Research on the Tourist Dilemma of the World Heritage -‘TOMIOKA Silk Mill’: From the Perspective of the Different Perceptions of Actors Related to the Heritage

A study highlights the 'tourist dilemma' at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tomioka Silk Mill, revealing divergent perceptions among stakeholders that shape heritage management challenges. The research identifies how local actors, including residents and heritage officials, view tourism differently from visitors, leading to conflicts in site preservation and visitor experience. By analyzing stakeholder perspectives through qualitative methods, including surveys and interviews, the study underscores the need for balanced strategies that reconcile conservation with tourism development. This insight is critical for other World Heritage Sites facing similar pressures.

Ma, X. (2022). Research on the Tourist Dilemma of the World Heritage -‘TOMIOKA Silk Mill’: From the Perspective of the Different Perceptions of Actors Related to the Heritage. Proceedings of the 2022 6th International Seminar on Education, Management and Social Sciences (ISEMSS 2022), 2043–2048. https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-494069-31-2_241