Introducing Karatsu
One of Japan’s world-renowned pottery towns, Karatsu is a must-see for yakimono (pottery or ceramic ware) fans. Already a well-known pottery town, Karatsu’s Korean influences elevated it from useful ceramic ware to art. Karatsu-made vessels are some of the finest in Japan. Not surprisingly, they are also some of the priciest: a small sakazuki (sake cup) can easily go for ¥20, 000, a modest vase for ¥5, 000, 000. Even if you’re not in the market for a piece to add to your collection, meandering about the exquisite gardens and displays is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. At JR Karatsu station, the tourist information office (72-4963; 9am-6pm) has a good English-language map booklet. Staff can book accommodation, but little English is spoken.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Japan trip, Kyushu portion
by Kaminoge 28 November 2010
I've been to San Francisco, but not Kagoshima, so I can't comment on the so-called comparison. However, I have spent time in Nagasaki,…
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RE: Tokyo - Shikoku - Kyushu - Okinawa
by rhythm_blues 16 February 2010
We once spent 10 days doing a trip similar to yours, but we were starting from Kyushu. We left Fukuoka by train and crossed over the…
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RE: Sushi bars with conveyor belts
by Kaminoge 25 September 2009
Conveyor-belt sushi restaurants are everywhere, even in the smaller burgs (I had lunch at one when I was in Karatsu, a small city in Saga…
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