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What prefecture is Tsu, Japan in, and is it the capital?
Tsu is the capital city of Mie Prefecture, located on Japan's main island of Honshu. It sits on Ise Bay and serves as the prefecture's administrative center, home to Mie University.
How do I get from Tsu to the Ise Grand Shrine?
Tsu is a common gateway to Ise, with trains on the Kintetsu and JR lines reaching Ise-shi Station in roughly an hour or less. The Ise Grand Shrine, one of Japan's most sacred Shinto sites, is a short bus or walk from the station.
What is there to see in Tsu itself?
The city's best-known landmark is the ruins of Tsu Castle, now a park with surviving stone walls. Tsu also hosts local festivals tied to the region's seafood culture, including an Ise Ebi (spiny lobster) celebration.
How far is Tsu from Nagoya?
Tsu lies roughly 80 kilometers from Nagoya, and express trains on the Kintetsu Nagoya Line and JR Kansai Main Line connect the two cities in about an hour. This makes Tsu an easy stop between Nagoya and the Ise region.
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