Popular Countries Now Making It Harder for Tourists to Visit in 2025

9. Kyoto, Japan: Etiquette Enforcement & Geisha District Serenity

Kyoto is doubling down on preserving its cultural sanctity. In 2025, alongside expanded "no-photography" zones in private alleys of the Gion geisha district, a new system of "Cultural Conduct Volunteers" gently educates tourists on proper etiquette. More significantly, certain overburdened bus routes popular with tourists now require pre-booked seats during peak cherry blossom and autumn foliage seasons, encouraging use of the efficient rail system or exploring by foot/bicycle to reduce local transit pressure.