Wakasa Bay
Bay in Chūbu, Japan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wakasa Bay (若狭湾, Wakasa-wan) is a bay located in the Chūbu region of Japan, and spans the coasts of Kyoto Prefecture, and Fukui Prefecture.[1]
| Wakasa Bay | |
|---|---|
 Wakasa Bay from a beach in Fukui Prefecture | |
  Wakasa Bay | |
| Coordinates | 35°43′17.1″N 135°39′36.6″E |
| River sources | Yura, Shono, Saburi |
| Ocean/sea sources | Sea of Japan |
| Basin countries | Japan |
| Surface area | 2,657 square kilometres (1,026 sq mi) |
| Settlements | Tsuruga, Obama, Maizuru, Miyazu, Kyōtango |
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Location on Wakasa Bay
Wakasa Bay is the area south of the straight line from Cape Kyoga on the west of Tango Peninsula to Cape Echizen on the east Echizen town. This area covers about 2,657 square kilometres (1,026 sq mi).[2] Obama Bay is a sub-bay of Wakasa Bay.
Border communities
Rivers
Ports
Coastal area of Sea of Japan, the most important ports are located in Wakasa Bay, and the Ports of Tsuruga, and Kyoto Maizuru Port.
Military facilities
The Port of Maizuru contains the naval bases of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.[3]
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