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LanguagesJapanese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Highlight: Enjoy the serene Japanese winter scenery from a warm, cozy boat guided by a professional boatman.
Dining: Meals are served at the hotel restaurant (not on the boat) before or after the cruise.
Yanagawa is known as the “City of Waterways” because there are many beautiful canals, or moats, running throughout the city. One of the best ways to experience Yanagawa is by taking a river cruise, also called a “moat tour.”
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.
Note: Winter Season, Yanagawa Canal Boat Ride with a "Kotatsu" Heater.
Period: December – February.
Note: The castle moat will be drained from Monday, February 16th to Wednesday, February 25th, 2026, so the canal cruise course may be subject to some changes.
What's included
Grilled steamed Eel Lunch, Infant lunch is not included.
English-speaking local guide
River cruise experience
Tenjin-Yanagawa round-way train tickets
beverage
What to expect
1h · Admission ticket included
Take Nishitetsu train to Yanagawa
On the way, your personal guide will give you a briefing about Fukuoka, Kyushu and Yanagawa.
Yanagawa Castle Moat Water Gate
4h · Admission ticket included
Enjoy "Donkobune"boat cruising, and have lunch of grilled eel that is famous in this area Yanagawa.
During the cruise, you will ride in a small boat and travel along the peaceful canals. This unique tour lets you see Yanagawa from a lower viewpoint, close to the water, which is different from walking around the city.
The Yanagawa River Cruise operates as scheduled even on rainy days. However, please note that the itinerary may be modified or changed in the event of torrential rain.
1h · Admission ticket included
After returning to Yanagawa Station by hotel shuttle, take the train back to the center of Fukuoka. The tour will end upon arrival at the station.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
at the Lion Statue, in front of Fukuoka Mitsukoshi Department Store
End point
at the Lion Statue, in front of Fukuoka Mitsukoshi Department Store
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child under 3 years old can join the tour for free, but admission tickets and meals are not included
The Yanagawa River Cruise operates as scheduled even on rainy days. However, please note that the itinerary may be modified or changed in the event of torrential rain.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
