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Nature-Based Tourism Motivations and Visit Profiles of Domestic and International Segments to a Japanese National Park

Thomas E. Jones
Thomas E. Jones
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Minh-Hoang Nguyen
Minh-Hoang Nguyen
   | 30 juin 2021
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Publié en ligne: 30 juin 2021
Pages: 77 - 92
Reçu: 11 nov. 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/quageo-2021-0013
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Fig. 1

Typical autumn scenery in Kuju with pampas grass and wooden boardwalk through the marsh.Source: photos taken by authors.
Typical autumn scenery in Kuju with pampas grass and wooden boardwalk through the marsh.Source: photos taken by authors.

Fig. 2

Location of eight national parks in the Ministry of Environment's programme. The map was retrieved from the Ministry of Environment's website (http://www.env.go.jp/en/nature/enjoy-project/index.html) and edited by the authors for better clarity.Source: own compilation
Location of eight national parks in the Ministry of Environment's programme. The map was retrieved from the Ministry of Environment's website (http://www.env.go.jp/en/nature/enjoy-project/index.html) and edited by the authors for better clarity.Source: own compilation

Fig. 3

Mean scores of push- and pull-factor motivations between domestic and international visitors.Source: own study.
Mean scores of push- and pull-factor motivations between domestic and international visitors.Source: own study.

Fig. S1

Signs in Japanese with English headings and grab-sheets (left-centre).Source: photo taken by authors.
Signs in Japanese with English headings and grab-sheets (left-centre).Source: photo taken by authors.

Chi-squared, Fisher's exact, t-tests of distinctions between domestic and international visitors.

Variables Levels Domestic visitor (N = 71) International visitor (N = 66) χ2/t-statistic Fisher's exact
Frequency Percentage Frequency Percentage
Gender Female 32 45.07% 31 46.97% 0.050 0.865
Male 39 54.93% 35 53.03%
Education Level Below university 31 43.66% 11 16.67% 21.946*** 0.000***
University 35 49.30% 33 50.00%
Post graduate 4 5.63% 22 33.33%
First visit No 50 70.42% 21 31.82% 32.341*** 0.000***
Yes 11 15.49% 45 68.18%
Overnight stay No 34 47.89% 30 45.45% 0.131 0.733
Yes 35 49.30% 35 53.03%
Companion(s) No 4 5.63% 9 13.64% 2.550 0.147
Yes 67 94.37% 57 86.36%
Wish to return No 5 7.04% 17 25.76% 8.930** 0.004**
Yes 65 91.55% 48 72.73%
Transport Private car 58 81.69% 27 40.91% 27.253*** 0.000***
Rental car 8 11.27% 32 48.48%
Public transport 3 4.23% 7 10.61%
Age Mean 50.96 34.85 5.823***
Enjoying nature with family or friends Mean 3.62 3.43 2.039*
Improving physical health Mean 2.80 2.86 −0.447
Discovering and learning Mean 2.78 3.23 −3.633***
Escaping Mean 2.80 3.08 −2.065*
mov_landscape Mean 3.83 3.71 1.67
mov_hiking Mean 3.51 3.19 2.42*
mov_driving Mean 3.54 2.88 4.68***

Principal-component factor analysis of push factors. Source: own study.

Dimension Factor label Factor 1 Factor 2 Factor 3 Factor 4
Enjoying nature with family or friends mov_fam 0.83
mov_experience 0.77
mov_scenery 0.61
mov_refresh 0.51
Improving physical health mov_exercise 0.88
mov_health 0.84
Discovering and learning mov_knowledge 0.89
mov_discover 0.81
mov_wildlife 0.55
Escaping mov_rest 0.84
mov_escape 0.81
Initial eigenvalue 3.80 1.31 1.24 1.15
Cronbach's alpha 0.71 0.80 0.71 0.65
Proportion of variance 18.54% 17.50% 17.35% 14.86%

Coding and literature sources of push- and pull-factor motivations.

Statements Coding Source
To get away from everyday life mov_escape (Kim et al. 2003; Phau et al. 2013; Alexandris et al. 2009)
To take rest mov_rest (Kim et al. 2003; Phau et al. 2013; Alexandris et al. 2009)
To do physical exercise mov_exercise (Alexandris et al. 2009)
To see wildlife mov_wildlife (Kim et al. 2003)
To enhance health mov_health (Kim et al. 2003; Phau et al. 2013)
To enjoy natural scenery mov_scenery (Kim et al. 2003; Phau et al. 2013; Alexandris et al. 2009)
To refresh mind and gain inspiration mov_refresh (Pan, Ryan 2007)
To enjoy time with family or friends mov_fam (Pan, Ryan 2007; Wang 2004; Alexandris et al. 2009)
To share travel experiences after returning home mov_experience (Wang 2004)
To discover new places and things mov_discover (Pan, Ryan 2007)
To increase my knowledge and experience mov_knowledge (Pan, Ryan 2007)
Attractive natural landscape (grassland, forest, etc.) mov_landscape (Kim et al. 2003)
Attractive hiking opportunity mov_hiking (Pan, Ryan 2007)
Attractive driving opportunity mov_driving (Carson et al. 2009)
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