Yanagawa is referred to as Japan’s Venice because of its many canals along which gondolas travel. The boatmen offer interesting commentary and sing songs as the scenery passes by. In winter, you can enjoy a ride on a kotatsu bune: these boats keep passengers warm with blankets, heaters and amazake (sweet sake).
• 12/1 (Tue.) ~ 2/29 (Mon.)
• Adult: ¥1,500, 5 y.o. ~ ES: ¥800
• Yanagawa Kawakudari (canal boat) Course
• 5 boat launches within a 10 min. walk from Nishitetsu Yanagawa Sta. (incl. 329 Mitsuhashimachi, Yanagawa)
– Suigo Yanagawa Kanko: 1-6 Shimohyaku-cho, Yanagawa (0944-73-4343)
– Yanagawa River Kanko: 46-1 Shinmachi, Yanagawa (0944-75-5050)
– Yanagawa Kanko Kaihatsu: 329 Mitsuhashimachi Takahakate, Yanagawa (0944-72-6177)
– Daito Enterprise: 18-9 Jogumachi, Yanagawa (0944-72-7900)
– Jyoumon Kanko: 4-25 Shinhokamachi, Yanagawa (0944-72-8647)
• 0944-74-0891 (Yanagawa City Tourist Information Center)
