Overtourism in Kyoto: A Scapegoat Story The latest report from the Kyoto City Tourism Association has sparked debate about overtourism in Japan's ancient capital, with many locals blaming Chinese tourists for crowds and congestion.
However, a closer look at the data reveals this narrative is built on shaky ground. While China was once one of the top sources of tourism revenue for Kyoto, numbers have been dwindling dramatically in recent years.
According to the report, there has been a sharp decline in Chinese overnight stays in the city, attributed to growing bilateral tensions between Japan and China.