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Japan / East Asia

Tsu, Japan City Intelligence

Tsu is an indexed city in Japan (East Asia), with a metropolitan population of about ~273K. This profile brings together deterministic city-intelligence indicators for Tsu spanning cost of living, climate, safety and quality of life, economy and jobs, education, and healthcare. Tsu is a east asia city of about ~273K in Japan. On the composite city-intelligence score, Tsu sits comfortably above the indexed median (82/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~273K
View of Tsu, Japan

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Composite profile

Overall score

82/100

Use the Tsu profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Japan and across East Asia, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations.

Overall82/100
Affordability58/100
Air quality63/100
Energy78/100

Overall city intelligence

Strong

82/100

Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.

Data confidence

Directional

Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.

Verified utility layers

See country hub

Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.

Tsu data table

The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.

Tsu city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score82/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living58/100Tsu's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality63/100Tsu's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy78/100Tsu's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety83/100Tsu's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed80/100Tsu's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk84/100Tsu's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience84/100Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context.

Safety

Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.

Safety

Overall safety90/100
Low crime93/100
Personal safety92/100
Night safety88/100
Road safety86/100

Tsu ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (90/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.

Quality of Life

A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.

Quality of Life

Quality of life89/100
Healthcare94/100
Education91/100
Green space93/100
Cleanliness91/100
Infrastructure97/100
Mobility74/100

Tsu has a very high quality-of-life estimate (89/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.

Family Friendliness

How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.

Family Friendliness

Family friendliness89/100
Education91/100
Green space93/100
Overall safety90/100

Tsu scores very high for family living (89/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Digital nomad suitability82/100
Walkability85/100
Cycling75/100
Infrastructure97/100

Tsu is very high for remote workers (82/100), based on connectivity, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

Retirement Suitability

Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.

Retirement Suitability

Retirement suitability84/100
Healthcare94/100
Cleanliness91/100
Outdoor lifestyle54/100

Tsu is very high for retirement (84/100), appealing for healthcare access, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.

Emergency and public safety in Tsu

Local public safety guidance for Tsu, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.

Verified
Japan emergency contacts
ServiceNumberNotes
Police11024/7
Ambulance and fire11924/7119 routes to both fire and emergency medical services.
Fire and ambulance11924/7

For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Tsu, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Japan emergency profile.

Public safety sources

Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.

Healthcare and hospitals in Tsu

Healthcare context for Tsu, with national-level information from Japan where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.

Verified

For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Tsu, see the Japan healthcare profile.

Healthcare sources

Each entry above is attributed to an official government, public health, or recognised health-system publisher. Confirm current information directly with these sources.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.

Transport and mobility in Tsu

Local mobility context for Tsu, with national-level context from Japan where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.

Verified

For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Tsu, see the Japan transport profile.

Transport sources

Each entry above is attributed to an official transport authority, national operator, airport publisher, or government source. Confirm current information directly with these publishers.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.

Air quality dataset

Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Tsu. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Tsu

Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025

Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location

Source-attributed values for Tsu will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.

Tsu air-quality dataset coverage
MetricValueData yearStatus
Air qualityVerified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location.

Data provenance

Source attribution
  • Global City Intelligence — air-quality dataset

    Verified data unavailable
    Publisher
    Global City Intelligence
    Last verified
    2026-05-16

    The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).

Quick answers

Quick, evidence-based answers about Tsu drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.

Quick answers about Tsu

Is Tsu worth visiting?

Yes — excellent quality of life (89/100), with nearby nature such as Ise-Shima National Park, Suzuka Quasi-National Park.

Is Tsu good for families?

Excellent (89/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is Tsu affordable?

Around average cost; about ¥240,000/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Tsu?

Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.

What are Tsu's main industries?

Mainly tourism, manufacturing, automotive.

What is the climate in Tsu?

A humid subtropical climate, averaging about 19.9°C.

Does Tsu have universities?

Higher education is strong (74/100).

What is healthcare like in Tsu?

Healthcare access is strong (75/100).

Is Tsu good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is strong (74/100).

What nature is near Tsu?

Within ~170 km: Ise-Shima National Park, Suzuka Quasi-National Park.

Explore Tsu modules

City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.

Cost of Living in Tsu

Tsu's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.

Air Quality in Tsu

Tsu's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.

Energy in Tsu

Tsu's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.

Safety in Tsu

Tsu's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.

Internet Speed in Tsu

Tsu's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.

Climate Risk in Tsu

Tsu's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.

City rankings

Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.

Cost of living in Tsu

Cost of living estimates for Tsu — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.

Climate in Tsu

Climate profile for Tsu — Humid Subtropical climate, annual average 19.9°C, comfort score 74/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in Tsu

Economy and jobs profile for Tsu — tourism economy, economy score 77/100, key industries including tourism, manufacturing, automotive. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Tsu

Education profile for Tsu — regional education center, education score 69/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Tsu

Healthcare and retirement profile for Tsu — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 75/100, retirement score 74/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Tsu

Source-attributed visual context for Tsu using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.

Weekend trip planning guide for Tsu

Weekend trip planning checklist for Tsu — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.

Nearby weekend places from Tsu

Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.

Estimate a monthly budget for Tsu

Estimate a monthly budget for Tsu using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.

Plan a trip budget for Tsu

Plan a trip budget for Tsu using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.

Nearby cities from Tsu

Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Tsu. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.

Suzuka, Japan

Nearby city · about 20 km from Tsu. Explore Suzuka's city intelligence profile.

Yokkaichi, Japan

Nearby city · about 29 km from Tsu. Explore Yokkaichi's city intelligence profile.

Kuwana, Japan

Nearby city · about 42 km from Tsu. Explore Kuwana's city intelligence profile.

Kariya, Japan

Nearby city · about 54 km from Tsu. Explore Kariya's city intelligence profile.

Nagoya, Japan

Nearby city · about 63 km from Tsu. Explore Nagoya's city intelligence profile.

Nara, Japan

Nearby city · about 64 km from Tsu. Explore Nara's city intelligence profile.

Hikone, Japan

Nearby city · about 66 km from Tsu. Explore Hikone's city intelligence profile.

Okazaki, Japan

Nearby city · about 66 km from Tsu. Explore Okazaki's city intelligence profile.

Otsu, Japan

Nearby city · about 68 km from Tsu. Explore Otsu's city intelligence profile.

Ichinomiya, Japan

Nearby city · about 71 km from Tsu. Explore Ichinomiya's city intelligence profile.

Related collections

Regional discovery collections that include Tsu — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.

Themed collections

Theme-first discovery collections that include Tsu — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.

Tsu FAQ

Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Tsu, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.

Frequently asked questions about Tsu

Is Tsu worth visiting?

Tsu has a very high quality-of-life estimate (89/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Ise-Shima National Park, Suzuka Quasi-National Park and Mt. Kyogamine within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Tsu?

Tsu has a very high quality-of-life estimate (89/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 89/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Tsu?

A single resident of Tsu spends roughly ¥240,000 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near ¥127,000. Overall the city is around average cost for Japan. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.

What should I know about moving to Tsu?

Plan for around-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Tsu is very high for remote workers (82/100), based on connectivity, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Tsu?

Tsu's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, manufacturing and technology. Tsu has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, manufacturing and automotive.

Is Tsu good for digital nomads and remote work?

Tsu offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 83/100.

What are the education options in Tsu?

Tsu is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Physics, Computer Science and Medicine.

Is Tsu a good place to study?

Tsu offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, strong quality of life and good connectivity.

What is healthcare like in Tsu?

Tsu has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 75/100. Residents have very strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Tsu a good place to retire?

Tsu offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 74/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Tsu?

Tsu has a humid subtropical climate, averaging about 19.9°C annually with roughly 1500 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.

Is Tsu a safe place to live?

Tsu ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (90/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.

How easy is it to get around Tsu?

Tsu indexes a walkability score of 85 and a cycling score of 75 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Tsu?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Tsu include Ise-Shima National Park, Suzuka Quasi-National Park and Mt. Kyogamine. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Tsu good for families?

Tsu scores very high for family living (89/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

What outdoor activities are there around Tsu?

Tsu rates 54/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 93/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Ise-Shima National Park, Suzuka Quasi-National Park and Mt. Kyogamine supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Tsu profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Japan and across East Asia, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations. Its standout dimensions are climate risk (84/100) and safety (83/100). The area most worth watching is cost of living (58/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.

Country context is available on the Japan country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Tsu appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.

Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.

Sources

4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.