Water Castle Sakura

#cherryblossom2024 "The Dancing Crane" Karatsu Castle, the main attraction of the city of the same name, stands on top of a hill. Sometimes it is called Maizuru-jo or "Dancing Crane" because it looks like a bird with outstretched wings, topped with a tower resembling a crane's head. It is interesting There is a panoramic view of the city from the observation deck There is a lush Japanese garden around the castle, where sakura and wisteria bloom in spring How to get there From Karatsu Station to the castle, you can take a taxi in five minutes or walk in about 20 minutes. Water Castle An unusual feature of Karatsu is that part of the fortress rises directly from the water. There are few places where you can see this. The Dancing Crane was built in 1602, completely destroyed in 1872 and rebuilt in 1966. Now there is a museum showing the samurai history of the region, including exhibits of armor and weapons.