Table 2. Comparative analysis of sites

Division Takino Suzuran hillside park Showa kinen park Echigo hillside park Akashi Kaikyo park
Goal Connect with nature: green․water Recovery of green & human being Nature& tradition: conservation, use, community Nature․people symbiosis & community
Geographical locate Subpolar zone hillside country Temperate city climate Subpolar zone mount hillside Subtropical seaside island
Main theme Hokkaido Landscape making Traditional & modern heritage Learn from sky play ground meeting people Healing garden in seaside
Space zoning 4 zone center, stream, forest1&2 3 zone tradition zone water&flower forest zone 2 zone Healthy zone morino forest zone 4 zone seaview hillside terrace
Garden Special item Country garden forest garden Japanese garden flower carpet waterside Aroma rose garden rock-hills garden Nature garden seaside view garden
Flower/Plant Chushine zone wildflower carpet 100 species / animals list 800 species 175s flower& herbs guidebook 800 species rose 12month flower dairy 100 stepping flower boxes/4season lists
Space program Health Kids playground fishing pond winter sky slope Batter golf, water pools, playground Kids playground winter snow world tracking park golf Family ground Kids dream park
Healing Barrier-free forest pathway Forest house forest garden stream, walkway Forest walkway trail running nordic walkway Seaside terrace waterfall stream garden
Social community & industry Takino forest volunteer club education center Several volunteer with eco-guide, management Regional market garden tourism volunteer Multi complex convention center & hotel