Yanagawa Boat with Ticket & Dazaifu or Ukiha-Inari from Fukuoka
- ✅ Admission to Yanagawa River Boat is INCLUDED !!
- Best of Fukuoka: Visit Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, a historical treasure, and Yanagawa, the “Venice of Kyushu,” all in one efficient day trip.
- Poetic River Cruise: Hop on a traditional “Donko” boat and drift along the willow-lined canals while listening to the boatman’s song.
- Culture & Scenic Views: Dive into authentic traditions with an optional matcha grinding experience, and capture breathtaking photos at the vibrant red torii gates of Ukiha-Inari Shrine.
- Hassle-Free Travel: Skip the complex public transport and enjoy comfortable round-trip bus transportation from Hakata and Tenjin.
What to expect
Yanagawa River Cruise
Experience the city’s extensive canal system from the water. Our Yanagawa River Cruise takes you on a relaxing 30-minute journey on a traditional flat-bottomed boat. It’s a rare opportunity to see the town’s historic architecture from a unique perspective
For Culture & History Seekers
Relax on a traditional Yanagawa River Cruise and dive into Japanese heritage with an optional matcha grinding experience at the serene Hoshino Tea Museum.
For Photography Lovers
Capture stunning shots at Ukiha-Inari Shrine, where a striking path of vibrant red torii gates leads to panoramic countryside views.
Whether you are friends hunting for the perfect photo or families seeking a peaceful getaway, this tour offers the ideal mix of tradition, beauty, and relaxation!






























Reviews
I only wish I had discovered this tour earlier instead of on my second-to-last day in Fukuoka. Out of all the experiences I had during my 8-day stay, this was by far the best. The tour was kept to a small group of just 7 participants, accompanied by 2 amazing tour guides. Mr. Dai spoke excellent English and shared insightful explanations about every destination, making each stop even more meaningful. Ms. Summer did the same in Chinese, ensuring everyone felt included and well taken care of. The itinerary was thoughtfully planned, with just the right amount of time at each location. It never felt rushed, allowing us to truly enjoy every stop. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Fukuoka. I’ll definitely be booking with you again on my next visit. Thank you for such a wonderful experience, and wishing your team continued success. God bless! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tour Itinerary ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tour Guides ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Vehicle & Facilities ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Overall Experience
I had a wonderful day with exciting and fun activities! Our guide, Pony, was incredibly friendly and enthusiastic, and led us through the entire journey smoothly. The weather wasn't great, so only three of us participated, but for this small group, the experience was fantastic – the cruise was amazing, the food was delicious, and the scenery was beautiful!
Our tour guide proactively contacted us, making it very easy for us first-time independent travelers to connect. Throughout the trip, they were very attentive in their care and assistance, even resolving unexpected issues we encountered. They also recommended a delicious unagi (eel) rice restaurant. With a small group, the experience was very relaxed and enjoyable. When we left, they even walked with us for a while to help us find our way back. The Chinese-speaking guide was excellent! They also helped us take photos! We had plenty of rest stops along the way, and at the last stop, Ukiha Shrine, they thoughtfully found a way to overcome the difficult uphill climb, saving us from a challenging hike! Thank you! It was a very pleasant experience! Highly recommend! 👍
This was an excellent experience! Our guide, Yusuke, shared a lot of information about Kyushu with us throughout the trip. When we arrived at Dazaifu, our first stop in the morning, there was no one around, and we initially thought it was too early. However, it turned out to be the best arrangement! We were able to take photos and explore Dazaifu Temple without any crowds, which was fantastic for pictures. Then, when other tour groups started to arrive, we went to stroll along the main street, avoiding the rush! Afterward, we took a very relaxing boat ride in Yanagawa, and the captain was quite humorous. After enjoying the famous local unagi (eel) rice, we headed to a strawberry farm. We had 60 minutes to eat many different varieties of strawberries, which was incredibly delightful! Highly recommend!
The itinerary was smooth, and we had plenty of time at each location, so there was no need to rush. We could take great photos and enjoy our meals. The tour guide explained everything very clearly and knew the best photo angles. He also recommended many delicious restaurants, which was fantastic! I went in mid-May, and everything was beautifully green. It was a very enjoyable day trip.
I was so exhausted from the intense three-day journey that I considered canceling, but I missed the refund deadline, so I just went, haha. It started raining in the morning, which made me regret not canceling even more, but we started anyway. It was a small group for a tour, and I was the only Korean person there, haha. A Korean guide came just for me. I felt completely at ease during the tour, receiving personalized attention. I enjoy solo travel, so I wasn't overly excited about the tour itself, but I think it would be quite fun if you had companions. In fact, even in the rain, the other foreign participants were clapping and really enjoying themselves on the boat. The set meal at the restaurant the guide recommended after the boat ride was also very satisfying. I was really looking forward to the strawberry picking experience, but it was the end of the season, so it was a shame I couldn't find any giant strawberries. However, there were plenty of pretty and delicious ones, so I ate until I was stuffed. I'm planning to sign up again around early March next year just for the strawberries, haha. Most importantly, Guide Bae Taekwon...! When he heard I was planning to spend three out of seven nights traveling to gourmet spots, he shook his head and strongly recommended Nagasaki. So, I ended up changing my plans to Nagasaki and had an incredibly fun time. I met a guide who wasn't just business-like, and he was a huge help. I hope to meet him again next year. I highly recommend this for fellow Koreans, hahaha.
Our guide Yusuke was so friendly and helpful..He gave us tips of restaurants and things to do. It was a fun day trip, small group of 17 on my trip. we had sufficient time to explore the shrine, Yanagawa town and also thoroughly enjoyed the strawberry picking session. The boat ride in Yanagawa is a must do with the tour group as it's fun. the boatman will sing songs and even climb over a bridge.
This was my second time in Fukuoka, and I wanted a unique experience, so I looked around and found boat tours. This was the only tour with Korean language support, so I applied and was completely satisfied!!! First of all, the guide was incredibly kind and took lots of pictures for me since I was alone, which I appreciated. It was also great to be able to freely wander around after the boat tour! To be honest, I wasn't expecting much from the strawberry tour... hahaha. But I was surprised by how delicious the strawberries were... hehehehe. Anyway, I highly recommend it!
We took a Yanagawa & Ukiha tour with Mr Daisuke Ono san. The tour was great and very well planned. Must mention that tour guide Mr Daisuke san had made our experience exceptional! He was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire tour. He recommended his favourite shops and restaurants, they are now our favourites as well! He even helped to take many photos and videos for us. So どうもありがとう Daisuke san! We definitely will recommend the tour (and Mr Daisuke san) to friends and families.
Jin and Yasuke were kind and explain very well, good driver also
Good to know
Q&A
- Q) Will I receive any notice or reminder before the tour? One day before departure, we will send you a reminder email between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM. If you can not find the email, please check your spam or junk mail section.
- Q) Is it possible to bring our luggage bag? Please contact our customer service team regarding bringing your luggage, as it depends on the bus size for your tour day. We recommend contacting us after 10 AM KST, one day before your tour.
- Q) I would like to change the meeting point. How can I do that? Please inform your tour guide about the point where you would like to meet the tour bus. Alternatively, you can contact Tourstory to request a change for the meeting point.
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