Karatsu 唐津 in Saga prefecture 佐賀県 on the island of Kyushu 九州 is just a one-hour train ride away from
Karatsu 唐津 in Saga prefecture 佐賀県 on the island of Kyushu 九州 is just a one-hour train ride away from Fukuoka 福岡 and a nice day-trip. Karatsu is known for its fine pottery, karatsu-yaki 唐津焼 which is influenced by Korea. The city offers a splendid castle, overlooking the city and the karatsu bay. Karatsu castle 唐津城 dates back to 1608 but the current building is yet another concrete rebuild from 1966. It is a museum and for a small fee, you can enter and climb up to the top, enjoying a splendid view of the city and the ocean. Another great spot is a place called Niji no Matsubara 虹ノ松原 (rainbow pinery), a long forest of pine trees next to a wonderful beach. There is a tourist information and omiyage shop near the karatsu train station where you can rent bycicles for free and I would strongly recommend doing that, because you can cycle around freely and see the whole town. It’s perfect for swiming and sightseeing, so Karatsu is a full recommendation if you’re staying at Fukuoka or nearby. -- source link
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