Tsu Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Mie Prefecture, Japan
About Tsu
Tsu is often claimed to be the world's shortest pronounceable city name(IPA:[tsɯ]). The vowel is similar to the one in the English word 'too', but is shorter, has less lip rounding, and is typically voiceless; it is perceptible, but sounds 'whispered'. Also, as English speakers may find the [t] hard to hear, the name sounds rather like 'Sue'. Pronouncing the [t], however, is essential in conveying the meaning. In Japanese, the city name is usually written either using the character 津, or with つ, a 'hiragana' symbol which indicates the syllable [tsɯ]. Tsu is the only Japanese city name which consists of a single kana, making it the shortest name for a place of any size in Japan. The local tourist association has amultilingual guide site.
Top Attractions in Tsu
Explore the best things to see and do in Tsu:
- ★Daikanon-ji
- ★Dr. Hidesaburō Ueno and Hachikō Statue
- ★Japon Louvre Sculpture Museum
- ★MieMu
- ★Mie Prefectural Art Museum
- ★Sekisui Museum
- ★Tsu Castle
- ★Tsu Kannon
Where to Eat in Tsu
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Hashiya
- 🍴Itaro
- 🍴Tower-Z
Where to Stay in Tsu
- 🏨Dormy Inn Tsu
- 🏨Green Park Hotel Tsu
Tsu Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: