The Street Sunday Market of Kochi City as Tourism Resources－A Case Study of Questionnaire for Dealer and Customer－

Abstract

Questionnaire about street market of Kochi City was implemented for to discovering agriculture and forest products as sightseeing resources of agriculture and mountainous villages, from a view of promotion of agriculture, forestry and villages. The street market of Kochi City has held since 300 years ago, and about 650 stores open 1 km along a roadside. 50 percent of dealer consisted of Kochi City residents. Agricultural products account for 80 to 90 percent of goods. Customers from Kochi City account for 60 to 80 percent, and sightseeing visitors amount to 30 percent. Main reasons for visits were to buy fresh goods and to enjoy shopping. About 40 thousands of people visit the Sunday market. Roles of the Sunday market for regional sightseeing considered to inherit life and culture hold natural products and agricultural village products.