Karatsu

Karatsu City Hall
Karatsu-shi ; 唐津市
Geographical location in Japan
Region :	Kyushu
Prefecture :	saga
Coordinates :	33 ° 27 ' N , 129 ° 58' E Coordinates: 33 ° 27 '1 " N , 129 ° 58' 5" E
Basic data
Surface:	487.42 km²
Residents :	117,847 ; (October 1, 2019)
Population density :	242 inhabitants per km²
Community key :	41202-3
Symbols
Flag / coat of arms:
Tree :	jaw
Flower :	Japanese wisteria
town hall
Address :	Karatsu City Hall ; 1 - 1 , Nishijōnai; Karatsu -shi ; Saga 847-8511
Website URL:	http://www.city.karatsu.lg.jp/
Location Karatsus in Saga Prefecture

Karatsu ( Japanese 唐津市 , - shi ) is a city in Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu in Japan .

Its name, which consists of the Kanji kara ( China ) and tsu ( port ), shows its historical importance as a port city for shipping to China.

history

The city was founded on January 1, 1932 . On January 1, 2005 , 6 cities and one village that used to be part of Higashimatsuura County were incorporated. This made Karatsu the largest city in Saga Prefecture. On January 1, 2006, Nanayama Village was also incorporated.

Culture and tourism

The Karatsu Castle dominates this former castle town .

Karatsu is famous for its Karatsu-Kunchi - Matsuri , which takes place from November 2nd to 4th annually and attracts around half a million visitors. During the festival, hikiyama (rafts) are carried through the narrow streets of the city, with visitors saying “Enya! Enya! ”Shout. The dark glazed Karatsu ceramics (唐津焼, Karatsu-yaki), which have Chinese and Korean influences, are also known.

The offshore island of Takashima is known nationwide for the Hōtō shrine, which is said to be lucky enough to play the lottery.