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Tsurusaki

Oita, Japan · Asia

About Tsurusaki

Tsurusaki is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Ōita, 22km from Beppu Hells (Jigoku Meguri).

Tsurusaki is a town located in Oita, Japan. With a population of 76,968, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Tsurusaki sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tsurusaki to your route.

About Tsurusaki

Tsurusaki Station (鶴崎駅, Tsurusaki-eki) is a passenger railway station located in Ōita City, Ōita Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu. It is also a freight depot operated by the Japan Freight Railway Company (JR Freight)

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Where is Tsurusaki located?

Tsurusaki is located in Oita, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 33.2453 latitude, 131.6917 longitude.

What is the population of Tsurusaki?

Tsurusaki has a population of approximately 76,968 people, making it a town in Japan.

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Quick Information

Population
76,968
Continent
Asia
Country
Japan
Region
Oita
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
33.2453, 131.6917

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Japan

Police
110
Ambulance
119
Fire
119
Driving side
left

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 Tsurusaki

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Beppu Hells (Jigoku Meguri)

A collection of spectacular hot spring vents in Beppu producing steaming pools of vivid blue, red, and milky-white water.

22 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Autopolis

A hillside circuit on the island of Kyushu in Japan, known for dramatic elevation changes and hosting Super GT and Super Formula.

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Kurokawa Onsen

A hot-spring village in the Aso highlands that banned neon and concrete facades, so wooden inns and stone-walled riverside baths dominate. A single wooden pass grants entry to three open-air baths of your choice.

54 km · about 65 min drive

tunnel

Aonodōmon

A tunnel hand-cut through a cliff on the Yamakuni River, begun by the monk Zenkai in 1735 and reputedly dug over three decades to spare travellers a lethal chain path. Sections of the original chiselled bore survive alongside the road.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Tsurusaki

  • 56 kmAonodōmonA tunnel hand-cut through a cliff on the Yamakuni River, begun by the monk Zenkai in 1735 and reputedly dug over three decades to spare travellers a lethal chain path. Sections of the original chiselled bore survive alongside the road.

Nearby Destinations

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