Japan’s most important naval base - Maizuru (舞鶴)

1) Maizuru (舞鶴) Brick Park

There is a lovely port town of brutalist red brick buildings at Maizuru (舞鶴) Brick Park.

Facing the Sea of Japan (日本海), Maizuru was originally a fishing village before turning into one of the most important naval bases in all of Japan. During the 1904 – 1905 Russo–Japanese War, many warships were deployed here.

The eight buildings in the park were built between 1902 and 1918, and are all designated as National Important Cultural Properties.

Out of the eight buildings, five are used as museums, halls and exhibition facilities, and there are restaurants and shops. Various events are held throughout the year, and it is also popular as a photo spot against the backdrop of beautiful buildings.

2) Maizuru Port Tore Tore Center

Adress: 905 Shimofukui, Maizuru, Kyoto 624-0946, Japan

Opening Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM

“Maizuru Port Toretore Center” is the michi-no-eki, or road station, with the largest seafood market near the Sea of Japan.

The fishmongers who set up at the Maizuru seafood market offer a wide variety of fresh and cheap seafood!

You can have the fish at the various stalls either cooked or prepared into sashimi for you, letting you dig in to the fresh fish right then and there!