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Nakatsugawa seeks more visitors as maglev plans face delays
Nakatsugawa, a city in Gifu prefecture in central Japan, is trying to attract more tourists to the Samurai Road.
The city is slated to have a station on Japan’s ultrafast maglev train line, which is under construction.
The project has faced delays.
Local businesses are opening hotels and eateries as they work to draw visitors.
Many guests staying at The Ryokan O, one inn in the city, come from abroad.
The planned station has helped renew attention on Nakatsugawa as a destination.
The train line is still being built, and the source gives no timetable for its opening.
Nakatsugawa in Japan’s Gifu prefecture is seeking to attract more visitors to the “Samurai Road.”
The city is slated to host a station on the country’s ultrafast maglev line, which is under construction.
The maglev line has been delayed.
Local businesses have opened hotels and eateries as the city draws renewed attention as a tourist destination.
Most guests staying at The Ryokan O in Nakatsugawa are from abroad.
- Who
- Nakatsugawa and local businesses.
- What
- The city is seeking to attract more visitors to the “Samurai Road.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- Nakatsugawa, in Gifu prefecture, central Japan.
- Why
- The city is preparing for a station on the maglev line and is drawing renewed attention as a tourist destination.
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- Location
- Nakatsugawa, Gifu prefecture, central Japan
- Planned transport link
- A station on Japan’s ultrafast maglev line
- Project status
- The maglev line is under construction and has been delayed
- Visitor accommodation
- Most guests at The Ryokan O are from abroad
- Local businesses
- Hotels and eateries have opened
Sources
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