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.
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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.
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General information
| Address | 1-1 Nishi-jonai, Karatsu-city, Saga-prefecture |
| Access |
120 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city
5 minutes by a vehicle from JR Karatsu station 30 minutes by a vehicle from Yobuko 60 minutes by a vehicle from Saga-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Takeo-city 50 minutes by a vehicle from Arita
100 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city |
| Open hours | 9:00 to 17:00 |
| Admission fee | No fee is required |
| Days closed | December 29 to 31 |
Hado-misaki Cape
Lovers’ sanctuary Cape. The main attractions of Cape Hado are the heart-shaped monument,
underwater observation tower, and the sunset. It is frequented by young couples who take
photos in front of the heart monument, and also by families who hang out at the wide, beautiful
grasslands by the sea.
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The Cape was used as a Shooting location of Thailand drama.
General information
| Address | Yobuko-cho, Karatsu-city, Saga-prefecture |
| Access |
110 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 110 minutes by a vehicle from Saga-city 140 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city |
Kagamiyama Mountain
Panoramic view of Karatsu Castle, Karatsu bay and Nijino-matsubara. The height is 284 metre
from sea level and top of the mountain is flat and wide geographical feature.
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The area is famous for cherry blossom and azalea flower in spring season. Magnificent
and panoramic view of the Karatsu Castle, Karatsu bay and Nijino-matsubara (Rainbow
pine forest) from the observatory on the summit can be enjoyed.
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General information
| Address | Kagamiyama, Karatsu-city, Saga-prefecture |
| Access |
110 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 20 minutes by a vehicle from JR Karatsu station 40 minutes by a vehicle from Yobuko 70 minutes by a vehicle from Saga-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Takeo-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Arita 100 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city |
Karatsu Shrine
The Shrine of Karatsu Kunchi. It is a Shinto shrine located about 1 km west of Karatsu Castle
and the original shrine was founded in 755. In 1819, a man dedicated a beautiful and large
papier-mache red lion statue to this shrine.
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He travelled Ise Shrine, visit Kyoto on the way home, and saw Gion Festival. And he impressed
by the sight of beautiful floats, so he and his friends created such statue.
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The statue was paraded at the annual festival of this shrine, and it has developed into the
festival “Karatsu Kunchi”. From November 2nd to 4th, Karatsu Kunchi is held every year.
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General information
| Address | 3-13 Minami-jonai, Karatsu-city, Saga-prefecture |
| Access |
120 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 5 minutes by a vehicle from JR Karatsu station 30 minutes by a vehicle from Yobuko 60 minutes by a vehicle from Saga-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Takeo-city 50 minutes by a vehicle from Arita 100 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city |
Yobuko Asaichi
Fishery morning market called Asaichi. Asaichi opens from 7:30 to 12:00, every day at just next
to Yobuko Port. The street of 200 m borrowed from the eaves of the shopping street is named
“Asaichi Street”.
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50 to 70 stalls selling fresh vegetables, fish and shellfishes, and fruits line up. Morning market
BBQ is also going on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.
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The place was used as a Shooting location of Thailand drama.
General information
| Address | Yobuko-cho, Karatsu-city, Saga-prefecture |
| Access |
90 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 90 minutes by a vehicle from Saga-city 120 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city |
Yobuko
Fishing industry town famous for Squid and Morning Market called Asaichi. Yobuko is located
northern tip of Saga-prefecture and is facing to Genkai-nada Sea.
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Famous for fresh Squid, transparent in body and firm in texture. The squid has a sweetness that melt
upon the tongue. In the finely crafted style of sashimi known as Ikezukuri, the flesh of still-living
seafood is served.
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Fishery Morning Market called Asaichi
Asaichi opens from 7:30 to 12:00, every day at just next to Yobuko Port. The street of 200 m
borrowed from the eaves of the shopping street is named “Asaichi Street”.
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A lot of places were as a Shooting location of Thailand drama.
General information
| Address | Yobuko-cho, Karatsu-city, Saga-prefecture |
| Access |
90 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 90 minutes by a vehicle from Saga-city 120 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city |
Karatsu, Yobuko, Arita, Takeo tour
Where to Explore
Karatsu, Yobuko, Arita and Takeo
General condition
・Departure and disbandment place is in Fukuoka-city
・Chartered vehicle is used
Itinerary
8:30 Depart Fukuoka-city
Transfer to Karatsu using Nishi-kyushu Expressway, 1 hour
Visit Karatsu Castle
transfer to Yobuko and Hado-misaki Cape
Lunch at Yobuko. enjoy fresh Squid
transfer to Arita and visit Arita Porcelain Park
Exploring Takeo
Transfer to Fukuoka using Kyushu Expressway, 1 hour 30minutes
18:00 Arrive at Fukuoka-city
Where to explore
Located on the Higashi Matsuura Peninsula in the northwestern part of Saga-prefecture,
have been prosperous from ancient times as an important point for trade with China.
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Town of Fishing industry, famous for Squid and Morning Market called Asaichi.
Yobuko is located northern tip of Saga-prefecture and is facing to Denkai-nada Sea.
A lot of places were as a Shooting location of Thailand drama.
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Fresh Squid
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Lovers’ sanctuary Cape
The main attractions of Cape Hado are the heart-shaped monument, underwater observation tower,
and the sunset. It is frequented by young couples who take photos in front of the heart monument,
and also by families who hang out at the wide, beautiful grasslands by the sea.
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Hado-misaki beach |
Heart monument |
The north-west end |
Famous for Arita yaki which is 400-years old porcelain. The piece is bright, elegant pictures
drawn in transparent white porcelain.
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Onsen town, has 1300 years history.
Takeo is located in the western part of Saga-prefecture and Takeo’s Onsen waters feel silky
smooth on skin thanks to a high concentration of sodium bicarbonate.
The town was used as a Shooting location of Thailand drama.
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