Ohana and Shotoen Garden
Listed on National Scenic Landmark. Built in 1697 as the villa of the Fourth Lord Tachibana
Akitora. At that time the region was called Hanabatake (Field of flower), so the villa was
named Ohana or Flower. The garden itself spread out over 3300 square meters and is laid
out in such a way as to evoke the image of Matsushima in Sendai. It was extensively
renovated in 1908 to 1910.
 |
 |
 |
There are around 280 pines within the garden 1500 stones and 14 stone lanterns. From
October to March the pond is host to a flock of wild ducks.
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
Birthplace of Hakushu Kitahara
Yanagawa is the birthplace of renown poet Hakushu Kitahara, whose accomplishments
are marked by a memorial park and the many stone monuments bearing his works placed
throughout the city.
|
The house harmonized with the town of Yanagawa |
Portrait Photo of Hakushu Kitahara |
Family was marine produsts wholesaler and Sake Brewery |
Yanagawa Sagemon Festival
Yanagawa Sagemon Festival is one of the most beautiful and very unique Japanese
traditional Festival in Kyushu. The festival is held from February 11 through April 3 in
Yanagawa. Hina dolls are displayed by families with girls to pray for safe growth of
their children, in Yanagawa, in addition to Hina dolls, colourful “Sagemon” are displayed.
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Yanagawa Canal boat cruise
Yanagawa Canal boat cruise is to board a small boat called the Donkobune and slowly go
down the river skillfully maneuvered by a boatman with bamboo pole.
You will enjoy a leisurely cruise along the streets and houses which still retain some remnants of
castle town, hearing the boatman’s explanation of the history and landscape of Yanagawa. You
can also enjoy the specialty of Yanagawa eel steamed in basket called “Unagi-no-seiromushi” on
the boat.
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Steamed Eel ( Unagi Seiro Mushi )
Yanagawa is the birthplace of Steamed Eel (Eel Seiro Mushi).
The most recommended local cuisine is Steamed Eel that was born in Yanagawa more
than 300 years ago. Rice seasoned with a special sauce is topped by grilled eel and
thin shredded omelet, all of which is steamed in a bamboo steamer.
|
|
|
|
There are many restaurants which have their long history and each restaurants have been
keeping the traditional source and brand value.
 |
 |
 |
Recommended Eel restaurant
Wakamatsu-ya is one of the most recommended Eel restaurant in Yanagawa.
 |
 |
 |
Seafood restaurant in Yanagawa
Yoakejaya, Japanese restaurant using local delicacies of the Ariake Sea. Yanagawa is facing
to Ariake Sea where many fresh and unique fishes are caught. Yoakejaya is serving Japanese
cuisine using local delicacies of Ariake Sea.
 |
|
|
