Intentions of Residents to Visit Hypothetical Tourist Facilities in the Northern Toyohashi Area : Using Structural Equation Modeling

Japan aims to become a tourism-based nation, and regional revitalization through the development of tourist facilities that utilize local resources has become an important regional policy. The northern area of Toyohashi City, the focus of this study, is characterized by rich agricultural production, historical assets such as ancient burial mounds, and abundant natural resources including Mt. Ishimaki and iris gardens. With the planned construction of a smart interchange on the Tomei Expressway, improved accessibility is expected to provide new opportunities for tourism development in this region.