Tsurugashima, Japan
鶴ヶ島市
Tsurugashima is a town of 70,117 people in Saitama, Japan, founded in April 1, 1889.
Why visit Tsurugashima
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 122 parks and trails, 222 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bunri University of Hospitality, Kagawa Nutrition University, History and Folklore Museum and Peace Museum of Saitama.
Weather in Tsurugashima
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About Tsurugashima
Tsurugashima (鶴ヶ島市, Tsurugashima-shi) is a city in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. On January 1, 2021, the city had an estimated population of 69,937 in 31,890 households and a population density of 4,000 per square kilometre (10,000/sq mi). The total area of the city is 17.65 square kilometres (6.81 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Tsurugashima, Saitama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Bunri University of Hospitality
School · 4.0 km
Higher education institution in Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Kagawa Nutrition University
School · 1.1 km
Private university in Japan with campuses in Saitama Prefecture and Tokyo
Nihon Institute of Medical Science
School · 6.2 km
Higher education institution in Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Tokyo International University
School · 4.9 km
Private university in Tokyo, Japan
Museums and landmarks9
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Peace Museum of Saitama
Museum · 5.4 km
Museum in Higashimatsuyama, Saitama, Japan
Parks, trails and playgrounds122
110 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes222
Fukuzen
Restaurant · Japanese, Seafood · 1.4 km
Mo off; Tu-Fr 11:30-22:30; Sa 17:30-22:30; Su,PH 17:30-22:00
210 more on the map.
History
The area around Tsurugashima has been inhabited since prehistoric times, and a number of large burial mounds from the Kofun period are preserved within the city limits. During the Edo period, the area was largely under the control of Kawagoe Domain. The village of Tsurugashima was created within Koma District, Saitama with the establishment of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889. Koma District was abolished in 1896, becoming part of Iruma District.Tsurugashima was elevated to town status on April 1, 1966. The city of Tsurugashima was founded when the former town of Tsurugashima was elevated to city status on September 1, 1991.
From the History section of Tsurugashima, Saitama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship66
Shopping50
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries35
Healthcare47
Map of Tsurugashima
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Getting there and nearby towns
Yokota Air Base (OKO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 km away.
- Takasaka 4 km north, about 4 min by car
- Hidaka 6 km southwest, about 6 min by car
- Igusa 6 km east, about 6 min by car
- Kawagoe 9 km southeast, about 9 min by car
- Ogose 10 km west, about 10 min by car
- Sayama 12 km south, about 12 min by car
- Fujimino 13 km southeast, about 13 min by car
- Hannō 14 km southwest, about 14 min by car
- Kamifukuoka 14 km southeast, about 14 min by car
- Iruma 16 km south, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Tsurugashima Municipal-office, MaedaAkihiko, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bunri University of Hospitality, Abasaa, Public domain
- Kagawa Nutrition University (Joshi Eiyō Daigaku), Mj-bird, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nihon Institute of Medical Science, Nyao148, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tokyo International University campus1, TIU kouhou, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Higashimatsuyama Peace Museum Of Saitama 1, 京浜にけ, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sakado Xientengong Tenmon 20110203 1, 京浜にけ at Japanese Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sumiyoshi-sakado-kosyo, Nishiyasu Junichiro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sakado Junior High School, 国土地理院, CC BY 4.0
- Senior High School at Sakado, University of Tsukuba, M yanagisawa, CC BY 3.0
- Tsurugashima City Fujimi Junior high school 01, Suikotei, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sakado Xientengong Honden 1, 京浜にけ, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 埼玉県坂戸市 大智寺, VivaceOrange, CC0
- Sakado sub-office, Saitama local Legal Affairs Bureau, MOJ 02, Hohoho, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sakado sub-office, Saitama local Legal Affairs Bureau, MOJ 01, Hohoho, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cucullia kurilullia ssp. kurilullia, iNaturalist user: renshuchu, CC0
- Sakado PW Depot 20080617, DAJF, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sakado Station north 20070413, DAJF, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tobu 7800 Sakado 19770419, VVVF, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tobu ED5010 7800 Sakado 19770419 (2), VVVF, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sakado Station platforms 20090228, DAJF, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sakado Station Bunmeido Castella 20090228, DAJF, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sakado Station north entrance 20090814, DAJF, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sakado Station Ogose Line 20120111, DAJF, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sakado 20111102, DAJF, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sakado sta north, Filler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sakado-platform, E231-800, Public domain
- Tobu sakado station 20041225, JunK at Japanese Wikipedia, Public domain
- Sakado Station south entrance 20120111, DAJF, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sakado Station south entrance 20090228, DAJF, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sakado-st-Platform, E231-Tobucchi This photo was taken with Casio Exilim EX-Z1050, Public domain
- Co-op Mirai Sakado Yakushicho, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Tobu 8000 series set 8111 Sakado 20070413, DAJF, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sakado Station gravel line stub 20110203 (2), ja:user:京浜にけ (Keihin-nike), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sakado Station gravel line stub 20110203 (1), ja:user:京浜にけ (Keihin-nike), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joshi Eiyo Daigaku Sakado 20090814, DAJF, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sakado Station gravel line stub 20110203 (3), ja:user:京浜にけ (Keihin-nike), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wakaba Station - Saitama - 2026 Oct 31 various 14, Nesnad, CC BY 4.0
- Wakaba Station - Saitama - 2026 Oct 31 various 15, Nesnad, CC BY 4.0
- Wakaba Station - Saitama - 2026 Oct 31 various 16, Nesnad, CC BY 4.0
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