Yanagawa travel guide

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. A 30minutes cruise starting Okinohata

and go around Ohana & Shotoen Garden is most recommended.

Listed on National Scenic Landmark, was 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.

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.

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.

Yanagawa is facing to Ariake Sea where many fresh and unique

 fishes are caught. Japanese cuisines using local delicacies is

also recommended.