Tokyo Bay in Japanese is known as Tokyo Wan. On the east of Tokyo Bay lies the Boso Peninsula and to the west of the bay is another peninsula, known as the Miura Peninsula. The total area covered by the Tokyo Bay also includes the Uraga Channel.
The Tokyo Bay is a small inlet from the Pacific Ocean. The former name of Tokyo Bay was the Edo Bay. This bay has historical importance. Negotiation between Bakufu and Matthew Perry took place here, during 1850. Prior to the Meiji Restoration, the powers of Japan and Europe met here officially.
There are a number of islands formed in the Tokyo
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Bay. Most of the islands have been artificially formed. In the Taisho and Meiji period, these islands have been formed in the bay. Saru Island in Tokyo Bay is a natural island. The city of Yokosuka is located at the mouth of the Tokyo Bay.
Some of the important ports are located in this bay of Tokyo. They are Yokohama, Chiba, Tokyo and Kawasaki. The Keihin Industrial Area has developed in the western side of Tokyo Bay. Kisarazu is linked up with Kawasaki by the bridge of Tokyo Bay Aqua Line. This bridge extends over the Tokyo Bay. Commuters can avail Tokyo Wan ferry service in Tokyo Bay.
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