Abstract
In order to revitalize hot spring resorts, efforts are being made to increase the duration of tourist stays. In this study, we conducted questionnaire and field surveys to develop an attractive stay structure for hot spring resorts. The results indicated that the initial sense of extraordinariness associated with the atmosphere of the accommodations decrease, and the accommodations begin to seem ordinary as the duration of stay increases. The results revealed that the attractiveness of the accommodations ― in terms of both the internal environment and the areas surrounding the lodging facilities that make up its external environment ― needs improvement.
