As foreign visitor numbers and overtourism concerns both reach historic highs, policymakers think they may have found a way to use one to address the other.
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Kyoto may be the historical heart of traditional Japanese culture, but current conditions are making it a less attractive placer for locals to visit.
Japan’s former capital experiences a historic first as inbound travel boom continues and Japanese travelers avoid staying in the city.
After years of dealing with ill-mannered visitors, Watazumi Shrine has had enough with what it calls “the destruciton of Japanese culture.”
Study finds locals avoiding famous temples and other spots booming with overseas tourists, heading elsewhere instead.
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