As the party capitals of and Mallorca bring in from tourists, other destinations are also wising up to over-tourism - and there’s a few tricky rules that could catch holiday makers out this summer. TravelLocal, a company which creates tailor made holidays for people, has recently done the research into which corners of the globe could have new measures in place to trip up tourists. Japan is a wildly popular destination, with incredible scenery, beautiful cities and amazing food - but because of this, it has also fallen victim to some of the darker sides of over-tourism, forcing the Government to put new steps in place to protect the heritage and environment.
Authorities have recently blocked one of the most popular viewpoints of Mount Fuji because of badly behaved tourists littering and disrupting locals. The viewpoint, which showcased the difference between the local convenience stores and the looming beauty of the mountain, was a hotspot for tourists looking for the perfect snap - but now, all they will see is a large black mesh barrier. The days of climbing Mount Fuji for free will soon be history too as authorities announce a new £10 charge - and a limit of 4000 climbers a day.
It’s not just Mount Fuji that has been plagued by over-tourism - in Kyoto, Japanese authorities have been forced to ban tourists from the most famous Geisha district of Gion. It followed complaints of tourists being disrespectful and crowding the streets to take pictures of Geishas - signs hav.
