Japan's 100 Greatest Scenic Spots
Karatsu Castle, Saga Prefecture
Enjoy the scenery at Karatsu Castle in Saga Prefecture, which boasts a beautiful landscape that was selected as one of Japan's 100 best views, and take some time to enjoy the leisurely view of the seaside town from the observation deck. You can enjoy the refreshing sea breeze and beautiful sunset, and you can also buy local specialties or crafts to leave behind memories at the souvenir shop in the castle tower!
Have a great time visiting Karatsu Castle in Saga Prefecture, where you can escape the busy city and enjoy beautiful scenery.
Travel destinations near Fukuoka
Karatsu Castle, Saga Prefecture
I would like to introduce Karatsu Castle in Saga Prefecture, which is famous as a tourist spot visited by many people because it is close to Fukuoka, the representative city of Kyushu. You can enjoy beautiful scenery all year round, and the most famous space is the observation deck on the 5th floor of Karatsu Castle. You can see Karatsu Bay to the north, Nishinohama to the west, and other different views to the east, west, south, and north. It also shows off various charms in each season, so please visit and see it with your own eyes!
Karatsu Souvenir Shop
After you finish looking around Karatsu Castle, visit the souvenir shop on the first floor. In particular, the pottery, a specialty of the Karatsu region, is characterized by the use of traditional craft techniques, and is characterized by its colorful colors and various decorations. In addition, there are various kinds of souvenirs, such as citrus fruits and sweets, which are specialties of Karatsu, so you can have a good time buying gifts or looking around.
For more information about Karatsu Castle, please visit the official Karatsu Castle website .
address :
Karatsu Castle, Saga Prefecture
8-1 Higashijonai, Karatsu, Saga 847-0016 Japan
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Business hours:
9:00 - 17:00 (Last entry is at 16:40)
Closed:
From December 29th to 31st
* Closed days before visiting Please refer to the official website .
8-1 Higashijonai, Karatsu, Saga 847-0016 Japan