Country Japan Local time Wednesday 8:56 AM | Population 21,512 (31 May 2011) | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Weather 6°C, Wind NW at 32 km/h, 85% Humidity Points of interest | ||
Miyazu (宮津市, Miyazu-shi) is a city located in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on June 1, 1954.
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Map of Miyazu, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
As of May 31, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 21,512, with 8,360 households and a population density of 127.06 persons per km². The total area is 169.31 km².
History
An Imperial decree in July 1899 established Miyazu as an open port for trading with the United States and the United Kingdom.
Located in Miyazu City is Amanohashidate or the "bridge to heaven", said to be one of Japan's three most beautiful sights. The naturally formed land bridge is 3.6 kilometres (2.2 mi) long and covered in pine trees.
Twin towns – Sister cities
Miyazu is a sister city to Delray Beach in honor of George Morikami and the Japanese farming community known as the Yamato Colony that existed in Florida.