Karatsu Shrine — Attraction in Karatsu

The Karatsu Shrine and the Karatsu Kunchi Festival are two exceptional cultural destinations in Japan that present an enthralling fusion of customs, history, and festivities.

The Karatsu Shrine is a breathtaking location with deep spiritual meaning. The temple is located in the center of Karatsu City, but its calm surroundings and architectural design offer a peaceful respite from the busyness of everyday life. A beautiful entry is provided by the torii, or shrine gate, and the lovely path that leads up to it. The main hall has a reverent aura due to its elaborate woodwork and distinctive design.

An unforgettable show takes place every year in early November during the Karatsu Kunchi Festival. It's a bright and colorful celebration of the rich cultural legacy of Karatsu. The festival's centerpiece is the parade of enormous, elaborate floats known as "hikiyama." These floats have been painstakingly made and beautifully ornamented. The visual spectacle of watching these floats being pulled through the city streets is enhanced by the celebratory atmosphere created by the music and rhythmic chants.

The event also showcases the skills of the local community with a range of traditional performances, like as taiko drumming and lion dances. In the vibrant food stands and marketplaces that spring up throughout the festival, guests can indulge in a vast variety of regional specialties and handicrafts.

The friendly welcome of the villagers is what really makes the Karatsu Kunchi Festival unique. They take great delight in introducing guests to their culture, which adds to the unforgettable experience. It's the ideal chance to become fully immersed in Japanese customs and experience the pride and unity that this event represents.

In summary, the Karatsu Shrine and the Karatsu Kunchi Festival are a fascinating fusion of culture and faith. While the festival presents an exciting and colorful display of Japanese culture, the shrine offers a tranquil haven. Without a doubt, visiting these two attractions will deepen your awareness of Japan's...

I only saw the outer area as I was passing on to the castle. I washed my hands in the basin near the entrance which was nice. Given that it was a holiday and a festival day, the area was really busy. Also, there was a man shouting over a loudspeaker nearby to bring attention to his haunted house set up near the shrine entrance. Seemed inappropriate, really. On a quieter day, I'd like to check it out and give...

七五三等で沢山の方が見えてました。歴史有る広くてキレイな神社です。唐津くんちも間もなくですね。 以下引用させて頂きました。 唐津のまちの中心部にある唐津神社は、入口にそびえたつ白い鳥居が印象的。 建てられたのが奈良時代といわれる古い社で、住吉三神と神田宗次とを祀っています。 唐津の最大のお祭り「唐津くんち」は、唐津神社の秋季例大祭で、11/2～4に14台の曳山が唐津のまちを巡行します。 ◆ 唐津神社とは 其の昔、神功皇后さまが三韓へ御渡海の折、舟路が不明のため、住吉の三神に祈願され無事目的を達成せられて、御帰還の際、松浦の海浜に　鏡を捧げておいのりされたのが起源とされています。 その後数百年も経って、その社殿さえわからなくなっていたとき、時の領主神田宗次公に、或夜神が夢枕に立たれ「海浜に至り、波の上に宝鏡のあるをとりて祈れ」というお告げをいただき、早速海浜に至れば波間に一つの箱があり、これ開けば正に宝鏡であった。 宗次公はこれ正しく、昔神功皇后が捧げられし宝鏡ならんと、その神威を畏こみ、このことを時の帝孝謙天皇に奏聞せられたところ朝廷におかれてはその神威を感じ給い詔命を降して「唐津大明神」と賜ったのであります。 その後幾星霜を経て文治二年その子孫神田広に至り社殿を再建して、祖先宗次公の功を追慕し、その神霊を合祀して二ノ宮としました。 慶長七年寺沢公が築城に際しては領内の守護神として崇敬し、その後大久保、松平、土井、水野、小笠原の各藩主も祈願所と定め、総氏神として崇敬の誠を捧げました。 明治六年郷杜、昭和十七年県社に列格、戦後は宗教法人として今日に至っております。 ◆ 御祭神 一ノ宮　住吉三神（底筒男命・中筒男命・表筒男命） 二ノ宮　神田宗次公　相殿　水波能女神 ◆ 御例祭 １１月３日（唐津くんち） ◆ 縁起 其の昔、神功皇后、三韓へ渡海に際し道中安全を住吉三神に祈願奉る。帰朝の後、御神徳著しきを感じ松浦の海浜に宝鏡を懸げて三神の霊を祀り給ふ。 ◆...