Popular Mount Fuji photo spot will be blocked by a barrier, please understand!

After a wave of complaints from residents due to the inappropriate behavior of foreign touristsa Japanese city will install a barrier large enough to prevent the view of Mount Fujiin a popular photography area.

As reported by G1, with information from AFP, an official who works in the administration of the city of Fujikawaguchiko explained that the construction of the network, which will have 2.5 meters high and 20 meters longwill begin next week.

It is unfortunate that we have to do this because of some tourists who cannot respect the rulesleaving trash in the area or ignoring traffic rules”, said the employee in an interview with AFP.

Tourism in Japan has been on the rise since the end of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, reaching unprecedented numbers with 3 million visitors last March, a historic milestone for the country.

Perfect photo

The town of Fujikawaguchiko offers a variety of locations to capture the iconic view of Mount Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan. However, one of the most recognized points is the view of the silhouette of Mount Fuji appearing above a Lawson convenience store, a ubiquitous chain in the country.

The overlap “spread a reputation on social media that this place is very Japanese, which made it a very popular spot for photos”explained the municipal employee, who did not share his name.

The narrow sidewalk in front of the store is often filled with tourists, mainly foreigners, who often ignore the persistent warnings from traffic cops. Furthermore, they park without authorization at a nearby dental clinic and even climb onto the roof of the building in search of the perfect photoas reported by the employee.

The significant increase in visitors and their behavior has resulted in additional control measures across the country. At Mount Fuji, for example, authorities want to implement an access fee and a visitor limit on the volcano’s main climbing route in the coming months.