When we think of Yanagawa, creek cruises and steamed eel cuisine come to mind first. In Fukuoka, Yanagawa is known for its eel dishes. While in other places eel is served on rice in a bowl or layered boxes, in Yanagawa, it is always served in a steamed box. The grilled eel and fried egg with sauced rice are steamed in layered boxes, which keeps the dish hot until the end and enhances the flavor and savor of the rice. There are about 40 eel restaurants in Yanagawa.