11 Countries Where Tourists Are No Longer Welcome

8. Kyoto, Japan: Navigating Overtourism in Historic Gion

Kyoto, with its timeless temples and geisha districts, has faced significant overtourism challenges, particularly in areas like Gion. While the city itself remains open, recent measures include bans on tourist photography in certain private alleyways and increased signage discouraging disrespectful behavior towards geiko and maiko. This reflects a local community's effort to reclaim cultural spaces and preserve the authenticity of their daily lives from the overwhelming impact of mass tourism, balancing hospitality with heritage protection.