Hamasaki Travel Guide
Karatsu
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Popular places to visit

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Top hotels in Hamasaki

ONCRI-KARATSU
"The hotel is situated right next to the sea and the sunsets are stunning. The room is big and quite comfortable. My only complaint is the toilet had a continuous noxious odour that may be from the backflow or exhaust of other units."
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Shioyu Naginoto
"Breakfast was great. Enjoyed the private family bath with Sauna. The room was a little smaller than expected."
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2021

settle GLOCAL HOTEL ITOSHIMA
"Staff were so friendly and we were so happy with breakfast. Taking a bath in public bath was delightful too. This hotel made us want to come to Fukuoka again. Thank you. 🙏"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

seven x seven Itoshima
"Highly recommend this hotel, we had a lovely family room with a view of the ocean. Rooms were large and clean and kitchen was great to have. Remember to bring your breakfast food as the cafes open late. It’s a beautiful sleepy beach town ."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Mercure Saga Karatsu Resort
"Clean and spacious room. Staff were helpful and welcoming. Breakfast was great but there were a lot of guests for such a big hotel and so a bit crowded during breakfast. Hot spring baths were a bit crowded too. Close to attractions, for instance, Karatsu castle is highly recommended, and lot of dinning ..."
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

ALBAHOTELANDGLAMPING
"Beautiful room with jacuzzi and projector. Such a neat and beautiful mix of comfort, luxury and modernity. We loved it! Would love to come back to stay there if we visit Itoshima again. The camping coffee brewing set available to pick up from the lobby added fun for us definitely!"
Reviewed on 9 May 2026





