1 Day in Yanagawa : Immerse yourself in the historic atmopshere of this Edo Period castle town

The historic city of Yanagawa is sometimes called the "Venice of Kyushu" for its hundreds of kilometers of canals built to provide irrigation to the city. Today, the canals serve as a peaceful and picturesque way to tour the city, guided by friendly boatmen who guide you through their lovely city. Start the day getting dressed in a traditional kimono before boarding a river boat for your relaxing cruise. Later, explore a scenic garden on foot, still dressed in your kimono.

Days required

1 Day
Transport Options

Taxi / Car

START

9:00 Fukuoka Tenjin Station

Transportation：Train
Time required：60 min

10:30 Arrival in Yanagawa Station

Transportation：Walk
Time required：10 min

10:40 Koga Shin Kimonokan (Kimono Experience)

This is a long-established kimono shop that has been doing business in Yanagawa for more than 100 years. The kimono rental plan for sightseeing, called the "Kimono de Machi-aruki Plan," offers a selection of 100 kimono to choose from.
Everything you need for kimono dressing along with a professional kimono dressing service is included in the plan, along with optional services such as women's hairstyling and photo shoots.

English Available.

Basic Information

Address	24-5 Asahimachi, Yanagawa City, Fukuoka

Address		24-5 Asahimachi, Yanagawa City, Fukuoka

Transportation：Walk
Time required：5 min

11:15 River Cruising

Yanagawa, a city of waterways, is known for its river boat cruising, guided by the city's unique boatmen. Take a trip back in time, enjoying the historic moat scenery of Yanagawa's 400-year history and seasonal flowers by boat.

Basic Information

Address	Yanagawa City, Fukuoka
Telephone Number	0944-73-2145（柳川市観光協会）
Open	Around 9:00 - evening (depending on each shipping company)
Closed	without a holiday

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Address		Yanagawa City, Fukuoka
Telephone Number		0944-73-2145（柳川市観光協会）
Open		Around 9:00 - evening (depending on each shipping company)
Closed		without a holiday

Transportation：Walk
Time required：15 min
Time is approximate

12:25 Lunch around the moat

Yanagawa is one of the most famous eel producing areas in Japan, and there are many long-established eel restaurants around the moat. Visitors to Yanagawa should try the local eel, grilled, steamed, or one of the other delicious ways it can be prepared.

Basic Information

Address	Yanagawa City, Fukuoka
Telephone Number	0944-74-0891（柳川市観光協会）

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Address		Yanagawa City, Fukuoka
Telephone Number		0944-74-0891（柳川市観光協会）

Transportation：Walk
Time required：15 min
Time is approximate

12:40 Stroll in the scenic gardens at Yanagawa Tachibana-tei Ohana

Tachibana Garden was designated as a national scenic spot and is part of Ohana, once the residence of the former lord of Yanagawa. The grounds include not just a garden, but a beautifully maintained 100-tatami-mat hall overlooking the garden, and a museum. Stroll the beautiful gardens and through the buildings in kimono while imagining life as it was here hundreds of years ago.

English available.

Basic Information

Address	1 Shinhokamachi, Yanagawa City, Fukuoka
Telephone Number	0944-73-2189（御花）
Open	Garden　10:00-15:00 Shops　10:00-15:00 Museum　10:00-15:00
Closed	Closed on Mondays with exception of the hotel and restaurant.

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Address		1 Shinhokamachi, Yanagawa City, Fukuoka
Telephone Number		0944-73-2189（御花）
Open		Garden　10:00-15:00 Shops　10:00-15:00 Museum　10:00-15:00
Closed		Closed on Mondays with exception of the hotel and restaurant.