亮点

  • 14 giant hikiyama floats up to 4 tons
  • Nov 3 beach-pulling spectacle (Otabisho Shinko)
  • Nighttime lantern-lit float parade (Nov 2)

由来与背景

A UNESCO-listed autumn festival of Karatsu Shrine held for over 400 years, famed for its papier-mache-and-lacquer floats.

Good to know for visitors

Getting there
10-min walk from JR Karatsu Station　Open directions in Google Maps ↗
Booking & entry
Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
Language
Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
Good for
culture seekers, families, groups of friends

温馨提示

The Nov 3 Otabisho beach-pulling is the must-see highlight — arrive by mid-morning.

交通

Karatsu Shrine and city streets / Nishinohama Beach — 3-13 Minamijonai, Karatsu, Saga

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