Day 6: Donkubune Canal Ride (Yanazawa), Tenmangu Shrine, Itoshima. Day 6 took us through the picturesque rural landscapes of Kyushu, beginning with a straightforward 1.5-hour drive from Kumamoto to Yanagawa 柳川(岡山県). Our first stop was the charming town of Yanagawa, where we enjoyed the Donkubune Canal Ride —an experience we prebooked through a local website. Drifting down the tranquil canals lined with traditional Japanese homes, our boatman entertained us with local music and shared … [Read more...]