Karatsu Castle

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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

 - Karatsu & Yobuko travel guide