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Home/Destinations/Fukuoka/Yanagawa Canals

Yanagawa Canal Tours

The Venice of Kyushu: day trips from Fukuoka reach Yanagawa, where flat-bottomed donkobune boats drift along willow-lined canals past old merchant houses, poled by a singing boatman. A tranquil, timeless outing.

97 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Fukuoka Private Tour with a Local: Highlights & Hidden Gems
Fukuoka
Fukuoka Private Tour with a Local: Highlights & Hidden Gems
4.9(164)·2–8 hours
from$63/ person
via Viator
Day trip from central Fukuoka.Rental cycle in Shikanoshima island
Fukuoka
Day trip from central Fukuoka.Rental cycle in Shikanoshima island
5.0(164)·3 hours
from$26/ person
via Viator
Fukuoka Your Way: 100% Customisable Private Tour with Local Guide
Fukuoka
Fukuoka Your Way: 100% Customisable Private Tour with Local Guide
4.9(111)·2–6 hours
from$58/ person
via Viator
From Fukuoka: Miyazaki, Takachiho Gorge And Shrine Day Tour
−9%
Fukuoka
From Fukuoka: Miyazaki, Takachiho Gorge And Shrine Day Tour
4.5(86)·10 hours
from$64$71/ person
via Viator
Day Tour to Miyazaki Takachiho Gorge & Shrine depart from Fukuoka
Fukuoka
Day Tour to Miyazaki Takachiho Gorge & Shrine depart from Fukuoka
4.6(81)·9–10 hours
from$94/ person
via Viator
Fukuoka Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Fukuoka
Fukuoka Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
4.9(72)·6 hours
from$157/ person
via Viator
【Multi-Departure】YokaBus Tea Fields Yame and Yanagawa River Boat
Fukuoka
【Multi-Departure】YokaBus Tea Fields Yame and Yanagawa River Boat
4.9(36)·9h 30min
from$91/ person
via Viator
From Fukuoka Kyushu Itoshima Hidden Gems Day Tour
−19%
Fukuoka
From Fukuoka Kyushu Itoshima Hidden Gems Day Tour
4.6(31)·8h 30min
from$67$84/ person
via Viator
Fukuoka Evening Tours: Yatai, Izakaya, Karaoke and more
Fukuoka
Fukuoka Evening Tours: Yatai, Izakaya, Karaoke and more
5.0(30)·3–4 hours
from$97/ person
via Viator
Kyushu: Southern Aso Railway，Aso Vocano, Grassland,Onsen Day Tour
−19%
Fukuoka
Kyushu: Southern Aso Railway，Aso Vocano, Grassland,Onsen Day Tour
4.6(27)·10 hours
from$57$71/ person
via Viator
Yanagawa Canal Cruise and Grilled steamed Eel Lunch Private Tour
Fukuoka
Yanagawa Canal Cruise and Grilled steamed Eel Lunch Private Tour
4.9(17)·6h 30min
from$144/ person
via Viator
Dazaifu and Yanagawa Canal Cruise Private Guide Day Tour by Train
Fukuoka
Dazaifu and Yanagawa Canal Cruise Private Guide Day Tour by Train
5.0(14)·8 hours
from$168/ person
via Viator
Hakata Shore Excursion: Custom Car Tour, Licensed Guide
Fukuoka
Hakata Shore Excursion: Custom Car Tour, Licensed Guide
4.9(10)·6 hours
from$356/ person
via Viator
Yufuin, Beppu, Brewery or Dazaifu Temmangu Day Trip from Fukuoka
Fukuoka
Yufuin, Beppu, Brewery or Dazaifu Temmangu Day Trip from Fukuoka
4.4(8)·9–10 hours
from$51/ person
via Viator
Kitakyushu Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
Fukuoka Prefecture
Kitakyushu Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
4.5(8)·4 hours
from$113/ person
via Viator
Fukuoka Day Trip to Yufuin, Beppu Hell Onsen and Animal Park
−24%
Fukuoka
Fukuoka Day Trip to Yufuin, Beppu Hell Onsen and Animal Park
5.0(7)·10 hours
from$58$78/ person
via Viator
Fukuoka Night Tour: Guided Yatai, Local Izakaya & River Cruise
Fukuoka
Fukuoka Night Tour: Guided Yatai, Local Izakaya & River Cruise
4.4(7)·4 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
YokaBus Fukuoka Cruise Shore Excursion Dazaifu Half Day Tour
Fukuoka
YokaBus Fukuoka Cruise Shore Excursion Dazaifu Half Day Tour
4.8(6)·5 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Fukuoka & Hakata Private Custom Tour with Optional Port Pickup
−30%
Fukuoka
Fukuoka & Hakata Private Custom Tour with Optional Port Pickup
5.0(6)·4–8 hours
from$120$172/ person
via Viator
Kyushu Day Tour: Yufuin, Dazaifu & Beppu from Fukuoka
Fukuoka
Kyushu Day Tour: Yufuin, Dazaifu & Beppu from Fukuoka
4.8(4)·10–11 hours
from$74/ person
via Viator
Fukuoka Night Tour: River Cruise Ride & Nakasu Yatai Food Tour
Fukuoka
Fukuoka Night Tour: River Cruise Ride & Nakasu Yatai Food Tour
4.3(4)·3 hours
from$123/ person
via Viator
Kyushu Full Day Tour with Dazaifu Shrine，Cable car and Yufuin
−15%
Fukuoka
Kyushu Full Day Tour with Dazaifu Shrine，Cable car and Yufuin
5.0(3)·9 hours
from$55$65/ person
via Viator
Yanagawa River Cruise Traditional Boat Tour (Shared Ride)
Fukuoka Prefecture
Yanagawa River Cruise Traditional Boat Tour (Shared Ride)
5.0(2)·40 min–1h
from$16/ person
via Viator
Yanagawa & Dazaifu Cultural Explorer
Fukuoka
Yanagawa & Dazaifu Cultural Explorer
5.0(2)·6–8 hours
from$125/ person
via Viator
Dazaifu Shrine and Yanagawa River Cruise 1 Day Tour from Fukuoka
Fukuoka
Dazaifu Shrine and Yanagawa River Cruise 1 Day Tour from Fukuoka
5.0(2)·7h 30min
from$218/ person
via Viator
Japan's Dazaifu,Nanzoin and Mountaintop Full Day Private Tour
Fukuoka
Japan's Dazaifu,Nanzoin and Mountaintop Full Day Private Tour
4.0(2)·3–8 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Ainoshima Cat Island Day Trip from Fukuoka
Fukuoka
Ainoshima Cat Island Day Trip from Fukuoka
5.0(1)·5h 30min
from$162/ person
via Viator
Experience Yanagawa Boat Ride, Ukiha Inari & More from Fukuoka
Fukuoka
Experience Yanagawa Boat Ride, Ukiha Inari & More from Fukuoka
5.0(1)·8–9 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Fukuoka Yanagawa River Cruise and Ball Crafting at a Local House
Fukuoka
Fukuoka Yanagawa River Cruise and Ball Crafting at a Local House
5.0(1)·7h 30min
from$155/ person
via Viator
Fukuoka Kyushu Autumn Scenic 4 Spots Day Tour
Fukuoka
Fukuoka Kyushu Autumn Scenic 4 Spots Day Tour
9h 50min
from$64/ person
via Viator
Yufuin Kyushu Wildlife Park Beppu Jigoku Day Tour from Fukuoka
Fukuoka
Yufuin Kyushu Wildlife Park Beppu Jigoku Day Tour from Fukuoka
10 hours
from$56/ person
via Viator
Private Transfer from Kitakyushu Cruise Port to Fukuoka Hotels
Fukuoka Prefecture
Private Transfer from Kitakyushu Cruise Port to Fukuoka Hotels
1h 20min
from$150/ person
via Viator
Private Transfer from Fukuoka Airport FUK to Kumamoto Cruise Port
Fukuoka
Private Transfer from Fukuoka Airport FUK to Kumamoto Cruise Port
2h 10min
from$164/ person
via Viator
Private Transfer from Fukuoka Hotels to Kitakyushu Cruise Port
Fukuoka
Private Transfer from Fukuoka Hotels to Kitakyushu Cruise Port
1h 20min
from$150/ person
via Viator
Private Transfer from Kitakyushu Cruise Port to Fukuoka Hotels
Fukuoka
Private Transfer from Kitakyushu Cruise Port to Fukuoka Hotels
1h 20min
from$167/ person
via Viator
Hakata Cruise Shore Excursion Fukuoka Half Day Tour
Fukuoka
Hakata Cruise Shore Excursion Fukuoka Half Day Tour
4h 5min
from$207/ person
via Viator
Discover Nagasaki City & Culture Day Tour with Tram from Fukuoka
Fukuoka
Discover Nagasaki City & Culture Day Tour with Tram from Fukuoka
5–10 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Private Transfer from Fukuoka Airport(FUK) to Fukuoka Cruise Port
Fukuoka
Private Transfer from Fukuoka Airport(FUK) to Fukuoka Cruise Port
20 min
from$52/ person
via Viator
Private Transfer from Fukuoka city to Fukuoka Cruise Port Hakata
Fukuoka
Private Transfer from Fukuoka city to Fukuoka Cruise Port Hakata
20 min
from$52/ person
via Viator
Kyushu Day Tour: Dazaifu, Beppu Ropeway & Yufuin from Fukuoka
Fukuoka
Kyushu Day Tour: Dazaifu, Beppu Ropeway & Yufuin from Fukuoka
9–10 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Private Transfer from Fukuoka hotels to Kitakyushu Cruise Port
Fukuoka
Private Transfer from Fukuoka hotels to Kitakyushu Cruise Port
1h 20min
from$167/ person
via Viator
Private Tour - Fukuoka All Starts! Enjoy all the must-see spots!
Fukuoka
Private Tour - Fukuoka All Starts! Enjoy all the must-see spots!
6–7 hours
from$117/ person
via Viator
Private Transfer from Fukuoka Airport(FUK) to Fukuoka Cruise Port
Fukuoka
Private Transfer from Fukuoka Airport(FUK) to Fukuoka Cruise Port
20 min
from$155/ person
via Viator
Yufuin, Dazaifu & no Mori Sightseeing with Beppu Ropeway |Fukuoka
Fukuoka
Yufuin, Dazaifu & no Mori Sightseeing with Beppu Ropeway |Fukuoka
9–10 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Private Transfer from Fukuoka hotels to Kumamoto Cruise Port
Fukuoka
Private Transfer from Fukuoka hotels to Kumamoto Cruise Port
2h 20min
from$181/ person
via Viator
Private Transfer from Fukuoka City Hotels to Kumamoto Cruise Port
Fukuoka
Private Transfer from Fukuoka City Hotels to Kumamoto Cruise Port
2h 20min
from$164/ person
via Viator
Bus Tour to Dazaifu Yanagawa and Fruits Pick in Fukuoka
Fukuoka
Bus Tour to Dazaifu Yanagawa and Fruits Pick in Fukuoka
11 hours
from$1,147/ person
via Viator
Private Transfer from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Sasebo Cruise Port
Fukuoka
Private Transfer from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Sasebo Cruise Port
1h 40min
from$321/ person
via Viator

Yanagawa Canals in Fukuoka — FAQ

What is Yanagawa?
A canal town near Fukuoka known for gentle boat rides through its waterways.
What is a donkobune boat?
A traditional flat-bottomed boat poled along Yanagawa’s canals by a boatman.
Can you visit Yanagawa from Fukuoka?
Yes — it is about an hour away and a popular half- or full-day trip.

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