Dazaifu and Yanagawa Canal Cruise Private Guide Day Tour by Train

5.0
(13 reviews)
Fukuoka, Japan

8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine: Discover the spiritual heart of Kyushu. Your guide will lead you through the stunning 1,300-year-old sanctuary, sharing the legends of the "God of Learning" and the beauty of its thousand plum trees.

Yanagawa Canal Cruise: Step into a traditional Donko boat for a private-feeling journey through history. Drift along the scenic "Venice of Japan" as you admire the charming castle town views from the water.

Yanagawa Hina Matsuri: Sagemon 2026
The "Yanagawa Hina Matsuri Sagemon Meguri" begins February 11, 2026. For 52 days, vibrant "sagemon" decorations—handcrafted symbols of health and happiness—will adorn the city. This cherished tradition celebrates girls' growth with auspicious fabric crafts and colorful Yanagawa balls, creating a warm, festive atmosphere throughout the water town.

What's Included

English-speaking tour guide
Umegae-mochi (rice cake sweet bean paste inside)
Round-Trip Train Tickets
Yanagawa Canal Cruising
Private transportation
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
福岡三越ライオン広場

at the Lion Statue, in front of Fukuoka Mitsukoshi Department Store

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Yanagawa Castle Moat Water Gate

    Yanagawa Canal Cruise (60min) ** Stroll around the moat (60min) ** Lunch at Yanagawa (Lunch is not included with this tour, so meal costs will be paid individually. )

    4 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Dazaifu Temmangu

    Among the hundreds of Tenmangu Shrines throughout Japan, Dazaifu's (大宰府天満宮, Dazaifu Tenmangū) is the most important one alongside Kyoto's Kitano Tenmangu. Tenmangu Shrines are dedicated to the spirit of Sugawara Michizane, a scholar and politician of the Heian Period. Because of his great learning, Michizane has been associated with Tenjin, a Shinto deity of education, and is popular among students..

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy

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

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