# Nakatsugawa's Samurai Road Tourism Push

> Nakatsugawa plans new hotels and eateries to boost tourist numbers along Japan's 'Samurai Road' despite maglev train delays.
- Title: Nakatsugawa's Samurai Road Tourism Push · Nikkei Asia
- Summary: Nakatsugawa plans new hotels and eateries to boost tourist numbers along Japan's 'Samurai Road' despite maglev train delays. Nakatsugawa in central Japan…
- Keywords: nakatsugawa, samurai road, gifu prefecture, maglev train, travel, hotels, eateries, news, business, world, Nakatsugawa's, Samurai
- Source: Nikkei Asia — https://asia.nikkei.com/business/travel-leisure/japan-s-nakatsugawa-aims-to-attract-more-visitors-to-samurai-road
- Published: 2026-10-09T23:02:10+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nakatsugawa, samurai road, gifu prefecture, maglev train, travel, hotels, eateries, news, business, world
## Nakatsugawa's Samurai Road
Nakatsugawa in central Japan aims to attract more visitors to its 'Samurai Road' tourism route with hotels and eateries.
## Maglev Train Delays
Despite delays to the maglev train line, locals launch hotels and eateries in Nakatsugawa.
## Foreign Guests
Most guests at The Ryokan O in Nakatsugawa are from abroad.
## Key takeaway

Nakatsugawa in central Japan aims to attract more visitors to its 'Samurai Road' tourism route with hotels and eateries after maglev train delays.