Nakatsugawa locals add lodgings and eateries for 'Samurai Road' visitors despite maglev delays

Nikkei Asia reports that local entrepreneurs are opening lodgings and eateries in Nakatsugawa, central Japan, as the city draws international travelers to the 'Samurai Road,' a trail along the historic Nakasendo route. Around 67,000 international guests stayed in the city in fiscal 2025, up 45% from the previous year. The Tokyo–Nagoya maglev line, which is planned to stop in Nakatsugawa, is now expected to open sometime after 2035.