Yanagawa Boat Tour

A leisurely ride in a shallow donkobune boat down a canal passing through Yanagawa, a city renowned for the beauty of its waterways. Dug as part of the construction of Yanagawa Castle, the canal twists its way through sluice gates and under bridges, revealing the elegant scenery of a former castle town during its one hour and 10-minute journey. One of the tour’s key attractions is that it provides riders with the chance to enjoy a slightly different side of Japan, such as the red brick warehouses and white namako-kabe tile and plaster walls in the late Meiji period preservation district. The stirring songs and performance provided by the boat pilot are also highlights. Nishitetsu Yanagawa Station is the closest station to the boarding dock.

Spot details

Address: Yanagawa-shi, Fukuoka prefecture Map
Area: Kurume / Yanagawa Area
Phone: 0944740891
Hours: Around 9:00- Evening (varies depending on the shipping company)
Closed: open everyday (Mid-Feb.-late is different from normal because it falls on Wednesday)
Fees: [Friday shared boat fee]
[Adult] 1,700-2,000 yen
[Children] 850-1,000 yen
*Varies depending on the shipping company
Parking Lot: Available
※Depends on the shipping company
Credit Card: Available (varies by shipping company)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: * Tel connects to Yanagawa City Tourist Information Center. [Sales Company] /Yanagawa Tourism Development Co., Ltd. (0944-72-6177) 329 Takahata, Mihashi-cho, Yanagawa City /Daito Enter Plus Co., Ltd. (0944-72-7900) ) 18-9 Yanagawa City Castle Corner Town /Wednesday Township Yanagawa Tourism Co., Ltd. (0944-73-4343) 1-6 Yanagawa City Mihashi Town Shimohyakucho /Yanagawa City Shingai Co., Ltd. (0944-72-8647) Town 4-25
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Possible (please confirm as there may be times when the flight cannot be operated due to heavy rain etc.)
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Pet friendly: Possible (conditions vary depending on the shipping company *cage and consent of fellow passengers, etc.)