Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1KRW = 0.12JPY
Official languages
Japanese
Top things to do in Karatsu
Chartered car self-guided tour (customized itinerary) | Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Oita (Beppu), Nagasaki, Saga, Miyazaki Takachiho
Free cancellation
(68) • 400+ booked
₩ 351,000
Kyushu/Saga Autumn Foliage Tour | Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine (Optional Kimono Experience)・Daikozenji Temple・Kunenan・Homangu Kamado Shrine Illumination
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(5) • 200+ booked
₩ 58,500
Kyushu Fukuoka & Saga Autumn Leaves One-Day Tour | Dazaifu Optional Kimono & Kyu-An & Night Maple
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(2) • 50+ booked
₩ 58,500
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Retail: ₩ 4,200
Daikouzenji Temple, Kyunenan, Yoshinogari Station, Mifuneyama Rakuen, and Yūtoku Inari Shrine Autumn Leaves Viewing Day Trip
English guided
Free cancellation
(5) • 50+ booked
₩ 73,100
Klook's choice
Fukuoka Kanzakibana & Saga Castle Full-Day Tour with Visit Certificate
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(8) • 100+ booked
₩ 87,700
Saga Autumn Foliage Tour: Mifuneyama, Yutoku & Dazaifu from Fukuoka
Free cancellation
(8) • 50+ booked
₩ 58,500
Saga Private Car Day Trip/Customized Itinerary: Yutoku Inari Shrine | Takeo City Library | Oouo Shrine | Karatsu Castle | Arita Ware (Porcelain) | Ureshino Onsen
Private tour
Private group
Free cancellation
(3)
₩ 392,800
Hotels in Karatsu
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Kokuminshukusha Hadomisaki
Instant confirmation
From
₩ 282,315
Reviews of Karatsu activities
tseng ****
2026-09-05 13:45:45
Convenient transportation: The station is less than five minutes away, and there's a parking lot nearby.
Service: The staff is good.
Hotel location: Less than five minutes from the station.
Breakfast: The cafe has a nice atmosphere, and the food is also good.
Cleanliness: Clean.
陳 **
2026-06-18 08:51:15
Our itinerary for this trip was: starting from Tenjin city center ➡️ Itoshima Hana Shio Pudding ➡️ Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks) at Futamigaura ➡️ Tsukamoto Fish Market ➡️ Miyajidake Shrine ➡️ Munakata Shrine. The driver was very thoughtful! His service attitude was incredibly friendly! He even recommended a delicious seafood restaurant, which my family also thoroughly enjoyed 👍🏽 The car was clean and tidy, and the entire journey went smoothly and perfectly 💯
MEI *********
2026-07-12 15:43:50
We joined the Saga day tour today, and it rained heavily in the morning, but thankfully it stopped by the afternoon when we reached the attractions, allowing us to take photos smoothly. Our tour guide was excellent, providing detailed explanations at each stop and even helping us take pictures. We are very grateful to her and look forward to joining another one-day tour with your company in the future.
Annabelle *********
2026-06-03 07:18:42
Upon booking Mr Vincent of Klook was very attentive on arranging our preferred places to go. everything is on point even the day before our tour he made sure everything is properly coordinated with our guide Mr.Jaerek. Also Mr Jaerek is our guide for 2 days as we visit Saga and Fukuoka. very efficient and easy to communicate with, he drives carefully and we had a smooth ride, we enjoyed our travel so the two of them deserve a five star rating⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐...kudos for the great job!
Karatsu at a glance
Quick facts about Karatsu
General info
What to know before visiting Karatsu
What to do in Karatsu year-round
Karatsu’s busiest bookings on Klook come from Attraction passes, followed by Tours, so the city suits travellers who mix self-guided sightseeing with organised day trips. Demand follows a strong summer rhythm: August is the peak month for visits while January is much quieter, according to Klook booking data. Plan around those swings — if you enjoy lively local festivals and a busy atmosphere, aim for the summer peak; if you prefer fewer crowds and a gentler pace, travel in the quieter months. Decide between peak-season buzz or low-season calm. Based on Klook booking data.
Best months to visit and prices
Karatsu’s busiest time is in August, and January is the quietest month on Klook booking data. Prices are mostly steady at the lower band for most of the year but jump in November, creating a clear divergence: summer crowds in August coincide with low typical prices, while November brings higher typical prices with elevated demand. If you want smaller crowds and lower typical prices, travel in July–September excluding November; for peak-season atmosphere choose August or November when demand is strongest.
| Month | Demand Level | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | Very quiet | PHP 178 |
| February | Quieter than usual | PHP 178 |
| March | About average | PHP 178 |
| April | Quieter than usual | PHP 178 |
| May | Quieter than usual | PHP 178 |
| June | Quieter than usual | PHP 3,746 |
| July | Busier than usual | PHP 178 |
| August | Peak demand | PHP 178 |
| September | Peak demand | PHP 178 |
| October | Quieter than usual | PHP 178 |
| November | Peak demand | PHP 3,865 |
| December | About average | PHP 178 |
Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.
Tips for travellers from the Philippines
Most travellers book experiences about two weeks out, with the earliest planners booking around two weeks out as well; that means some advance planning is typical, and booking earlier pays off in the busiest months such as August and November, according to Klook booking data. Be ready to lock in tickets for popular days if you travel in peak months; for quieter months you’ll have more flexibility and can often book closer to your trip. Use Klook to compare typical offerings and secure dates ahead of travel so you don’t miss the experiences you want.
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