Ancient city hits back at tourism with bans: 'Kyoto is not a theme park'

The picturesque quarter prohibits the passage of geisha tourists in certain streets.

Author  HrTurizam.hr

9. March 2024.
The ancient Japanese capital of Kyoto, long a popular tourist destination, is closing some alleys in its famous geisha district due to complaints of misbehavior by visitors. Many tourists throng the narrow, quaint streets of the area called Gion every day, often following guides who tour the area and give them hours-long lectures, local district official Isokazu Ota said Friday. "In t...
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Author  HrTurizam.hr

9. March 2024.