Kuri
in Karatsu Shi of Saga-ken, Japan

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
33.404 and 129.986 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 33° 24' 15" and E 129° 59' 9"
Currency and Currency Code:
Yen - JPY
Spoken languages:
Japanese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:03 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:24 am and 7:08 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-31.287 and -51.094 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Tavares
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Japan in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Japan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Japan. Last Update: 2024-05-08 08:04:21

Explore Kuri

Kuri in Karatsu Shi (Saga-ken) is a city in Japan about 574 mi (or 924 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital.

Local time in Kuri is now 09:03 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 10 airports in the vicinity of Kuri, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Saga Airport in a distance of 25 mi (or 41 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Karatsu, Imari, Taku, Takeo and Itoshima. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 16°C / 61 °F

Morning Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 60 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 49%
Air Pressure 1020 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Friday, 10th of May 2024

22°C (71 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 11th of May 2024

23°C (74 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 12th of May 2024

19°C (66 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Karatsu Royal Hotel

Address
3,0 mi
4 9 20, Higashi karatsu, Karatsu city, Saga 847 0017, Japan.
8470017 Higashikaratsu,Karatsu-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Karatsu Seaside Hotel

Address
3,1 mi
4 182, HIGASHIKARATSU, KARATSU SHI, SAGA, 847 0017, JAPAN.
8470017 Higashikaratsu,,Karatsu-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Karatsu no Restaurant & Ryokan Matsunoi

Address
3,2 mi
2 4 32, Higashikaratsu, Karatsu city, Saga 847 0017, Japan.
8470017 Higashikaratsu,Karatsu-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Yoyokaku

Address
3,2 mi
2 4 40,HIGASHI KARATSU, KARATSU SHI, SAGA 847 0017, JAPAN.
8470017 Higashikaratsu,Karatsu-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


RYOKAN WATAYA

Address
3,3 mi
5 10 DAIMYOKOJI
847-0012 Karatsu
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Mizuno Ryokan (Karatsu)

Address
3,5 mi
4 50, HIGASHIJONAI, KARATSU SHI, SAGA, 847 0016, JAPAN.
8470016 Karatsu Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Miyakoso

Address
3,8 mi
568 2, OCHICHO IKISA, KARATSU SHI, SAGA, 849 3223, JAPAN.
8493223 Ochichoikisa,,Karatsu-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Nankaiso

Address
2,9 mi
2582 9, FUNAMIYAMACHI, KARATSU SHI, SAGA, 847 0062, JAPAN.
8470062 Karatsu Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 10:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


Kokumin Shukusha Niji no Matsubara Hotel

Address
3,0 mi
4, HIGASHIKARATSU, KARATSU SHI, SAGA, 847 0017, JAPAN.
8470017 Karatsu Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Business Hotel Chitose

Address
3,1 mi
1696 1, TAKASAGOMACHI, KARATSU SHI, SAGA, 847 0046, JAPAN.
8470046 Karatsu Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Karatsu, Saga, Japan Time Lapse

Published: August 04, 2011
Length: 51:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Robert Ellison

Time lapse video showing 24 hours from a webcam at Karatsu, Saga, Japan. More information about this webcam can be found at http://catfood.net/products/webcamsaver/Karatsu-Saga-Japan-5.aspx.


唐津くんち2008 宵山 12番曳山 珠取獅子 Karatsu Kunchi

Published: November 03, 2008
Length: 56:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: bolshoi1ken

京町の12番曳山の珠取獅子 明治8年(1875年)製.


唐津くんち2008 宵山 14番曳山 七宝丸 Karatsu Kunchi No14

Published: November 03, 2008
Length: 55:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: bolshoi1ken

江川町の12番曳山の七宝丸 明治9年(1876年)製.


Karatsu Kunchi Float at a Jog (走っている唐津くんち曳山)

Published: November 03, 2012
Length: 47:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: lordgodalming

On the main street of the city, the floats get moving at a faster pace.


唐津くんち2008 宵山 5番曳山 Karatsu Kunchi No5 Tai

Published: November 03, 2008
Length: 58:32 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: bolshoi1ken

唐津くんちの宵山で魚屋町の5番曳山の鯛 弘化2年(1845年)製.


唐津くんち2008 宵山 13番曳山 鯱 Karatsu Kunchi

Published: November 03, 2008
Length: 56:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: bolshoi1ken

水主町の13番曳山の鯱 明治9年(1876年)製.


Karatsu Kunchi Float Turning a Corner (角を曲がっている唐津くんち曳山)

Published: November 03, 2012
Length: 49:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: lordgodalming

The floats are very heavy and have to be dragged around corners. This is actually one of the more controlled turns we saw.


ブルトレホテル回送列車

Published: December 07, 2009
Length: 10:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: OmuraShobuDiary

2009/11/3 秋映えの空の下、唐津駅3番乗り場を発車していくブルトレホテル回送列車。 The start of forwarding hotel-train in Karatsu station Japan.


【駅探訪No.56】JR唐津線・筑肥線 山本駅にて(At Yamamoto Station on the JR Karatsu and Chikuhi Line)

Published: October 06, 2013
Length: 45:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: omiyaexpress

山本駅は佐賀県唐津市にあるJR唐津線・筑肥線の駅。1898年12月1日に開業した駅で、一日平均乗車人員は338人(2011年)です。そんな山本駅で、駅周...


Karatsu, Saga, Japan Time Lapse

Published: June 29, 2011
Length: 05:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Robert Ellison

Time lapse video showing 24 hours from a webcam at Karatsu, Saga, Japan. More information about this webcam can be found at http://catfood.net/products/webca...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Karatsu Station

Karatsu Station is a railway station in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu and is on the Karatsu and Chikuhi lines. It is the main station of Karatsu City.

Located at 33.4461, 129.968 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Karatsu Line, Chikuhi Line, Railway stations in Saga Prefecture, Stations of Kyushu Railway Company

Nijinomatsubara

Nijinomatsubara is a 360 year old pine forest in Karatsu, Saga. It has a width of 400 - 700 metres, a length of about 4 km, and a total area of 240 hectares. It was also referred as The Black Pine Forest of 1 Million Trees (100万本のクロマツを中心とした松林, hyaku man hon no kuromatsu wo chuushin toshita matsubayashi), however this name is uncommon today. The forest was originally planted by the feudal lord Terasawa as a counter-measure against the strong winds and tides in Karatsu Bay.

Located at 33.4466, 130.028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Forests of Japan, Special Places of Scenic Beauty, Geography of Saga Prefecture, Visitor attractions in Saga Prefecture

Yamamoto Station (Saga)

Yamamoto Station is a train station in Saga, Saga Prefecture. It is operated by JR Kyushu.

Located at 33.3928, 129.981 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Saga Prefecture, Karatsu Line, Chikuhi Line

Higashi-Karatsu Station

Higashi-Karatsu Station is a railway station in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu and is on the Chikuhi line.

Located at 33.4397, 129.998 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Chikuhi Line, Railway stations in Saga Prefecture, Stations of Kyushu Railway Company

Watada Station

Watada Station is a railway station in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu and is on the Chikuhi line.

Located at 33.4372, 129.98 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Chikuhi Line, Railway stations in Saga Prefecture, Stations of Kyushu Railway Company

Nijinomatsubara Station

Nijinomatsubara Station is a railway station in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu and is on the Chikuhi line.

Located at 33.4411, 130.016 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Chikuhi Line, Railway stations in Saga Prefecture, Stations of Kyushu Railway Company

Onizuka Station

Onizuka Station is a railway station on the Karatsu Line of Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu), located in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 33.42, 129.987 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Saga Prefecture, Stations of Kyushu Railway Company, Karatsu Line

Honmutabe Station

Honmutabe Station is a railway station on the Karatsu Line of Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu), located in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 33.3721, 129.997 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Saga Prefecture, Stations of Kyushu Railway Company, Karatsu Line

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Kuri.

capture of the webcam Karatsu: Fire Department

Karatsu: Fire Department, Karatsu (source)

capture of the webcam Karatsu: Sport Center

Karatsu: Sport Center, Karatsu (source)

capture of the webcam Karatsu: Fishing Point

Karatsu: Fishing Point, Karatsu (source)

capture of the webcam Karatsu: Yobuko − Harbour View

Karatsu: Yobuko − Harbour View, Karatsu (source)

capture of the webcam Karatsu: Yobuko − Ogawashima − Harbour View

Karatsu: Yobuko − Ogawashima − Harbour View, Karatsu (source)

capture of the webcam Karatsu: Nanayamatakigawa − Waterfall View

Karatsu: Nanayamatakigawa − Waterfall View, Karatsu (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kuri, 久里