{"id":71762,"date":"2015-07-09T11:32:01","date_gmt":"2015-07-09T02:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/?page_id=62871"},"modified":"2018-04-04T17:07:55","modified_gmt":"2018-04-04T08:07:55","slug":"dazaifu-yanagawa-sightseeing-ticket","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/dazaifu-yanagawa-sightseeing-ticket\/","title":{"rendered":"Dazaifu and Yanagawa Sightseeing Ticket"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Dazaifu and Yanagawa are two of Kyushu’s most scenic cities, each famed for their beauty. Dazaifu plays host to Dazaifu Tenmangu, a shrine that is as magnificent as it is ancient. Yanagawa, meanwhile, is commonly dubbed the ‘Venice of Japan’, with its long canals and ancient puntsmen Luckily for us, the Nishitetsu Company have released a one-day train ticket that makes it possible to see both of these fantastic areas together at a significantly discounted rate. Read on for details on how and where to purchase the ticket, and for information on the numerous annual events that take place in both Dazaifu and Yanagawa.<\/p>\n

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The Sightseeing Ticket Includes:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 1 x Nishitetsu Train Round Trip Ticket:\u3000Fukuoka (Tenjin) \/ Yakuin \u2192 Dazaifu \u2192 Yanagawa \u2192 Fukuoka (Tenjin) \/ Yakuin
\n\u2022 1 x Ticket for River Punting at the Yanagawa Kanko Kaihatsu K.K. Shogetsu Punting Station
\n\u2022 Special discounted entry to selected attractions: Treasure Hall, Michizane Sugawara History Museum, Kanzeon Temple \/ Treasure House (Repository), Dazaifu Amusement Park, Bicycle Rental Service at Dazaifu Station, Ohana Villa, Birthplace of Hakushu Kitahara, Steamed Eel, Yanagawa Nishitetsu Taxi, Ariakezuke Honpo<\/p>\n

Price<\/strong>: Adult \u00a52,930, child \u00a51,420<\/p>\n

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Where to buy<\/strong>:
\nTickets can be purchased at Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station and Yakuin Station. Ticket issuing may take time, so please arrive at the counter well in advance of your train.<\/p>\n

\u2606For more information, please contact\u2606
\n\u2022 Nishitetsu Customer Service Center
\n\u2022 Tel.: 0570-00-1010<\/a> (6:00~24:00, 7 days a week)
\n*Some phones may not be able to connect to this number. In this case, please dial 092-303-3333<\/a><\/p>\n

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You may have seen Nishitetsu’s special Dazaifu Train pulling into Fukuoka Station before. This sakura<\/em>-adorned train named ‘Tabito’ regularly makes the journey between Fukuoka (Tenjin) and Dazaifu and has many special Dazaifu-related features, including a unique Dazaifu stamping station. For more details, please follow this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Dazaifu “Tabito” Sightseeing Schedule: http:\/\/www.nishitetsu.jp\/train\/tabito\/en\/en_schedule.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u2606Annual Events<\/strong>\u2606<\/p>\n

Dazaifu<\/strong>
\n\u2022 1\/1 ~ 1\/3 \u2013 Hatsumode (\u521d\u8a63)
\n\u2022 Feb. \u2013 Plum blossoms in bloom (\u6885\u306e\u82b1)
\n\u2022 2\/3 \u2013 Setsubun Festival (\u7bc0\u5206\u5384\u9664\u5927\u796d \u8c46\u307e\u304d\u795e\u4e8b)
\n\u2022 Late Feb. \u2013 Monzen Festival (\u9580\u524d\u307e\u3064\u308a)
\n\u2022 1st Sat. in March \u2013 Winding Stream Banquet (Kyokusui no En \u66f2\u6c34\u306e\u5bb4)
\n\u2022 4\/20, 11\/20 \u2013 Seasonal Change of Clothes Festival (\u66f4\u8863\u796d)
\n\u2022 5\/30 \u2013 Kyushu Asian Traditional Performance Art Festival (\u4e5d\u5dde\u30a2\u30b8\u30a2\u4f1d\u7d71\u82b8\u80fd\u796d)
\n\u2022 Early ~ Mid. June \u2013 Irises and hydrangea in bloom (\u82b1\u83d6\u84b2\u3068\u3042\u3058\u3055\u3044)
\n\u2022 7\/7 \u2013 Tanabata Festival (\u4e03\u5915\u306e\u5bb4)
\n\u2022 7\/24, 7\/25 \u2013 Summer Tenjin Festival (\u590f\u306e\u5929\u795e\u796d)
\n\u2022 8\/1 ~ 8\/3 \u2013 Tanabata Calligraphy Competition (\u4e03\u5915\u63ee\u6beb\u5927\u4f1a)
\n\u2022 9\/20 ~ 9\/25 \u2013 Shinkoshiki Festival (\u795e\u5e78\u5f0f\u5927\u796d)
\n\u2022 Early Oct. \u2013 Shu-shi Festival (\u65e7\u66a69\u670810\u65e5 \u79cb\u601d\u796d)
\n\u2022 11\/1 ~ Late Nov. \u2013 Chrysanthemums in bloom (\u83ca)
\n\u2022 Mid. Nov. ~ Early Dec. \u2013 Autumn leaves at their peak (\u7d05\u8449)
\n\u2022 11\/23, 11\/24 \u2013 Kamado Shrine Momiji Festival (\u7ac8\u9580\u795e\u793e\u3082\u307f\u3058\u796d\u308a)
\n\u2022 6\/30, 12\/31 \u2013 Purification Ceremony (\u5927\u7953\u5f0f)<\/p>\n

Dazaifu Sightseeing Areas: http:\/\/www.nishitetsu.jp\/train\/tabito\/en\/en_sightseeing.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

Yanagawa<\/strong>
\n\u2022 1\/25 \u2013 Hakushu Festival (\u767d\u79cb\u751f\u8a95\u796d)
\n\u2022 Mid-Feb. \u2013 Tanaka Public Honours Festival (\u7530\u4e2d\u5409\u653f\u516c\u9855\u5f70\u796d)
\n\u2022 2\/11 ~ 4\/3 \u2013 Yanagawa Hinamatsuri (Sagemon Meguri \u67f3\u5ddd\u96db\u796d\u308a- \u3055\u3052\u3082\u3093\u3081\u3050\u308a)
\n\u2022 3\/1 \u2013 Ohori biraki (\u304a\u5800\u958b\u304d)
\n\u2022 4\/3 \u2013 Floating Hinamatsuri (\u6d41\u3057\u96db\u796d)
\n\u2022 Early April \u2013 Yabusame (Japanese Horseback Archery) (\u6d41\u93d1\u99ac)
\n\u2022 Mid~late April \u2013 Nakayama Wisteria Festival (\u4e2d\u5c71\u5927\u85e4\u307e\u3064\u308a)
\n\u2022 5\/3 ~ 5\/5 \u2013 Okinohata-suitengu Festival (\u6c96\u7aef\u6c34\u5929\u5bae\u796d \u2013 \u821f\u821e\u53f0)
\n\u2022 Late May ~ Early June \u2013 Iris in bloom (\u82b1\u83d6\u84b2)
\n\u2022 Mid-July \u2013 Eel Kuyo Festival (\u3046\u306a\u304e\u4f9b\u990a\u796d)
\n\u2022 Late July ~ Early August \u2013 Yanagawa Sunflower Garden in bloom (\u67f3\u5ddd\u3072\u307e\u308f\u308a\u5712)
\n\u2022 Late July ~ end of August \u2013 Suzumibune (summer night boat) (\u7d0d\u6dbc\u8239)
\n\u2022 Early Aug. \u2013 Yanagawa, the Town of Water, Summer Water Festival (\u6c34\u90f7\u67f3\u5ddd\u590f\u306e\u6c34\u307e\u3064\u308a\u300c\u30b9\u30a4\uff01\u6c34\uff01\u3059\u3044\uff01\u300d)
\n\u2022 Late August \u2013 Ariake sea Firework Festival (\u6709\u660e\u6d77\u82b1\u706b\u30d5\u30a7\u30b9\u30bf)
\n\u2022 2nd Mon. in Oct. \u2013 Onigie Festival (\u304a\u306b\u304e\u3048\uff08\u3069\u308d\u3064\u304f\u3069\u3093\uff09)
\n\u2022 11\/1 ~ 11\/3 \u2013 Hakushu Festival Waterway Parade (\u767d\u79cb\u796d\u6c34\u4e0a\u30d1\u30ec\u30fc\u30c9)
\n\u2022 Late Nov. \u2013 Yanagawa City Festival (\u67f3\u5ddd\u5e02\u6c11\u307e\u3064\u308a)
\n\u2022 Dec. ~ end of Feb. \u2013 Kotatsu bune (boats keep passengers warm with blankets & heaters) (\u3053\u305f\u3064\u821f)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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