A Study on the Sightseeing Environment Maintenance for Achievement of Universal Society

- A New Style of Tourism for Visually Impaired Persons -

Abstract

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of the Japanese Government has concentrated heavily to promote the creation of the environment where aged and disabled people are able to enjoy tourism safely and comfortably. Tourism regarding the handicapped has not been studied sufficiently and their needs are not well known. Therefore, it is inevitable to conduct investigations on tourism barrier free project and its development in order to resolve currently faced problems. Based on the survey on the development and maintenance of the barrier free of the traffic and its associated facilities and also from the perspective of tourists (the disabled), both hardware and software infrastructure aspect will be investigated broadly. This study will attempt to suggest agenda to tackle with problems and challenges on the vitalization and enforcement of policies of the tourism resources. A new style of tourism for visually impaired persons will also be suggested based on the survey.