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Discover the Water Townscape Shaped by Ancestors Uncover the Wonders of 930km of Waterways

River Rafting Guide

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Discover Yanagawa's Beauty

The Water Town of Yanagawa, where water and people intertwine, holds countless stories.
Relax and let the serene, fleeting landscapes gently charm you with their timeless beauty.

About Yanagawa

The Poetry of the Water Town Yanagawa River Rafting Waterway Tour

Yanagawa's waterways are a testament to the wisdom and hard work of those who lived in harmony with water.
Discover the legacy of ancestors who overcame challenges to build a thriving community,
through a river rafting experience.

River Rafting Guide

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A promenade along the Yanagawa waterway. Willow trees hang down, with beautiful light reflections on the water, creating a scenic walking path.
A stone statue of a kappa, accompanied by a stone tablet engraved with Japanese text, forming a traditional monument.
Sunlight filtering through the trees, casting shadows on a blue wall with a traditional lattice pattern design.
The waterway at dusk. Illuminated trees reflect on the water, creating a magical scene.

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Access

By Train

From Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Stn. Approx. 50 min. with no transfers

Fukuoka Airport 発

Approx. 10 min.

Hakata Stn. 発

Approx. 5 min.

Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Stn. 経由

Approx. 50 min.

Nishitetsu Yanagawa Stn. 着

By Car

From Kyusu Saga Intl. Airport Approx. 30 min. by car

An illustrated tourist map of Yanagawa City. Major attractions and landmarks are marked with icons, and the layout of the waterways and streets is clearly shown. The map also highlights donko boat docks and popular food spots.
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Tourist Information Center

A group photo of the staff at the Yanagawa City Tourist Information Center. They smile as they stand in front of the Japanese-style building.

Maps and Pamphlets

A traditional bridge over Yanagawa's waterway. The sunset lights up the water's surface, with a red sightseeing boat creating a picturesque scene.

Photo Gallery

A boatman guiding a small boat along the canal. Wearing a traditional hat, he uses a long pole to steer the boat.