Wakasa Bay


Wakasa Bay is a bay located in the Chūbu region of Japan, and spans the coasts of Kyoto Prefecture, and Fukui Prefecture.

Geography

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.

Border communities

;Fukui prefecture
;Kyoto prefecture

Rivers

, :ja:笙の川|Shono, :ja:佐分利川|Saburi, etc.

Development

Ports

Coastal area of Sea of Japan, the most important ports are located in Wakasa Bay, and the Ports of Tsuruga, and.

Military facilities

The Port of Maizuru contains the naval bases of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.