Yanagawa is a castle town laced with canals, about an hour from Tenjin on the Nishitetsu line. The punt ride is why you come, the eel is why you stay, and the poet Kitahara Hakushu’s family home is worth twenty minutes on the way out.
Compare Yanagawa’s singing boatmen with Itoshima’s sea views on a full-day Fukuoka tour, and learn what’s included, what costs extra, and which route to choose.
Most Popular★ 4.9“Nicole did a fantastic job planning this! Easily the best day tour I've been on so far. Full marks!”
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485 reviews10 hoursFrom $44.20
Glide through Yanagawa’s Edo-era canals on a 40-minute donko boat ride, with seasonal views, a singing boatman, and shared or private options.
★ 4.8“Because of the rain, this voucher was not used.”
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394 reviews40 minsFrom $12.50
Review this Fukuoka day trip to Yanagawa and Itoshima, with a river cruise, coastal photo stops, temple visits, added costs, and route caveats.
★ 4.8“Thank you, tour guide Kevin, for the beautiful photos. He was worried we'd have a long wait, so as soon as the car stopped, he rushed to Ichiran to queue for us! The only slight disappointment was that our boatman wasn't young and didn't perform…”
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157 reviews10 hoursFrom $44.20
Compare the Yanagawa and Itoshima day tour from Fukuoka, with a canal cruise, coastal views, practical tips, and a clear look at the trade-offs.
★ 4.8“This time, Jimmy led our tour of Fukuoka, and the itinerary was very smooth, with detailed and humorous explanations along the way. The Yanagawa river cruise was relaxing and pleasant, and the Ichiran Ramen factory was also very unique. Jimmy provided careful explanations for everything,…”
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150 reviewsFrom $44.20
Pick strawberries, glide through Yanagawa by boat, and shop at Tosu on a Fukuoka day trip, with a separate Dazaifu kimono option.
★ 4.8“I had an amazing trip thanks to Helen! She was incredibly organized, punctual, and made everything run so smoothly. What's even more impressive is that she is trilingual! Her ability to communicate in three languages fluently made a huge difference. Highly recommended!”
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138 reviews9.5 hoursFrom $44.20
Review of the Fukuoka day tour to Itoshima, Yanagawa and nearby shrines, with route details, extra costs, timing tips and booking advice.
★ 4.8“The itinerary was well-planned and thoughtful, and the driver was very helpful with taking photos and drove safely. I would recommend this day tour to friends and family for their next trip.”
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105 reviews10 hoursFrom $44.20
See Itoshima’s Couple Rocks, Shiraito Falls, Yanagawa by boat and Dazaifu on a full-day trip from Fukuoka, with clear advice on costs and timing.
★ 4.9“The tour is well organized. Daisy Wu was very welcoming and helpful. She explained everything well and gave great photo shoot tips! Would highly recommend!”
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83 reviews9.5 hoursFrom $44.25
Visit Raizan Sennyoji, cruise Yanagawa’s canals, and explore Dazaifu on a budget-friendly Fukuoka day trip by coach.
★ 4.6“The itinerary was well-planned, and the driver drove smoothly.”
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63 reviewsFrom $34.45
Compare this Fukuoka day tour’s seasonal strawberry or kimono route, Yanagawa boat ride, love shrine and Tosu outlet, with costs and timing explained.
★ 4.8“Our tour was so amazing, I ate a lot of strawberries. Japan strawberries was so so delicious. Our tour guide Seki was so accommodating too, she gave a lot of infos and she shares the recommended restaurants too. Such a big help for us tourist.”
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61 reviews9.5 hoursFrom $44.20
Review this Fukuoka day trip to Dazaifu and Yanagawa, with a traditional canal cruise, countryside stops, practical timing and costs to check.
★ 4.9“Had a wonderful time on the Yanagawa tour!es Seiya was knowledgeable , friendly, and very helpful. Seiya also recommended some great places to eat, which made the experience even better. Overall, it was a fun and memorable tour. Highly recommended!”
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61 reviews8.5 hoursFrom $51.30
Visit Yanagawa by boat, see Meoto Iwa and Fukuoka-area sights on a guided day trip, with transport, local stories and practical trade-offs.
★ 4.8“Director Xiao Xin is great, and I had a wonderful time participating! 🥳”
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45 reviewsFrom $44.20
Compare Dazaifu, Yanagawa boating, strawberry picking and outlet shopping on a Fukuoka day tour, with practical notes on guides, pace and value.
★ 4.8“I really liked our tour guide, Helen. She was completely fluent in Mandarin, English, and Japanese, and took excellent care of everyone in the group, showing great attention to detail. The itinerary, which included strawberry picking and the Liuzhou experience, was wonderful.”
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32 reviewsFrom $44.25
Pair Dazaifu Tenmangu with a traditional Yanagawa boat ride, local eel rice tips and a guide-led day trip from Fukuoka, from $44.25.
★ 5.0“I am a female solo traveler who joined the tour on 10/03. Our tour guide, Cico, takes amazing photos and actively helps record videos and take pictures for everyone while we participate in activities. The eel bowl in Yanagawa recommended by the guide was also…”
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24 reviewsFrom $44.25
Cruise Yanagawa’s historic canals, hear a boatman’s song, and enjoy grilled eel on a guided day trip by train from Fukuoka.
★ 4.8“Our guide -- Naoko -- was so attentive and helpful. We couldn't have a better tour all thanks to her. She gave us so many wonderful tips and recommendations and called so many places to see they have the items we were looking for. Highly…”
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14 reviewsFrom $90.80
Explore the hidden gems of Dazaifu & Yanagawa on an unforgettable guided train and boat tour from Fukuoka. Discover the beauty that awaits!
★ 5.0“Kate, our guide, was soooo organized. She came prepared with name tags, flip books and lots of info about the places we visited. Thoroughly enjoyed the trip.”
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13 reviewsFrom $166.57by H.I.S.Co., Ltd.