Wakasa Bay
A subsidence bay in the Sea of Japan extending from Cape Echizen in Fukui Prefecture to Cape Kyogamisaki on the Tango Peninsula in Kyoto Prefecture. It has a well-developed rias coast, and the Mikata-goko (Five Lakes of Mikata), National Places of Scenic Beauty, are located on its coast. Since ancient times, marine products from the bay have been presented to the capital and the Imperial Court. In recent years, the road used to transport the products to Kyoto has been called the "Saba Kaido" (Mackerel Highway).
Nishiki-e and Paintings
六十余州名所図会 若狭 漁船鰈網
諸国名所百景 若狭かれゐを制す
旅みやげ 第1集
Photos
日本名勝風俗大写真帖
Other Materials
Landmarks around Wakasa Bay
Tsuruga Hieizan (Mt. Hiei) Kamigamo Shrine Shugakuin Imperial Villa Enryakuji Temple Takao Atagoyama Mt. Daimonji-yama Daitokuji Temple Shimogamo Shrine
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