Mutsu Bay

Mutsu Bay

Mutsu Bay is a bay enclosed by the Shimokita Peninsula, Shakhotsu Peninsula, and Tsugaru Peninsula in Aomori Prefecture. It is approximately 40 kilometers wide from east to west, with the eastern section also measuring about 40 kilometers from north to south. It is a renowned natural attraction in Aomori Prefecture and an important wetland in Japan. Mutsu Bay connects to the Tsugaru Strait via the Hiraizumi Channel, where the warm Tsugaru Current flows in from the Tsugaru and Hiraizumi Channels, circulates within the bay, and then flows back out into the Tsugaru Strait.

Mutsu Bay contains numerous smaller bays, such as Noheji Bay in the southeast, Aomori Bay in the southwest, and Ominato Bay in the northeast. Within Ominato Bay, the Ashizaki Sand spit forms a separate Ashizaki Bay. The bay is home to scallop farming across various locations, with other aquatic products including sea cucumber, sea pineapple, and flounder. Visitors can not only enjoy the beautiful scenery but also experience the charm of aquaculture life.

Mutsu Bay

Must-visit reason: One of the most famous natural scenic spots in Aomori Prefecture

Continent where the attraction is located: Asia【Asia】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Japan[Japan]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Aomori Prefecture [Aomori Prefecture]