Karatsu Shrine

Name: Karatsu Shrine
Address: 3-13 Minamijonai, Karatsu
Telephone: +81 955-72-2264
Rating: 4.20

Shinto shrine founded in 755 AD, known for its annual Katsu Kunchi festival & big white torii gate. People often mention shrine,

Address

3-13 Minamijonai, Karatsu, Saga 847-0013, Japan

Website

www.karatsu-jinja.org

Contact

+81 955-72-2264

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (965 reviews)

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Working Hours

Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm
Friday: 9 am to 5 pm
Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 9 am to 5 pm
Monday: 9 am to 5 pm
Tuesday: 9 am to 5 pm
Wednesday: 9 am to 5 pm

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4/5 Annie S. 3 years ago on Google
Stopped in to view the Shrine, the temizu was empty (no water) due to Covid. They had many smaller shrines around the perimeter which were interesting to visit.
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5/5 Fiona D. 4 years ago on Google
A beautiful shrine, within walking distance of the Hikiyama museum. Both very good places to visit in Karatsu.
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5/5 Sophie S. 1 year ago on Google
Beautiful quiet shrine. I recommend to stop by if you're in the area!
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5/5 ong w. 4 years ago on Google
Karatsu Shrine, located just opposite the museum. Nice and peaceful place to stop by.
3/5 Marina C. 5 years ago on Google
Shrine itself is very much like all others, but adjacent Floats museum is very interesting
4/5 Mexuss P. 5 years ago on Google
Nothing special on this shrine, but it’s the most important in the city
5/5 mac k. 5 years ago on Google
visited twice! the first time i visited because of yuri on ice, and the second time was karatsu kunchi. i recommend staying away during kunchi if you dislike crowds, because kunchi draws 500,000 people to karatsu and to the shrine. if you want the full kunchi experience though, you should go for it.
5/5 Dan P. 3 years ago on Google
My girlfriend and I visited because of Yuri on Ice and checked out some additional sights while in town. We were surprised to find that the shrine not only had various ceremonial instructions in English, but translated charms and fortunes, too!
5/5 historical M. 6 years ago on Google
A lovely shrine with many places to pray. Loved that people left prayers for one more season of Yuri!!! On Ice
3/5 Jairo C. 1 year ago on Google
Really beautiful temple. Bang in the centre of Karatsu.
5/5 廣井菊里 11 months ago on Google
It is close to the station, suitable for travelers without cars. It is worth visiting, not very lively, it is a wide but solemn shrine.

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