An Illustrated Japan / Saga / Townscape & Scenery
Also written: 唐津城 · 唐津城
Known locally as Maizuru Castle ('Dancing Crane Castle') for its graceful silhouette jutting into the sea, Karatsu Castle's traditional fortress set against the coastline captivates international visitors.
Karatsu Castle Maizuru atop 42 m Mantou-san jutting Karatsu Bay Higashi-Jonai Saga. Built 1602-1608 first lord Terazawa Hirotaka also planted Niji-no-Matsubara renku flat-mountain sea castle stone walls from sea sharing Hagi. Dancing Crane pine grove wings tower head. Haijo-rei 1873 abandoned hommaru Maizuru Park 1877. Current 5-story 1-basement RC mock 27 m 1329 sqm Oct 1966 tourist facility no tenshu originally. Interior Karatsu history armor ware 5th observatory Niji Matsubara Bay city Mt Kagamiyama. Original walls moats survive slope elevator 34 m. Over 140k yearly busy Karatsu Kunchi early Nov cherry wisteria repair FY2027 crack fire LED
