Mikawa Bay

Mikawa Bay (三河湾 Mikawa-wan) is a bay to the south of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, surrounded by Chita Peninsula to the west and Atsumi Peninsula to the east and south. Its area is approximately 604 km2. Pollution of the shallow, enclosed waters of the bay has become a concern in recent years.

Mikawa Bay
Mikawa Bay
LocationAichi Prefecture
Coordinates34°46′N 137°05′E
Ocean/sea sourcesPacific Ocean
Basin countriesJapan
Mikawa Bay (Landsat photo)

Islands


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