Who doesn’t love to see cherry blossoms in real life – especially in full bloom? So here we are, planning for another Japan Trip and excited to see the beauty of Sakura flowers. We saw cherry blossoms in Nara during our winter trip before, but it was just a small tree. Seeing one for the first time already made us so happy, so imagine how amazing it would be to see them during peak season.

Yanagawa is sometimes called the “Venice of Kyushu” due to its kilometers-long network of canals. Just an hour and a half away from Hakata City, you can reach this off-the-beaten-path destination and enjoy a river cruise – a perfect for a day trip in Fukuoka. If you are just like us who prefers less-traveled destination then it’s time to add this to your bucket list.