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{{Short description|Bay in Western Japan}}
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[[Image:Wfm kansai overview.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Satellite photo of northern Osaka Bay]]
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'''Osaka Bay''' (大阪湾 ''Ōsaka-wan'') is a bay in western [[Japan]]. As an eastern part of the [[Seto Inland Sea|Inland Sea]], it is separated from the [[Pacific Ocean]] by the [[Kii Channel]] and from the neighbor western part of the Inland Sea by the [[Akashi Strait]]. Its western shore is formed by [[Awaji Island]], and its northern and eastern shores are part of the [[Kansai]] [[metropolitan area]].
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[[File:Rokko Tenrandai Night View.jpg|right|thumb|220px|Panoramic night view of urban area surrounding Osaka Bay]]
Major ports on Osaka Bay include [[Osaka, Osaka|Osaka]], [[Kobe, Hyogo|Kobe]], [[Nishinomiya, Hyogo|Nishinomiya]], [[Sakai, Osaka|Sakai]], [[Amagasaki, Hyogo|Amagasaki]], and [[Hannan, Osaka|Hannan]].
[[File:Osakaharbornorth-2.jpg|right|thumb|220px|[[Port of Osaka]]]]


'''Osaka Bay''' (大阪湾 ''Ōsaka-wan'' {{IPA|ja|oːsakaꜜwaɴ|lang}}) is a bay in western [[Japan]]. As an eastern part of the [[Seto Inland Sea]], it is separated from the [[Pacific Ocean]] by the [[Kii Channel]] and from the neighbor western part of the Inland Sea by the [[Akashi Strait]]. Its western shore is formed by [[Awaji Island]], and its northern and eastern shores are part of the [[Kansai]] [[metropolitan area]].
A number of [[artificial island]]s have been created in Osaka Bay in past decades, including [[Kansai International Airport]], [[Port Island]], and [[Rokko Island]].

Major ports on Osaka Bay include [[Osaka]], [[Kobe]], [[Nishinomiya, Hyogo|Nishinomiya]], [[Sakai, Osaka|Sakai]], [[Amagasaki, Hyogo|Amagasaki]], and [[Hannan, Osaka|Hannan]].

A number of [[artificial island]]s have been created in Osaka Bay in past decades, including [[Kansai International Airport]], [[Kobe Airport]], [[Port Island]], and [[Rokkō Island]]. In antiquity, Osaka Bay stretched almost to Kyoto, Naniwa, Osaka's oldest settlement, itself a peninsula in the bay.


Several islands at the south end of Osaka Bay are part of the [[Seto Inland Sea National Park]].
Several islands at the south end of Osaka Bay are part of the [[Seto Inland Sea National Park]].


Industries locate around Osaka Bay because there is a skilled and plentiful workforce, many port facilities, efficient linkages (from small to medium to large firms). There are good transport links (including the [[Shinkansen]]), room for expansion (land reclaimed form the sea), and a large local market (9 million).
Industries locate around Osaka Bay because there is a skilled and plentiful workforce, many port facilities, efficient linkages (from small to medium to large firms). There are good transport links (including the [[Shinkansen]]), room for expansion (land reclaimed from the sea), and a large local market (9 million).


There has been a recent economic change in Osaka Bay: The decline of older 'heavy' industries such as [[Nippon Steel]], and the expansion of 'new tech' companies such as ICT. There has been a growth in the [[Quaternary sector of industry|quaternary industries]] — research, development, and information. There has also been a development in the science parks and the building of new motorways; this has meant the loss of the countryside.
In a recent economic change in Osaka Bay, older 'heavy' industries such as [[Nippon Steel]] have declined, and 'new tech' companies such as ICT have expanded. There has been a growth in the [[Quaternary sector of industry|quaternary industries]] — research, development, and information. There has also been a development in the science parks and the building of new motorways; this has meant the loss of the countryside.


The [[Tempozan Ferris Wheel]] and [[Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan]] are both located in the [[Tempozan Harbor Village]] area of Osaka.
The [[Tempozan Ferris Wheel]] and [[Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan]] are both located in the Tempozan Harbor Village area of Osaka.


==Major ports==
==Major ports==
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==Airports==
==Airports==
{{wikivoyage|Osaka/Bay Area|Bay Area - Osaka}}
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*[[Kansai International Airport]]
*[[Kansai International Airport]]
*[[Kobe Airport]]
*[[Kobe Airport]]

==See also==
*[[Seto Inland Sea]]


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[[Category:Bays of Japan]]
[[Category:Bays of Japan]]
[[Category:Visitor attractions in Osaka Prefecture]]
[[Category:Landforms of Osaka Prefecture]]




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[[ar:خليج أوساكا]]
[[de:Bucht von Ōsaka]]
[[es:Bahía de Osaka]]
[[fr:Baie d'Osaka]]
[[ko:오사카 만]]
[[nl:Baai van Osaka]]
[[ja:大阪湾]]
[[pl:Osaka (zatoka)]]
[[pt:Baía de Osaka]]
[[ru:Осакский залив]]
[[sv:Osakabukten]]
[[uk:Осацька затока]]
[[zh:大阪灣]]

Latest revision as of 18:29, 9 August 2024

Osaka Bay
Satellite photo of northern Osaka Bay
Osaka Bay is located in Osaka Prefecture
Osaka Bay
Osaka Bay
Location in Japan
Osaka Bay is located in Japan
Osaka Bay
Osaka Bay
Osaka Bay (Japan)
Coordinates34°30′N 135°18′E / 34.500°N 135.300°E / 34.500; 135.300
Ocean/sea sourcesPacific Ocean
Basin countriesJapan
Panoramic night view of urban area surrounding Osaka Bay
Port of Osaka

Osaka Bay (大阪湾 Ōsaka-wan Japanese: [oːsakaꜜwaɴ]) is a bay in western Japan. As an eastern part of the Seto Inland Sea, it is separated from the Pacific Ocean by the Kii Channel and from the neighbor western part of the Inland Sea by the Akashi Strait. Its western shore is formed by Awaji Island, and its northern and eastern shores are part of the Kansai metropolitan area.

Major ports on Osaka Bay include Osaka, Kobe, Nishinomiya, Sakai, Amagasaki, and Hannan.

A number of artificial islands have been created in Osaka Bay in past decades, including Kansai International Airport, Kobe Airport, Port Island, and Rokkō Island. In antiquity, Osaka Bay stretched almost to Kyoto, Naniwa, Osaka's oldest settlement, itself a peninsula in the bay.

Several islands at the south end of Osaka Bay are part of the Seto Inland Sea National Park.

Industries locate around Osaka Bay because there is a skilled and plentiful workforce, many port facilities, efficient linkages (from small to medium to large firms). There are good transport links (including the Shinkansen), room for expansion (land reclaimed from the sea), and a large local market (9 million).

In a recent economic change in Osaka Bay, older 'heavy' industries such as Nippon Steel have declined, and 'new tech' companies such as ICT have expanded. There has been a growth in the quaternary industries — research, development, and information. There has also been a development in the science parks and the building of new motorways; this has meant the loss of the countryside.

The Tempozan Ferris Wheel and Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan are both located in the Tempozan Harbor Village area of Osaka.

Major ports

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Airports

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See also

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34°30′N 135°18′E / 34.500°N 135.300°E / 34.500; 135.300


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