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Tsurugashima, Saitama

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Tsurugashima (鶴ヶ島市, Tsurugashima-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.

As of February 1, 2012, the city has an estimated population of 69,974 (28,581 households). The total area is 17.73 km².

The city was founded when the town of Tsurugashima was upgraded to city status on September 1, 1991.

Adjoining cities and towns

Transportation

Rail

The city is served by Tsurugashima Station on the Tōbu Tōjō Line and also Ippommatsu Station on the Tōbu Ogose Line. Wakaba Station on the Tōbu Tōjō Line lies on the city boundary between Tsurugashima and Sakado. Tsurugashima Station is approximately 40 minutes from Ikebukuro Station in Tokyo on the Tōbu Tōjō Line by direct express train.

Bus

Tsuru Wagon community minibus in front of Wakaba Station, October 2011
  • Tsuru Bus community bus service
  • Tsuru Wagon community minibus service

Culture

  • Zennōji Temple

Shopping

Wakaba Walk shopping centre in front of Wakaba Station, October 2011
  • Wakaba Walk Shopping Centre

Notable people

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "鶴ケ島市" (in Japanese). Japan: ken-min.com. 2011. Retrieved 21 October 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)

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