A study on characteristics of green spaces of shrines in factories in the southern part of Amagasaki city, Hyogo prefecture

Abstract

: There is a possibility that shrines in factories contribute to qualitative improvement of factory greening which is recommended throughout the country in recent years. In this study, we investigated greenery amount, visibility and tree species of shrines in factories for qualitative improvement of factory greening in the southern part of Amagasaki city, Hyogo prefecture. The results show that about half of the factories had own shrines, and the shrines were places to pray for safety. Moreover, greenery amount of shrines was small scale, and most green spaces of shrines were easily visible because they were close to the entrance gate to the factories. Green spaces of shrines had the function as a buffer green space, while landscape trees familiar as street trees and park trees were also included in the constituent species. It is suggested that green spaces of shrines should be positioned as a base for the formation of green spaces in factories, and the use of landscaping trees which have beauty of the shape or flowers blooming utilizing easily visible green spaces are effective for qualitative improvement of factory greening.