Karatsu
This coastal city in Saga Prefecture on Kyushu, Karatsu sits on Genkai-nada bay with scenic viewpoints across the surrounding area and UNESCO World Heritage sites within reach in the wider region. Its name — combining the Japanese words for "China" and "port" — reflects its long history as a trading hub linking Japan with continental East Asia, a role that shaped the city's character and position on the island of Kyushu.
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- Population117,663
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.5 km1.5 mi
Nearest airports
Karatsu: quick answers
Where is Karatsu?
Karatsu is in Karatsu City, Japan, about 45 km28 miles in a straight line from Fukuoka.
How do you get to Karatsu?
The nearest airport is Nagasaki (OMJ), about 1 hr 18 min away by road. The nearest train station is 大入, about 29 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Karatsu?
The warmest month is August, averaging 26°C79°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 6°C42°F. The wettest month is June, with about 303 mm11.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Karatsu?
OpenStreetMap lists 7 museums, 14 restaurants, 5 cafés and 25 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Karatsu?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Yanagawa, Kurume and Saga. Karatsu is listed among the day trips from Fukuoka.