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Spatial patterns and geographic characteristics of tourism-accommodation intensity hotspots in Kyoto city

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The tourism intensity index can be used to determine the risk of overtourism. This study aimed to clarify the spatial patterns and geographic characteristics of tourism-accommodation hotspots in Kyoto City. This study calculated the tourism-accommodation intensity index as the ratio of the number of accommodation rooms to that of households. The results revealed that tourism-accommodation intensity hotspots emerged in neighborhoods near the periphery of the southeastern historical center. The hotspots emerged in neighborhoods where the number of rooms has exceeded that of households. Additionally, this study revealed that tourism-accommodation intensity hotspots were spatially associated with proximity to main stations and world heritage sites. This study's findings are useful for developing effective urban zones with total volume control in these neighborhood-units. • Investigated spatial patterns and geographic characteristics of tourism intensity. • Analyzed tourism-accommodation intensity index in the case of Kyoto City, Japan. • Tourism-accommodation hotspots emerged in the periphery of the historical center. • Hotspots emerged where the number of rooms has exceeded that of households. • Tourism-accommodation hotspots were associated with proximity to main stations.

Source: Annals of Tourism Research Empirical Insights

DOI: 10.1016/j.annale.2025.100178

Author: Haruka Kato

Institution: Osaka Metropolitan University

Language: English

Topic: Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,550