You can enjoy a Yanagawa canal cruise that takes on a different atmosphere depending on the time of the seasons.
Summer Season: On the morning cruises, you can enjoy a refreshing boat ride away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Winter Season: Yanagawa Canal Boat Ride with a "Kotatsu" Heater.** Period: December – February. Highlight: Enjoy the serene Japanese winter scenery from a warm.
Winter to Spring Season: The "Yanagawa Hina Matsuri Sagemon Meguri" begins February for 52 days, vibrant "sagemon" decorations—handcrafted symbols of health and happiness—will adorn the city. This cherished tradition celebrates girls' growth with auspicious fabric crafts and colorful Yanagawa balls, creating a warm, festive atmosphere throughout the water town.
Options
Private Plan for 2 People
Private Plan for 3 People
Private Plan for 4 People
Private Plan for 5-6 People
Private Plan for 7-8 People
The Highlight
- Yanagawa Canal Cruise: Step into a traditional Donko boat for a journey through history. Drift along the scenic "Venice of Japan" as you admire the charming castle town views from the water.
- Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine: Discover the spiritual heart of Kyushu. Your guide will lead you through the stunning 1,300-year-old sanctuary, sharing the legends of the "God of Learning" and the beauty of its thousand plum trees.
The Experience
Yanagawa Canal Cruise: Around 400 years ago, maintenance dug artificial moat to form a castle town in the cage of Yanagawa Castle fortification was created. In Yanagawa, a very unique water supply system for flood control, irrigation, various mechanisms by the wisdom of our ancestors is still alive. Yanagawa is the city the feudal era of heritage is still alive, with the world's leading waterway in harmony with canal that extends to the center city 2km square to the extension 60km. That's why this city has another name "Venice in Japan" Leave it to the road of water of the moat, please enjoy a boat trip with the Funauta ( boatman song ) sung by a boatman, seeing a beautiful scenery of each season.
Dazaifu Tenmangu: Established over 1,100 years ago, Dazaifu Tenmangu is built upon the sacred site where Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning, rests. As the head of 12,000 Tenmangu shrines across Japan, it remains a vibrant center of culture and tradition where the wisdom of the past meets the prayers of the present. The approach to the shrine (Sando) is a lively journey in itself, lined with traditional teahouses and the sweet aroma of "Umegae-mochi" rice cakes. Passing through the majestic Torii gates and over the symbolic arched bridges, you enter a sanctuary where 6,000 plum trees bloom in harmony with seasonal beauty. Step into this spiritual heart of Kyushu and experience a timeless walk through Japanese history and hospitality.
Information about tour Place of departure and destination: From Fukuoka to Yanagawa Number of days of travel: 1 Day Means of transportation: Train Name of bus company: Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd. Minimum number of passengers to operate. 1 to 8 Number of GUIDE：1
Tour Operator Information Company Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd. Department Name: Inbound Travel Sales Division DMC Department Kyushu Group Northern Kyushu Team Address: Tenjin-heiwa Building 8F 1-14-4 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, JAPAN, 810-0001 Tel: +81-050-1742-3921 Registration No.: No. 724 by the Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency Membership: Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Contact Information Department Name: Inbound Travel Sales Division DMC Department Kyushu Group Northern Kyushu Team Address: Tenjin-heiwa Building 8F 1-14-4 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, JAPAN, 810-0001 Tel: +81-050-1742-3921 Opening hour :10:00~18:00 (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
General Travel Services Manager: Megumi Hisatomi *The Tour Operations Manager is responsible for transactions related to your travel at the sales office handling your travel arrangements. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the explanations provided by the staff about this travel contract, please do not hesitate to contact the above-mentioned Tour Operations Manager.
Please read and understand the Terms and conditions below. Travel Terms and Conditions:Domestic Package Tours Travel Agency Terms and Conditions:Section of Package Tour Contract
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
- Japanese
Itinerary
- **Please arrive at the meeting place at least 15 minutes before your selected booking departure time.**
- Meet the guide at Fukuoka Mitsukoshi Lion Square (Front of Lion statue)
- Taking the train to Yanagawa.
- Yanagawa Canal Cruise (40~60min) **During the summer (from July through September 15), the experience duration will be 40 minutes to prevent our customers from feeling unwell due to the heat
- Includes a 120mins stroll through Yanagawa and lunch ** Lunch (Lunch is not included with this tour, so meal costs will be paid individually.)
- Stroll Along the Approach and Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine (90mins)
- Get and Taste Dazaifu's Specialty Umegae-Mochi We will give one piece to each participating guest.
- Arrival at Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station The tour ends there, and the group will disperse. The total duration of the tour is 8 hours.
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- This is a private guide tour with train
- The minimum number of participants is 2 person.
- Lunch is not included with this tour, so meal costs will be paid individually. If you have any preferences regarding meals, please let us know in advance.
- Please bring a rain jacket or similar clothing in case of rain. Rentals are available at the boat dock, but these are shared items.
- Except in cases of river flooding caused by typhoons, tours operate even in rainy weather. If you have any concerns regarding the weather, please contact us at least 24 hours before departure.
Important Booking Information
- The meeting place is Fukuoka Mitsukoshi Lion square. It is located on the 1st floor and marked by a bronze lion statue.
- The guide will wait having a name board with our customer's name and the HIS logo.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 2 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 0 ~ 1 day(s) of departure, Non-refundable (0% refund)
