Use of GIS for Determining Landscape Characteristics Using Asuka Mura as a Case Example

A novel application of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology successfully mapped the landscape characteristics of Asuka Mura, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its microtopography. The study identified key ridge lines and visibility ranges from main roads, classifying the area into distinct landscape units. By integrating three-dimensional analysis with land use data, researchers confirmed how superimposition affects visual perception across the site. This method offers a robust framework for landscape planning in heritage contexts, providing fundamental spatial insights that could be replicated in other culturally significant landscapes.

PARK, J.-w., KAGA, H., SHIMOMURA, Y., & MASUDA, N. (2010). Use of GIS for Determining Landscape Characteristics Using Asuka Mura as a Case Example. Journal of the Japanese Institute of Landscape Architecture, 73(5), 563–568. https://doi.org/10.5632/jila.73.563