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Yanagawa Canal Cruise and Grilled steamed Eel Lunch Private Tour

By H.I.S.Co., Ltd.
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$236 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Highlight: Enjoy the serene Japanese winter scenery from a warm, cosy 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.

Activity location

  • Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station
    • 22 1
    • 810-0001, 福岡市, 福岡県, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 福岡三越ライオン広場
    • 1 1
    • 810-0001, Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Grilled steamed Eel Lunch, Infant lunch is not included.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English-speaking local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    River cruise experience
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tenjin-Yanagawa round-way train tickets
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    drink

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport 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.

Activity itinerary

Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Take Nishitetsu train to Yanagawa On the way, your personal guide will give you a briefing about Fukuoka, Kyushu and Yanagawa.

Yanagawa Castle Moat Water Gate

  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Nishitetsu-Yanagawa Station

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
After returning to Yanagawa Station by hotel shuttle, take the train back to the centre of Fukuoka. The tour will end upon arrival at the station.

Location

Activity location

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    Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station
    • 22 1
    • 810-0001, 福岡市, 福岡県, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    福岡三越ライオン広場
    • 1 1
    • 810-0001, Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan

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