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Yamanashi Prefecture Erects Fence at Popular Mt. Fuji Photo Spot to Curb Tourist Misbehavior

Yamanashi Prefecture officials plan to erect a high fence next week at a convenience store that is a popular spot for taking pictures of Mount Fuji. After encountering problems with tourists with bad behavior

For anyone who travels to Japan and wants to take pictures with “Mt. Fuji” believes that one of the most popular locations is the Lawson convenience store. In Fujikawaguchiko City Yamanashi Prefecture can see Mount Fuji in the background beautifully

But lately this beautiful scenery is disappearing. When the prefectural government announced plans to build a large wall to hide Mount Fuji from view. After encountering many foreign tourists who behaved badly in the past

Fujikawaguchiko City officials revealed that construction will begin next week. It will be a mesh fence 2.5 meters high, 20 meters long “It’s sad that we have to do this. Because there are some tourists who don’t respect the rules, like not throwing garbage properly. and ignoring traffic rules

The official said “The fame of this photography spot has spread on social media that it is very Japanese. It makes it a popular photography spot.”

He added that to get the picture Most non-Japanese tourists crowd the sidewalk next to Lawson’s. Including some ignoring traffic signs and repeated warnings from security officers.

The measure is also meant to protect nearby dental clinics from being disturbed by tourists. Sometimes the car is parked without permission. And some even climbed to the roof of the clinic to take pictures.

The officer said The current plan is to keep this fence in place until the situation improves.

This is the latest measure to control Japanese tourist traffic. After the previous one, the two Banned tourists from entering the geisha area in Kyoto or charging a fee to climb Mount Fuji along the Yoshida route.

Since the beginning of 2024, foreign tourists have come to Japan in record numbers. With more than 3 million visitors in March alone.

Compiled from The Guardian

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