Vibrational wave driving apparatus

A vibrational wave driving apparatus comprising:

• a plate-shaped electromechanical energy transducing member including a first surface and a second surface that is opposite the first surface;
• an elastic member attached to the electromechanical energy transducing member on a side of the second surface of the electromechanical energy transducing member;
• a pair of electrodes provided on the first surface and the second surface, respectively, of the electromechanical energy transducing member;
• a voltage applying unit configured to apply a voltage to the pair of electrodes;
• a wiring unit connecting the pair of electrodes and the voltage applying unit;
• and
• a driven body configured to be pressure contacted with the elastic member,
• wherein the driven body is relatively driven by mechanical vibration of the elastic member generated when an alternating voltage is applied to the pair of electrodes,
• wherein the wiring unit includes a pair of wiring portions connected to the pair of electrodes, respectively,
• wherein the pair of wiring portions includes a pair of film-like bases and a pair of conductors formed on surfaces of the pair of film-like bases, and
• wherein the pair of wiring portions is arranged such that the pair of conductors overlaps each other through insulating layers.