Yanagawa and Dazaifu one-day tour

 

The tour takes you to two popular destinations around Fukuoka-city, Yanagawa and Dazaifu.

Tour condition

Start and end of the tour is to be  Fukuoka-city 

English speaking guide is accompanied

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Itinerary  

 

9:00 Depart Fukuoka-city

Transfer to Yanagawa  by a vehicle

Canal boat cruise

Exploring Yanagawa : Ohana Shotoen Garden, Birthplace of Hakushu Kitahara and Shopping

Lunch at Yanagawa  : Unagi (eel ) cuisine or seafood cuisine of Ariake sea

Trasfer to Dazaifu by a vehicle

Exploring Dazaifu : Shrine Approach path, Komyozen-ji temple, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

Transfer to Fukuoka by vehicle

16:30 Arrive at Fukuoka-city 

 

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 Yanagawa  

 

Yanagawa is the estuary town facing the Ariake Sea; Canal boat cruise can be enjoyed while

experience the atmospheres of castle town. Surprisingly, 60km lengh canal in total was

constructed in the town of Yanagawa and the Yanagawa prospered as a castle town because

the canals were used for the moats, which was the protection of enemy during Edo period.

 

Okinohata The heart of Yanagawa Beautiful canal town

Canal boat cruise A boat called Donkobune, slowly go down the river

Canal boat cruise Skillfully maneuvered by a boatman with bamboo pole

Ohana Built in 1697 as the villa of the  Lord Tachibana Akitora

Shotoen Garden Listed on the National Scenic Landmark

Ohana western style building Built as the guest house of Tachibana family in 1910

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 Lunch at Yanagawa  

 

Steamed Eel

Yanagawa is the birthplace of Steamed Eel that has more than 300 years history.

There are many restaurants which have their long history and each restaurants have

been keeping the traditional source and brand value.

Local delicacies 

Yanagawa is facing to Ariake Sea where many fresh and unique fishes are caught.

Japanese cuisine using local delicacies is also reccomended. 

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 Dazaifu  　

 

Dazaifu, time back to 1300 years ago, historical place Dazaifu About 1300 years ago, 

there was a government office to manage the entire Kyushu for a long period of 500 years at

the present Dazaifu. The most popular tourist destination is Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine.

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Dazaifu Temmangu Shrine

 

Approach path Many gift shops, restaurants, Umegae-mochi shops

Starbucks Unique architecture designed by renown designer Kengo Kuma

Sacred Cow Cows bringing good fortune when touching

Red Bridge or Taiko bashi The bridge approach to the sacred area

Entrance of Shrine The landmark lantern, to the Shrine compound

Main Building of Shrine Enshrine the deity of scholorship, Sugawara Michizane

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Komyozen-ji temple The Zen temple famous for its  beautiful stone garde

Kyushu National Museum Japan’s fourth national museum after Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara

Dazaifu Government Office Known as TOFURO during the Nara and Heian period

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Starbucks at Dazaifu Shrine

 

Coffee break under the traditional atmosphere

 

The restaurant was designed by renown architecture designer Kengo Kuma in 2011.

The concept of the design is Harmony of Modern and traditional by natural material;

2000 cedar timber is assembled in a traditional wood structure without using nails.

 

Enjoy the luxurious time in the warmth of wood and the scent of coffee.

 

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 General information  

 

Address	3-2043 Zaifu, Dazaifu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Access	4 minutes walk from Nnishitetsu Dazaifu station 30 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka Airport 30 minutes by a vehicle from JR Hakata station
Open hours	8:00 to 20:00
Days closed	No regular holidays

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 Contact us   

Kyushu National Museum

 

Kyushu National Museum was opened in 2005 in Dazaifu-city next to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, 

as Japan’s fourth national museum after Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara.

 

Dazaifu is the place where played important role as an administrative center and a center for trade

with China and Korea since 1300 years ago, therefore the concept of the museum is decided

“Interpreting the formation of Japanese culture from the perspective of Asian history”.

 

 

 

Dazaifu travel guide

 

Historical place Dazaifu About 1300 years ago, in Dazaifu, there was a government office

to manage the entire Kyushu  for a long period of 500 years at the present  Dazaifu. 

There are numbers of historical sites which reflect to the ancient history of Dazaifu, including

ruins of the Dazaifu itself.  The most popular tourist destination is Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

 

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Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

Entrance Gate	Main Building of Shrine	Shamusho, Shrine office

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 Approach to the Shrine  

Torii Gate	Approach path	Approach path

 

Starbucks at Approach path

The restaurant was designed by renown architecture designer Kengo Kuma in 2011.

The concept of the design is Harmony of Modern and traditional by natural material;

2000 cedar timber is assembled in a traditional wood structure without using nails.

Enjoy the luxurious time in the warmth of wood and the scent of coffee.

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Daruma doll	Gourd	Ema tablet

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Sacred Cow	Entrance Bridge	Chozusha, Purification place

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 Featured tour  

 

Yanagawa and Dazaifu one-day tour         

The tour takes you to two popular destinations around Fukuoka-city, Yanagawa and Dazaifu

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 General information  

 

Address	City hall : 1-1-1 Kanzeonji Dazaifu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Access	30 minutes by car using Fukuoka Urban Express Way from Fukuoka-city 35 minutes by Nishitetsu train from Tenjin (Fukuoka) to Dazaifu
Transportation	Nishitetsu train
Population	72,000   Population density 2,400

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Site of Dazaifu Government Office

 

Government site of Ancient Kyushu 

 

Known as TOFURO, the site was used during the Nara (710 to 794 AD) and 

Heian (794 to 1185 AD) period.

 

The Dazaifu was responsible for supervising Japan’s maritime frontier, as well as for administering

the nine provinces and two island of the Saikaido (modern Kyushu).

 

 In those days, a great edifice with vermillion columns and tiled roof stood at the foot of Mt. Ono, but

today all that remains is a park containing the huge foundation stones of the original building.

 

 

 

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Komyozen-ji temple

 

The Zen temple famous for its beautiful stone garden

It was built during the Kamakura period just next to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine and is within walking

distance of Nishitetsu Dazaifu station.

 

 

 

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Futsukaichi Onsen

  

Futsukaichi is the nearest hot-spring town from Fukuoka-city.

Its public baths are grouped together in the old main street, favoured by traditionalists, 

Gozen-yu is the most characteristic.

 

 

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