The Staying-longer Style of Eco-tourism in Yaku-Island

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  • 屋久島における滞在型エコツーリズム
  • ヤクシマ ニ オケル タイザイガタ エコツーリズム チイキ ジュウミン ト ノ レンケイ オ シュジク ト シタ カクリツ カノウセイ
  • The Establishment Possibility which Set the Principal Axis as Cooperation with a Local Resident
  • 地域住民との連携を主軸とした確立可能性

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The number of tourists coming to the Yaku Islands had increased rapidly since 1993 when it was designated as World Natural Heritage site. Most tourists are interested only in its natural resources while it has rich cultural resources and attractive people.<br>In this paper, the potential of a new tourism style which enphasis on staying longer and the experiences in Yaku-Island have been observed. In Yaku Island, the field research is held in Haruo area which is the south east side of the island.<br>The Haruo area is proved to have plenty of regional resources that can provide various experiences such as farm staying and envrionmental studies.<br>To encourage Eco-tourism in Haruo area, the potential of using LETS system (Local Exchange and Transfer System) are examined. It has shown that some new trades between local people and tourists such as teaching local culture and local foods would stimulate local economies.

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