In the previous research, what kinds of scenery and experiences people evaluate highly has been
intensively studied. However, the spatial distribution of photo-taking locations has not yet been
sufficiently analyzed. In detail, if such an analysis is possible, the spatial evaluation structure of the
tourist areas can be clarified from the perspectives of visitors, and it will be useful for management. Many
researchers have used disposable cameras for VEP, but digital cameras have become popular nowadays.
An image taken by a digital camera contains Exif format data, which can record various types of
information such as the photo-taking time and name of the camera’s manufacturer and model. Moreover,
geographic coordinates can be recorded if GPS data can be combined.mentioned the possibility
of VEP to assess an urban visit. MacKay and Couldwell [9] used VEP to extract a tourist image at a
tourist destination. Garrod [10] and Yamashita [11] applied it to residents.