Pleasure Boat / Water Cruise Spots in Fukuoka Area

  • Kanmon Line Ferry
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    Fukuoka Kitakyushu-shi Moji-ku Nishi Kaigan 1-4-1 Marine Gate Moji
    A ferry line connecting Moji Ward in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, with Karato Town in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. It boards and departs from the Mojiko Pier on the Kitakyushu side and from the Shimonoseki Karato No. 1 Pier on the Shimonoseki side. The crossing time is approximately five minutes. While crossing the Kanmon Strait you'll have an amazing view of the Kanmon Bridge, Ganryu Island, and more.

    In 2018 I spent the best part of a whole day walking from Mojiko to Shimonoseki via the Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel. On a beautiful sunny Spring day; a thoroughly enjoyable 11~12km walk, taking in the...

  • Wakato Ferry
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    Fukuoka Kitakyushu-shi Tobata-ku Kitatorihatamachi 11-1
    A public ferry that operates out of Kitakyushu City. The ferry takes around three minutes to make the trip from Kitatorihata-machi, Tobata Ward to Honmachi, Wakamatsu Ward across Dokai Bay and from the ship you can enjoy an amazing view of Wakato Ohashi Bridge from up close. You can also board chartered cruises (with reservation) to enjoy a more relaxed view of the scenery including their Evening Factory Appreciation Cruise.

    If you go to Wakamatsu by JR train, you have to transfer at Orio, and it is a big detour. But there is a ferry service between Tobata and Wakamatsu. This shortcut is very convenient and cheap. One...

  • Yanagawa Boat Tour
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    Yanagawa-shi, Fukuoka prefecture
    A leisurely ride in a shallow donkobune boat down a canal passing through Yanagawa, a city renowned for the beauty of its waterways. Dug as part of the construction of Yanagawa Castle, the canal twists its way through sluice gates and under bridges, revealing the elegant scenery of a former castle town during its one hour and 10-minute journey. One of the tour’s key attractions is that it provides riders with the chance to enjoy a slightly different side of Japan, such as the red brick warehouses and white namako-kabe tile and plaster walls in the late Meiji period preservation district. The stirring songs and performance provided by the boat pilot are also highlights. Nishitetsu Yanagawa Station is the closest station to the boarding dock.
  • Naka River Cruise
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    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashichuouku Nishinakasu 6
    An aquatic bus cruise which departs from Tenjin Central Park in Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City. There are a variety of courses available, such as a pleasure cruise visiting the Naka River and Hakata Bay, and a river cruise course. On these tours, customers can enjoy the scenery and, in the evening, beautiful nightscapes of Fukuoka from the water. The company also regularly holds events and is popular with tourists.
  • Keya Oto Pleasure Cruise
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    Fukuoka Pref. Itoshimashi Shimakeya 677
    A pleasure cruise running in Itoshima City. Cruise goers can view Keya no Oto, a designated National Natural Monument, from the sea and experience a magical moment inside the calm cavern. From March to November, tour goers can see the cavern's roof from the Keya Fishing Port. Note that depending on sea conditions the cruise may not be able to enter the cave.
  • River Cruise BBQ (Barbecue) Course
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Chuo-ku Nishinakasu 6-3-1
  • Kitakyushu Night View Cruise
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    Fukuoka Kitakyushu-shi Moji-ku Nishi Kaigan 1-4-1
  • Traditional Local Chikugo-gawa River Cormorant Fishing Cruise
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    Fukuoka Asakura Haki Shiwa 26-12
    Cormorant fishing boats operating on the Chikugo River. Cormorant fishing season for sweetfish along the Chikugo River is opened with an annual Shinto ritual that occurs on May 20th and the season lasts through September. A pleasure cruise yakata-bune (Japanese houseboat) launched from Harazuru Hot Spring joins the cormorant fishing boats up the river allowing you to watch the fishing technique as you sail downstream. The time required including time for the explanation takes approximately 50 minutes. Reservations are required at least three days in advance and can be made either with the Harazuru Onsen Ryokan Association or with the individual lodging facilities.
  • Fukuoka Municipal Ferry Service Noko Ferry Line
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Nishi-ku Atagohama 3-1-1
    A ferry service operating in Fukuoka City. It connects the Hakata Passenger Waiting Terminal in Chikkohonmachi, Hakata Ward, and the Meinohama Passenger Waiting Terminal in Atagohama, Nishi Ward, with the various island both in Hakata Bay and beyond. Ferries from Hakata run to Shikanoshima Island and Genkaijima Island while ferries from Meinohama run to Nokonoshima Island and Oronoshima Island. You can also enjoy a chartered cruise through Hakata Bay or their summertime only evening cruise.
  • Mojiko Retro Cruise
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    Fukuoka Kitakyushu-shi Moji-ku Minatomachi
    A tour cruise that departs from the Mojiko Retro Kaikyo Plaza. From out on the waves you'll have a great view of both the retro townscape of Mojiko and the scenery of the Kanmon Strait. The cruise lasts for around 20 minutes. In addition to day cruises they also offer sunset cruises at dusk and night cruises.
  • Kanmonkaikyo Tour
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    Fukuoka Kitakyushu-shi Moji-ku Nishi Kaigan 1-chome 4-1

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The most northerly of Kyushu island’s prefectures, Fukuoka comprises castle towns, seaside parks, and Hakata ramen, one of Japan’s most famous noodle dishes. Whether due to its good location or its unique charm, the prefecture’s capital, Fukuoka city, has been voted one of the most desirable places to live in the country - a close-knit community, a thriving food scene, and accessible nature combine for irresistibly laid-back city vibes.

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