A study on actual use of woodland burial and economic effects on rural areas

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  • UEDA Hirofumi
    北海道大学メディア・コミュニケーション研究院

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  • 樹木葬墓地の利用実態と地域にもたらす経済効果
  • ジュモクソウ ボチ ノ リヨウ ジッタイ ト チイキ ニ モタラス ケイザイ コウカ

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<p>This study aimed to grasp the actual use of Satoyama-type woodland burials and their economic effects on rural areas. Questionnaires about user evaluation, visit status and expenditure for visits were sent by post to 2000 members of Chishoin temple and 1200 members of Shinkoji temple. As results, the following status were revealed. (1) There is generally no big difference between their purchase motives and their current evaluation. In particular, the management of Satoyama and changing seasons of nature are highly appreciated. (2) It is getting more difficult to visit far grave because of aging, even though they had not minded it at the beginning. (3) Although the number of grave visits is limited because of long distances, accommodation and wide-area tourism contribute to the expansion of the exchange population in the region. (4) It is estimated that Chishoin has economic effect of 140 million yen and Shinkoji 33 million yen, which has a certain impact on the local economy. Further practical researches that promote local municipalities to establish more Satoyama-type woodland burial cemeteries are needed to conserve the local natural environment and expand the exchange population.</p>

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