naruto Strait, the Konaruto Strait, and Uchino Bay, and facing the Kii Channel, it is also the island across which the great Ōnaruto Bridge linking Honshu and Shikoku is built. As one of the representative islands of Naruto, famed for its whirlpools, it presents a varied face where bridge, sea, and university coexist.

Highlights

• ●An island of about 7.31 square kilometers overlooking the Naruto Strait
• ●A key point spanned by the Ōnaruto Bridge linking Honshu and Shikoku
• ●A setting surrounded by the Naruto Strait, Konaruto Strait, and Uchino Bay
• ●An island that is also home to the Naruto University of Education

History

Thanks to its position overlooking the Naruto Strait, Ōge Island has developed as a key point of transport linking Shikoku and Honshu. The Ōnaruto Bridge spans the island, and it is also connected to the Honshu side by road. In addition, the Naruto University of Education is located on the island, giving it a role as a place of learning. The way whirlpool tourism, bridge access, and an educational institution coexist here well captures the island's present character.

Map

34.2125, 134.6250 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Cross the Ōnaruto Bridge onto Ōge Island and enjoy the view of bridge and sea
2. 2View the whirlpools of the Naruto Strait from a whirlpool-sightseeing base
3. 3Take in the varied waters surrounding the island, such as the Konaruto Strait and Uchino Bay
4. 4Explore the area while sensing island life around the Naruto University of Education

Did you know?

💡 Ōge Island is embraced by several bodies of water—the Naruto Strait, the Konaruto Strait, and Uchino Bay—while also facing the Kii Channel. As the Shikoku-side foothold of the Ōnaruto Bridge linking Honshu and Shikoku, its appeal lies in letting you enjoy whirlpool sightseeing and the dynamic view of the bridge at the same time.

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