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Karatsu Castle
Karatsu Castle · 唐津城
Climb to Karatsu Castle's keep for views of Karatsu Bay and interior exhibitions. You can also admire the castle exterior and walk through the park.
Visit the keep if you want both the sea views and exhibitions.
Visitor information
Admission
Individual keep admission is ¥500 for general admission ages 15 and older, ¥250 for elementary and junior high school students, and free for preschool children. The park elevator costs ¥100 one way for general admission visitors and ¥50 for elementary and junior high school students; preschool children and visitors age 70 and older ride free. Elevator fares are separate from keep admission.
Opening hours
The keep is open 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with last admission at 4:40 PM. The platform on which the keep stands is open 5:00 AM–10:00 PM. The keep closes December 29–31; hours may vary by season.
What to see at Karatsu Castle · 唐津城
Keep exhibitions and Karatsu Bay views
Look out over Karatsu Bay from the keep. Explore the interior exhibits, enjoy the sea view, then walk through the park outside to see the castle's exterior.
How to get to Karatsu Castle · 唐津城
Walk from Karatsu Station's north exit toward the castle, about 25 minutes away. There are 222 steps from the uphill approach entrance to the keep; you can also use the park elevator for this section. Stairs remain inside the keep.
Karatsu City's official station north exit–castle access map: about 25 minutes on foot City's official admission and elevator fees
Visit tips
Stairs remain inside the keep even with the elevator
There are 222 steps from the uphill approach entrance to the keep. The park elevator serves this approach, but you still need to use stairs inside the keep. Elevator fares are separate from keep admission.
Karatsu Castle transportation and stairs City's official admission and elevator fees
Allow separate time for station walks and sightseeing
Allow about 1½–2 hours for the castle and park. The castle is about a 25-minute walk from Karatsu Station, so leave extra time for the round trip and meals.
Karatsu City's official station north exit–castle access map: about 25 minutes on foot City's official admission and elevator fees
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Questions about Karatsu Castle · 唐津城
Is Karatsu Castle's elevator included in admission?
No. General keep admission is ¥500 and the one-way park elevator fare is ¥100, paid separately. Even with the elevator, you need to use stairs inside the keep.
City's official admission and elevator fees Karatsu Castle transportation and stairs
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- Karatsu City's official station north exit–castle access map: about 25 minutes on foot ·
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