The actual conditions and problems of guide information signs for foreign tourists

A case study of Asakusa area

Abstract

This study aims to figure out the actual conditions and problems of the sightseeing guide signs for foreign tourists in Asakusa town. The signs are classified into major four types, such as sightseeing information, transportation information, specific site information, information calling for attention, and small fifteen types. Besides, the areas are divided into two types, such as "Road type" and "Sightseeing spot type" , and "inner area" and "circumference". Based on the result, we analyzed the reason of the areas insufficient areas of guide signature, and propose the future plan in Asakusa.