Kyushu Yanagawa River Cruise｜Japan

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• Every year from mid to late February, there is a water-draining period in which the water is drained from the canal.
  This period applies from 4:00 PM on February 16th, 2026 to all day on February 25th.
  During the water-removal period, the section of the river course after the water gate will be closed. Therefore, the course will depart from Shimohyakucho boat pier, go to the water gate, and then return to Shimohyakucho boat pier, taking approximately 30 minutes for a round trip.
  We will remain open with the same prices, but the course will be significantly shortened, so if that is still acceptable to you, we will accept your reservation.

• July 5th (Sat) to September 21st (Sun) 2025 Summer limited operation course

Summer-only course: "Shimohyakucho - Amebō Center - Shimohyakucho", 40 minutes

For passengers heading towards Onna, we will provide a free shuttle service to Onna after disembarking.

You can also use the return bus from Ohana-mae to Shimohyakucho for free.

*This may vary depending on the actual temperature and weather.

- Spot introduction -

• Yanagawa River Cruise: A Waterside Town Located about an hour's drive from downtown Fukuoka, Yanagawa is a waterside town with a network of canals that stretches 60 kilometers in length and measures 2 kilometers square. The highlight of Yanagawa tourism is the "river boat" ride along the canals. Enjoy a relaxing time listening to the boatman's boat song and the soothing sounds of the water. The river boat ride takes about an hour, traveling along the roughly 3-kilometer canal while listening to the boatman's guide and boat song. There are over 200 donko boats, and you can see them coming and going all over town and the boatmen washing them. During the cold season from December to February, "kotatsu boats" are available, allowing you to enjoy the winter atmosphere while staying warm.
• Route introduction: Please see here for the river cruise course.
• The operating route is the U-turn course: "Shimohyakucho - Namikura - Shimohyakucho" and the one-way course: "Shimohyakucho - Onohana".
• The journey takes approximately 60 minutes. After boarding, there may be a maximum waiting time of 30 minutes before departure.
• Additional fees apply: Adults 200 yen/person, Child 100 yen/person. This option also takes approximately 60 minutes. However, the one-way course to Onohana is only available on the 10:40 AM departure.
• There is a free shuttle bus between Shimohyakucho and Onohana, so whichever course you choose, you can go to Onohana and return to Shimohyakucho. The free shuttle bus operates from 11:30am to 3pm.