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Maizuru舞鶴
Spend a half‑day in Maizuru to see the Brick Museum, Tanabe Castle and the waterfront; add a ferry trip if you have extra time.
Maizuru is a small port town in northern Kyoto Prefecture. Its main attractions – the World Brick Museum, Tanabe Castle and the naval memorials – are clustered near Higashi‑Maizuru Station, making a half‑day visit realistic. Ferries to Hokkaido depart daily for longer stays.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid)
- Airport
- KIX
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Maizuru110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Maizuru, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyMaizuru is generally safe; watch for slippery sidewalks near the waterfront and keep an eye on ferry timetables.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKIX Kansai International Airport (About 1 h 30 min by train to Maizuru).
- Getting aroundLoop bus between Nishi‑Maizuru and Higashi‑Maizuru runs 150–300 ¥; taxis start around 5,000 ¥ for a city tour.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Metro or bus rideLoop bus ridecheck¥150–¥300 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedHostel bunk or capsule, a night, per person¥3,000 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBusiness‑hotel double room, a night, per room¥13,000 (≈ US$90)
- High-end bedBusiness‑hotel double room, a night, per room¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥8,000 (≈ US$55) · High ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KIX Kansai International Airport (About 1 h 30 min by train to Maizuru)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Maizuru: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
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2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Loop bus between Nishi‑Maizuru and Higashi‑Maizuru runs 150–300 ¥; taxis start around 5,000 ¥ for a city tour.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Amanohashidate
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
JR limited express from Maizuru, about 1 h 15 min
Scenic sandbar and pine trees; good for a half‑day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Maizuru Station area
Convenient for train, bus loop and shopping at LaPort
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–7,000 (≈ US$35–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥7,000–10,000 (≈ US$50–70) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel bunk or capsule1 × 1 night × ¥3,000 | ¥3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥5,000 | ¥5,000 |
| Kyoto → Maizuru limited‑express ticket1 × ¥3,250 · check | ¥3,250 |
| Loop bus ride within Maizuru1 × ¥150 · check | ¥150 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥1,140 |
| Trip total≈ ¥12,540 per person per day, bed included | ¥12,540≈ US$85 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Bento box | ¥500–¥900 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Loop bus ridecheck | ¥150–¥300 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry schedules to Hokkaido run daily but may change in winter – check ahead.
- Loop bus frequency drops after 20:00; plan return transport.Loop bus frequency drops after 8:00 PM; plan return transport.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Maizuru舞鶴
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Osaka; other embassies in Tokyo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kyoto → Maizuru limited‑express: ¥3,250–3,960 (≈ US$25–30), 96 min (check)
- Loop bus within Maizuru: ¥150–¥300 (≈ US$2–3) depending on distance (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- 駅はどこですか？ — Where is the train station? (eki wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Maizuru. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add ferry to Hokkaido for overnight stay.
- Combine Brick Museum with nearby naval memorials in a walking loop.
Sources
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