Reconstructed Castle
○ Second 100 Castles
Karatsu Castle
唐津城
A dramatically positioned castle on a pine-covered headland directly above Karatsu Bay in Saga. Built in 1608 by Terasawa Hirotaka, its white walls against the deep blue sea have earned it the nickname 'Maizuru Castle (Dancing Crane Castle).'
| Japanese Name | 唐津城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | 佐賀県 |
| Region | 九州 |
| Castle Type | Hill Castle |
| Year Built | 1608 |
| Designation | 続100名城 |
| Coordinates | 33.4556, 129.9689 |