Yanagawa River Boat Tours

Yanagawa River Boat Tours

Yanagawa is known as a castle town and the hometown of the poet Hakushu Kitahara, and its "river cruising" has become a local specialty. The city is crisscrossed by canals, and visitors can explore these waterways in traditional "donko" boats. In the cold winter months, these boats can be enjoyed as kotatsu boats. The river cruise covers about 4 kilometers in one hour, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the four seasons while listening to the boatman’s guidance and folk songs. Yanagawa is located about one hour from Fukuoka city, and it takes approximately 50 minutes by limited express train from Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station to Nishitetsu Yanagawa Station. The boarding area is easily accessible on foot from Nishitetsu Yanagawa Station, and there is a variety of courses available. For example, you can choose to explore the inner moat, take a tour of the outer moat, or even join a course that includes eating eel steamed in a wooden box, providing various options tailored to your needs. The scenery of Yanagawa, adorned with seasonal flowers and white-walled streets, is beautiful and will surely soothe your heart once you visit.

Basic Information

Spot Name
Yanagawa River Boat Tours
Location
〒832-0065 35 Okihata-machi, Yanagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan 
Access
Approximately a 3-minute walk from Nishitetsu "Yanagawa Station."
Parking
There is a free parking lot on the north side of "Shimohyaku-cho Boarding Area" *Availability is limited, and parking is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Business Hours
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Reservation required after 5:00 PM)
Regular Holiday
Open year-round.
Fees
Ferry: Adults 1,700 yen (middle school students and older), Children 850 yen (ages 5 to elementary school), Infants under 5 years old occupying a seat will incur a seat fee of 500 yen.
Contact Information
Phone Number:0944-73-2145
Official Website

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