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3 days
Japan, Asia

3-Day Karatsu itinerary guide

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Karatsu — Japan National Route 382 in Sakigata, Yobuko, Karatsu

Top stops to prioritize

  • Karatsu Castle
  • Yobuko Morning Market
  • Kamometei
  • Kankyo Geijutsu No Mori Park
  • Karatsu Shrine
  • Houtou Shrine
  • Hikiyama Exhibition Hall
  • Niji No Matsubara Pine Grove

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Karatsu Castle, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

  • Karatsu Castle
  • Karatsu Shrine
  • Houtou Shrine
  • Hikiyama Exhibition Hall
  • Niji No Matsubara Pine Grove
  • Mt. Kagamiyama Observation Deck
  • Mikaeri No Taki Falls

Day 2: North side of town

For day 2, we recommend exploring the north side side of town.

  • Yobuko Morning Market
  • Nagoya Castle Ruins
  • Saga Prefectural Nagoya Castle Museum
  • Nanatsugama

Day 3: Keep it simple

For day 3, these 7 places should be enough to fill your day with something exciting to do in Karatsu.

  • Kankyo Geijutsu No Mori Park
  • Kannon Falls
  • Mt. Kagamiyama Inari Shrine
  • Former Karatsu Bank
  • Former Takatori Residence
  • Uwabatei
  • Terraced Rice Fields of Hamanoura

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