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Cities Near Karatsu

Cities near Karatsu, Japan: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Imarichō-kō, Maebaru-chūō, Sasebo. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Karatsu, Japan is Imarichō-kō, about 13 mi (21 km) away — roughly 43 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Imarichō-kō13 mi / 21 km43 minDrive/railDay trip
Maebaru-chūō16 mi / 25 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Sasebo24 mi / 38 km46 minDrive/railDay trip
Saga24 mi / 39 km46 minDrive/railDay trip
Fukuoka28 mi / 45 km54 minDrive/railDay trip
Chikushino-shi32 mi / 51 km57 minDrive/railDay trip
Tosu32 mi / 51 km57 minDrive/railDay trip
Koga35 mi / 56 km1 hr 3 minDrive/railDay trip
Ōmura36 mi / 58 km1 hr 5 minDrive/railDay trip
Ōmuta40 mi / 64 km1 hr 11 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Karatsu

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Imarichō-kō, Maebaru-chūō, Sasebo, Saga, Fukuoka. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Karatsu include Imarichō-kō, Maebaru-chūō, Sasebo, Saga, Fukuoka. The closest is Imarichō-kō, about 13 miles (21 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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