[2025 Yanagawa Attraction] Travel Guide for Suigo Yanagawa Kanko (Updated May)

Fukuoka's Yanagawa is a famous water city in Japan, known as the 'Water City' and 'Venice of Kyushu'. The total length of its waterways reaches 930 kilometers, originally built to divert water from the Chikugo River for irrigation. Flat-bottomed boats can often be seen shuttling back and forth, connecting various corners of Yanagawa. Visitors can experience sightseeing boats, weaving through the quaint streets of Yanagawa, and of course, savor eel rice. To visit Yanagawa from Fukuoka city, it is recommended to start from the convenient Hakata Station, take the Fukuoka City Subway to Yakuin Station, and then transfer to the Nishitetsu Line to Yanagawa Station, where you can begin a one-day trip.

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 Yanagawa is a Japanese water town surrounded by water. The river meanders along the river, and the small trees on both sides of the river sway gently in the spring breeze. The boat tour here is also a highlight! Take a traditional wooden boat and slowly move along the Yanagawa River. The boatman's melodious singing accompanied by the waves on the water seems to take you through time and space and back to ancient Japan🗾 Don’t miss the delicious food in Yanagawa! The local eel rice is fragrant and mouth-watering. Every bite seems to be tasting the flavor of nature, making people want to have another one. #Yanagawa #Toyoshi Water Village #Natural Beauty #Cultural Experience

A super popular one-day tour combination in the suburbs of Fukuoka: "Yanagawa Water Village" + "Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine" 🛶⛩️ We bought a sightseeing package this time, it only cost 3340 yen~ You can travel back and forth from Fukuoka Tenjin Station to Yanagawa/Dazaifu It also includes transportation between Yanagawa and Dazaifu, which is very cost-effective and convenient~💡 ☀️【Morning】Yanagawa｜Sightseeing by boat + Eel rice Take a sightseeing package from Tenjin and visit Yanagawa first~ The most famous thing here is to take a boat tour on the river. After getting off the train, you can take a bus or shuttle bus to the ferry destination. You need to queue up to take the boat. We waited for about 30 minutes that day. Pointy sun hats are available on site for you to pick up, very unique! Just put it back after getting off the boat, very considerate~ We went there in April and the weather was not hot, so the boat ride was super comfortable! The boat slowly moved forward, passing through the low ancient bridge, with old houses and green shades on both sides🍃 The pictures are so beautiful that it feels like traveling back to the old Japan📸 🍽️ Lunch recommendation｜Honjiya Centennial Eel Rice Just a few steps after getting off the boat is "Benjiya"🍱 This is a long-established eel restaurant with a history of over 340 years. He is also the inventor of "steamed eel rice"! We arrived at 1:30 pm on Saturday and there was no need to queue ✨ 🛕【Afternoon】Dazaifu｜Visiting the God of Learning After Yanagawa, we headed to Dazaifu. This is one of the most famous shrine attractions in Fukuoka, and it is also a place where many students come to pray for good luck in exams and academic success! ✨ As soon as you enter the sandao, there are many unique shops that are very attractive The must-try is the plum cake, and the extra-strong matcha is also very good! 🚶♀️Walk to the end and you will see the main hall of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine You can come here to ask for amulets, draw lots, walk slowly and take pictures 🍜 Dinner recommendation｜Dazaifu Ichiran When you come to Dazaifu, besides visiting Tenmangu Shrine, there is another thing you must do, which is to eat this bowl of "Five-corner bowl Ichiran" that can only be eaten here in Japan🍜 ✔ Pentagonal bowl ✔ 59cm long noodles, twice as long as normal noodles! They all symbolize passing the test, wishing students to be admitted to the school they want to go to📚 There is almost always a queue here during lunch time (there are so many people!) But we went to eat at 6pm that day, so we didn't have to queue at all~ So it would be best if you can arrange to visit Dazaifu and then have dinner there! The one-day itinerary is fulfilling and healing. Save this article and follow this route next time you come to Fukuoka❤️ #AprilGoodDestinations2025

Fukuoka Yanagawa, the scenery is beautiful, the boatman will also support the boat while singing, very flavorful, the ticket will include a fisherman's hat and a bottle of ice water, I went there at noon, forgot to apply sunscreen, rubbed my brother's skin hurt (remember to apply sunscreen) After admiring the scenery, I found a place to eat eel nearby. I will encore the restaurant again next time I go 💰Average consumption per person: 1800yen📍 📍Address: 18 Jogumachi, Yanagawa, Fukuoka 832-0066 Japan 🕰️Opening Hours: 16:00

In Yanagawa, Fukuoka, small boats gently glide through the winding rivers, with cherry blossoms and willows on the banks creating a picturesque scene. Spring here is always filled with soft colors and a leisurely atmosphere, making one feel enchanted. The boat gently sways on the water, and the boatman's song accompanies the ripples, like the whispers of time. The cherry blossoms are in full bloom, their petals as light as snow, drifting with the wind like pink snowflakes, adorning the water's surface and reflecting in the water. Each cherry blossom seems like a messenger of spring, bringing hope and beauty, conveying the pulse of life to every passing traveler. These cherry blossoms, with their slightly curled petals, appear particularly delicate, exuding a faint fragrance, as if calling to every soul. They gently sway in the breeze, whispering ancient secrets, intertwining with the tranquility of this water town to form a spring poem. Every time I approach, I can't help but feel a sense of reverence. These cherry blossoms, in their brief bloom, display infinite vitality, making me deeply feel the fragility and preciousness of life. On the banks, the willows, like graceful maidens, gently lower their green curls, swaying with the wind, adding a touch of charm. Every corner of Yanagawa exudes vitality, with cherry blossoms and willows each showcasing their own beauty, making one feel the prosperity and beauty of life. The spring light here makes one forget their worries, filling the heart with tranquility and joy. Yanagawa is not only the home of cherry blossoms but also the soul of the water town. The small boat, embraced by the river, takes me into this poetic and picturesque world. Each stroke of the oar feels like an intimate contact with nature, making me feel the pulse and flow of life. On this spring afternoon, the perfect fusion of cherry blossoms and the water town has become an unforgettable memory in my heart. The small rivers of Yanagawa, the cherry blossoms, and the willows each have their own charm, yet coexist harmoniously, making me deeply appreciate the beauty of nature and the weight of life. This water town will always be a harbor for my soul, allowing me to feel that pure happiness and beauty every time I look back.