scenic viewpoint
Amanohashidate
A 3.6-kilometer pine-covered sandbar spanning Miyazu Bay, considered one of Japan's three most scenic views.
19 km · about 20 min drive
Kyoto, Japan · Asia
Maizuru is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Miyazu, 57km from Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
Maizuru is a town located in Kyoto, Japan. With a population of 92,465, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Maizuru sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Maizuru to your route.
Maizuru (舞鶴市, Maizuru-shi) is a city in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2022, the city had an estimated population of 78,644 in 34,817 households and a population density of 230 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 342.13 square kilometres (132.10 sq mi).
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Maizuru is located in Kyoto, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.4500 latitude, 135.3333 longitude.
Maizuru has a population of approximately 92,465 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
Full driving guide for Japan4 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
A 3.6-kilometer pine-covered sandbar spanning Miyazu Bay, considered one of Japan's three most scenic views.
19 km · about 20 min drive
ancient ruins
Stone ramparts along a 350 m ridge, often called the Castle in the Sky when autumn morning fog pools in the Maruyama valley beneath. Only the foundations remain, but the walls run the full crest.
49 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
A mesmerizing pathway through towering bamboo stalks in western Kyoto, creating one of Japan's most photographed natural scenes.
57 km · about 65 min drive
cathedral
A Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.
58 km · about 65 min drive
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