Yanagawa canal Cruise  is one of Kyushu's most beautiful  cultural experiences - a 400  year old canal town  built on waterways over 2000 years old .
Today i take you on the famous  " kawakudari " boat ride through willow  trees , stone bridges, and historic  samurai-era canals . This peaceful  cruise  ends at the legendary Ohana estate,  the heart of the old Yanagawa.
The relaxing  1 hour boat ride starts  near Nishitetsu  Yanagawa  Station  and finishes in the cultural  heart of the city , where i walk through the  old streets   talking to shop owners  and experiencing  the past samurai  history.
In this video  :
Understand  how unique the Yanagawa Canal Cruise  is
Why  Yanagawa is  called  the Venice of Kyushu
The Japanese boatman  pushing the boat  with a pole
The low  beautiful stone bridges  we duck under
The boatman singing  throughout the cruise
The traditional  housing  surrounding the canals  
A honey shop  with local Japanese  girls on duty

If you are visiting  Fukuoka  ,this is an unforgettable  day  trip .
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