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Yanagawa, Kurume, Chikugo
Fukuoka
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Yanagawa, Kurume, Chikugo
Fukuoka
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Yanagawa, Kurume, Chikugo
Yanagawa City's tourist attraction is the river cruise down Yanagawa's waterways on a donko boat. You can enjoy the thrill of passing under narrow bridges that you can't get through without bowing your head. There are also historical scenes such as red brick storehouses and namako walls. In addition, Kurume is famous for azaleas and Chikugo for wisteria flowers. Especially, the "Kuroki no Daito," which is said to be 600 years old and designated as a natural monument of the country, is beautiful and worth seeing!
Yanagawa, Kurume, Chikugo
6 Highlights
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Yanagawa River Cruising
A popular course to tour a town with a charming waterway by boat
Yanagawa is a town with one of the world's most famous waterways. It is a water town with moats that extend over 60 kilometers in a 2 square kilometer area, and visitors can tour the moats on donko boats. Why not enjoy the charming townscape while listening to the guide's commentary and boat songs?
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Yanagawa River Cruising
A popular course to tour a town with a charming waterway by boat
Yanagawa is a town with one of the world's most famous waterways. It is a water town with moats that extend over 60 kilometers in a 2 square kilometer area, and visitors can tour the moats on donko boats. Why not enjoy the charming townscape while listening to the guide's commentary and boat songs?
02
Unagi Seiro Steaming
Unagi dish with a deliciously fluffy texture
Speaking of Yanagawa, unagi cuisine comes to mind! Among them, the seiro steaming is a popular dish among tourists as a representative dish of Yanagawa. By steaming the grilled eel, it creates a fluffy texture. Why not try it once and taste it for yourself?
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Unagi Seiro Steaming
Unagi dish with a deliciously fluffy texture
Speaking of Yanagawa, unagi cuisine comes to mind! Among them, the seiro steaming is a popular dish among tourists as a representative dish of Yanagawa. By steaming the grilled eel, it creates a fluffy texture. Why not try it once and taste it for yourself?
03
Koigaki Shrine
A power spot for matchmaking, said to be the god of love
This is the only shrine in Japan that enshrines the god of love and is famous as a shrine for matchmaking. There are about 300 hidden hearts inside and around the shrine, making it a photogenic shrine.
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Koigaki Shrine
A power spot for matchmaking, said to be the god of love
This is the only shrine in Japan that enshrines the god of love and is famous as a shrine for matchmaking. There are about 300 hidden hearts inside and around the shrine, making it a photogenic shrine.
04
Omuta City Zoo
A zoo that promotes animal welfare
This zoo is dedicated to improving the quality of life for animals based on the concept of animal welfare (being mentally and physically healthy and in harmony with the environment). Why not try observing the animals from a different perspective than usual?
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Omuta City Zoo
A zoo that promotes animal welfare
This zoo is dedicated to improving the quality of life for animals based on the concept of animal welfare (being mentally and physically healthy and in harmony with the environment). Why not try observing the animals from a different perspective than usual?
05
Hoshino Furusato Park
A park with the largest astronomical telescope in Kyushu
This park is located in Hoshino Village, a place rich in nature, and is equipped with the largest astronomical telescope in Kyushu. In addition, it offers facilities where visitors can enjoy local specialties such as Yame tea, as well as pottery, hot springs, and a camping site for a full day of fun.
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Hoshino Furusato Park
A park with the largest astronomical telescope in Kyushu
This park is located in Hoshino Village, a place rich in nature, and is equipped with the largest astronomical telescope in Kyushu. In addition, it offers facilities where visitors can enjoy local specialties such as Yame tea, as well as pottery, hot springs, and a camping site for a full day of fun.
06
Haratsuru Onsen
An onsen along the Chikugo River, known as "Fukuoka's hidden gem"
This onsen is located along the Chikugo River, known as "Fukuoka's hidden gem". The hot spring water is a mixture of simple hot spring and sulfur hot spring, and is said to be effective for beautiful skin. After enjoying the seasonal nature and watching cormorant fishing on a yakatabune boat, enjoy delicious cuisine and relax in the hot springs!
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Haratsuru Onsen
An onsen along the Chikugo River, known as "Fukuoka's hidden gem"
This onsen is located along the Chikugo River, known as "Fukuoka's hidden gem". The hot spring water is a mixture of simple hot spring and sulfur hot spring, and is said to be effective for beautiful skin. After enjoying the seasonal nature and watching cormorant fishing on a yakatabune boat, enjoy delicious cuisine and relax in the hot springs!
Recommended Spots
Local Cuisine
Unagi no seiro-mushi
Delicious eel dish with a fluffy texture.
Speaking of Yanagawa, eel dishes come to mind! Among them, seiro-mushi is especially popular among tourists as a representative dish of Yanagawa. By steaming the grilled eel, it becomes fluffy in texture. Why not try it once and taste it for yourself?
Kurume Ramen
Ramen said to be the origin of Kyushu ramen.
Kurume Ramen has slightly thicker noodles than Hakata Ramen, and they are straight and firm. It uses a strong-smelling soup made from rich and thick pork bones, and its characteristic is that it uses a method of adding soup to the pot. Although many people associate ramen with Hakata, Kurume Ramen is also recommended!
Kurume Yakitori
A yakitori kingdom boasting one of the highest densities of yakitori shops in Japan.
Actually, Kurume is said to be a fierce battleground for yakitori. One of the characteristics of Kurume Yakitori is that there are products with names derived from German, such as "Darm" and "Herz," which is due to the large number of hospitals nearby. The taste is also excellent. Some people even go all the way to Kurume just to eat yakitori.
Chikugo Udon
Characterized by a gentle soup and noodles with stickiness and elasticity.
Chikugo Udon is different from Hakata Udon, and is characterized by soft and chewy noodles with stickiness and elasticity. The gentle taste of the soup matches perfectly with the noodles, spreading an elegant flavor throughout the mouth. Please try to feel the difference from Hakata Udon.
Ariake Seafood
Fresh seafood abundantly caught in the Ariake Sea.
The Ariake Sea boasts the best tidal flats in Japan, and many rivers flow into it, creating a habitat for many strange creatures. You can taste seafood such as mudskippers, warasubo, and isoginchak that you don't normally see. Please try the fresh seafood and delicacies unique to the Ariake Sea.
Basic Information
Hotel Average Cost
¥5,740
Average Budget
(1 night, 2 days)
(1 night, 2 days)
¥27,200
Best Season
1~5 Month
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