Maizuru-shi

Maizuru is a city in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, on an inlet of the Sea of Japan. Founded on May 27, 1943, it is a city rich in nature, located on the scenic Maizuru Bay. Maizuru Harbor is located in Maizuru Bay, from which travel to Hokkaidō is possible via the Sea of Japan. As of 2015, the city has an estimated population of 84,016 and a population density of 246 persons per km².