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.

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 ฿3,336 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
฿3,336
฿3,670 total
3 Feb - 4 Feb
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,765 reviews)
Convenience

Reviewed on 16 Jan 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
The price is ฿5,195 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
฿5,195
฿5,714 total
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Fukuoka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,133 reviews)
Spacious and clean rooms in a beautifully designed hotel, perfect for books lover but probably not for international guest who do not read Japanese. Receptionist not as eloquent in English and did not know about any “Expedia VIP access” such as free parking only until we explained. No service beverage ...

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

THE BASICS FUKUOKA
Nishitetsu Grand Hotel

Nishitetsu Grand Hotel

4 out of 5
2-6-60 Daimyo, Chuo-ku Fukuoka Fukuoka-ken
The price is ฿3,064 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
฿3,064
฿3,707 total
21 Jan - 22 Jan
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,287 reviews)
スタッフたちは皆私に親切で、特に最後の見送りをしてくれるベルボーイ職員とタクシーまで捕まえてくれて、次のホテルの行き先住所をタクシー運転手に知らせてくれる職員の姉がとても印象的だった。 毎年訪れるが、いつも良い思い出を作ってくれるホテルだ。

Reviewed on 17 Jan 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (14 reviews)
全て良かった

Reviewed on 4 Jan 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! (474 reviews)
깔끔하고 좋았습니다.

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (144 reviews)
No staff, clean room.

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Legatio HAKATA
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Popular places to visit

Karatsu Castle

4/5(1 review)

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

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

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

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

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

Hado Misaki

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hado Misaki during your travels in Karatsu. Wander the forests and marina while you're in the area.

Hado Misaki

Things to do

Private 6 Hours Local Tour in Fukuoka 100% Personalized

Private 8 Hours Local Tour in Fukuoka 100% Personalized

฿4,023
per adult
Private 8 Hours Local Tour in Fukuoka 100% Personalized
The most famous Statue at the Nagasaki Peace Park.

Private Full Day Tour from Fukuoka to Nagasaki

฿24,140
per traveller
Private Full Day Tour from Fukuoka to Nagasaki
Inspecting the famous Porcelain bridges in Okawachiyama.

Ceramics and Green Tea Tour of Nagasaki and Saga Prefecture

฿22,128
per traveller
Ceramics and Green Tea Tour of Nagasaki and Saga Prefecture
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Reviews of Karatsu

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