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Oct 14, 2015 Now Reports
Taking the Suito Train to Yanagawa
Fukuoka Now had the opportunity to join Nishitetsu’s new Suito train on its first ever journey, and to explore the adorable and rustic city of Yanagawa. You don’t have to be ...
Jun 24, 2015 Event
Yanagawa Akari Bune
Yanagawa is referred to as Japan’s Venice because of its long canals through which gondolas quietly glide. In summer, passengers can enjoy night cruises by the light of lanterns. B...
Feb 10, 2015 Event
Yanagawa Hina Festival
Sagemon are hanging ornaments unique to the Yanagawa region. These fabric dolls of rabbits, chicks and cranes...
Nov 20, 2014 Event
Yanagawa Kotatsu Bune
Yanagawa is referred as Japan’s Venice because of its long course of canals in which gondolas travel. The boatmen offer interesting commentary and sometimes sing songs as the scene...
Oct 31, 2014 Event
Hakushu Festival
A celebration of Yanagawa-born tanka poet and children’s songwriter, Hakushu Kitahara, who passed away on Nov. 2, 1942. Around 80 boats decorated with lanterns float down Yanagawa ...
Jul 22, 2014 Event
350,000 Sunflowers in Bloom in Yanagawa City
Yanagawa Sunflower Garden is proud of their estimated 350,000 large sunflowers now in bloom on 3.5 hectares of reclaimed land facing the Ariake Sea. The sight of the flower’s brigh...
Feb 21, 2014 Event
Yanagawa Hina Festival
Little girls in bright kimono ride on river boats for their first festival, while the reflections of sagemon (hanging ornaments unique to the Yanagawa region) glimmer on the river....
Oct 15, 2013 Event
Hakushu Festival
A celebration of Yanagawa-born tanka poet and children’s songwriter, Hakushu Kitahara, who passed away on Nov. 2, 1942. Around 80 boats decorated with lanterns float down Yanagawa ...
Sep 17, 2013 Event
Full Moon Boat Night in Yanagawa
Here’s a unique chance to partake in a full moon party aboard the famous sightseeing boats (donko-bune) of Yanagawa, complete with an English-speaking guide! Enjoy Japanese food, s...
