This is one of the main embarkation points for the boat rides. They leave as soon as there are enough riders to fill a boat. It was an extremely warm Oct. day. Glad we brought our water and hats. U can buy cold drinks from the vending machines in the office & rent a fisherman’s straw-hat for ¥200? Our boat also stops by a floating snack shop along the waterway where one can order ice cream or bottled drinks. At the end of the boat ride, U exit onto a rest stop w/restaurants, gift shops & restrooms. Within a 10 minute walk there’s an old town area with many popular unagi restaurants. There’s also a free shuttle bus that will take U back to the starting point parking lot or the train station in town. There is no signage for the bus stop. Make sure U follow the map they handed out with your boat ticket.

One of the best experience I had during my Kyushu trip. It was raining like mad actually but the punting experience was phenomenal. Punter is very interactive. The scenes was exceptional especially when passing under bridge. Buy the one day dazaifu yanagawa package ticket at Tenjin Nishintetsu that inclusive of punting ticket and transportation ticket to and back from these 2 places departing from Hakata. It also includes shuttle service from yanagawa nishintetsu to punting Station. A must try trip, definitely worth it

🌸 The weather was hot that day, but thanks to the beautiful scenery and the friendly boat rider, it was a wonderful experience! It was a 40-minute course for 2,000¥. The boatman explained everything along the river in both Japanese and English, and even sang for us. Truly enjoyable and relaxing — highly recommended! 🚤✨

A must activity in Fukuoka. It's just an hour train ride from Hakata. The singing boatmen will keep you entertained while you stare at the beautiful sceneries across Yanagawa canals. 🤩💯✨️

A truly enjoyable Yanagawa canal tour! The boatman (Nara -san) skillfully navigated the narrow waterways, even performing jumps over bridges like a ninja. He made us laugh by asking everyone to duck under a bridge that only looked low — and even sang a few Japanese songs to keep us entertained. A relaxing, fun, and authentic experience in Yanagawa! Highly recommended!🚤🎶🌸

i throughly enjoyed the sightseeing tour, however if you would like to see them climbing on the bridge and jumping back down on the boat like a ninja, this tour operator does not do that. still i enjoyed my time as the boatmen would sing from time to time and keep us entertained while telling us about the history of the city :) !

Worth a stopover between Fukuoka and Kumamoto (luggage can be stored in lockers at the Nishitetsu train station). Our boatman was very friendly and entertaining

I visited it on a Thursday starting 4-5pm and it was really pretty. Well, I say pretty because it looks so peaceful, calming, and relaxing–and that's just what I like. It wasn't busy when I visited and I just passed by friendly old people taking a stroll/jog around the place since I guess there are some houses once you go past the bridge and first huge shrine. Loved the pond. I even saw a turtle there haha. Really loved the whole place^^

very beautiful place for photo. like Venice in Italy

A nice local shine which a small pond. The place is pretty quiet and good for a walk.

Beautiful place to go see the sakura.

Quiet shrine during the typical days. Very crowded during the summer festival.

classic temple. Love it.

This is a quiet place to visit, pretty small overall, but nice for strolling about to check out the park and grounds. There’s some construction going on at the moment but it didn’t interfere with viewing the various spots around the shrine.

The season of Wisteria flowers is almost finished. A little bit disappointed. Hope will come here next year to catch the right time of the flowers.

very disappointed festival. nothing to see literally, only some small street food stores opend and flower site is so small, additionally steel tube on wisteria trees bothered me to feel natural things.

we didn't check that it only opens in Apr-May, and we went there when it's October. 😅 this is all I see there! but it's an amazing next level town that city people will never experience it.

We visited there (Kumano Shrine 熊野神社) in the afternoon of 21 April 2019. It was fully blossom and the place was crowded with visitors. No admission fee to visit the place. When we got there, the car park next to the shrine was full and the staff pointed us to the temporary car park where is 5 mins away by car. Very frequent free shuttle bus is offered from the temporary car park to the shrine. It would be perfect if there is less visitors but it is a Sunday after all!

Nothing to see here on the 1st of April. This is maybe artificial because it looked like they didn't install the flowers yet. Or maybe I just came in the wrong time. A friend just looked it up online and its stating that wisteria bloom in late April/early May. It is also hard to get here. I was walking for 30/40 minutes from the nearest station.

4/15/2025.Don't go there yet. Too early. Not bloom yet

Best Wisteria experience.❤️

Face mask is no longer there.

A small local shrine with a big face in the front entry

Calm and beautiful

Nice visit

(Translated by Google) I was drawn to the large Otafuku entrance and decided to stop by. However, a wedding was taking place at the time, and I felt hesitant to enter the grounds until the photos were taken and the entrance was finished, so I waited at the entrance for a bit. There were many small animals, mainly birds, kept on the premises. It felt more like a mini zoo than a shrine, and there was a strong animal smell. (Original) 大きなお多福の入り口に目を引かれ、寄りました。 ただ、ちょうど結婚式が行われており、その写真撮りと入場が終わるまで境内に入るのが憚られる感じで、ちょっと入り口で待ってしまいました。 敷地内には、鳥を中心とした小動物がたくさん飼われていました。神社というより、ミニ動物園のような感じで、動物の匂いが強くしていました。

(Translated by Google) Depending on the season, it turns into the Otafuku Gate. I was surprised to see animals being kept on the temple grounds. (Original) 時期によっては、おたふくの門になるそうです。 境内の敷地内に動物が飼育されていてびっくりしました。

(Translated by Google) It's a very quiet small shrine with some small animals inside. (Original) 很安靜後一座小神社，內部有些小動物。

This was my second stay since the renovation, and the newly renovated guest rooms were exceptional, with meticulous attention to detail in the facilities and amenities. The stay was truly special, allowing me to relax while enjoying the views of the building, which is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan, and the scenic landscape of the SHOTOEN Garden. In addition, the hospitality and service level of the staff has improved with each visit, making this a place I would like to stay again and again. Thank you very much for another wonderful experience. I will probably stay at Ryokan Ohana again soon.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The rooms and gardens were beautiful. The breakfast was one to remember. We loved the tofu dish served. The team of staff was very professional and welcoming. The lounge area also served a good range of drinks at no extra charge, coffee, milk, sake, and sparkling vinegar that was refreshing.

Situated right near where the boat ride ends, Yanagawa Tachibana-Tei Ohana is really a great place to visit even for a meal. We didn't stay in the hotel, but we did book a private room at their restaurant (which you will need a reservation for). The private rooms have access and a beautiful view of the serene garden while you enjoy a kaiseki meal. They also serve a great unagi no seiromushi (a marinated and steamed unagi and served in laquerware).

A gem situated in a small and quiet town, I enjoyed myself fully and the rooms were amazing. Solid mattresses that didn't give me a backache and hinoki bathtubs were the best! 🫡

Staying in Ohana was incredibly peaceful and serene. My room was pristine and window above the bed had a view that looked like a painting. I truly appreciate all sustainable and nature preserving practices that this facility has. Location is lovely and the Ryokan breakfast is a must have. The history behind this facility is incredible. However, more than any other things I have mentioned Ohana’s best asset is its people. There was a smiling, welcoming and helpful face at every turn and they have gone above and beyond to make my stay unforgettable.

My wife and I had a delightful stay at Ohana House in Yanagawa, Japan, and it was a perfect romantic getaway. We stayed in the Garden Suite (Kuromatsu), their premier accommodation, which was an absolute highlight. This exclusive corner room on the top floor offered panoramic views of the Shoto-en Garden, the Western-style Seiyokan, and the Grand Hall, immersing us in the estate’s historic charm. The room featured a serene tatami area with traditional shoji screens, complemented by a cozy Western-style bedroom with plush bedding that ensured a restful night. We loved the thoughtful amenities: a tea ceremony set with high-quality loose-leaf tea, an electric kettle, and elegant champagne and wine glasses that added a touch of sophistication. The yukata robes and geta sandals were a charming nod to tradition, while the modern bathroom with bidet toilet, hairdryer, and premium skincare products made our stay effortlessly comfortable. The in-room Wi-Fi, LCD TV, refrigerator, and safe added convenience without detracting from the authentic ryokan experience. Waking up to the sight of the garden’s black pines through the large windows felt like a private moment with history. The Shoto-en Garden, a national place of scenic beauty since 1978, was stunning. We strolled its paths, captivated by the tranquil pond, sculpted islands, 280 ancient black pines, and 14 stone lanterns. The evening light-up cast a magical glow over the garden, enhancing its timeless beauty. The Tachibana Museum, included with our stay, offered a fascinating look into the 400-year legacy of the Tachibana clan, with artifacts like samurai armor and Edo-era crafts brought to life by a guided tour. We also took the Yanagawa canal tour, which passed right by Ohana House. Drifting along the waterways in a traditional donkobune boat, we were enchanted by the boatsman’s soulful songs, a local tradition that perfectly framed the view of Ohana’s elegant estate against the backdrop of willows and pines. It was a highlight of our trip. Breakfast and dinner were enjoyable, featuring Yanagawa’s famous seiro-mushi steamed eel and fresh local sides, served with a view of the garden. The meals were satisfying and beautifully presented, complementing the peaceful setting. From the Grand Hall’s morning light to the moonlit pond at night, Ohana House is a must for couples seeking a blend of history, culture, and comfort.

We stayed one night in a big spacey room. The view was amazing looking right at the gardens, it was wonderful to chill on the sofa while drinking up the view. The room smelled a bit strange, I wonder if it is because of all the wood I could not place the smell. We could go to a nearby bath house for free, very convenient and not crowded. The staff was very helpful and the location is just perfect. I don't think you can find a more beautiful hotel in Yanagawa. You can get on a boat right in front of the hotel, too.

Visited in September a few days after it was opened for the Sunflowers. It was spectacular even though the Sunflower weren't huge like i imagined. ¥500 for the parking. Super hot while I was there, everyone was sweating and complaining about the heat.

Absolutely stunning sunflower park! It’s a little far out so you’ll have to drive there. There’s an outdoor parking lot nearby, and you just have to pay them a very small amount. There’s also a little shop there that sells soft serve ice cream and strawberry smoothies. Perfect for hot weather!

Yanagawa sunflower park is beautiful, especially during sunset.

The traffic to the park takes me so long even I drive. There are uncountable number of junctions with traffic lights and we stopped a lot after getting off the highway. It took me another 30mins to queue for getting into the car park. But the flower field is fabulous !!! Just spare more time in driving.

I was kind of expecting a lot but there was no flowers there and toilets were closed. I do not know if it was due to the Covid-19 but after 1hour of driving I was still kind of disappointed. But I highly recommend the place if you are not confident in parking and want to practice parking.

I think i was late. Toilet here is locked as well. Can you spot the leftover sunflower field?

Last day 4 of Aug comming ~ Soo nice sun flowers and feel comfortable ~ See sunset and sea view !! Ig : Kaka_zico

Famous unagi restaurant Taigetsu-kan 对月馆 which located at yanagawa fukuoka. Enjoy their yummy steamed eel rice with beautiful scenics. Average taste only. Special Unagi Bento @ 5,000yen

Good but not great unagi meal, if anything pretty standard with the exception of being in a unique location. Also as some have posted, it's very roomy so bringing a pram shouldn't be a problem. Bear in mind you'll have to pay an entry fee if you you want to enter restaurant but at least you can check out and walk off the meal for a bit after. I suspect there are better options with better value but in-laws were keen to check this place out.

Average Unagi at best but the Garden is very nice.

(Translated by Google) While dining at Togetsukan, the picturesque view of Shotoen Garden, with a gentle breeze caressing the pines and the reflections of the pond, adds a touch of poetry to the meal. The signature steamed eel is tender and flavorful, with the perfect balance of sweet and salty, a classic Yanagawa delicacy. Paired with a glass of sake brewed by the area's first female sake brewer, the refreshing yet delicate flavors add a touch of modernity to the table. Enjoying delicious food and beautiful scenery in a historic setting allows you to experience the richness and vitality of Yanagawa culture. A must-see! (Original) 在對月館用餐時，窗外的松濤園景色如畫，微風拂松，池水映光，讓一頓飯也多了詩意。 招牌的 蒸鰻魚軟嫩入味，甜鹹平衡得恰到好處，是柳川的經典滋味。搭配上一杯由當地第一位女性釀酒師所釀的清酒，清爽中帶著細膩層次，為餐桌添上了時代的新意。 在歷史氛圍裡享受美食與美景，這份體驗讓人感受到柳川文化的厚度與生命力。推薦來此必訪！

(Translated by Google) Restaurant Taigetsukan (202506) [Crowded on holidays] * (Original) レストラン対月館（202506）【休日混雑】 ※

(Translated by Google) Very delicious food and a beautiful view (Original) とても美味しい料理と すばらしい景観でした

(Translated by Google) I came to Japan to eat delicious eel rice. The food here is good and the service attitude is also great. (Original) 來日本玩就是想吃好吃的鰻魚飯這邊餐點不錯 服務態度也棒

(Translated by Google) It’s been a long time since I last wore a ringer hat! Today's Umami Dashi Champon was available, but I'm thinking of trying it next time. I ate the usual crispy Nagasaki udon noodles. The gyoza and half fried rice were delicious! (Original) 久しぶりのリンガーハットです！今日からの旨ダシチャンポンが出ていましたが次回に食べようと思っています。 何時ものパリパリ長崎皿うどん食べました。餃子、半チャーハン、美味しかったです！

(Translated by Google) I went there during the Hokkaido Fair. This can be said for all Nagasaki Champon restaurants, but I think it would be more comfortable to go if they put more effort into the toppings. It's a long-established restaurant, but it's a shame that they're not very flexible with the toppings. (Original) 北海道フェアでいきました。 長崎チャンポン全店に言えることですがトッピングに力入れてくれたら行きやすいかなと思います。 昔からあるお店ですがトッピングに融通効かないのが残念すぎます。

(Translated by Google) R40517 I went to Ringer Hut for the first time in a while. The menu has always been healthy, and I ordered the crunchy udon and gyoza set that I often had for lunch, and it was served shortly after and I finished my meal. As for my impressions, I personally like the taste before it becomes more health-oriented. Is it because people are trying to be healthier and are eating less salt, or are they eating more vegetables, which makes them taste bland? I don't know, but there's nothing I can do about it. (Original) R40517久しぶりリンガーハットに入った。昔からヘルシー志向のメニューは変わらず　良くランチで食べていたパリパリ皿うどんと餃子のセットを注文、程なく配膳され食事を済ませた。感想としてはヘルシー志向前の味が個人的には好きだ。現在ではヘルシー志向で減塩されているのか、野菜の量が増加しているので、薄味を感じているのか？判らないが、致し方無い。

(Translated by Google) I like champon, and since this store is close by, I sometimes get takeout. I call to order so that I can pick it up smoothly, but they never answer the phone. I called three times after waiting for an hour, and still no one answered. I end up ordering at the drive-thru and waiting for over 15 minutes. We customers are also restaurant owners, and I understand that we usually go during busy times, so it's busy, but can't they just answer the phone at least once? There may be various reasons why the store can't answer the phone, but I would like them to improve this as soon as possible. Also, even if I order loudly at the drive-thru, it seems like the staff has a hard time hearing me, so they end up coming out to take my order, which I find inefficient. Depending on the day, the food is either bland or incredibly salty. I will avoid this store in the future and try a different one, even though it's farther away. (Original) ちゃんぽんが好きで、ここの店舗が近いからテイクアウトで利用することがあります。スムーズに受け取れるように電話で注文かけますが、マジで電話に出ません。時間おいて3回ほどかけても出ません。結局ドライブスルーで注文して15分以上待つハメです。 私たち客側も飲食店だし、だいたい行く時間はお客さんも多い時間帯がほとんどだと思うので忙しいのは承知していますが、1回くらいは出れませんか？ 店側にもいろいろ電話が取れない事情があるかもしれませんが、早めの改善をお願いしたいところです。 あと、ドライブスルーで大きい声で注文しても店員側には聞こえづらいようで結局店員が外に出てきて注文を取るという効率が悪いなと。。。 料理も日によって薄かったり、めちゃくちゃ塩辛いくらい濃かったり。 今後この店舗の利用は控えて、遠いけど違う店舗を利用しようと思います。

(Translated by Google) It's a delicious restaurant with low prices. The light and spicy Champon has many ingredients and is very appealing! The aroma of the gyoza and its mellow flavor are also appealing! I would like to visit again when I visit Yanagawa. (Original) 低価格で美味しい料理店です。 あっさりした辛いちゃんぽんは素材が多く、魅力的です！ 餃子の香ばしさ、そしてまろやかなそれも魅力的です！ 柳川を訪れたらまた訪ねたいです。

(Translated by Google) Even though it wasn't crowded, the food took a really long time to come. Is the air conditioning working? It was too hot. (Original) 混んでないのに料理でるのがめちゃくちゃ遅い。空調きいてますか？暑すぎました。

(Translated by Google) If you want champon, this is the place! ️ Anytime, anywhere. Ringer Hut. By the way, their gyoza are outstandingly delicious. 😀 I love them! ❗ The staff at this store were cheerful and energetic. 😀 (Original) チャンポン食べるならココ‼️ いつでも、どこでも リンガーハット。 因みに、餃子が抜群に旨い😀 私は大好きですね❗ こちらの店舗、スタッフさんが 明るく元気でした😀

Amazing experiance. We loved the taste and cooking of the eel. Simply devine. Run and enjoy it.

Love the Unagi bento that’s served with flavoured rice that’s fragrant and huge pieces of unagi.

Looked good but sold out before 2pm and closed. When i asked where could I go they weren’t nice at all and screamed at me that there was nothing around… I walked 5m and found a nice place with much kinder people!

For someone who dont eat eel at all, this is a real eye opening and mouth opening indeed.

Great expérience, delicious unagi in a beautiful restaurant

What a warm and lovely place to have a meal Simple yet delicious,food and the restaurant included

Dear restaurant, I am very sorry that my itinerary was changed and would like to cancel my booking. My booking number is KL8MLK3J7L 11:15am on 22 Oct Sorry for the inconvenience caused

A very nice and heritage restaurant nestled in Japanese garden. We had the grilled eel rice, grilled ell egg roll and crispy ell bone. Both are super delicious, the best we had so far in all our trips to Japan over the years!

***MUST TRY*** This place is amazing for both atmosphere and meal. Combination of both enhances experience of Japanese dining. Worth a visit. • Timing: opens till 14:30 hrs then afternoon break before dinner. • Queue: went there around 13:10 hrs and people started to leave after lunch. Waited for like 10 minutes to get table. • Atmosphere: got a table for two in another building which has access from the back side. I didn’t know that this place is huge! Shoes off and on slippers inside. Tatami mat, traditional Japanese music, Japanese garden view. • Menu: A set with soup & pickles or with additional salad & egg rolls with eels. • Jou-Seiromushi (full course) - very yummy. Rice was flavoured with eel sauce. Super tasty. As the whole box was steamed before being served, rice and eels remained hot until my last bite. Loving it! • Price: worth all the ¥

Overhyped. The unagi looks great, but it is normal. There are better ones out there. If you are in Yanagawa, then of course, come here. But you don't have to make a trip here just for it.

This is a popular restaurant where you need to wait in line for your number to be called, and it also takes some time for the food to be served. The steamed eel rice tasted okay, but it wasn’t particularly impressive.

Private room with amazing eel . The fried eel bone is very special and worthy of snacks and gifts to back home as it’s very unique

I’ll let the picture do the talking 😍🍚✨ The unagi rice bowl with egg was absolutely delicious — rich, flavorful, and comforting in every bite 🐟🍳😋 A must-try if you’re in the area!

Best unagi rice I have ever had. I got the set and everything tasted so good. The rice was savoury and fragrant after sucking in all the juice/ sauce from the eel. The eel omelette was delicious as well. The soup was the cherry on top for me. They put a tiny slice of lemon in it and it was so refreshing. I have never had soup like that. It was truly satisfying.

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(Translated by Google) He is a lyricist and poet who is famous for nursery rhymes such as ``Machibouke~'' and ``Ameame Furefure Haha-san ga~.'' Admission fee is 600 yen for adults. Hakushu Kitahara is known as a modern Japanese poet and nursery rhyme writer, and has created many masterpieces of nursery rhymes such as ``Machibouke'' and ``Konomichi.'' His nursery rhymes are still loved by many people today for their beautiful depictions of nature and warm words that depict a child's heart. The charm of Hakushu nursery rhymes lies in their lyrical expression. For example, in ``Machibouke,'' the song depicts a sunset scene in great detail, and sings of the sad feelings of a child. In addition, ``This Path'' incorporates the sounds of flowers and insects on the roadside to express children's inquisitiveness and joy. Hakushu's nursery rhymes are not just children's songs; they contain universal themes that adults can relate to as well. For example, ``Machibouke'' reflects not only the feelings of children waiting, but also the loneliness and anticipation deep within the hearts of adults. Hakushu nursery rhymes have a universal appeal that is loved throughout the ages. This is probably because Hakushu's rich sensitivity and deep love for nature and children created a world of beautiful words. (Original) 童謡の「待ちぼうけ～」や「あめあめふれふれ母さんが～」などで有名な作詞家、詩人です。入館料は大人６００円。 北原白秋は、日本の近代詩人、童謡作家として知られ、「待ちぼうけ」や「この道」など、数々の名作童謡を生み出しました。彼の童謡は、美しい自然描写や、子供心を描いた温かい言葉で、今もなお多くの人々に愛されています。 白秋の童謡の魅力は、何と言ってもその抒情的な表現にあります。例えば、「待ちぼうけ」では、夕暮れの風景を細やかに描き出し、子供の切ない気持ちを歌い上げています。また、「この道」では、道端の草花や虫の声を詠み込み、子供の探究心や喜びを表現しています。 白秋の童謡は、単なる子供の歌ではなく、大人も共感できる普遍的なテーマを含んでいます。例えば、「待ちぼうけ」は、子供の待つ気持ちだけでなく、大人たちの心の奥底にある寂しさや期待感を映し出しています。 白秋の童謡は、時代を超えて愛される普遍的な魅力を持っています。それは、白秋の豊かな感性と、自然や子供に対する深い愛情が生み出した、美しい言葉の世界だからでしょう。

(Translated by Google) It is a famous folk song poet's former residence in Yanagawa City that is worth visiting. The content is very rich and the exhibits are well protected. There are 3 exhibition areas to record the lovely nursery rhymes😊 (Original) 是柳川市很值得一遊的有名歌謠詩人故居，內容十分豐富，展品保護很好，有3個展區，記錄一下可愛的童謠😊

(Translated by Google) Yanagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, is the hometown of the renowned Japanese poet Kitahara Hakushu. Yanagawa, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is a charming water town nestled between canals. A day trip to Yanagawa reveals a rich, ancient Japanese charm. Whether you're hopping on a Yanagawa boat and sailing along the canals with the boatman, or enjoying the classic Yanagawa eel rice at a teahouse with a river view, these are unforgettable memories. This time, we embarked on a day trip to Yanagawa, enjoying a leisurely cruise along the canals while listening to the classic "Rain Song," and experiencing the tranquil beauty of the water city of Yanagawa. The Rain Song also has a Chinese version in Taiwan. Drip, drip, splash, splash, the rain is coming. My mother, holding an umbrella, comes to pick me up. Drip, drip, splash, splash, la la la! It is the work of Kitahara Hakushuo. His former residence is an old Japanese-style house that is well maintained and you can also appreciate the traditional Japanese architecture. (Original) 福岡縣柳川市日本著名詩人北原白秋的故鄉。 福岡縣境內的「柳川」是一個被運河包圍的迷 人水鄉,來到柳川一日遊會發現,鎮上充滿著 濃厚、古老的日式風情,無論是搭上柳川遊船隨著船夫在運河航行,或者是找一家可以看到 河景的茶屋,品嚐著最經典的柳川鰻魚飯,都 是來到柳川旅遊時最難忘的回憶。這次我們跟 著船夫展開了柳川一日遊,搭著小船緩緩行駛在運河上,聽著一首經典的「下雨歌」,感受柳柳易川水都靜謐的美。 下雨歌 在台灣也有中文版 淅瀝淅瀝，嘩啦嘩啦， 雨下來了， 我的媽媽，拿著雨傘來接我， 淅瀝淅瀝，嘩啦嘩啦，啦啦啦！ 就是北原白秋生的作品，故居是日式老宅，維護的很好，也可細細品味日本傳統建築。

(Translated by Google) Admission is 600 yen. Present your JAF card for a 50 yen discount. You can see the birthplace of Kitahara Hakushu, and the memorial hall also introduces the history of the Yanagawa domain in addition to Kitahara Hakushu. I think it's a little pricey. The tour takes about 30 minutes. (Original) 入館料600円。JAFカード提示で50円引き。北原白秋の生家の様子や、記念館では、北原白秋の他に柳河藩の歴史についての紹介もある。 少し割高かなと思います。見学時間30分程度

(Translated by Google) It's been a long time since I've heard his name since I studied him when I was in elementary school. I took my relatives from Kanto to sightseeing in Yanagawa and stopped by! It's a quaint, old-fashioned building that gives you a sense of life. I understood the good things at that time, such as the colors and the outbuildings. At the memorial museum, there were things related to Yanagawa that I learned a lot from 😊 (Original) 小学生の頃に、勉強した以来、久しぶりに名前を聞きました。 関東の親戚を柳川観光に連れて行き立ち寄らせてもらいました！ 趣のある昔ながらの建物で、生活が感じられました。 いろりや離れなど、その当時の良さが分かりました。 記念館には、柳川に関連する物もあり勉強になりました😊

(Translated by Google) His birthplace has been turned into a memorial museum, with vintage books by famous writers he was close to, and it created a lovely atmosphere. The moat waterway running through it also added to the atmosphere, and I had a great time. (Original) 生家が記念館となり、 年代物の近しい文豪の本が置いてあり、 雰囲気あって楽しめた。 お堀の水路が通っているのも情緒あって、 良い時間過ごせた。

The second floor is not open, the visit fee is a bit expensive

i am looking forward to visit the paradise Park again.

(Translated by Google) ・Small but well-maintained garden. You can also visit the museum that displays the Tachibana family's weapons and cultural assets. Located near the center of Yanagawa City. If you are visiting by car, we recommend the nearby Honjo Tourist Parking Lot (500 yen). There is a fee to visit, but it's not too expensive considering that you can also enter the adjacent Tachibana family museum. We entered the museum first, and from the entrance you can tell that it is a supporter of the founder of the domain, Tachibana Muneshige, and his wife, Ginchiyo. The main exhibits are armor and shell matching items made by successive domain lords, and although it is small, it is doing a good job for a small domain (although it may be because the surrounding lords are all monsters such as Shimazu, Hosokawa, and Kuroda). At Shotoen, we will first visit the interior of the Japanese-Western style mansion, but since we visited in March, there were Hina dolls and Hina decorations everywhere. The "sagemon," mobile-like decorations that hang from the ceiling and are unique to this region, were particularly splendid. There were also a row of golden helmets for the boys, which were unique to the Tachibana family. The garden is not large, but it is well-maintained, including the pond, and is a feast for the eyes. It's not a bad spot to stop by for a day trip. (Original) ・小ぶりではあるが手入れの行き届いた庭園。立花家の武具や文化財を並べた資料館も併せて拝観できる 柳川市の中心部近くに立地。車で訪問する際には近くの本城観光駐車場（500円）がお勧め。 拝観は有料だけど、隣接する立花家の資料館にも入れる事を想えば高くは無い。先に資料館に入るが入口からして藩祖・立花宗茂公と正室である誾千代推しだと伝わってくる。 展示物の中心は代々の藩主が作らせた甲冑や貝合わせといった物が多く、こじんまりとはしているが小藩にしては頑張っている（周りが島津や細川、黒田といった化け物大名ばかりって事もあるけど） 松濤園の方は和洋折衷の屋敷の内部を先に拝観する事になるのだが訪問したのが3月という事もあり至る所に雛人形や雛飾りが。特にこの地方独特の「さげもん」という天井から吊り下げるモビール状の飾りは絢爛たるものがあった。 男子向けにも立花家特有の金色の兜が並べてあったりする。 庭の方も広くは無いけれど池も含めて手入れが行き届いており目を楽しませてくれる。日帰りで立ち寄るには悪くないスポットかと。

(Translated by Google) The "Gohana," the residence of Lord Tachibana of the Yanagawa Domain, is a quietly unfolding poem. The "Shotoen" garden whispers softly in the wind, swaying pines and shimmering light on the water, a breath of time. Entering the "Hyakujo-ohiroma," footsteps echo, and gold-leaf helmets reflect the glory and silence of samurai families. This is more than just a historical site; it's a whisper of history. If you're visiting Yanagawa to experience the intertwined atmosphere of the Edo and Meiji eras, "Gohana" is a must-see. Even more moving is the dedication of Fumiko, the last member of the Tachibana family, to the beauty of this garden. (Original) 柳川藩主立花邸「御花」，是一首靜靜展開的詩。 庭園「松濤園」在風中輕吟，松影搖曳，水面微光流轉，像是時代的呼吸。 走進百疊大廣間，腳步聲迴盪，金箔頭盔映照出武士家族的榮耀與沉默。 這裡不只是古蹟，而是一段仍在低語的歷史。來柳川，若想體會江戶與明治的氣息交錯，「御花」絕對不可錯過。 另外，想到立花家最後一代「文子」為了這片庭園美景的付出，也令人動容啊！

(Translated by Google) Tachibana Family Garden (Shotoen) ``Obana, the residence of Yanagawa feudal lord Tachibana'' is a fusion of Japanese and Western architecture, and the garden with a pond was large and beautiful. (Original) 立花氏庭園（松濤園） 「柳川藩主立花邸 御花」は 、和洋折衷の建物で、池のあるお庭が広くて綺麗でした。

(Translated by Google) The Great Hall is also used as a wedding venue ♪ Wishing you happiness! On wedding days, the Great Hall is closed to the public. You can view the entire Western-style building and the garden from the second floor. The admission fee includes access to the adjacent museum. (Original) 大広間は、結婚式会場でもあります♪ お幸せに！ 結婚式の日の大広間は、一般の方は立ち入りません。 洋館はまるごと、庭園は2階から、観覧できます。 入館料金は、隣接する資料館もセットです。

(Translated by Google) There was a beautiful garden and Hina dolls. Because there was a wedding going on, we were not able to tour some parts of the building. (Original) 綺麗な庭園や雛飾りがありました。 結婚式があってるのと事で、建物の一部は見学が出来ませんでした。

The museum has a very nice collection and the garden is beautiful. Because of a wedding taking place, most of the house was not accessible but they made a discounted prices, that's very honest of them.

very beautiful garden

Fairly good museum but limited exhibits.

A nice place to visit and very beautiful garden view

Museum and souvenir shop.

Nice boat tours. Check the prices as they vary.

Very limited exhibits. Go if you have time. Otherwise, give it a miss.

This small shrine located at Kanagawa, Inarimachi is just by the canal bridge. It is very aged n picturesque. Although there was no festival, it would be used for the floating platform festival in May for 3 days. Several other boats/barges also combine so that music performers with instruments can play when the prayers start. Generally the festival n prayers are a colourful event with participants in traditional garb n also traditional music being played. I understand that the prayers are for safety, well being of matters connected to “water” (meaning river, fishing, boats, ships, fishermen etc) This shrine, which is part of the bigger Suitengu Temple) then takes on an important role when the festival draws near. Many stalls are also set up alongside this canal during festival time. This shrine is also in a central location n very near the Tourist Information Center- a perfect place to start n end your sight seeing of this canal district/town. Many nice restaurants very nearby especially those specialised in Unagi/eel.

A Beautiful canal!!

(Translated by Google) A small shrine that looks very historical. It is located next to a street filled with the aroma of steamed eels. It is naturally Yanagawa Waterway. It was the Mid-Autumn Festival when I visited, but the high temperature that day was as high as 35 degrees. It felt even higher, and it was slightly shaded under the trees. Move slowly and feel the waterside style. (Original) 看起來非常有歷史的小神社，位於瀰漫蒸籠鰻魚香氣的街道旁，一測自然是柳川水道，造訪時是中秋節，但當天高溫高達35度，體感更高，在樹下略有遮蔭，緩慢移動感受水鄉風情。

(Translated by Google) It was at the corner of the moat, and it was at the turning point of the river boat I was on! ️Because of the location, everyone was visiting the shrine and it was crowded 🎵The scenery and the overall atmosphere gave it a unique atmosphere✨✨ (Original) 堀の曲がりかどにあり、私の乗った川下り船の折り返し部にありました‼️場所柄皆さんが参拝しており、賑わっていました🎵全ての景観と全体の雰囲気にも相まって独特な趣がありました✨✨

(Translated by Google) 📆2025-5-3 The Suitengu Grand Festival was held from 5/3 to 5/5. I had just stayed in Yanagawa two days before, and my husband, who had seen the Suitengu Night Festival in Yanagawa when he was younger, started by saying, "I want to show you (them)." In reality, he definitely wanted to see it himself🤣 My second visit to Yanagawa during Golden Week🤣 I'm glad I went, regardless of the circumstances that led me to visit Yanagawa again‼ ️ I also got to see my favorite dance😍 I ate [hashimaki] for the first time at the festival😋 I took a photo just to commemorate the occasion🤣 (Original) 📆2025-5-3 水天宮大祭が5/3〜5/5開催されました。 2日前に、柳川に泊まったばかりでしたが、「柳川の水天宮の夜祭りを見せたい（私に）」と言う言葉で、若い時に観たことがある主人が言い始め…ホントは、絶対に自分が見たかったはず🤣 柳川にGW、2度目の訪問🤣 柳川に再訪した【いきさつ】は、ともあれ、行ってよかった‼️ 大好きな踊りも観れたし😍 祭りで初めて食べた【はしまき】😋 一応、記念に写真を撮る🤣

(Translated by Google) The Okinohata Suitengu Festival is held every year from May 3rd to 5th. Okinohata Suitengu is a historic shrine with over 140 years of history, enshrining the three gods of Inari Shrine, Yatake Shrine, and Suitengu Shrine. It is affectionately known locally as "Suitengu-san." During the festival, the area around the shrine becomes a pedestrian zone, with numerous street stalls lined up, attracting visitors of all ages. Another highlight, adding to the Yanagawa scenery, is the floating stage "Sanshinmaru," a group of six boats tied together, floating on the moat. It moves slowly over the course of three days and three nights, adding to the excitement of the festival. There are plenty of attractions aboard "Sanshinmaru," including a dedication of "Suitengu Hayashi" (also known as Dutch Hayashi) music by local children and a theatrical performance by a theater troupe. This festival also serves as a prayer for protection from drowning, and wooden gourd charms to prevent drowning are distributed during the festival. (Original) 毎年5月3日から5日まで沖端水天宮祭が開催される。沖端水天宮は、140年以上の歴史を持つ由緒ある神社で、稲荷神社・弥剣神社・水天宮の三神をお祀りしており、地元では「水天宮さん」として親しまれています。 祭り期間中、神社周辺は歩行者天国となり、多くの露店が立ち並び、子どもから大人まで多くの来場者でにぎわいます。 また、柳川らしい風景を彩る見どころとして、お堀には**6隻の舟をつなげた舟舞台「三神丸（さんしんまる）」**が浮かび、三日三晩かけてゆっくりと移動しながら祭りを盛り上げます。 「三神丸」では、地元の子どもたちによる「水天宮囃子（別名：オランダ囃子）」の奉納や、芝居一座による演劇の上演など、見どころが満載です。 なお、この祭りは水難除けを祈願する行事でもあり、期間中は「水難防止の木製ひょうたん守り」を授与しております

(Translated by Google) Thank you!!! I participated in the festival at Okihata Suitengu Shrine. There were rows of food stalls, and the children seemed very satisfied. There was also a dance performed on a large boat, with drums and flutes, and it was very lively. In addition to the large boats, there was also a river boat ride. Many festivals these days are deserted due to a lack of staff, so it was great to see such a lively festival for the first time in a while! As expected, the townscape of our own Yanagawa is also amazing!!! (Original) サンキュー!!! 沖端水天宮のお祭りに参加させていただきました。屋台がズラーっと並んでおり、子供達も満足の様子。また、大きなお舟の上で舞が行われており、太鼓や笛など、とても賑やかでした。大きなお舟だけでなく、川下りも行われていましたよ～。最近のお祭りは人手不足で寂しいところが多いので、久しぶりにこんなに盛り上がっているお祭りを見ました！ さすが我らが柳川の町並みも素晴らしい!!!

(Translated by Google) Entrance ticket is in donation box ❔ System to put in 1,000 yen exchange machine at entrance PayPay only electronic payment Unique atmosphere Perfect for teaching kids about the natural environment Fathers and mothers rather than living creatures of the Ariake Sea ❔ The museum director seemed to be on the second floor ❔ Only weekend tourists, foreigners eating eel, sightseeing buses, parking lot hard to find I wonder if this is a feature of Yanagawa ❔ Right in front of the aquarium A Meiji era soy sauce company making exactly the same Do you understand? 💫Is the Big Bang, One Building, or evolution the only correct answer? You can learn about the study life of the ecosystem ❔ Good luck! (Original) 入場券は募金箱❔入れるシステム入口千円両替機ありPayPayのみ電子決済中独特雰囲気有明海の生き物というよりキッズ達に自然環境お父さんお母さん教えるぴったり二階❔に館長さんいらっしゃるようだったただ週末観光客鰻食いついてる外人さん観光バスいたり駐車場分かりにくい柳川の特長だろうか❔水族館目の前明治創業醤油さん造り全く同じわかる？💫ビッグバンだとかOneビルとか進化だけが正解なのか？生態系の勉強命について学べるのでは❔頑張って下さい

(Translated by Google) I visited this place while sightseeing in Yanagawa City. Admission fees can be paid by cash or PayPay. I didn't have much time, so I only saw the first floor, but there are many exhibits full of love for fish. Personally, I think it was nice that you could feed the freshwater fish (50 yen per bag of food). (Original) 柳川市観光の際に訪問しました。入館料は現金かPayPayでも支払いができます。あまり時間がなかったので、一階しか見ていませんが、魚愛にあふれた展示がたくさんあります。個人的には淡水魚への餌やりができたりして（餌代1袋50円）はよかったかなと思います。

(Translated by Google) It's a very small aquarium. The atmosphere is a bit old-fashioned and dark, and it has a unique feel. As someone born in the Showa era and raised in the countryside, I was excited and thoroughly enjoyed myself, but my first-grade son said he found it a bit scary and that there weren't many exhibits. However, he was fascinated by feeding the fish. (Original) とても小さな水族館です。 雰囲気が ちょと古いというか ちょと暗いというか 独特な感じです。 昭和生まれで 田舎生まれの私には ワクワクして 充分楽しめたのですが 小学１年生の我が子には 少し怖くて、展示が少なかったと 言っておりました。 しかし、 お魚への餌やりには 我が子も 夢中になっておりました。

(Translated by Google) Thank you!!! The fish are so cute! The admission fee is also cheap. I'm not sure if it was because there was a festival on the day I went or if it's always like this, but we were able to choose two Yanagawa Aquarium stickers and a handkerchief for free. There were fish ranging from small to huge! It was my first time seeing a live Warasuba. So cute! There was also an old diving suit on display. On the second floor, you could make shell art (draw pictures and stick stickers and shells on wooden boards) for free, which the kids had a great time doing. Even though the kids were so particular about the exhibit that they stayed for a long time, the staff didn't frown and instead taught us a lot about the creatures of Yanagawa! Also, for a limited time, there was a sword on display. It was a sword associated with the Yanagawa domain! (Original) サンキュー!!! 魚たちがかわいい！ 入場料も安いです。私が行った日がお祭りだったからか、常になのかはわかりませんが、無料でやながわ水族館のシール二枚と、ハンカチなどを選ばせていただきました。 小さな魚からデカイ魚までいます！生きたワラスボを初めて見ました。かわいいー！また昔の潜水服？も展示してありました。 二階では、タダで貝殻アート？（木の板に絵を描いたりシール貼ったり貝殻を貼る）ができ、子供達も楽しんでいました。子供達がこだわって長時間居座っていても、スタッフさんはいやな顔ひとつされずに、むしろ柳川の生き物についてたくさん教えてくださいました！ それに、期間限定で刀も展示されていました。柳川藩ゆかりの刀です！

(Translated by Google) You can see live warasubo and mudskippers. There's not much else worth seeing, but if you want to see those two, it's worth stopping by for just a few hundred yen. The place basically feels like a rundown shack. (Original) 生きたワラスボやムツゴロウを見られる それ以外はあまり見る価値はないが、この２つを見たい人は数百円なのでよる価値がある 基本はボロいほったて小屋のような感じ

(Translated by Google) Although I didn't get to meet the youngest director, there were plenty of things to enjoy, and both children and adults could enjoy themselves. (Original) 最年少の館長さんには、会えませんでしたが 色々楽しめるように工夫されていて、子供も大人も楽しめました。

(Translated by Google) Parking is available at the city-run Inarimachi Tourist Parking Lot, located a two- or three-minute walk northwest of the aquarium. Parking is free for up to 60 minutes (anything longer is ¥500 for 24 hours). The last image is a reprint from Google Maps. On November 3, 2023, three of us from Nomozaki, Nagasaki City, arrived 15 minutes before closing time. We were very grateful for your flexible accommodation, even at closing time. It truly seems like an aquarium handcrafted by local residents and children, and we were deeply impressed by its very existence. Our companions thoroughly enjoyed feeding the fish in the large tank at the back. It was fascinating to see the fish excitedly approach when they dropped money into the container, knowing that they would receive food. It was also my first time seeing a Japanese giant walrus eel up close; they truly are an alien fish! There were snacks that kids would want, various goods for sale on the second floor, and a photo exhibition was also taking place when I visited. There were a variety of fun elements, and I felt a unique sense of familiarity. I am also working hard to create a small aquarium in Nomozaki, so this was a very educational experience. I am really glad I was able to visit. I thought the 300 yen admission fee was well worth it. I think it would be wrong to criticize it by comparing it to aquariums that receive an order of magnitude more money from large corporations or the public. I hope everyone will visit at least once. I sincerely hope that it will continue to operate for many years to come. Thank you very much. (Note: The photos were taken and posted with permission. If there are any problems, please contact "Nomozaki Seawater Museum" in Takahama-cho, Nagasaki City. It seems that if a phone number is included, reviews will not be posted, so we refrain from doing so.) (Original) 駐車場は水族館から北西、徒歩２～３分のところに、市営稲荷町観光駐車場があり60分まで無料です。（それ以上は24時間￥500となります）最後の画像に、グーグルマップからの画像を転載いたしました。 ・・・・・・ R5年11月3日に閉館時刻の15分前に長崎市・野母崎から3人でお世話になりました。閉館時間にもかかわらず、柔軟なご対応、誠に有難うございました。まさに地域の方々や子供たちが互いに力をだしあわれて手作りで作られた水族館とお見受けし、その存在自体に大変感銘を受けました。同行した人は奥の大水槽のエサやり体験、とても楽しんでおりました。魚が容器にお金をいれるともうそれでエサがもらえるとそわそわして寄ってくるのがとても面白かったです。ワラスボも初めて間近に拝見し、まさにエイリアンな魚ですね！子供たちが欲しそうな駄菓子や、2階には色々なグッズ販売、訪問時には写真展もされていて、いろんな楽しい要素を感じられ、独特の親しみを感じました。私自身も、野母崎で小さな水族館を作ろうと努力しておりますので、大変勉強になりました。訪問できて本当に良かったです。入館料￥300の価値は十分にあると思いました。大企業や公のお金が桁違いに使われている水族館と比較して批判する方が間違いだと思います。皆様もどうか一度ご訪問くださいませ。末永く、営業が続いていただけますことを切に願います。有難うございました。（※なお、写真はご許可を頂いた上で撮影・掲載させていただきました。万一問題がありましたら長崎市高浜町の「海水館　ＮＯＭＯＺＡＫＩ」までお知らせください。電話番号を載せるとクチコミが掲載されないようですので、控えております。）

(Translated by Google) It was originally built in 1828 as a hermitage and teahouse for Yanagawa feudal lord Yoshida Kanaku. After changing hands several times, it was owned by the Toshima family during the Meiji period. The garden is designated as a national scenic spot and the thatched-roof buildings are built in a traditional way. If you have a ticket to the Kitahara Hakucho Family Memorial Hall, you will be free of charge. Date of visit: 240520 The crescent moon window in the tea room is what impressed me the most, it is very elegant. The overall atmosphere is laid back and peaceful, and the staff are friendly and polite, so you can relax. (Original) 原是1828年柳川藩士 吉田兼儔的隱居兼茶室而建造，後經過數次易手，明治時期為戶島家所有。庭園被指定為國家風景名勝區與傳統建造方式的茅草屋頂建築相映成趣。 若持有北原白秋生家紀念館門票，則可免入場料。 參觀日期：240520 茶室的三日月窗是我最有印象的地方，非常雅緻。 整體氛圍悠閒寧靜，工作人員也很親切有禮，可以好好放鬆。

The garden is very well maintained and very nice and beautiful. Very nice to take pictures in the garden.

Friendly staff at the entrance of this nice little well-maintained house with heritage. A good quiet spot, to soak in the atmosphere and enjoy some moments of serenity.

(Translated by Google) It was originally the residence of a person who held an important position in the Yanagawa clan after his retirement, and it seems that the owners changed hands several times and became owned by the Tojima family in the Meiji period. The garden has been designated as a national scenic spot, and it looks great together with the thatched-roofed building. If you look inside the building, you will see that the transoms are made of bamboo, and the doors are carved with Chinese poems. I thought the details were very elaborate. If you visit Hakushu Kitahara's birthplace, you can enter for free. If you enter here alone, it will cost 100 yen. There are buses from Nishitetsu Yanagawa Station, but they only run about once an hour, so if you don't mind walking, you can walk. (Original) 元は柳川藩の要職に付いていた者の隠居後の住処で、所有者が何回か代わり、明治に戸島家の所有になったようです。庭園が国の名勝に指定されており、茅葺屋根の建物と相まっていい感じです。 建物の中に目をやると、欄間は竹を組んだものであり、戸には漢詩が彫られています。細かいところが凝ってるなぁって思いました。 北原白秋の生家に入館した場合は無料で入館できます。ここ単独で入館する場合は100円になります。 西鉄柳川駅からはバスが出てますが、一時間に一本程度なので、歩くのが苦にならなければ歩きもありです。

(Translated by Google) Adults: 100 yen. The Former Tojima Family Residence is a precious samurai residence remaining in the former Yanagawa castle town. It is a two-story thatched building, built in 1828 by Yoshida Kanetomo, who held important positions such as churoishoku (chief elder) in the Yanagawa domain, as a retirement residence, along with its garden. It was later presented to the Tachibana family, the domain's lord, and used as the domain's teahouse. The house features sukiya-style design throughout, and is notable for its extensive use of bamboo. The entire residence, along with its pond garden with a tatami room, which draws water from the canal that runs through the former Yanagawa castle town, creates a tasteful and tranquil space. To preserve the view, no pillars were erected in the southeast corner of the tatami room. Since the Meiji period, the house has primarily been used as a residence, and in 1957, the building and garden were both designated as cultural properties by Fukuoka Prefecture as a typical example of samurai residences in the Yanagawa region. The building was donated to Yanagawa City in 2001, and underwent preservation and repair work over a period of three years until 2003, restoring it to its appearance at the end of the Edo period. It opened as a cultural property public facility in April 2004. The garden was designated a national place of scenic beauty in 1978. (Original) 大人100円。 旧戸島家住宅は、旧柳川城下町に残る貴重な武家住宅です。柳川藩で中老職等の要職を務めた吉田兼儔（よしだかねとも）が文政11年（1828）に隠居後の住処として庭園と共に建築した葦葺二階建の建物で、後に藩主の立花家に献上され藩の茶室として利用されたといわれています。数寄屋風の意匠が随所にみられ、竹が多用されていることも特色です。 また、旧柳川城下を流れる掘割から水を引き入れた座敷付きの池泉庭園とともに、屋敷全体に趣がある落ち着いた空間がつくられています。特に眺望への配慮のため、座敷縁の東南隅には柱が立てられていません。 明治以降は主に住宅として使用され、柳川地方の武家住宅の典型例として昭和32年（1957）に建物と庭園がそれぞれ福岡県の文化財指定を受けました。建物は平成13年（2001）に柳川市へ寄贈され、平成15年度まで3年間にわたり保存修理工事を行い江戸末期の姿に復原。平成16年（2004）4月に文化財公開施設として開館しました。 なお、庭園は昭和53年（1978）に国の名勝に指定されています。

(Translated by Google) West Bojin Chikugo Kurume's winning glass 🐥 Kyutaro Chikugo plain silver ring scout 🚵 Tojima family residence and strolling garden Fortress Yanagawa in the castle town of Suigo. A splendid garden with an intricate water moat in the castle grounds, where you can remember the cultural life of senior samurai. If you sit on the veranda of the tatami room facing the garden, you will feel like you are in the comfortable Edo era. 🤣I want to live in a house like this. (Original) 西の防人筑後久留米の勝ちガラス🐥キュウタロー筑後平野銀輪偵察🚵戸島氏邸と回遊庭園 嗚呼城下町水郷の城塞柳川。城下に複雑に入り組んだ水堀を利用した立派な庭園、上級武士の文化的な生活を偲ぶことができます。お庭側の座敷の縁側に座るとなんとの心地良い江戸時代気分になれます。🤣こんな家に住みたいな。

(Translated by Google) The crescent moon design at the entrance is impressive, and it is a modest thatched roof house. It has an atmosphere that seems easy to live in, comparable to any other samurai house I have seen, such as Kitsuki, Usuki, Shimabara, the Okibe residence in Kumamoto, the Katsura residence in Hofu, and Hagi. I visited on a bitterly cold day at the end of January, on a freezing morning when the pond in the garden was frozen over, but the sunlight reached the back of the room, brightening every corner of the room except for the toilet, and I wanted to gaze at the garden forever. The crescent moon at the entrance is openwork when you go around to the tea room side. The light and dark patterns on the karakami sliding doors are illuminated by the morning sun, and I felt an elegance that makes a moderate statement without being too obtrusive. I think it is a design that is restrained, typical of a samurai house. If I have the opportunity, I would like to visit in all four seasons. [Additions and corrections from here] Architecture and gardens from Bunsei 11 (1828). Although it is a small mansion, it is a prestigious samurai residence equipped with a ceremonial platform. It was originally a retirement home for a mid-ranking samurai of the Yanagawa domain, but was remodeled to become a teahouse for the Tachibana family, the lord of Yanagawa domain. The pond-style garden, a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty, has a small but authentic pond with a sandbar, and the overall layout is well-organized. The water for the pond is drawn from the east by the creek that runs through the town of Yanagawa, and flows out to the west. The bright red torii gate of Inari, enshrined near the water intake, is also an accessory to the garden. The garden is filled with pine plantations typical of a samurai garden, and small, rustic mountain lanterns floating in the pond give the impression of a samurai spirit of respect for simplicity, while the artificially sculpted octagonal water basin on the veranda catches the eye. The octagonal shape is probably based on feng shui, and the coral and pure white limestone placed at the base of the basin are an impressive arrangement. A row of stepping stones stretches from the shoe-removing stone on the veranda to the pond, crossing the sandbar, into the pond, and across the pond to the opposite bank. As for the building, the tea room does not have a nijiriguchi (gateway), only a nobleman's door, and it has a rare small glass window, and the earthen wall of the tokonoma (alcove) has no corners on either side, forming a beautiful cave-like curve. The most distinctive feature of this tea room is probably the crescent-shaped shitaji window built beside the tokonoma (alcove). This window is located on the rear side of the entrance hall directly opposite the stage, and naturally the window is two sides of the same coin. From the entrance hall side, the window looks like a crescent moon, and from the tea room side behind, it looks like an early moon. The early moon is a symbol of Aizen Myoo, and in the custom of "Tsukimachi/Twenty-six Nights of the Moon," which was popular during the Edo period, it affirms lust. The early moon in a small tea room is quite an interesting idea, but this house was built with the moon-viewing event, which is also related to Tsukimachi, in mind, and moon-viewing in the Edo period was deeply connected to the prosperity of descendants. The tea room makes extensive use of bamboo, which is characteristic of sukiya architecture, and similar characteristics can be seen in various places within the house. The extensive use of bamboo gives a glimpse of the strong admiration for the "Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove/Wei (Three Kingdoms period)," which was very popular among the samurai of the time. Since this house was originally a tea room, the sukiya layout is noticeable, but the whole house is designed in the shoin style typical of samurai. Chinese poems carved into the wooden doors and highlighted with white chalk powder are often seen in samurai residences of the same era, and here Li Bai's "Muddy Drinks" and Zhang Yu's "Composing Wine in the Lake" have been selected, indicating that a lot of sake was served in this teahouse. In addition, the "fukiyose-hisshi" (blow-over diamonds), which are indispensable for the overhead transoms through which nobles pass, are carved in various places, boasting the high dignity unique to the residences of high-ranking samurai. (January 31, 2018) (Original) 玄関に施された三日月の意匠が印象的で、茅葺屋根の質素なお屋敷です。 杵築、臼杵、島原、熊本の刑部邸、防府の桂邸、萩などなど、今まで見てきたどの武家屋敷にも負けずとも劣らぬ、暮らしやすそうな雰囲気があります。 訪れたのは一月末の寒さ厳しい折、庭の池にも氷が張るほど凍える朝、陽光が部屋の奥まで届き、厠を除く部屋の隅々まで明るく、いつまでも庭を眺めていたいと思ってしまいました。 玄関の三日月は茶室側に回ると透かしになっています。 襖の唐紙は朝日に照らされて浮かび上がる文様の明暗が、出しゃばり過ぎず適度に主張する雅さを感じました。武家屋敷らしい抑えが効いた演出だと思います。 機会があれば四季折々に訪れてみたいと思います。 【此処から加筆修正】 文政十一年(1828)の建築と庭園。小さな屋敷だが式台を備えた格式高い武家屋敷である。もとは柳川藩の中級武士の隠居所だったが改装し柳川藩主・立花家の茶室とした。 国指定名勝の池泉回遊式庭園は小さいながらも本格的な州浜を有する池を持ち、全体の縄張りはよく纏まとまっている。 池の水は柳川の町を縦横に流れるクリークの水を東から取り入れ西へ流しており、取水口近くに祀られたお稲荷様の真っ赤な鳥居も庭の添景物となっている。 庭には武家庭園らしい松の植栽が多く見られ池には小ぶりで背丈を抑えた素朴な山燈籠を浮かべ武家らしい質素さを尊ぶ精神を感じさせる一方で、縁先に据えた人工的な造形の八角形の手水鉢が目を引く、八角形はおそらく風水に基づいた物だろう、その手水鉢の足元には珊瑚や真っ白な石灰石などが置かれた演出が印象的である。 縁側の沓脱石から池に伸びる飛び石の列は州浜を超えて池中へと進み池を越えて対岸まで至っている。 建物について、茶室に躙口はなく貴人口のみで、茶室には珍しいガラスの小窓が設られ床の間の土壁は左右両側には角が無く洞窟のような美しい曲線を描いている。 この茶室の最も大きな特徴は床の間脇につくられた偃月型の下地窓だろう。この窓が開けられているのは式台玄関真正面の裏側にあたり、当然ながら窓は表裏一体となる、窓は式台玄関側からは三日月に裏側の茶室側からは有明月に見える。 「有明月」は愛染明王の象徴で江戸時代に盛んだった「月待（つきまち）・二十六夜講」の風習では愛欲を肯定するもの。 小さな茶室に有明月とはかなり乙な趣向であるが、この屋敷は月待にも関連する月見の行事を意識して作られ、そもそも江戸時代の月見は子孫繁栄に深く関わっていた。 茶室には数寄屋建築に特徴的な竹が多用され屋敷内の様々な場所に同様の特徴が認められる。竹の多用は当時の武家に大変人気が高かった「竹林七賢人 / 魏（三国時代）」への強い憧れなどが垣間見える。そもそもこの屋敷は茶室を主としていたため数寄屋の設らえが目につくが、その全体は武家らしい書院様式でまとめられている。 板戸に浮彫りされ胡粉で白く浮き立たせた漢詩は同時代の武家屋敷ではしばしば見られるもので、ここでは李白｢濁酌｣、張謂「湖中對酒作」が選ばれており、この茶室で大いに酒が振る舞われたであろうことを物語っている。また貴人が通る頭上の欄間には欠かせない「吹き寄せ菱」が各所につくられ上級武家の屋敷ならではの高い品格を誇っている。 （2018年1月31日）

(Translated by Google) For those who aren't interested in history, it's a meadow on top of a stone wall. The main enclosure was here. This stone is a marker stone. The grounds of the two schools are castle ruins. It can be enjoyed by people who know that the surrounding moat is a protective wall and can use their imagination. I see, I had a lot of fun imagining how to attack this. School classes are held on weekdays, so please be considerate when taking photos. Depending on the time of year, the grass gets thick, so you'll have to wear socks and long pants that don't expose your skin. There is no parking lot, so you will have to take a bus from the station or park your car at Yanagawa Parking Center in Ohanayori and walk there. (Original) 歴史に興味がない人には、石垣の上の草原です。 ここに本丸があったんだ。この石は標石なんだ。二つの学校の敷地は城址なんだ。周りの堀割は防壁なんだと知識があり、想像を巡らせることができる人には楽しめます。 なるほど、これを攻めるにはどうするかと想像するのは楽しい時間でした。 平日は学校の授業があるので、写真撮影はご配慮ください。時期によっては草ぼうぼうなので、肌が出ない靴下と長ズボンでないと厳しいです。 駐車場はないので、駅からバスで来るか、御花よりの柳川パーキングセンターに車を停めて歩いてくることになります。

(Translated by Google) It's a small hill next to the school's playground, so you have to be careful not to get in the way when viewing it. (sweat) I don't know the extent of its territory, but the remains include the castle tower, stone wall (incision), and water moat. I was able to confirm! It's hard to imagine that a five-story, five-story castle tower existed until the early Meiji period! I would like to go again on school holidays! After all, Ishigaki is amazing ✨ (Original) 学校内にある運動場横の小丘で、見物する時は邪魔にならないようにしないといけませんｯ(汗)縄張りの範囲は分かりませんが遺構は天守台、石垣(切込接)、水堀が確認できましたｯ！明治時代初期まで五重五階の天守閣が現存していたなんて想像もつきませんｯ！休校日に再度行きたいと思いますｯ！やっぱり石垣素晴らしいですねｯ✨

(Translated by Google) It seems like it's currently on school grounds, so I couldn't go by car for the time being. . . The bulletin board at the site of the main enclosure was located near the main road. Photos of Yanagawa Castle from the past are posted. (Original) 現在は学校の敷地内にあるようで、とりあえず車では行けませんでした。。。 本丸跡地の掲示板は表道路付近にありました。在りし日の柳川城の写真が掲示されてます。

(Translated by Google) The restoration of the panels and the illumination at night are wonderful, giving you a sense of the passion that the citizens have for the castle tower. (Original) 天守にかける市民の想いを感じるパネル復元と夜間ライトアップが素晴らしい。

(Translated by Google) I went there for the first time in a while~It’s a nice historical walk~😁 (Original) 久しぶりに行きました～歴史散策、良いですね～😁

(Translated by Google) It is located between Yanagawa High School and Yanagawa Junior High School. Good atmosphere. (Original) 柳川高校と柳城中学の間にあります。雰囲気が良い。

(Translated by Google) A historic place. Although it is a park, there are a lot of weeds and it is in disrepair. (Original) 由緒ある場所。 公園になっているが雑草が凄く、荒れている。

Nice place for Unagi. A bit pricey but it's an experience.

We stumbled across this small restaurant and decided to give it a try. I can see lines of customers in front of a couple of other traditional eel restaurants but we were too hungry and hot to wait in the sun. The ladies serving us were friendly but did not speak any English. We had no problem ordering from the pictures on the menu. We had eel and other local fish for lunch. It was quite good. When we left the staff offered us folded origami packets with toothpicks as souvenirs. Very sweet!!

Found this nice restaurant while walking along the canal. Excellent service, reasonably priced and tasty Hitsu mabushi eel dish,

We had great time. CP value is very high, unagi for 1500 yen, great atmosphere. We will happily come again ; )

(Translated by Google) 1. This place has an incredible value, almost half the price of other places. 2. The eel tastes just like the sauce—every time I've tried it, it's the same. 3. They also have other main dishes to choose from, not just eel. Highly recommended! (Original) 1.這家CP值超高,幾乎是其他店的一半 2.鰻魚吃起來就是醬~三吃每家都是這樣 3.重點還有其他主食可以選擇,不是只有鰻魚,推~

(Translated by Google) I'd give it about 10 stars! I had the eel hitsumabushi (1,500 yen). I was surprised that you could even get hitsumabushi for that price. I thought the quality was quite high for the price. I went with my child, and the proprietress was very kind to him and gave him free service. Thank you for your thoughtfulness! There are about 3 table seats and 5 counter seats. I went on a weekday at lunchtime, and there was no line to get in. (Original) ☆10くらいあげたいです！鰻のひつまぶし（1500円）を頂きました。そもそもこの値段でひつまぶしが食べられることも驚きです。この値段でこのクオリティはかなり高いと思いました。 子供と行ったのですが、女将さんが子供に優しくしてくれて、無料でサービスをしてくれました。心遣いありがとうございました！ テーブル席×3、カウンター席×5程度 平日昼時に行きましたが並ばずに入れました。

(Translated by Google) While the surrounding restaurants tend to be pricey, using bamboo steamers to cook their udon, Okitanan offers a delicious Hitsumabushi set meal for just 1,500 yen! They also have other menu items to enjoy. They also offer a variety of drinks, including cola floats, melon floats, and draft beer served in mugs! It was a fun lunch. The staff were cheerful and the interior was clean. The second floor even has karaoke and can be rented out for private use by groups. A recommended restaurant They even provided a translator for international guests. (Original) 周囲は、蒸籠蒸しで価格も高値ですが沖端庵さんは、ひつまぶし定食がなんと！1,500円で食べられ、しかも美味しい。他のメニューもあり、楽しめます。 飲み物も、様々でコーラフロートや、メロンフロート、生ノンアルビールがジョッキで！楽しくランチができました。 スタッフの皆さんも明るくて、店内も綺麗。 2階は、カラオケまであり団体で貸切できるとのこと。 おすすめのお店 海外の人たちのために翻訳機で対応されていました。

The eel was tinder and soft. However on the salty side and small portion. They also gift a small bag of eel bone snack that was yummy. Packaging is very nice.

I had an amazing Yanagawa-style unagi here and it was absolutely delicious. The dish was cooked perfectly, full of rich flavor, and felt truly authentic. The restaurant itself has an old, vintage charm that adds to the experience, making you feel like you’ve stepped into a piece of history. The staff were very nice and hospitable, making sure everything was just right. It’s a place that combines great food with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Yanagawa.

Can't really say much more than unagi tasted sensational. It was so delicious I lost words. We ordered Matsu (large) ¥3700. We didn't make a booking but didn't have to line up to get in before the midday on the weekday. Half of the table was reserved. Staff spoken english and were all friendly.

The eel over rice is authentic and delicious. The rice is flavorful with the eel sauce, and the eel is well prepared, tender and tasty. The waitress are friendly, but the time to prepare the freshly made dish may take couple minutes.

Prompt and efficient service. Three piece steamed eel set was fantastic

Food is very good. Unagi specialty restaurant. Don't forget to put their spices. It does make the unagi taste better.

Steamed eel with a touch of egg is the classic to have in Yanagawa and Mingeichayarokki did not disappoint. It's one of the quaint little restaurants that you hope you find when you go to a new town. We went to Yanagawa specifically for the eel and this place did rival the other shops we visited. If you ever find yourself in Kyushu and like eel you should plan to stop by Yanagawa and this place.

Nothing out of the ordinary. Apart from the fact that it is a decades old restaurant and novel in terms of how eel is cooked. I will trade this for a good bowl of ramen 🍜 Any day. The dinning is on a traditional Japanese floor table. What i felt would been helpful for tourists is to have some signboards, otherwise it’s easy to miss this place.

If you ever find yourself in Yanagawa, Unagi no seiromushi is a must try!!! The dish consists of shredded omelette, and grilled eel over rice in a steamed bamboo box. We visited Ganso Motoyoshiya, a long established restaurant since 1681 on a weekday. Upon arrival, I was drawn by the aroma of grilled eel and the charm of the restaurant. Please note they only accept Cash. They seemed busy but we didn’t have to wait for our table. We started off with chawanmushi and super crispy Eel bone karaage. They were amazing. It’s the best chawanmushi I had ever had. For the main dishes, both me and my husband ordered the toku seiromushi with kimo soup ( eel liver soup). My son got the Unagi don. The difference between seiromushi and unagi don is the cooking method. Unagi don is a bowl of rice topped with grilled eel and sauce. While, seiromushi is a steaming method in a bamboo box. We were both pleased with our meal. The grilled ell has a slight charred flavor, rich and incredibly delicious. The rice was enriched with the sweet savory eel sauce and absorbed all the flavor. I loved it so much! We left the restaurant so full and happy. It was one of my favorite meals of our trip in Kyushu.

The eel here was 5⭐️! I was very surprised on the difference of other eel around Japan and here. This place was fantastic! We tried eel in various forms and all was delicious! The steamed egg was my favorite as i love a really really delicious steamed egg! The interior of the restaurant is stunning. They have 3 parking lots around the restaurant. Menu in Japanese and English. Staff were so sweet and friendly.

One of the best unagi I have ever had in Japan. The eel meat is smoked with amazing woody aroma. Great sauce. Beautiful dining environment. It’s suggested to make a reservation by calling the restaurant in advance (Note: Staff can only communicate in Japanese)

Excellent food, friend happy service, the restaurant was full and we didn't need to wait long for a table. They have private rooms and larger ones. Tatami seating. We loved the food an the the atmosphere

Seiromushi with Kiki Soup. In Yanagawa, because of its hundreds of waterway and proximity to the sea, the white spotted eel is one of specialty dish here. The originator of this dish, Ganso Motoyoshiya, prepares the dish by covering a bed of rice with a special sauce and steaming it in a wooden steamer box known as a seiro. Fillets of charcoal-broil eel are coated in the special sauce and placed on the bed of rice with some finely sliced scrambled egg to add colour and flavour before the whole dish is steamed once more. The restaurant interior is of a traditional ambience and very well maintained. Worth a visit together with your river cruise.

We went here under the recommendation of Japanese, unfortunately it was 1/3 waste of money because 1/3 of the fish was too burnt that it tasted so bitter & bad. I really cannot recommend this place. I give 2 stars because the service was nice & atmosphere was good. This place also was more expensive than other places because it’s probably the most famous one.