A Study on Landscape Constitution and Temporal Change of Favored Scenery by Citizen in Osaka City

The purpose of this paper is to clarify the spatial structure and the characteristics of temporal change of the favored scenery based on a questionnaire survey of the citizen in Osaka City. As a result, the following becomes clear. About the characteristic of the favored scenery, many of the elements of "the figure" are the artificial things as a landmark. The natural objects such as the lay of the land and greenery become "the background" and support the scenery as the base. The viewpoints of these scenery are in the open space or on the bridge related the peculiar topography of Osaka. On the other hand, a mass of greenery can be the element of "the figure" even if "the figure" is the natural object. Regarding the temporal change of the scenery, it is important to preserve the viewpoints both in coastal area and on the plateau, as the citizens are fond of a natural phenomenon like a setting sun. Regarding the temporal change of the scenery in a year, the elements of the spring are limited to some plants like a cherry tree along the Okawa River. On the other hand, the elements of fall are limited to some plants like a ginkgo along the Midosuji Boulevard. Furthermore the various elements can be felt in this season.