Yanagawa Canal Cruise and Grilled steamed Eel Lunch Private Tour

Experience: Yanagawa Canal Boat Ride with a "Kotatsu" Heater. Period: December – February. Highlight: Enjoy the serene Japanese winter scenery from a warm, cozy boat guided by a professional boatman. Dining: Meals are served at the hotel restaurant (not on the boat) before or after the cruise. Note: The castle moat will be drained from Monday, February 16th to Wednesday, February 25th, 2026, so the canal cruise course may be subject to some changes. Yanagawa is known as the “City of Waterways” because there are many beautiful canals, or moats, running throughout the city. One of the best ways to experience Yanagawa is by taking a river cruise, also called a “moat tour.” That's why this city has another name "Venice in Japan" Leave it to the road of water of the moat, please enjoy a boat trip with the Funauta ( boatman song ) sung by a boatman, seeing a beautiful scenery of each season.