Private Tour
Dazaifu and Yanagawa Canal Cruise Private Guide Day Tour by Train
Overview
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8 hours
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Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine: Discover the spiritual heart of Kyushu. Your guide will lead you through the stunning 1,300-year-old sanctuary, sharing the legends of the "God of Learning" and the beauty of its thousand plum trees.
Yanagawa Canal Cruise: Step into a traditional Donko boat for a private-feeling journey through history. Drift along the scenic "Venice of Japan" as you admire the charming castle town views from the water.
Yanagawa Hina Matsuri: Sagemon 2026
The "Yanagawa Hina Matsuri Sagemon Meguri" begins February 11, 2026. For 52 days, vibrant "sagemon" decorations—handcrafted symbols of health and happiness—will adorn the city. This cherished tradition celebrates girls' growth with auspicious fabric crafts and colorful Yanagawa balls, creating a warm, festive atmosphere throughout the water town.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Yanagawa Castle Moat Water Gate
Yanagawa Canal Cruise (60min) ** Stroll around the moat (60min) ** Lunch at Yanagawa (Lunch is not included with this tour, so meal costs will be paid individually. )
Dazaifu Temmangu
Among the hundreds of Tenmangu Shrines throughout Japan, Dazaifu's (大宰府天満宮, Dazaifu Tenmangū) is the most important one alongside Kyoto's Kitano Tenmangu. Tenmangu Shrines are dedicated to the spirit of Sugawara Michizane, a scholar and politician of the Heian Period. Because of his great learning, Michizane has been associated with Tenjin, a Shinto deity of education, and is popular among students..
What‘s Included
English-speaking tour guide
Umegae-mochi (rice cake sweet bean paste inside)
Yanagawa Canal Cruising
Round-Trip Train Tickets
Private transportation
Lunch
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Dazaifu and Yanagawa Canal Cruise Private Guide Day Tour by Train
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Relaxation
LIZETH Z,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I did 2 activities and got to know more about Japan the beautiful boat ride and the temple one of the most important, my guide Yoko, explained and guided me very well. I had the best time. Recommended
Wonderful trip.
Kate L,Apr 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very great trip with the tour guide, 世利San. He is very knowledgeable with the detailed background information introduction.
Excellent guide Naoko....
Lance T,Apr 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent guide Naoko. Friendly and knowledgeable was on time and know exactly where to go. Thank you!!
Fun excursion to Dazaifu and Yanagawa
Charles H,Nov 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00May was a wonderful guide navigating us around with dispatch. Dazaifu an amazing shrine to visit. I had never seen a golden calf and a unicorn together as shrine guardians. And boating on the canals of Yanagawa being serenaded by the boatman great fun. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
Experience not to be missed
bichphuong n,Nov 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our trip was excellent and highly recommended. We had a personal tour guide which was unexpected. Our tour guide “ Mr sensei” was very helpful, courteous and gave us very good explanations and recommendations when requested.The Yanagawa boating experience was so peaceful and fun. The recommended restaurant for eel was so delicious. Daizaifu was beautiful and unusual with the roof of the temple with plants growing. We had enough personal time for souvenirs shopping and trying out local delicatessens. Bus and train travel to and from were very smooth. Thank you “ Mr Sensei” for a wonderful experience.
Beautiful day and tour to Yanagawa and Dazaifu with Shinobu!
James M,Jun 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the most wonderful day visiting Yanagawa and Dazaifu with our guide, Shinobu! We met slightly ahead of schedule and felt very relaxed with her knowledge of the train schedule and our journey to Yanagawa went very smoothly. The boat tour was astoundingly beautiful and we were fortunate with very nice weather. Our boatman was a lot of fun and shared so much history and had a wonderful singing voice as he expertly navigated the canals. Shinobu then took us for a delicious lunch of steamed eel which was the freshest and most tender I’ve ever eaten. We then got on a train once more and made our way back toward Fukuoka, where we started, but not before making a stop at Dazaifu a beautiful shrine surrounded by gardens. We got to enjoy an umegae mochi which is a mochi filled with sweet bean paste and then toasted shortly so it’s crispy on the outside but soft and chewy center. Right on time we boarded the train once more and returned to our starting point of Tenjin station in Fukuoka. I have so many good things to say about our guide, Shinobu, to write here but if you’re fortunate enough to take this tour I hope you’re fortunate enough also to have her guide you. Her depth of knowledge is great and her English and enthusiasm match. Thank you for a wonderful day!
A Day to Remember
MaLourdesS R,Apr 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00My son and I enjoyed this tour immensely with our super nice guide, Naoko! The 1hr boat ride was peaceful with special moments of the boatman belting out a trad song. I enjoyed the steamed eel for lunch while my son had katsudon. Now Yanagawa is a really lovely place with little local shops lining up the street that has several torii gates leading to the shrine. It is a sight to behold! This tour is highly recommended👍
Most organized Tour Guide!
ELIZABETH S,Apr 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Kate, our guide, was soooo organized. She came prepared with name tags, flip books and lots of info about the places we visited. Thoroughly enjoyed the trip.
Best Experience together with my Sisters
Emma P,Nov 23, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Guided Train and Boat Tour of Dazaifu & Yanagawa from Fukuoka is super highly recommended and bountiful place.
A nice day with a nice guide.
Holger O,Nov 10, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was very well organized. We learned a lot and the support was individual. We are absolutely satisfied because we had a nice day.
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