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Karatsu-jinja Shrine

Travel Guide - Karatsu-jinja Shrine

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Respected by successive feudal lords, Karatsu-jinja Shrine has been spiritually supported by Karatsu’s townsfolk since its establishment in the Nara Period (710 - 794). The shrine is crowded with people watching Karatsu Kunichi Festival held from November 2nd to 4th every year. The festivel's huge Hikiyama floats running around the shrine have a tremendous impact.

Opening HoursOpening Hours

  • Open 24 hours

ClosedClosed

  • No closing days

Price / Entrance FeePrice / Entrance Fee

  • Admission Free

Access / Public TransportAccess / Public Transport

  • 10 minutes walk from JR Karatsu Station

Address / LocationAddress / Location

  • 3-13, Minamijonai, Karatsu-shi, Saga, 847-0013
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Milo🥀P. for Procrastination🕰️🍹 @milostudio - 2019-02-24
mate: i'm watching a travel documentary about japan
me: yeah?
mate: so i want to go to Karatsu again!!
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🍌💙 Aʅყx ❤️🐟 @astrajuno - 2019-02-23
12. Unfortunately not. One day I will visit Japan and go to Karatsu.
🏆 @midori03_ - 2019-02-23
If you won a chance to travel anywhere in the world, what would be your destination? — japan (sapporo, tokyo, akiha… https://t.co/ezq4CE0pm7
Beth @electicss - 2019-02-22
Okay, this is cute af, but ‘fun’ family moomin?!

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Fire World @IndFireWorld - 2019-02-15
Karatsu, Japan - A building fire is reported near a factory complex (Feb. 14). https://t.co/3K3aKBLsKj https://t.co/KqaIm7BBYP

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Closed
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