Overview
Four hundred and seventy kilometres of canal serving daily life, farming and defence at once - saved from being filled in by residents.
About this place
Yanagawa (柳川市, Yanagawa-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2024, the city had an estimated population of 62,268 in 26426 households, and a population density of 810 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 77.15 km2 (29.79 sq mi).
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded / opened：1600 approx. Highlights / collection：470 kilometres of waterways in total, River-descending boats Genre：Architecture, Outdoor art and land art
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