Yanagawa & Dazaifu Cultural Explorer

Canal Cruise, Yanagawa, Fukuoka Prefecture.

Ohana - Former Tachibana Residence & Museum.

16th century helmets displayed in Ohana.

Grand Tatami room which views out to the magnificent old Tachibana garden.

Shopping street, approach to Dazaifu Shrine. Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture.

Surrounding Garden, Dazaifu Shrine, Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture.

Dazaifu Shrine, Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture.

Duration6h - 8h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, French

Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Cruise peaceful canals, explore a samurai villa, and visit one of Fukuoka's most historic and important shrines — all in one scenic day trip from central Fukuoka.

Begin and end your day at Tenjin Nishitetsu Station, or the cruise ship terminal, in downtown Fukuoka. Travel by train to Yanagawa, where you’ll enjoy a relaxing ride on a traditional wooden boat through the town’s famous canals. Then visit the elegant Ohana Villa, once home to a local samurai family, with beautifully preserved architecture and gardens.

Continue on to Dazaifu Tenmangū Shrine, one of Kyushu’s most important spiritual sites. Explore the shrine and stroll the lively shopping street known for sweets, souvenirs, and seasonal charm.

All transport from Tenjin to Yanagawa, Dazaifu, and back is included. Don't hesitate to reach out if a tour is showing as unavailable, or with connection queries.

What's included

Fees for the river boat cruise, and Ohana museum are included in the tour fee.
All transportation costs from Tenjin Station and back, and to the places listed in the tour, with the exception of emergency return trips to Tenjin (Please see the exclusions section) are covered.

Lunch is not provided or included in this tour price however food options can be recommended.
Should an emergency return or a disruption to public transportation occur, private transportation costs (taxi) back to Fukuoka will not be covered by the tour. Please message for more details.
Bottled water is not provided but vending machines all along the tour route are readily accessible.
Gratuities

What to expect

Yanagawa
1h

Take a wonderful boat cruise along the canals of this old castle town. A step back in time and away from the hustle and bustle of Japan’s more crowded attractions. Come and see a quieter rural part of Fukuoka prefecture.
Yanagawa Ohana
1h · Admission ticket included

Visit the home of the Tachibana Family. See how this powerful samurai family helped to shape and govern this area of Kyushu, and the importance that they held both locally and nationally. Visit some of the old residence. Marvel at the collection of samurai armor, view the old dwellings of this historically important family.
Dazaifu Temmangu
1h 30m

Come and visit one of Fukuoka’s most visited spots. Dedicated to the deities of education, students from all over Japan make pilgrimages to this site, to pray for success in their studies and exams. Wonder through the different shops selling their wares, admire the gardens of the shrine’s grounds, visit the shrine and experience the serenity and the beauty of this important place.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Depending on your arrival time, pickups from the cruise ship terminal may be available. Please message to check whether this is a possibility when your ship arrives into port. If a pickup isn’t available, we can arrange for a taxi pickup to bring you to the station.

Meeting point

We will meet at Tenjin Station. Exact details will be given after bookings have been made, or please message for more information. For those coming by cruise ship, or from other parts of the city, message for more details.

End point

Depending on your arrival time, pickups from the cruise ship terminal may be available. Please message to check whether this is a possibility when your ship arrives into port. If a pickup isn’t available, we can arrange for a taxi pickup to bring you to the station.

End point

We will meet at Tenjin Station. Exact details will be given after bookings have been made, or please message for more information. For those coming by cruise ship, or from other parts of the city, message for more details.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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