Yanagawa River Boating

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Yanagawa River Boating

A leisurely way down the town waterways while enjoying the sway of a river boat.

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Yanagawa, also known as the city of water, is located in the south of Fukuoka Prefecture. Here you’ll find old-world streetscapes that still keep the lattice-like waterways from the Edo period. When you’re here, the absolute must-see is the inter-city river boating experience. No matter what season, you’re guaranteed for a fun and relaxing time as the boat captain serenades and shares stories around the area.

Today there are 4 different boat servicers offering this experience. Each one of them keeps a dock within walking distance of Nishitetsu Yanagawa Station and offers a boat ride through the heart of Yanagawa’s best sightseeing. The total time needed is about 70 minutes. Along the way you can boat through the local daily lives or people here, glimpse the waterfront merchants, the Namikura red brick warehouse streetscape, Namako Kabe known for its striking black and white walls, all while pass through the green weeping willows and seasonal blooms as they flower along the waterways.

Enjoy the intrigue of the captain as he uses a pole to steer and the sheer delight of interesting conversation before you’re pulled into dock. Just next to the dock you’ll find a number of shops selling steamed eel, a special dish around Yanagawa. To top it off, there are plenty of sights to walk around like Yanagawa Tachibana-tei Ohana, Kitahara Hakushu’s Birthplace and Memorial Hall, and more. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through a time in history.

Highlights

  • Boat down the river from a dock just steps from the train station.
  • The same town is home to a number of steamed eel box dishes to try.
  • Hometown of tanka poet Hakushu Kitahara and the subsequent Hakushu Kitahara Birthplace and Memorial Museum.

Photos

  • Enjoy a gorgeous backdrop all year around.

    Enjoy a gorgeous backdrop all year around.

  • Enjoy a thrilling duck under this tiny bridge!

    Enjoy a thrilling duck under this tiny bridge!

  • Kick back and enjoy the riverside plants in view.

    Kick back and enjoy the riverside plants in view.

  • Steamed Eel dish.

    Steamed Eel dish.

  • The Hakushu Kitahara Birthplace and Memorial Museum.

    The Hakushu Kitahara Birthplace and Memorial Museum.

Reviews

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  • Top Reviewer

    九州讓我很難忘的ㄉ地方就是~有「水鄉」之稱的柳川~全長為四公里哦~特別的是有船夫邊划著小舟邊唱著日本的童謠⋯⋯船夫還會帶動作逗趣又可愛的模樣、讓我感受到柳川的人文風情及乃古都水鄉之美餒👍,途中會經過橋梁下方時⋯穿過一座水門和橋下,我們就要低頭甚至是趴在船上,以避免頭去撞到橋墩或是樹枝,真的是⋯滿有趣的柳川遊船體驗哦~
    遊完船後~很推薦大家一定要去吃柳川鰻魚飯 ~《若松屋 》柳川必吃鰻魚百年老店哦👍
    若松屋開業於安正年間(1854-1859年)柳川蒸籠鰻魚飯的料理方式,米飯🍚是用蒸得很滑嫩又好吃~當鰻魚飯端上來時並打開飯盒蓋時,立馬感受到濃濃的獨家醬汁~而調味鰻魚味道十足啊~真的是太好吃了😋

  • 鄭瑜

    遇到橋墩過低整條船人要趴著才有辦法通過,實在有趣好玩。

Details

Name in Japanese
柳川川下り
Postal Code
832-0065
Address
Yanagawa City, Fukuoka
Telephone
0944-74-0891
Regular Closures
Depends on weather (please inquire)
Open Hours
9:00-dusk (may vary by boat service)
Fare
Middle school-aged children and up: 1,000 - 2,000 yen, Elementary aged students: 500 - 1,000 yen (price may vary depending on boat servicer).
Access
From Nishitetsu Yanagawa Station, walk 5-10 min. to arrive (at the boat docks).
Credit Cards
Payment availability varies per boat operator
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)