2025 Volume 24 Issue 1 Pages 176-181
The purpose of this study is to analyze the results of the walkable pilot program “Hot Izunaka” implemented in Izunokuni City, Shizuoka Prefecture, which promotes people's staying and rambling activities by creating multiple spaces to stay simultaneously, and to clarify future issues. The pilot program achieved a high turnout of 134 participants over the three-day period, with approximately 80% of the participants visiting all five stay-type spaces. While the stamp rally effectively promoted circulation, the duration of stay was short and visits to areas other than the designated ones were limited. This study revealed the importance of planning according to the characteristics of the location, environmental comfort, and coordination with surrounding facilities in order to engage more people, encourage them to rambling around a city, and revitalize the community.
