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A day-trip hot spring facility dedicated to Okawa Onsen, which contains fulvic acid, prized as a rejuvenation medicine, in time immemorial. It is described as a miracle hot spring brought about by the eruption of Aso, and its water quality has been recognized for its antioxidant effect in numerous experiments. In addition to inner water, it also has an outdoor bath, a mist sauna, a family bath, a dining room, and a body care room.

Vinegar-zou, located in Okawa City, a well-known store that has been running a vinegar shop for 300 years since Takahashi Seiemon started his own vinegar business. In addition to selling vinegar in the Machiya-zukuri building, there is also a restaurant on the second floor where you can enjoy cooking with vinegar.

The building was opened in 1982 in memory of Masao Koga, a composer from the city of Okawa, the northern neighbor of Yanagawa, who left a work of about 4000 songs. The study and lesson room have been recreated, and the favorite items such as guitars are on display. Take 30 minutes.

A movable bridge of the former national railway at the mouth of the Chikugo River. The total length is 507m. The length of the movable bridge section is 24m. At the time of its completion in 1935, it was touted as the best movable bridge in the East. 1987 (1987) With the abolition of the Saga Line, it is now possible to walk across as a promenade.

A foot bath in Karatachi Bunjin's Afoot Park along the river, which is known for its descent, close to Yanagawa's tourist attraction "Obana". The spring quality of the hot spring, which is filled with a large foot bath with a roof, is a sodium-hydrogen carbonate-chloride spring, which reduces the fatigue of the feet and is effective in the recovery of fatigue. On the side of the foot foot, a panel featuring Hakushu Kitahara and Kazuo Dan and seven other writers from Yukari Yanagawa is also on display.

A confectionery shop facing the digging where boats down the river come and go, right near the Yanagawa feudal lord Tachibana's flower. The popular product "Yanagawa Mujo Senbei" is a soft rice cracker made by adding flour, sugar, honey, and plenty of eggs, kneading and baking. He has been awarded the Cabinet Minister's Award at the 20th National Confectionery Exposition, and the branding of Funakuri is cool and perfect for souvenirs. The crisp, tactile nori rice cracker made from fine nori from the Ariake Sea is also delicious.

A long-established Japanese confectionery store established in 1858. Koshiyama mochi, which is made by wrapping white bean paste in rice cakes, is a famous confectionery that the lord of Yanagawa was also a big favorite. It is palm-sized, soft and soft, and features elegant sweetness. 1 piece 130 yen, 10 pieces 1460 yen to box best for souvenirs.

A long-established store is set up in the immediate vicinity of the famous "Honyoshiya" store in the city. It has a history of about 130 years, and now the fifth generation wields its arms. Without using sugar, the malt is added to the cooked rice cake and saccharified. It is soft and hard to tooth, and is popular for its gentle sweetness.

It was established in 1923. In the past, sake brewing was popular around Yanagawa, so the seafood of the Ariake Sea, which uses good quality sake lees, was made as a preserved food and is now being transmitted. In addition, they also sold 50 sheets of Ariake nori, such as 1080 yen, and clam rice, which is 864 yen.

Spring in Yanagawa, where "Sagemon" dyes the city pink, begins with "Sagemon Meguri (Yanagawa Hinamatsuri)". With the plum, peach and cherry blossoms in bloom, GW also has the Suitengu Festival. In early summer, "Iris", which is also the city flower of Yanagawa, is seen, and during the summer and late summer, a romantic "night river descent" is performed. Autumn changes from willow green to maple red, and you can enjoy the refreshing wind and the view of autumn leaves. In winter, the "Kotatsu Ship" is operated in winter only. A table and a futon are placed on the ship, and the feet are warmed by a brazier with charcoal. Bring in oranges and sweet sake and enjoy it.