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Dazaifu and Yanagawa Canal Cruise Private Guide Day Tour by Train

A private guided day by train to Dazaifu Tenmangu and a boat ride on the Yanagawa canals.

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Duration
8 hr
From pickup or the meeting point and back
Your call needs
11+ hours
Incl. getting ashore and the hour before all-aboard
Price
From US$169 per person
Free cancellation 24h ahead · as of 26 Sep 2026
Group
Private · up to 8
In front of the Lion Statue (location to confirm with the operator)
Why it is on this site
  • It pairs Fukuoka's most famous shrine with a 40–60 minute punt through Yanagawa's 400-year-old moats.
  • Round-trip train tickets, the canal boat and an umegae-mochi sweet at Dazaifu are included.
  • Fourteen reviews, all five stars, and the site's Fukuoka plans use it for the Dazaifu-and-Yanagawa day.
Best for

Passengers who enjoy trains and want two contrasting old towns in one day with someone else navigating.

Think twice if

Lunch is not included, and the meeting point is given only as 'in front of the Lion Statue', so confirm where that is. At eight hours plus the ride from the berth it needs a long call; Dazaifu on its own is an easy half day by train with the site's free plan.

What the operator lists

The day, stop by stop

  1. Yanagawa · 3 hr1. Yanagawa Canal Cruise (40~60mins) 2. Includes a 120mins stroll through Yanagawa and lunch Note: Lunch fee is not included with this tour, so meal costs will be paid individually.
  2. Dazaifu Temmangu · 1 hr 30 min1. Stroll Along the Approach and Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine (90mins) 2. Get and Taste Dazaifu's Specialty Umegae-Mochi We will give one piece to each participating guest.
Included
  • Yanagawa Canal Cruising Fee
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Umegae-mochi (rice cake sweet bean paste inside)
  • Round-Trip Train Tickets
Not included
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch

Guide languages: English. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by H.I.S.Co., Ltd..

Where it takes you

What you will see

Our own guides to the stops — so you know what you are booking before you book it.

~4h

Dazaifu Tenmangu

Sugawara no Michizane was exiled here in 901 and died two years later; a series of disasters in the capital convinced the court he had become a god.

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Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company). There is rarely a tour desk at the pier, so book before you sail.

Dazaifu and Yanagawa Canal Cruise Private Guide Day Tour by Train5.0★ · 14 reviews · Private · up to 8From US$169 per personCheck dates →

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Quick answers

Before you book

Is the Dazaifu and Yanagawa Canal Cruise Private Guide Day Tour by Train worth it from the Fukuoka cruise port?

A private guided day by train to Dazaifu Tenmangu and a boat ride on the Yanagawa canals. Best for: Passengers who enjoy trains and want two contrasting old towns in one day with someone else navigating.

How long a port call do I need for this tour?

About 11 hours. The tour runs 8 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. Eight hours from a meeting point in town, plus 15–20 minutes each way from the berth.

Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?

The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What should I know before booking?

Lunch is not included, and the meeting point is given only as 'in front of the Lion Statue', so confirm where that is. At eight hours plus the ride from the berth it needs a long call; Dazaifu on its own is an easy half day by train with the site's free plan.

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