Yanagawa & Dazaifu Cultural Explorer

5.0 (2 reviews) 6–8 hours Free cancellation

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Canal Cruise, Yanagawa, Fukuoka Prefecture. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Yanagawa & Dazaifu Cultural Explorer, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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, or the cruise ship terminal, in downtown Fukuoka. Travel by 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.

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 unavailable, or with connection queries.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Explore Kyushu Tours

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–11 years) · Youth (12–19 years) · Adults (20–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Admission fees: Fees for the river boat cruise, and Ohana museum are included in the tour fee.
Included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): 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.

Not included

Not included: Lunch is not provided or included in this tour price however food options can be recommended.
Not included: 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.
Not included: Bottled water is not provided but vending machines all along the tour route are readily accessible.
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Yanagawa

one hour

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.
Yanagawa Ohana

one hour Admission included

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.
Dazaifu Temmangu

1 h 30 min

Come and visit one of Fukuoka’s most visited spots. Dedicated to the deities of education, students from all over Japan make pilgrimages to this site, to pray for success in their studies and exams. Wonder through the different shops selling their wares, admire the gardens of the shrine’s grounds, visit the shrine and experience the serenity and the beauty of this important place.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Depending on your arrival time, pickups from the cruise ship terminal may be available. Please message to check whether this is a possibility when your ship arrives into port. If a pickup isn’t available, we can arrange for a taxi pickup to bring you to the station.
We will meet at Tenjin Station. Exact details will be given after bookings have been made, or please message for more information. For those coming by cruise ship, or from other parts of the city, message for more details.

End point

Depending on your arrival time, pickups from the cruise ship terminal may be available. Please message to check whether this is a possibility when your ship arrives into port. If a pickup isn’t available, we can arrange for a taxi pickup to bring you to the station.
We will meet at Tenjin Station. Exact details will be given after bookings have been made, or please message for more information. For those coming by cruise ship, or from other parts of the city, message for more details.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.