Culture
Canals of Yanagawa
Mandy BartokCruise the canals of Yanagawa, a city in Kyushu that has more miles of waterway than Venice
Yanagawa, a small city in the south of Fukuoka, is known as the Venice of Kyushu and for good reason. The city's 470 kilometers of canals which date back thousands of years mark Yanagawa as a special location and well worth a visit. Canal tours are available year-round but only through a small selection of routes. Shuttle buses drop off passengers from the Nishitetsu Rail Station to the boat loading area with tours lasting about 70 minutes. Commentary is currently only available in Japanese but other non-Japanese speaking visitors can follow the route on the maps provided.
Yanagawa is an especially popular destination for Japanese tourists but is slowly building a reputation with international guests due to its peacefulness and relaxing atmosphere. It's, ostensibly, the ying to Fukuoka's yang and for canal or waterways lovers, Yanagwa is an absolute gem.
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10-minute walk from Nishitetsu-Yanagawa Station
Cruise the canals of Yanagawa, a city in Kyushu that has more miles of waterway than Venice
Take a quiet walk along Yanagawa's famous canals on a warm summer's evening. The unusual construction of this city makes it the Venice of Kyushu, Japan.
Nikmati suasana tenang berjalan-jalan di sekitar kanal Yanagawa di sore hari musim panas. Konstruksi tidak biasa di kota ini menjadikannya seperti Venice Jepang di Kyushu
ครั้งแรกที่ผมแวะไปยังยะนะกะวะ (Yanagawa) ในเย็นอันเงียบสงบของฤดูร้อน หลังจากที่นักท่องเที่ยวส่วนใหญ่ได้พากันกลับไปแล้ว แม้ว่าจะสายเกินไปในการล่องเรือ 'ดองโคะบุเนะ' (donkobune) เรือที่จอดเรียงรายในคลองที่มีความยาว 470 กิโลเมตร แต่ก็ยังมีหลายสิ่งหลายอย่างให้ชมในขณะที่เดินเล่นชมย่านเมืองเก่า
Une promenade le long des célèbres canaux de Yanagawa est idéale pour une chaude soirée d'été. Découvrez l'aménagement des canaux qui en fait la Venise du Kyushu, au Japon.
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Motoyoshiya Eel Restaurant serves the Yanagawa specialty of steamed eel in its thatched-roof, 300-year-old establishment.
Cruise the canals of Yanagawa, a city in Kyushu that has more miles of waterway than Venice
Yanagawa's Hina Festival Opening Parade brings the figurines of Girls' Day to life.
The town of Yanagawa celebrates Girls' Day with several events over a two month period.