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Sightseeing
Our staff recommends Sightseeing information, which is a great way to experience nature and culture in Fukuoka and Yanagawa-shi.
Yanagawa-shiYanagawa River Descent (Moat Tour)
One of the greatest pleasures of Yanagawa sightseeing is a boat trip down the canals in a traditional "donko" boat. While listening to the boatman's skillful pole handling and commentary, you can leisurely enjoy the charming scenery of the castle town from the water. In winter, "kotatsu boats" (boats with heated tables) are available, adding to the seasonal charm. We also have convenient tour packages available from the hotel lobby and the boarding area behind the hotel.
- 0 minutes walk from our hotel
(There is a private boarding area behind the hotel)
Yanagawa-shi
Yanagawa Waterfront Walkway
This picturesque promenade, selected as one of Japan's 100 Best Roads, runs along the moat. The willow trees are reflected in the water, and the occasional sound of passing boats allows you to truly feel the atmosphere of a castle town. In spring, cherry blossoms bloom, and in early summer, irises flourish, making it an ideal route for a stroll while enjoying the changing seasons. Some areas are illuminated at night, offering a different, more magical view of the waterside town compared to the daytime.
- 0 minutes walk from our hotel
(You can access the promenade from behind the hotel)
Yanagawa-shiYanagawa Tachibana Residence of the feudal lord, Gohana
The former villa of the Tachibana family, the lords of the Yanagawa domain, is famous for its vast garden, "Shotoen," which is registered as a national scenic spot. The Western-style and Japanese-style buildings, built during the Meiji era, remain as they were, conveying the splendor of daimyo culture to this day. Inside the villa, visitors can view helmets and tools passed down through the Tachibana family, and there is also a restaurant where you can enjoy the famous eel dishes.
- Approximately 10 minutes walk from the hotel
Yanagawa-shiKitahara Hakushu Birthplace and Memorial Hall
This facility restores the birthplace of the great poet Hakushu Kitahara, born from Yanagawa. Inside the building where Hakushu spent his sensitive period, many daily items from that era, handwritten manuscripts, and books are on display. At the adjacent memorial hall, visitors can gain a deep understanding of Hakushu's life and the history of Yanagawa through videos and materials. This is a spot where you can spend a quiet moment immersed in the world of Hakushu's poetry.
- Approximately 10 minutes walk from the hotel
Miyama CityPhoto courtesy of Fukuoka Tourism FederationKiyomizu-dera Temple Garden
This beautiful garden, designated a national scenic spot, is said to have been created during the Muromachi period by the renowned painter Sesshu, who utilized Chinese landscape gardening techniques. Its distinctive feature is its composition centered around the Shinji-ike Pond that incorporates the natural surrounding mountains as borrowed scenery, allowing visitors to enjoy the changing seasons, from fresh greenery to vibrant autumn foliage. In particular, the surrounding maple trees turn vivid colors in autumn, making it one of the prefecture's most scenic spots, attracting many visitors. It's a place where you can spend peaceful time in a tranquil setting, admiring the historical beauty of the landscape garden.
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