Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture, is located in the northeastern part of Kyoto Prefecture. The western district is home to the remains of Tayo Castle, built during the Azuchi-Momoyama period, and the castle townscape, while the eastern district boasts numerous historical resources, including the Red Brick Museum, which is associated with the former navy. Maizuru Port, located within the city, opens onto Wakasa Bay, forming a natural harbor and has developed alongside the sea. The Maizuru Fish Festival, held every October, promotes Maizuru's fish, featuring a bluefin tuna filleting show and a local auction. It is popular with tourists as a festival unique to a region that has developed alongside the sea. Local specialties include the sasa flounder and matsuba crab caught at Maizuru Port, Kyoto vegetables known as the king of peppers, and Manganji peppers, all of which are nationally renowned.