Karatsu Castle
Karatsu Castle is called Dancing Crane Castle. Karatsu Castle was built in 1608. This castle
is located facing the sea and is situated in the northern part of Karatsu-city.
It resembles the figure of a bird with its wings spread wide as there is a pine grove extending
left to right and because its donjon is thought to look like the head of a crane.
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In spring, the 500 cherry trees and the Wisteria flowers in Karatsu, designated a product of
nature by the city, are in full bloom.