Yanagawa Canal Cruise with Grilled Eel Lunch (Half-Day Tour from Fukuoka)
5 hours and 30 minutes
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Travel from Fukuoka to Yanagawa on a half-day guided tour featuring a peaceful canal cruise and a local eel lunch. Enjoy historic scenery, traditional culture, and convenient round-trip train transportation.
The tour begins at Fukuoka Mitsukoshi Lion Square, where you will meet your English-speaking guide. After a brief introduction and confirmation, the group will proceed together to the train station to start the journey to Yanagawa.
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Duration: 1 hour
Upon arrival, take part in a relaxing river cruise through Yanagawa’s historic canals. From the boat, you can enjoy views of traditional houses, stone bridges, and seasonal scenery while listening to a boatman’s song that adds to the atmosphere.
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Duration: 2 hours
After the cruise, sit down for a lunch featuring Yanagawa’s local eel specialty. The dish is prepared using a traditional cooking method and enjoyed in a calm setting, allowing you time to relax and recharge.
2-1 Tenjin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Following lunch, the group will travel back to Fukuoka by train. The tour concludes upon arrival at Nishitetsu Tenjin Station, where you may continue exploring the city or return to your accommodation independently.
Frequently Asked Questions
The meeting point is Fukuoka Mitsukoshi Lion Square. You can enter via Kego Park, Mitsukoshi Mall, or Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station. Nearby landmarks include Kego Shrine and Blue Bottle Café.
The tour may proceed in light rain. In cases of heavy rain or unsafe weather conditions, the tour will be canceled, and you will be informed about refund or rescheduling options.
Please bring your electronic voucher and wear comfortable clothing suitable for walking. Sun protection, such as a hat, is recommended. Conical hats are available for rent at the canal boat boarding area for an additional fee.
Yes, there are stops during the tour. However, carrying water and snacks is advisable, especially if you have specific dietary needs.
Group size varies by booking. Please contact the tour operator for details on maximum group size and private tour availability.
Civitatis provided an excellent guide. We communicated in a mixture of English, Spanish and Japanese. Yoshi-san gave very thorough explanations and was very pleasant to talk with.
(The boat trip on the canal (the old moat) was fun. The weather was excellent as were the explanations. We went afterwards for a wonderful Unagi lunch.
I Highly recommend this excursion!
J U
April 11, 2026
Nice and calm experience
After lunch we walked around some local stores and took pictures. Guide was patient and took us to good and calm stores. There was not a lot of walking so very recommended for all groups (with kids or elderly).
Andrea S
March 30, 2026
J U
April 11, 2026
Great boat poling along the canals
Civitatis provided an excellent guide. We communicated in a mixture of English, Spanish and Japanese. Yoshi-san gave very thorough explanations and was very pleasant to talk with.
(The boat trip on the canal (the old moat) was fun. The weather was excellent as were the explanations. We went afterwards for a wonderful Unagi lunch.
I Highly recommend this excursion!
Andrea S
March 30, 2026
Nice and calm experience
After lunch we walked around some local stores and took pictures. Guide was patient and took us to good and calm stores. There was not a lot of walking so very recommended for all groups (with kids or elderly).
