Abstract
In areas where recreational use is largely depending on external factors such as weather, day time and season, the representativity of a sampling scheme become crucial for the statistic validity for the obtained data. This paper aims to examine the subjects on the survey method for visitor use monitoring and to inquire some factors that influenced visitor use in protected and recreational areas. Kohgen-onsen area of Daisetsuzan National Park was chosen for this study. Variable scale of time span for monitoring should be needed to grasp the actual situation. Temperature, seasonal minor change, traffic control had significant influence on day use. Departure time, arrival time and residence time were affected by weather, holiday, route, temperature and socio-demographic structure. Comparison between the data on registration books and the data gained from the questionnaire on visitors, new sampling method and improvement of registering should be developed.
