Yanagawa River cruising
The river boat ride in Yanagawa is very enjoyable and relaxing! You never get tired of looking at unique view and beautiful waterways from the boat.
Unagi-Seiromushi (Eel) , the specialty in Yanagawa is a must try!
We can also visit Ohana, the former residence of feudal load who ruled this region during Edo periods, and the former house of Samurai.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel
Take a train from Fukuoka station
River boat cruise
Enjoy a relaxing time along the canal while the boat men skillfully steer the boat with their poles. The city is known for its beauty of its waterways
Lunch
Enjoy Unagi-Seiromushi, the speciality in Yanagawa if you like
Ohana
Ohana is the former residence of Tachibana family, a clan of feudal load who ruled this region during Edo periods.
You can see varieties of collections of Tachibana family and scenic Japanese garden.
The former house of a poet, Kitahara hakushu or the former Residence of Toda family
Take a train at Yanagawa station
Ending Point
Fukuoka station or your hotel
Want to personalize this tour?
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Train fare-¥870 per adult for one way ( Pls. kindly pay for the guide as well)
¥440 for a child
River cruising boat - from ¥1000 to ¥2000
Ohana (optional) - Entrance fee ¥1000
Food and drinks
Tour Important Information
Yanagawa is approx. one hour away from the city by train or car.
- Please kindly note that the guide fee will be
¥32000 up to 4 people
¥36000 up to 6 people
up to 4 people, ¥ 32000
up to 6 people, ¥36000
Important message from the supplier
I will be happy to guide you neighboring prefectures if you pay me transportation fee.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Kazue I.
Hi! I am Kazue. I am from Fukuoka and live in the central city.
I spent almost 20 years traveling around the world as a cabin attendant. Meeting different people, different cultures and eating local food were best things in my career.
This experience definitely widened my perspective and will help me in some way when I work as a guide.
Since I spent half my life outside of Japan, I noticed our culture and traditions are very unique and became more interested in historical sites in Japan.
For my personal life, I am a mom of twins. It is still a hard work but I am enjoying a lot with them. We take them around Kyushu whenever possible for their fun and experience.
We all love traveling after all.
I am looking forward to showing you around our hometown soon!
Reviews
Beram S.
“Great guide at Fukuoka ”
Kazue was amazing. First trip to Fukuoka and she made it a great experience. My wife especially enjoyed the private Onsen (hot springs) she arrabged. Kazue was a great guide.
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Ambrose R.
“A Wonderful Day Discovering Fukuoka with Kazue”
We had a wonderful walking tour of Fukuoka with our guide Kazue, and it truly became one of the highlights of our visit. Kazue took us through the charming streets of Hakata Old Town, sharing stories and cultural insights that made the history of the area come alive. One of the most memorable moments was visiting Nanzoin Temple and seeing the magnificent Reclining Buddha of Nanzoin. Standing before such an impressive statue was truly breathtaking. We also explored the lively Tenjin Chikagai, where Kazue helped us navigate the area and recommended some fantastic places to eat in Fukuoka. What made the experience extra special was Kazue herself. She was warm, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable, and her love for Fukuoka really shines through. Thanks to her, we didn’t just see the city—we truly experienced it. Thank you, Kazue, for such a memorable day. We will always remember Fukuoka fondly because of this tour.
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Kazue I.
Dear, Mr. Ambrose Thank you very much for your time to give such a nice review on the tour and myself. I am so pleased to hear you enjoyed the tour with me despite the weather. It was enjoyable for me to share the charms of Fukuoka and also the history and culture of places we visited. Thank you for being good listers! I enjoyed our conversation a lot and look forward for the next opportunity. Thank you again for choosing me as your guide and also sharing nice pictures! Warmest, Kazue
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Wilson L.
“Yanagawa river cruise with twin 3 year olds”
Hi we had a group of 8 people which was five adults and three children. Kazue was on time we took the train to do the river cruise and trying to navigate with two strollers was challenging but we were allowed to pack the strollers on the boat. There's two cruises one from the train station to the town and another for the town. We had an eel lunch and learned about strawberries from the nearby stand. It was a great trip and she gave us advice on how to get around the mall that we lived nearby.
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Kazue I.
Dear, Mr.Wilson Thank you very much for your detailed comments for the tour. This would surely help someone especially traveling with children and a stroller. It is a pity that we couldn't make it to Dazaifu Tenmagu shrine after the river cruise. Please come back to Fukuoka again to do more things here. It was great meeting you all and spending the time together. Thank you again! Warmest,Kazue
$201/ per group
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A must see walking tour at Hakata old town
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The river boat ride in Yanagawa is very enjoyable and relaxing! You never get tired of looking at unique view and beautiful waterways from the boat. Unagi-Seiromushi (Eel) , the specialty in Yanagawa is a must try! We can also visit Ohana, the former residence of feudal load who ruled this region during Edo periods, and the former house of Samurai. Dazaifu Tenmangu is kind of on the way back to the city. We can stroll around the shrine and you can grab local sweets and some souvenirs there!
Yanagawa River Cruising and Dazaifu Tenmagu
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A must see walking tour at Hakata old town
In this tour you will visit the most charming spots in the city for approximately 4 hours. Hakata old town is home to many temples and shrines where you can feel about Fukuoka’s history and culture. This tour is suitable if you’d like to visit must see places efficiently with the information of what is the history and traditions behind. So take it easy! I will be your map and guide!
A must see walking tour at Hakata old town
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