Karatsu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Matsuura River, from bridge at Sari, Ouchi, Karatsu city, Saga prefecture.
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Matsuura River, from bridge at Sari, Ouchi, Karatsu city, Saga prefecture.
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Old Yokomakura jar climbing kiln, in Yokomakura, Ouchi, Karatsu city, Saga prefecture.
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Saga Prefectural Road No.38 in Sari, Ouchi, Karatsu city, Saga prefecture.
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宝満神社大門松
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Where to stay in Karatsu

浜崎海水浴場より望む虹の松原

Hamasaki

While visiting Hamasaki, you might make a stop by sights like Nijino Matsubara and Genkai Quasi-National Park.

Hamasaki
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo

JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo

4 out of 5
2-2-11,Hakata Ekimae,Hakata Fukuoka Fukuoka
The price is 2.892.847 ₫ per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
2.892.847 ₫
3.182.065 ₫ total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Fukuoka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,792 reviews)
The location is convenient, the hotel is great, the rooms are spacious, and the staff are very friendly.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
THE BASICS FUKUOKA

THE BASICS FUKUOKA

4 out of 5
2-14-1, Hakataeki Higashi, Hakata-ku Fukuoka Fukuoka
Stay at this hotel in Fukuoka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,162 reviews)
Friendly front desk staff. Great house keeping team.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

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Nishitetsu Grand Hotel

Nishitetsu Grand Hotel

4 out of 5
2-6-60 Daimyo, Chuo-ku Fukuoka Fukuoka-ken
The price is 2.784.839 ₫ per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
2.784.839 ₫
3.369.763 ₫ total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Fukuoka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,271 reviews)
위치가좋고 객실도 청결하게 유지되어 있었습니다

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Nishitetsu Grand Hotel
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HOTEL NINESTATES KARATSU

HOTEL NINESTATES KARATSU

3.5 out of 5
1-23 Nishinohamamachi Karatsu Saga
Stay at this aparthotel in Karatsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, slippers and climate control. Popular attractions Hikiyama Exhibition Hall and Former Takatori House are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (19 reviews)
お部屋の広さ、揃えている家電類、お風呂など、全てが期待以上のものでした。

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

HOTEL NINESTATES KARATSU
SG Residence Inn Hakata

SG Residence Inn Hakata

2.5 out of 5
2-17-20 Toko, Hakata-Ku Fukuoka Fukuoka
Stay at this apartment in Fukuoka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room deep-soaking baths and slippers. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (487 reviews)
Spacious room. Also prompt to supply items requested via iPad.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

SG Residence Inn Hakata
Legatio HAKATA

Legatio HAKATA

3 out of 5
2-21-14 Sumiyoshi, Hakata Ward Fukuoka Fukuoka
Stay at this apartment in Fukuoka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, slippers and climate control. Popular attractions Canal City Hakata and Port of Hakata are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (151 reviews)
The legatio is our go to place to stay when we travel to Fukuoka. It’s convenient to everything and the room is comfortable. No stress staying here. We will be back.

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Legatio HAKATA
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Popular places to visit

Yobuko Morning Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Yobuko Morning Market during your trip to Karatsu. Wander the seaside and forests while you're in the area.

Yobuko Morning Market

Karatsu Castle

Learn about the local history of Karatsu when you take a trip to Karatsu Castle. Wander the seaside and forests while you're in the area.

Karatsu Castle

Niji-no-Matsubara

Explore the great outdoors at Niji-no-Matsubara, a lovely green space in Karatsu. Wander the seaside and forests while you're in the area.

Niji-no-Matsubara

Nijino Matsubara

Explore the great outdoors at Nijino Matsubara, a lovely green space in Karatsu. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Nijino Matsubara

Yobuko Ohashi Bridge

You can learn about the history of Karatsu with a stop at Yobuko Ohashi Bridge. Wander the seaside and forests while you're in the area.

Yobuko Ohashi Bridge

Saga Prefectural Nagoya Castle Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Saga Prefectural Nagoya Castle Museum in Yunomoto Onsen. Wander the seaside and forests while you're in the area.

Saga Prefectural Nagoya Castle Museum

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Must to go and travel, Nice place and people. Very enjoy.

Cities near Karatsu

Iki, Nagasaki, Japan. June 7, 2023. Monkey Rock created by nature over many years looks just like a monkey facing away is a popular tourist destination.

Iki

Cherry blossom trees of Kinryū Park, at the foot of Mount Kinryū, in Saga City.
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Saga

A shrine in the sea. Itoshima, Fukuoka, Japan

Itoshima

紅葉とライトアップ

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