Abstract
The Eight Scenery is a typical Sansui (mountain and water landscape) painting, was painted in old China of Sung Dynasty, circa 10th century. The painting was introduced to Japan in 14th century and affected to the landscape appreciation of Japanese geographical condition until now. The questionnaire survey was held on to local administrations to investigate the distribution of the Scenery in Japan. The results are obtained as followings: 85 original type (Chinese type appreciation) Eight Sceneries, 284 Japanese type Sceneries, and 47 modified type Sceneries are found. Eight Sceneries were observed throughout Japan. However, northernmost distribution of Chinese type show the boundary within Honshu and none in Hokkaido. The appreciation has the popularity at the Edo Era (1603-1867).
