Yanagawa Canal Cruise and Grilled steamed Eel Lunch Private Tour

Name: Yanagawa Canal Cruise and Grilled steamed Eel Lunch Private Tour
Brand: Viator
Price: 142.3 USD
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4.9(17)6 hr 30 minJapanese, EnglishBook 2 days aheadFukuoka, Japan

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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.

Included

Grilled steamed Eel Lunch, Infant lunch is not included.
English-speaking local guide
River cruise experience
Tenjin-Yanagawa round-way train tickets

Not included

beverage

What you'll do

Take Nishitetsu train to Yanagawa
On the way, your personal guide will give you a briefing about Fukuoka, Kyushu and Yanagawa.
1 hourAdmission included
Yanagawa Castle Moat Water Gate
Shinmachi, Yanagawa, Japan
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.
4 hoursAdmission included
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.
1 hourAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

1 location

Pickup details

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

Good to know

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.

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