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Suzuka International Racing Course
The world's only figure-8 Grand Prix track, home of the Japanese GP and the fearsome 130R corner, with an amusement park and giant Ferris wheel right at its gates.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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Tsu
Mie, Japan · Asia
About Tsu
Tsu is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Kawage, 12km from Suzuka International Racing Course.
Tsu is in Mie, Japan, with about 270,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Kawage, about 8 km away.
Tsu (津市, Tsu-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [tsɯꜜ(.ɕi)]) is the capital city of Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2021, the city had an estimated population of 274,879 in 127,273 households and a population density of 390 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 711.11 square kilometres (274.56 sq mi).Read more
Although the second largest city in the prefecture in terms of population (behind Yokkaichi), its designation as the prefectural capital and its holding of a large concentration of national government offices and educational facilities make the city the administrative and educational center of Mie Prefecture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Tsu?
Within an hour or so of Tsu: Suzuka International Racing Course (12 km), Ise Grand Shrine (36 km), Nagashima Spa Land (39 km), LEGOLAND Japan (46 km).
Are there any good drives near Tsu?
The nearest famous roads are Philosopher's Path and Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail.
Where is Tsu?
Tsu is in Mie, Japan, about 8 km from Kawage.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 274,537
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Mie
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 34.7333, 136.5167
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Japan
Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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Worth the detour from Tsu
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Ise Grand Shrine
Japan's most sacred Shinto shrine, ceremonially rebuilt every 20 years for over a millennium, set in ancient cedar forests.
36 km · about 40 min drive
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Nagashima Spa Land
Major Japanese amusement park near Nagoya with world-class steel coasters and a giant hot spring complex.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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LEGOLAND Japan
Nagoya's family park with over 40 LEGO-themed rides and attractions and a stunning Miniland of Japanese landmarks.
46 km · about 55 min drive
museum
Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
Comprehensive museum at Toyota's birthplace in Nagoya covering the evolution from automatic looms to automobile manufacturing.
60 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Tsu
- 73 kmPhilosopher's PathA peaceful stone-paved canal path lined with hundreds of cherry trees, connecting major temples in Kyoto's eastern hills.
- 73 kmMount YoshinoJapan's most famous cherry blossom viewing spot with over 30,000 trees covering an entire mountainside in waves of pink each spring.
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