Karatsu

Travel Guide

A sandy beach with gentle waves, a clear blue sky, and distant mountains.
A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters, a rocky outcrop, and a sandy beach with a path leading to it.
A traditional Japanese castle with multiple tiers, surrounded by lush greenery.
A traditional Japanese building with a stone wall, a tree, and a staircase.
Karatsu
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Where to stay in Karatsu

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Hamasaki

While visiting Hamasaki, you might make a stop by sights like Nijino Matsubara and Genkai Quasi-National Park.

THE BASICS FUKUOKA

THE BASICS FUKUOKA

4 out of 5
2-14-1, Hakataeki Higashi, Hakata-ku Fukuoka Fukuoka
The price is HK$685 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
HK$685
HK$753 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Fukuoka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,296 reviews)
"This place has a really nice lobby that gives us great intro to the city. I mean the high ceiling was beautiful and I appreciate that library like shelves and the McIntosh Soundsystem quietly playing some lounge music I like that. The cafeteria was good too, but one part that they could’ve made better ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026

THE BASICS FUKUOKA
Hotel Oriental Express Fukuoka Tenjin

Hotel Oriental Express Fukuoka Tenjin

3 out of 5
3-chome-3-14 Tenjin Fukuoka Fukuoka
The price is HK$458 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
HK$458
HK$504 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Fukuoka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,029 reviews)
"Clean room, small for North America standard but did not spend much time in the room. Great breakfast buffet, staff very helpful, room have AC and dehumidifier! Second stay in this hotel, will return definitely, location amazing in the Center of Tenjin."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

Hotel Oriental Express Fukuoka Tenjin
THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier

THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier

4 out of 5
2-8-12 Hakataekimae Fukuoka Fukuoka
The price is HK$1,226 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
HK$1,226
HK$1,348 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Fukuoka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 coffee shops/cafes and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,750 reviews)
"Located close to station, very clean, and room was quite big considering it’s in Japan"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
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THE NINE STATES HOTEL KARATSU

THE NINE STATES HOTEL KARATSU

3.5 out of 5
1-23 Nishinohamamachi Karatsu Saga
Stay at this aparthotel in Karatsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, slippers and climate control. Popular attractions Hikiyama Exhibition Hall and Former Takatori House are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (27 reviews)
"Room is luxury and everything is very high quality and clean. We will come back if we come to here next time."

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026

THE NINE STATES HOTEL KARATSU
The Grand Residence Hotel Tenjin

The Grand Residence Hotel Tenjin

3 out of 5
8-8, Komondomachi, Hakata Fukuoka Fukuoka
Stay at this aparthotel in Fukuoka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, slippers and housekeeping. Popular attractions Canal City Hakata and Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (142 reviews)
"It was the best for the price I paid."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

The Grand Residence Hotel Tenjin
SG Residence Inn Hakata

SG Residence Inn Hakata

2.5 out of 5
2-17-20 Toko, Hakata-Ku Fukuoka Fukuoka
Stay at this apartment in Fukuoka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room deep-soaking baths and slippers. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (503 reviews)
"Easy walk from Hakata Station. Place was good for our short stay."

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

SG Residence Inn Hakata
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Stay near popular Karatsu attractions

Karatsu Castle

8.2/5 (94 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

The Nagasaki Peace Statue is the most popular shot.

Private Full Day Tour from Fukuoka to Nagasaki

HK$5,880
per traveller
Private Full Day Tour from Fukuoka to Nagasaki
Private 6 Hours Local Tour in Fukuoka 100% Personalized

Private 8 Hours Local Tour in Fukuoka 100% Personalized

HK$980
per adult
Private 8 Hours Local Tour in Fukuoka 100% Personalized
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