Cries from Kyoto residents overwhelmed by foreign tourists

While tourism pollution in Kyoto Prefecture is considered a problem, the number of foreign tourists visiting Kyoto Prefecture finally exceeded that of Japanese in '24. While the government raises 60 million inbound people, the frustration of residents who are pressured by overtourism has reached its peak. I heard the voice of the scene.

Kyoto is being occupied by tourists all over the world.Particularly serious is the breakdown in the infrastructure that supports daily life.The first thing residents say in unison is that they can't use the buses or trains.

Although Kyoto City has introduced a sightseeing limited express bus since last year as a countermeasure, the weekend-only operation has not eased congestion on weekdays, and traffic jams and stress have continued to worsen.

"First of all, I can't take the bus. Even if I can get on, I can't move, and every time I get off! A woman in her 50s, who says, "It's hard to shout," began to refrain from going out.

In fact, when I went to Kyoto before, I thought there were more foreigners than Japanese.It turns out that increasing the number of tourists can be good, but it can be bad, and it actually has a negative impact on the people in the area where tourists gather.

Reference:https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/dfe951dbb02f1a2aea906bf6e24842a7300d1e43