Yanagawa & Dazaifu Cultural Explorer – Cruise-Friendly Tour

Overview

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Cruise peaceful canals, explore a samurai villa, and visit one of Fukuoka's most historic and important shrines — all in one scenic day trip from central Fukuoka.

Begin and end your day at Tenjin Nishitetsu Station in downtown Fukuoka. Travel by express train to Yanagawa, where you’ll enjoy a relaxing ride on a traditional wooden boat through the town’s famous canals. Then visit the elegant Ohana Villa, once home to a local samurai family, with beautifully preserved architecture and gardens.

Afterward, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant — meals are not included, but recommendations are provided. Continue on to Dazaifu Tenmangū Shrine, one of Kyushu’s most important spiritual sites. Explore the shrine and stroll the lively shopping street known for sweets, souvenirs, and seasonal charm.

All transport from Tenjin to Yanagawa, Dazaifu, and back is included. Don't hesitate to reach out if a tour is showing as not available. We may be able to cater to your dates.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Fees for the river boat cruise, and Ohana museum are included in the tour fee.

All transportation costs from Tenjin Station and back, and to the places listed in the tour, with the exception of emergency return trips to Tenjin (Please see the exclusions section) are covered.

Gratuities

Lunch is not provided or included in this tour price however food options can be recommended.

Should an emergency return or a disruption to public transportation occur, private transportation costs (taxi) back to Fukuoka will not be covered by the tour. Please message for more details.

Bottled water is not provided but vending machines all along the tour route are readily accessible.

What To Expect

Yanagawa

Take a wonderful boat cruise along the canals of this old castle town. A step back in time and away from the hustle and bustle of Japan’s more crowded attractions. Come and see a quieter rural part of Fukuoka prefecture.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Yanagawa Ohana

Visit the home of the Tachibana Family. See how this powerful samurai family helped to shape and govern this area of Kyushu, and the importance that they held both locally and nationally. Visit some of the old residence. Marvel at the collection of samurai armor, view the old dwellings of this historically important family.

1 hour • Admission Included

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Yanagawa & Dazaifu Cultural Explorer – Cruise-Friendly Tour

Reviews

5.00

1 review

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A great time in Kyushu
thomasfB9903ZP,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had a great time visiting Dazaifu and Yanagawa thanks to Pene. I was not expecting anything and got pleasantly surprised by the visit and by the knowledge and friendliness of Pene. Both places were really interesting and being solo the visit never felt rushed or slow, we could really go at my pace. I was pretty early so we could start earlier than planned and could evade the afternoon crowd at Dazaifu which made that part of the visit more pleasant. Pene was really helpful (except a small bus stop issue that is now settled so don't worry) and nice during the tour and it felt more like visiting with a friend that show you around a place he knows well. Overall i strongly advise you to try this tour! Et pour les francophone Pene parle bien français (mieux que ce qu'il pense) donc n'hésitez pas!