Karatsu Castle
8-1, Higashi Jonai, Karatsu City, Saga
Castle Admission: Under Construction (May 12, 2017)
Too bad that only few or no travel sites says that there is on-going construction in Karatsu Castle. No one can get inside the museum, but the castle guides still allow visitors to go-up the stairs or take slanted elevator for 100yen/one-way.
At the top, you get to see azalea and iris with the mountain at the background.
During May 12 visit, there are no wisteria flower to be found as well.
How to get to Karatsu Castle
Make your way to Karatsu station. Walk for about 20-25 minutes to Karatsu Castle. On your way, you can pass by the Old Karatsu Bank
Summary of 5 days itinerary in 2017 Fukuoka Trip:
Day
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Places to see
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Food and Restaurants
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Where to Sleep
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Day 1
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Karatsu Castle
Old Karatsu Bank Shopping at Hakata Underground |
Yayoi Teishoku Restaurant
Brunch @ Karatsu Station |
Hakata Gofukumachi
Hostel Takataniya |
Day 2
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Wisteria Tunnel in Kawachi Fuji-en
Mojiko Retro |
Hostel Takataniya
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Day 3
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Yanagawa (you can opt for Dazaifu)
Kurume Ishibashi Cultural Center Our Lady of Victory (Daimyomachi Church) |
FUK white mocha coffee
Hanamidori crunchy chicken |
Hostel Takataniya
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Day 4
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Yufuin, Oita
Shopping at Hakata Shopping at Canal Mall |
Milch cheesecake
A La Mode Goemon - Cheese Tart Blueberry Dango |
Hostel Takataniya
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Day 5
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Temples and Shrines in Gion-Hakata
Nakasu-Kawabata Market Tenjin Undeground Market |
Yoshinoya - Beef rice toppings
Udon Soba with Fish Cakes |
Hostel Takataniya
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