Effect of Service Preparedness on Recreation at Sea Bathing Resorts

Abstract

Under the following hypothesis that the seaside service facilities such as foodshops, cottages and amusement spots are a major factor to control the motivation ofgoing sea bathing, comprehensive field studies were done in summer season at twoseaside resorts located coast around Osaka bay. The service facilities as well astransportation access and natural environment are remarkably important in theplanning of construction or improvement of seaside resorts located in the suburbsof urban area.