Culture
Canals of Yanagawa
Mandy BartokCruise the canals of Yanagawa, a city in Kyushu that has more miles of waterway than Venice
Yanagawa, a small city in the south of Fukuoka, is known as the Venice of Kyushu and for good reason. The city's 470 kilometers of canals which date back thousands of years mark Yanagawa as a special location and well worth a visit. Canal tours are available year-round but only through a small selection of routes. Shuttle buses drop off passengers from the Nishitetsu Rail Station to the boat loading area with tours lasting about 70 minutes. Commentary is currently only available in Japanese but other non-Japanese speaking visitors can follow the route on the maps provided.
Yanagawa is an especially popular destination for Japanese tourists but is slowly building a reputation with international guests due to its peacefulness and relaxing atmosphere. It's, ostensibly, the ying to Fukuoka's yang and for canal or waterways lovers, Yanagwa is an absolute gem.
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10-minute walk from Nishitetsu-Yanagawa Station
Cruise the canals of Yanagawa, a city in Kyushu that has more miles of waterway than Venice
Take a quiet walk along Yanagawa's famous canals on a warm summer's evening. The unusual construction of this city makes it the Venice of Kyushu, Japan.
Motoyoshiya Eel Restaurant serves the Yanagawa specialty of steamed eel in its thatched-roof, 300-year-old establishment.
Yanagawa's Hina Festival Opening Parade brings the figurines of Girls' Day to life.
The town of Yanagawa celebrates Girls' Day with several events over a two month period.
The Ohana Estate and garden features an old samurai mansion with Western-style accoutrements in the canal city of Yanagawa in southern Fukuoka Prefecture.