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is the gateway port to the Kansai area on the Sea of Japan. It is
ninety minutes to Kyoto, the most attractive city for foreign visitors
in Japan (and about the same distance from Kobe and Osaka). Maizuru
is located 525 miles far from Nahotoka and 384 miles far from Pusan,
and is attractive as the northern gateway port for Kyoto sightseeing
for cruises in the Sea of Japan. There are many hot springs and scenic
beauties such as Amanohashidate, one of the most beautiful scenic
spots in Japan, and Goroudake, the first of "Kinki-Hyakkei ",
a hundred
scenic spots of Kinki (Kansai) around Maizuru. The best season to
arrive in Maizuru Port is from March through November. |
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Passenger
Terminal / Public
Offices / Port-related
Organizations / Contact
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Attractions / Sightseeing
Spots |
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| Passenger Terminal |
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| (1)
Name |
MAIZURU PORT
(KYOTO-MAIZURU PORT) |
| (2)
Location |
Maizuru-city,
Kyoto Prefectural |
| (3)
Nearest Station (Time Req.) |
JR
Nishi-Maizuru Station: 8-minutes by car |
| (4)
Access |
Station |
JR
Kyoto Station: 85minutes by train |
| Airport |
Itami
Airport: 90minutes by car
Kansai Airport: 160minutes by car |
| Shinkansen |
85
to JR Kyoto Station by train |
| (6)
Capacity |
Length |
330m |
185m |
240m |
| Water
Depth |
9m |
10m |
12m |
| Apron
Width |
30m |
30m |
40m |
| Boarding
Bridges |
- |
- |
- |
| Tidal
Range |
0.3m |
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| Service |
Content |
Note |
| Welcome
Ceremony |
Drum, etc.(Every
time) |
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Introducing
Japanese
Culture |
Tea ceremony, art of flower arrangement, Japanese dance, art
of calligraphy, etc. (negotiable) |
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Tourist
Information Center,
Currency Exchange |
Currency Exchange
- on a temporary basis |
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| Shuttle
Bus Services |
Possible(negotiable) |
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City
Sightseeing for
the Crews |
Only the first
call (negotiable) |
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| Public Offices |
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| Facility |
Services |
Location
(Time from the Terminal) |
Phone |
(1) Customs
Ministry of Finance |
OK |
5-minute walk |
+81-773-75-1650 |
| (2) Immigration Office |
OK |
15-minute walk |
+81-773-75-1149 |
(3) Quarantine Office
Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare |
OK |
15-minute walk |
+81-6-6571-4312 |
| (4) Coast Guard Office |
OK |
15-minute walk |
+81-773-76-4120 |
| (5) Harbor Police Station |
OK |
5-minute walk |
+81-773-75-1684 |
| (6) Fire Station |
OK |
5-minute walk |
+81-773-75-2147 |
| (7) Hospitals |
OK |
10minutes by car |
+81-773-75-4175 |
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| Port-related Organizations |
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| Type of Service |
Organization |
Address |
Contact Information |
| (1) Shipping
Information |
Kyoto Pref. Port Office |
Kita Maizuru Bldg. 7F, Maizuru |
+81-773-75-1174 |
| (2) Shipping
Agent |
Iino Koun. Co.,LTD |
Shoin Shimazaki, Maizuru |
+81-773-75-5391 |
| Nippon Express |
Shoin Shimazaki, Maizuru |
+81-773-75-3207 |
| Maizuru Warehouse. Co.,LTD |
Shoin Shimazaki, Maizuru |
+81-773-75-1850 |
| (3) Water Supply |
Iino Koun. Co.,LTD |
Shoin Shimazaki, Maizuru |
+81-773-75-5391 |
| (4) Waste Disposal |
Each Shipping Agent |
Shoin Shimazaki, Maizuru |
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| (5) Ship Supplies |
Maizuru Warehouse. Co.,LTD |
Shoin Shimazaki, Maizuru |
+81-773-76-3854 |
| (6) Bay Pilot |
- |
Shoin Shimazaki, Maizuru |
- |
| (7) Harbor Pilot |
Maizuru Harbor Pilot . Co.,LTD
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Shoin Shimazaki, Maizuru |
+81-773-75-5376 |
| (8) Tugboat |
Maizuru Tugboat. Co.,LTD |
Shoin Shimazaki, Maizuru |
+81-773-76-1713 |
(9) Ship
Repair and
Dockyards |
Universal Shipbuilding Corporation |
Amarube Shita, Maizuru |
+81-773-62-8700 |
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Attractions |
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| City |
Place and Event |
Notes |
| Maizuru city |
Maizuru Harbor Fresh Fish
Center |
Crabs
and various fresh fishes are sold, and you can enjoy having
sushi in the center.
Open:9:00-18:00 Closed:Wed. |
| Goro Sky Tower |
It offers a view of
Maizuru Harbor that ranks as the No.1 vista of the most celebrated
scenes of Kinki(Kansai) area.
Open:9:00-21:00(9:00-17:00 during Dec.-Mar.)
Entrance Fee:¥200 |
| The World Brick Museum |
It displays bricks
from some of the world’s most famous brick buildings
and structures, and includes bricks from four of the world’s
civilizations.
Moreover every year, surrounding red brick warehouses serve
as the venues for events such as the Red Brick Festa and Summer
Jazz concerts.
Open:9:00-17:00 Closed:12/29-1/3
Entrance Fee:¥300 |
| Chatta Festival |
Local dances, flea
markets and fireworks are held in late July. |
| Miyazu city |
Amanohashidate |
Amanohashidate is located
in Miyazu city on the Tango Peninsula. It is a sand-bar, 2.3
miles in length and about 566 feet in the maximum width, and
is covered with some 8,000 pine-trees. It is said to look like “ The
Green Bridge to Heaven.” It is famous as one of the three
most beautiful spots in Japan. |
| Hot springs |
There are a lot of
hot springs around the city. Many Ryokans(Japanese
inns) and hotels entertain you with hot springs and delicious
Japanese cuisines. |
| Toka Ebisu at Monjudo |
The festival is held
on January 10th at Monjudo(Chionji Temple). It has been held
from ancient times, wishing for prosperity and academic accomplishment.
Many street stalls sell typical Japanese foods such as Takoyaki,
Taiyaki, Apple candy and so forth. |
| Miyazu Toro Nagashi(Lanterns
Display) and Fireworks |
It is held on August
16th every year. Thousands of fireworks and lanterns adorn
the night fantastically. |
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Gion Festival |
Amanohashidate |
Miyama Town |
Maizuru City |
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| Sightseeing Spots |
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| Place |
Attraction |
Access |
Time
Required |
Notes |
| Maizuru city |
Maizuru is a hub city of
the northern Kansai area. Its’s extensive coastline
and beautiful green mountains has been designated part of
Wakasa Bay Quasi-National Park. The World Brick Museum displays
bricks from some of the world’s most famous brick buildings
and structures. In the Repatriation Memorial Museum, valued
articles collected from around the country help recreate
the atmosphere of the period of World War II |
On
foot, Bus, Train, etc. |
Half
day |
Chatta Festival including
fireworks held in late July |
| Amanohashidate |
Amanohashidate is located
in Miyazu city on the Tango Peninsula. It is a sand-bar,
2.3 miles in length and about 566 feet in the maximum width,
and is covered with some 8,000 pine-trees. It is said to
look like “ The Green Bridge to Heaven.” It is
famous as one of the three most beautiful spots in Japan. |
On
foot, Bus, Train, etc. |
Half
day |
Miyazu Toro Nagashi(Lanterns
Display)and Fireworks held on August 16 every year |
| Miyama town |
There are a beautiful historic
Japanese village with traditional farm and fresh water streams. “Kayabuki
no Sato” in Miyama town was designated a national treasure.
It has many typical traditional Japanese houses with thatched
roofs. You can stay in some of these houses and enjoy old
Japanese life-style. |
Train,
Bus, etc. |
One
day |
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| Kameoka city |
In Kameoka city which is
located next Kyoto city, you can enjoy taking a ride on the
Sagano scenic train,Hozugawa rapid boat and Yunohana hot-springs. |
Train,
Bus, etc. |
One
day |
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| Kyoto city |
Kyoto city, the imperial
capital of Japan for 1100 years from 8th century to 19th
century, remains the most important cultural center in Japan.
It has more than 2,000 temples and shrines, and has developed
many traditional cultures and crafts. Kyoto has been attracting
a lot of tourists from all over the world as “ the
heart of Japan”. |
Train,
Bus, etc |
One
day |
Three major festivals in
Kyoto
·Aoi Festival
The Hollyhock Festival on May 15
·Gion Festival
Big floats parade on July 17
·Jidai Festival
Festival of ages on Oct.22 |
| Uji city |
Uji, located to the south
of Kyoto city, has many historical sights and famous cultural
specialties. Byodoin temple, UNESCO World Heritage site,
graces the back of Japan’s 10yen coin. Uji green tea
is the most famous Japanese tea. You can enjoy tea ceremonies
at traditional tea houses. |
Train,
Bus, etc |
One
day |
The biggest fireworks of
Kyoto prefecture held on August 10 every year |
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