Comparison of preferred characteristics of agricultural landscapes in Shizuoka [Japan] Prefecture between attributes
2009
Ohishi, T.(Shizuoka-ken. Research Inst. of Agriculture and Forestry, Iwata (Japan)) | Inagaki, H. | Takahashi, T. | Matsuno, K. | Yamamoto, T. | Kurita, H.
In order to indicate the targets of green tourism, we investigated the landscapes that people preferred (favorite landscape), impressions of the viewed landscapes, and virtual behavior induced by viewing the landscapes. It was found that tea gardens were favored by adult females and young girls, and were suitable for leisurely activities. Mandarin orange gardens were favored by adult females and children. Similarly, forests were favored by adult males and children and were suitable for the quiet enjoyment of sounds and sceneries. Ranches were preferred by many people, and these were suitable for various experiences related to physical activities. Adult females favored spacious landscapes; adult males, natural landscapes. Moreover, almost everyone preferred landscapes that could offer a variety of virtual action. Children, in particular, favored landscapes that evoked impressions of eating and drinking. Thus, the targets of green tourism in relation to certain agricultural landscapes were realized. In order to effectively utilize such agricultural landscapes for green tourism, it is important to apply the knowledge of favorite landscapes, their impressions, and virtual behavior induced by viewing them for the purpose of green tourism.
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