Yanagawa Canal Cruise and Grilled steamed Eel Lunch Private Tour Discount Tickets

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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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

at the Lion Statue, in front of Fukuoka Mitsukoshi Department Store

Language Offered

Japanese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station
Take Nishitetsu train to Yanagawa On the way, your personal guide will give you a briefing about Fukuoka, Kyushu and Yanagawa.
Duration: 60 mins
2. Yanagawa Castle Moat Water Gate
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.
Duration: 240 mins
3. Nishitetsu-Yanagawa Station
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.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Lunch

English-speaking local guide

River cruise experience

Tenjin-Yanagawa round-way train tickets

Exclusion

beverage

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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.

Supplied by H.I.S.Co., Ltd.

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Based on 17 reviews

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