【Kyushu Ticket】Dazaifu Yanagawa Tour Package｜Electronic Ticket
Please note that starting from 2025/02/17, the ticket will be changed to an electronic ticket, which can be exchanged in Fukuoka. There is no need to pick up the ticket at the Taiwan airport. Travelers from all over the world can purchase it!
- Travel to two major tourist attractions, the ancient capital of Dazaifu and the water town of Yanagawa, in one day. This is a three-in-one special package that includes a bus ticket, a cruise ticket, and a plum cake exchange voucher.
- Special Offers: The Dazaifu and Yanagawa Sightseeing Ticket combines admission and transportation to both attractions, offering a more attractive price. You can enjoy visiting two places at once at a discounted price, saving money while experiencing different cultures and scenery.
- Cultural History: Dazaifu and Yanagawa are places full of historical and cultural significance in the Kyushu region of Japan. Dazaifu was an ancient political and literary center of Japan, with important cultural sites such as Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine and the Dazaifu Tenmangu National Museum. Yanagawa is famous for its beautiful canals and unique houseboat culture. You can take a sightseeing boat to tour the canals and enjoy the quaint scenery.
- Food Experience: Both Dazaifu and Yanagawa have a rich and diverse food culture. Dazaifu is famous for its ramen and Kyushu cuisine, and you can enjoy authentic flavors. Yanagawa is famous for its unique delicacies such as eel dishes and Yanagawa cold noodles. During your visit, you can taste the local specialties in these two places to make your trip more colorful.
Product Info
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- Ticket Introduction -
This ticket allows you to visit two of Fukuoka's most popular tourist spots: the ancient capital of Dazaifu and the water town of Yanagawa.
- This package includes a round-trip Nishitetsu ticket from Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station or Yakuin Station ⇔ Dazaifu Station ⇔ Yanagawa Station, a Yanagawa Cruise Ticket (only available on Yanagawa Tourism Development Co., Ltd.'s boats), a Umegae Mochi exchange voucher, and a Dazaifu and Yanagawa coupon, allowing you to fully enjoy the attractions of Fukuoka.
- The package is valid for 2 days from the start date of use, and you can stay overnight in Dazaifu or Yanagawa and enjoy a relaxing 2 days and 1 night.
- With this ticket, you can take the "Dazaifu Sightseeing Train - Tabito-" and the "Yanagawa Sightseeing Train - Suito-", and enjoy the unique appearance and interior decoration of each train, turning the simple travel time into a wonderful travel memory! This service does not require ticket reservations or additional fees, so please be sure to check the train timetable if you wish to take the service.
- Dazaifu: Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, the "God of Learning," and it is said that one can gain wisdom by touching the head of the "sacred cow." Interested tourists please don’t miss it! There are Umegae mochi shops along the approach to the shrine. You are welcome to use your coupons to redeem them at the partner shops.
- Yanagawa: Take a leisurely cruise on the Yanagawa River. The treatment takes 60 to 70 minutes. After getting off the boat, you can go and taste the local delicacy "steamed eel rice".
- Sample itinerary -
09:00 Depart from Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station
09:50 Arrival at Yanagawa Station
10:10 Take the Yanagawa cruise for about 60-70 minutes
11:30 Lunch (steamed eel rice)
14:00 Depart from Yanagawa Station
15:00 Arrive at Dazaifu Station and go sightseeing in Dazaifu (approximately 1 to 2 hours)
17:00 Depart from Dazaifu Station and transfer at Futsukaichi Station
17:40 Arrive at Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station
- Coupon Introduction -
1. Umegae Mochi Redemption Voucher
- Each voucher can be exchanged for 1 plum cake.
- Please redeem your voucher at a participating store near the Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine entrance.
2. Dazaifu Coupon
- Treasure Hall (Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine) Group discount applicable
- Sugō Historical Museum (Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine) Group discount applicable
- Guanyin Temple/Treasure House (Collection Vault) Group discounts available
- JPY 100 discount on Dazaifu Amusement Park tickets
- Koga New Kimono Hall (Dazaifu Branch) Kimono daily rental discount JPY 100
- YUZU PREMIUM JAPAN 10% Off% off or redemption bonus
3. Yanagawa Coupon
- Yanagawa Kamenoi Hotel bathing fee discount JPY 100
- Kitahara Hakushu Birthplace Admission Discount JPY 50
- Steamed eel rice with 6-kicker discount JPY 100
- Kurume Nishitetsu Taxi Discount JPY 50
- 10% Off% off or redeem special gift at Ariakezuke Honpo
- Koga Shin Kimonokan Kimono Day Rental Discount JPY 100
ーDiscount Offerー
Visitors who purchase this ticket can enjoy a discount on luggage delivery service from Fukuoka Airport's international terminal to hotels in Fukuoka city.
For details, please check the order voucher and official website sent to your email inbox after purchasing the ticket.
For passengers using the One-Day Pass, your luggage will be delivered from the Fukuoka Airport International Terminal to your hotel at a discounted price.
After arriving at Fukuoka Airport, you can easily go sightseeing!
Cherry blossom season (approximately mid-March to early April)
Iris season (approximately late May to early June)
Try the local delicacy "Eel rice steamed in a basket"
Yanagawa River Cruise
Purchase Notice
- Precautions for use -
Things to note when riding Nishitetsu trains:
- Get off at the station: You can only get off at Dazaifu Station and Nishitetsu Yanagawa Station (other stations are not valid)
※Please note that your ticket will be forfeited if you return to the station where you purchased it. - This service does not allow the use of automatic ticket gates. Please show your ticket to the station staff at the ticket gate.
- The ticket is valid for 2 days from the first day of use. Please note that it will be invalid if you return to the station where you purchased the ticket or exit at any station other than Dazaifu Station or Yanagawa Station.
Things to note when taking a cruise:
- Only available on Yanagawa Tourism Development Co., Ltd.'s cruise ships
- For the latest cruise information, service window business hours, and free shuttle bus schedule, please visit the Yanagawa Tourism Development Co., Ltd. official website or contact us through the following methods:
Operating company: Yanagawa Tourism Development Co., Ltd., Inquiry hotline: 0944-72-6177 - Usage Guidelines:
The cruise ticket is only valid for boarding at the "Shogetsu Boarding Terminal" of Yanagawa Tourism Development Co., Ltd.
After arriving at Yanagawa Station, please go to the Nishitetsu Yanagawa Station Cruise Information Center and wait for the staff to guide you. - Please note that it may take longer to wait when there are fewer passengers or more passengers on weekends and holidays. (The cruise takes about 60 to 70 minutes.)
- From December 1st to the end of February, you can take a tour on a stove boat if it is not raining or snowing.
- The cruise is a one-way route. If you wish to return to Yanagawa Station after landing at the terminal, please take a taxi, bus (extra fare) or free shuttle bus.
- Cancellation Instructions -
- If you wish to cancel your ticket before use and within the validity period (30 days after purchase), a fee of JPY 220 will be charged for each ticket.
- Please contact KKday customer service.
Includes/Excludes
Eligible Users
Ineligible Nationalities/Regions
- Japan
Notes
- Tickets for this event are only available to non-Japanese passport holders.
Redemption Location
Redemption Info
- Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station: Fukuoka Station Office, Fukuoka Station Mitsukoshi Exit, Fukuoka Station South Exit Address: 11-2 Tenjin 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City
- Yakuin Station: Yakuin Station Central Ticket Gate Address: 2-6-1 Watanabe-dori, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City
※Please pick up the physical ticket (ticket, coupon) at the above ticket exchange location.
- For the location of redeeming plum cakes, please refer to the link on the right
Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station
Monday 05:16 - 23:35
Tuesday 05:16 - 23:35
Wednesday 05:16 - 23:35
Thursday 05:16 - 23:35
Friday 05:16 - 23:35
Saturday 05:16 - 23:35
Sunday 05:16 - 23:35
Yakuin Station
Monday 05:17 - 23:36
Tuesday 05:17 - 23:36
Wednesday 05:17 - 23:36
Thursday 05:17 - 23:36
Friday 05:17 - 23:36
Saturday 05:17 - 23:36
Sunday 05:17 - 23:36
How to Use
- To use an e-ticket, please use a mobile device such as a tablet or smartphone to click on the e-ticket link you received after booking, show the e-ticket to the staff and press the use button.
※Electronic tickets can only be used in an Internet environment. Please confirm in advance whether your mobile device can access the Internet normally.
※Please note: Screenshots or printouts of paper tickets cannot be used.
※If you purchase multiple tickets at one time, you cannot use them separately. Once you start using them, all tickets will be used at the same time. If you wish to use your ticket multiple times, please purchase it in batches.
※To prevent others from using it illegally, when you open the e-ticket again in a different environment than the one you used to open it for the first time, the system will ask you to use the OTP dynamic password for verification. Please follow the steps below to complete the verification.
- Please enter an email address where you can normally receive emails and press the send button.
- Please check your mailbox to see if you have received the OTP password email. If the email cannot be found, it may be classified as spam. If you still can't find it in your spam folder, it may be that the email address you entered is incorrect. Please reopen the e-ticket usage website and enter your email address again.
- Please enter the OTP code in the email on the e-ticket screen and click Confirm. If the password is correct, the screen will switch to the e-ticket usage screen.
※Please note: Once the OTP is verified, the email address cannot be changed. Therefore, please be sure to enter your email address when verifying.
How to Use Your Voucher
- The e-voucher will be sent to your email inbox. Please exchange it for physical tickets at the designated location
Validity Period
- Valid for use within 30day(s) from the date of issue; Invalid after expiration
Experience Location
Location Name: Yanagawa Shogetsu Boat Station
Cancellation Policy
- Once the order has been completed, it cannot be canceled, modified, or refunded
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
FAQ
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is renowned as the head shrine of all Tenmangu shrines in Japan, dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of scholarship. It's famous for its beautiful plum blossoms, especially in late winter and early spring, and its serene grounds featuring ponds, bridges, and traditional architecture. Visitors often come to pray for academic success and good fortune, and it serves as a gateway to the nearby Kyushu National Museum.
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine offers a profound cultural and historical experience, making it highly worthwhile. It's a place where visitors can immerse themselves in Japan's rich past, appreciate traditional shrine architecture, and enjoy peaceful gardens. The spiritual ambiance and connection to scholarship and culture provide a unique insight into Japanese heritage. Additionally, the surrounding area has traditional shops and local delicacies to explore.
You can conveniently book a Dazaifu and Yanagawa tour package online, for instance, through KKday. Booking through KKday allows you to secure a comprehensive electronic ticket in advance, which can be easily exchanged in Fukuoka. This package typically includes transportation to both Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine and Yanagawa, a boat cruise ticket in Yanagawa, and even a voucher for a plum cake, offering a streamlined booking process and convenience.
Yanagawa City is unique due to its extensive network of canals, earning it the nickname 'Venice of Kyushu.' Visitors can experience traditional 'donkobune' boat rides, where local boatmen guide you through the waterways, often singing folk songs and sharing stories. This leisurely cruise offers picturesque views of willow trees, historical buildings, and a tranquil atmosphere distinct from other Japanese cities, providing a truly memorable experience.
Yanagawa City's main highlights include its intricate canal system and traditional 'donkobune' boat tours, which are central to its unique charm. Beyond the waterways, the city is known for its well-preserved historical samurai residences, such as the Tachibana Tei, offering a glimpse into the past. Culinary specialties include various eel dishes, particularly unagi no seiro-mushi (steamed eel), and Yanagawa cold noodles, reflecting its rich food culture.
When visiting Dazaifu, a must-try local delicacy is Umegae Mochi, a grilled rice cake filled with red bean paste, often enjoyed with green tea. Visitors with a plum cake exchange voucher can easily savor this specialty. Additionally, Dazaifu, being part of Kyushu, offers various local ramen styles and other Kyushu-specific dishes known for their rich flavors, making for a satisfying culinary exploration during your visit.
In Yanagawa City, the standout local delicacy is undoubtedly its eel dishes. Unagi no Seiro-mushi, a method where grilled eel is steamed with rice and a special sauce in a bamboo steamer, is particularly famous and highly recommended. Another unique dish to try is Yanagawa cold noodles, offering a refreshing culinary experience, especially during warmer months. These specialties showcase the region's distinct flavors and culinary heritage.
During a Yanagawa boat ride, visitors can expect a serene journey along the city's historic canals, guided by local boatmen. You'll see picturesque willow-lined waterways, traditional Japanese houses, and pass under numerous charming bridges. The boatmen often provide commentary, sometimes singing folk songs, enriching the experience with local culture and history. It's a leisurely way to absorb the tranquil beauty and unique atmosphere of Yanagawa.
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