Yanagawa Canal Cruise and Grilled steamed Eel Lunch Private Tour
Experience: Yanagawa Canal Boat Ride with a "Kotatsu" Heater. Period: December – February. 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. Note
📍Meeting point: at the Lion Statue, in front of Fukuoka Mitsukoshi Department Store
Experience: Yanagawa Canal Boat Ride with a "Kotatsu" Heater. Period: December – February. 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. 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. 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.
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What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 1hAdmission includedTake Nishitetsu train to Yanagawa On the way, your personal guide will give you a briefing about Fukuoka, Kyushu and Yanagawa.
Stop 2
⏱ 4hAdmission includedEnjoy "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.
Stop 3
⏱ 1hAdmission includedAfter 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.
What’s Included
- ✓Lunch
- ✓English-speaking local guide
- ✓River cruise experience
- ✓Tenjin-Yanagawa round-way train tickets
What’s NOT Included
- ✗beverage
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
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