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The reconstructed castle gate serves as the entrance to the Tanabe Castle Museum. The top story of the Shōkokan is visible at the left. (© Nippon.com)
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A statue of Hosokawa Yūsai at the Tanabe Castle Museum. (© Nippon.com)
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The Shōkokan exhibits items like a tapestry describing the turbulent life of Hosokawa Yūsai. (© Nippon.com)
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A model recreating the landscape around Tanabe Castle at the time of the siege shows how the geography hampered the attack. (© Nippon.com)
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The foundation of the castle tower in Maizuru Park. (© Nippon.com)
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The narrow canals of Yoshiwara Irie are lined with houses and fishing boats. (© Nippon.com)
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The view from atop Minazuki Bridge. (© Nippon.com)
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The stone torii and main hall of Minazuki Shrine. (© Nippon.com)
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The narrow streets retain the charms of an old-fashioned fishing town. (© Nippon.com)
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Hinodeyu was originally a communal bath operated by the town. (© Nippon.com)
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Clockwise from the top: the bathing areas with its centrally located bathtub; the second-floor tatami room, which serves as a local meeting spot; the dressing rooms offer an old-time feel. (© Nippon.com)
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Wakanoyu combines both Western and traditional Japanese charms. (© Nippon.com)
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Keirinji is one of many historic temples in Teramachi. (© Nippon.com)
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Maizuru Port Tore Tore Center. (© Nippon.com)
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The market offers a wide range of seasonal seafood. (© Nippon.com)
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Clockwise from the top: Fish skewers are ready snack; a luxurious meal of rice, miso soup, and select seafood; Maizuru’s plump oysters are a seasonal delicacy. (© Nippon.com)
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The seafood bowl from the restaurant Totogen near the center. (© Nippon.com)
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