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Tokyo Bay is one of the natural attractions of the city of Tokyo in Japan. It is located in the southern part of the Kanto Region in Japan. The bay is a small inlet in the Pacific Ocean, situated in the east-central coast of the Honshu Island. Surrounded by the Boso Peninsula on the eastern side and the Miura Peninsula on the western side, the entire bay occupies an area of 1320 square kilometers. The bay is basically an area formed by Cape Kannon, Cape Futtsu and the Uraga Channel. The bay is home to the Saru Island, the only natural island of the country. The major cities, which are located near the bay, include Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki, Yokosuka and Chibe. In ancient times, this bay was known as the Edo Bay. It is one of the most historic spots of the country. It was in this place that Commodore Matthew Perry carried out negotiations with the Japanese Bakufu in the year 1850. In fact, this place has been the contact point between the Japanese and the Europeans prior to the Meiji restoration. The bay is a major economic zone as it houses some of the major ports of the country like the Tokyo Port, Chiba Port, Yokosuka Port and others. Besides this, it has emerged as one of the main industrial sites of the country with the presence of the Keihin Industrial Area, which later was expanded to the Keiyo Industrial Area. It is particularly famous because of the presence of the naval bases of the United States Forces for Japan and the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force, which is located over here in the Port of Yokosuka. Today, the Tokyo Bay is one of the most popular tourist destinations located near Tokyo. Tourists can stand at the shore of the bay and enjoy the panoramic view of the blue waters of the ocean. However, the biggest attraction is the view of the setting sun. Sunset at the bay is a real treat for the eyes. Watch the blue waters of the ocean change its color to golden as the sun sets on the western horizon. Apart from this, one can also get an excellent view of Mount Fujiyama, located at a distance, from here. One can also find a number of hotels over here, where the tourists can stay when on a holiday to Tokyo. The bay is one of the most romantic spots of the country. One of the biggest attractions located over here is the Hama Rikyu Garden. One can check out the ducks swimming on the pond in this garden or take a look at the tree house. Tourists can take a ferry across the Tokyo Wan Aqua-Line and check out the beauty of the entire region also. The Tokyo Bay with its natural beauty is one of the most frequently visited spots of the city. Both locals as well as tourists come over here to enjoy the spectacular view of the setting sun and the surrounding area.
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