ACCESS GUIDE
Getting to Naruto Kaigetsu
Just about 1 hour and 30 minutes from Osaka, breathtaking ocean views of the Naruto Strait await.
Here is how to get to Bay Resort Hotel Naruto Kaigetsu.
LOCATION
Inside Naruto Park, Right Next to the Onaruto Bridge
BY CAR
Arriving by Car
Be especially careful not to miss the turns marked No. 5 and No. 8.
Please drive slowly and turn when you see the road branching off on your left.
※On a few days each year, parking may be unavailable or the number of available spaces may be limited between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Thank you for your understanding.
The parking lot is also convenient if you would like to visit the café, restaurant and souvenir shop “UZUrhythm” at the Senjojiki Observatory in Naruto Park, the Uzu no Michi Whirlpool Walkway, or the Onaruto Bridge Memorial Museum EDDY before check-in or after check-out.
※Escahill is within walking distance, but traveling there by car is more convenient.
FROM OSAKA / KOBE
Arriving by Bus
From Osaka / Kobe
Take an express bus bound for Tokushima from JR Osaka Station or Sannomiya Station.
HOTEL SHUTTLE
Using the Hotel Shuttle Bus
Please get off at either the “Otsuka Museum of Art” bus stop or the “Kosoku Naruto” bus stop.
※Some express buses do not stop at the “Otsuka Museum of Art” bus stop.
We provide complimentary transportation by shuttle bus.
Advance reservations are required by 8:00 p.m. on the day before travel. Shuttle services with no reservations will not operate. You may not be able to board if the shuttle reaches capacity.
ON FOOT
Walking from “Naruto Koenguchi”
The hotel is approximately a 10-minute walk from the “Naruto Koenguchi” express bus stop. There are sightseeing spots along the way, so you can enjoy the scenery as you walk.
There are stairs and a somewhat steep downhill slope along the route.
“Naruto Koenguchi” and “Kosoku Naruto” are different bus stops.
“Naruto Koenguchi” is the first bus stop after leaving Awaji Island.
Express Bus Timetables
FROM TOKUSHIMA
Arriving by Bus
From Tokushima
Shuttle Bus from JR Naruto Station
Get off at JR Naruto Station and take our hotel shuttle bus.
Advance reservations are required by 8:00 p.m. on the day before travel. Shuttle services with no reservations will not operate. You may not be able to board if the shuttle reaches capacity.
Local Bus from JR Naruto Station
From JR Naruto Station, take a local bus bound for “Naruto Koen” and get off at the final stop, “Naruto Koen.” The hotel is approximately a 10-minute walk from the bus stop. The bus ride takes approximately 20 minutes.
※Please note that the route from the Naruto Koen bus stop to the hotel includes several uphill sections. The local bus stop “Naruto Koen” and the express bus stop “Naruto Koenguchi” are in completely different locations.
Please check the departure time of the last bus.
The last local bus bound for Naruto Koen departs from JR Naruto Station, the nearest railway station, during the 6:00 p.m. hour. Please check the latest timetable with Tokushima Bus.
※Please refer to the Naruto Line timetable.
FROM AIRPORT
Arriving by Air
From Tokushima Awaodori Airport
UZU BUS
From Tokushima Awaodori Airport to Naruto City
In July 2026, the “UZU BUS” shuttle service began operating between Tokushima Awaodori Airport and Naruto City.
COMPLIMENTARY TRANSFER
Complimentary Shuttle Service for Hotel Guests
Hotel guests can use our shuttle bus for transportation to the Otsuka Museum of Art and the Uzushio Sightseeing Boat.
※Advance reservations are required by 8:00 p.m. on the day before travel. Shuttle services with no reservations will not operate. You may not be able to board if the shuttle reaches capacity.
Otsuka Museum of Art
Guests staying at our hotel can use our shuttle service to the Otsuka Museum of Art.
View Shuttle Bus Timetable
Uzushio Sightseeing Boat
Guests staying at our hotel can use our shuttle service to the Uzushio Sightseeing Boat.
View Shuttle Bus Timetable
DIRECT BUS TO MUSEUM
Direct Bus to the Otsuka Museum of Art
Direct buses operate to the Otsuka Museum of Art from Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, Itami Airport, and Kobe Airport. (West Japan JR Bus, Tokushima Bus, and Kaifu Kanko Bus)
These buses are also recommended for guests visiting the museum.
View Direct Bus Information for the Otsuka Museum of Art
Express Bus Stops for the Otsuka Museum of Art
- Itami Airport → Osaka Station → Namba → Sannomiya: 3 services per day
- Namba → Umeda (Hankyu Sanbangai) → Herbis Osaka: 3 services per day
- Osaka Station → Namba → Kosoku Maiko: 4 services per day
- Shin-Kobe Shinkansen Station → Sannomiya → Kosoku Maiko: 3 services per day
- Kobe Airport → Shin-Kobe → Sannomiya → Kosoku Maiko: 4 services per day
- Kyoto Station: 2 services per day
※Information as of August 2021. For details, please contact West Japan JR Bus, Tokushima Bus, or Kaifu Kanko Bus.
※Kosoku Maiko Bus Stop is the bus stop in Kobe closest to the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge.
RENT A CAR
Renting a Car
Explore the Area by Rental Car from Near Kosoku Naruto Bus Stop
Toyota Rent a Car Naruto is located directly in front of the Kosoku Naruto bus stop. A rental car is convenient for visiting attractions around Tokushima and Naruto, including Escahill, the whirlpool sightseeing boats, and Kurukuru Naruto.