Japan prepares to put up a fence to block the popular Mount Fuji photography spot: PPTVHD36

Yamanashi Prefecture officials plan to put up 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 photos with “Mt. Fuji” believes that one of the most popular locations is Lawson convenience store. At Fujikawaguchiko City Yamanashi Prefecture which can see Mount Fuji in the background beautifully

But recently this beautiful scenery is disappearing. When the prefectural government announced plans to build a large wall to obscure 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 2.5 meter high, 20 meter long mesh fence. “It is sad that we have to do this. Because there are some tourists who don’t respect the rules, such as throwing garbage out of place. and ignore traffic rules

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

He added that in order 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 guards.

The measures are also meant to protect nearby dental clinics from being harassed by tourists. Sometimes the car is parked without permission. And some even climbed onto the roof of the clinic to take photos.

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

This is the latest measure to control Japan’s tourist traffic. After the previous one, there were both Banning tourists from entering the geisha district in Kyoto or charging a fee to climb Mount Fuji via the Yoshida route.

Since the start 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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