was a town located in KÃ Âka District, Shiga Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2004, the town had an estimated population of 9,007 and a density of 71.37 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area is 126.2 km<sup>2</sup>.
On October 1, 2004, Tsuchiyama and the towns of KÃ Âka, KÃ Ânan, Minakuchi and Shigaraki (all from KÃ Âka District), were merged to create the city of KÃ Âka.
Tsuchiyama is famous for Tsuchiyama-juku, one of the 53 post stations along the Tokaido road and for its production of green tea. KÃ Âka city produces 80% of all green tea in Shiga Prefecture.
The sister city of Tsuchiyama is Traverse City, Michigan, United States.