Located in the southeastern part of Gifu Prefecture and bordering Nagano Prefecture, Nakatsugawa City is a tourist destination rich in natural beauty. It flourished as a post town on the Nakasendo Trail during the Edo period, and the townscape still retains the atmosphere of that era. In recent years, the number of international tourists has risen, spurred by the city's inclusion in global travel guidebooks. The Nakasendo Trail and the post towns along it are often referred to as the "Samurai Road," and many international visitors can be seen trekking along this route, which is steeped in nature, history, and culture.