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Topic : Kyoto is not a theme park': Tourists told to stay away from ancient city's famous geisha district
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TITLE : Kyoto is not a theme park': Tourists told to stay away from ancient city's famous geisha district

Kyoto is not a theme park': Tourists told to stay away from the ancient city's famous geisha district

 

 

Kyoto is not a theme park': Tourists told to stay away from ancient city's  famous geisha district | Euronews

 

 

The Japanese city will stop visitors from passing through a number of streets in the picturesque geisha district.

 

Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto has long been a popular destination for tourists - but now it’s fighting back against overtourism.

 

The city has announced it’s closing off some private-property alleys in its famous geisha district because of complaints about misbehaving visitors.

 

Local district official Isokazu Ota says tourists crowd the narrow, quaint streets of the Gion area, often following tour guides around.

 

“We are going to put up signs in April that tell tourists to stay out of our private streets,” he told news agency The Associated Press.

 

The sign, in both Japanese and English, will read: “This is a private road, so you are not allowed to drive through it.”

 

However, the keep-out warning is aimed mainly at pedestrians, not cars, as the Japanese wording refers to generically “passing through”

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“There will be a fine of 10,000 yen,” the sign adds - which comes to about €62 under recent currency conversion rates.

 

The ban covers just several blocks of Gion. The district's public streets will remain open to tourists, so the area and the rest of Kyoto will still be teeming with visitors, both from Japan and around the world.

 

 

Source: https://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/03/08/kyoto-is-not-a-theme-park-tourists-told-to-stay-away-from-ancient-citys-famous-geisha-dist

 

Comprehension

Why is the city of Kyoto closing off some streets in the geisha district?
What complaints have led to the decision to restrict access to certain alleys in Kyoto?
Who is Isokazu Ota, and what is his role in this situation?
What will the signs put up in April warn tourists about?
What will be the consequence for pedestrians who ignore the keep-out warning?
Which specific area in Kyoto is affected by the ban on passing through private streets?
How much is the fine for pedestrians who violate the ban?
Will tourists still be able to visit other parts of Kyoto despite these restrictions?

Discussion

How do you think overtourism can impact a city like Kyoto?
Have you ever visited a popular tourist destination that felt overcrowded? How did it affect your experience?
What measures do you think cities can take to manage overtourism effectively?
Do you believe it's important for tourists to respect local rules and customs when visiting a new place? Why or why not?
How can tourists contribute positively to the places they visit without causing issues like overtourism?
In what ways can local residents and tourists work together to ensure sustainable tourism practices?
How do you think cultural sites like the geisha district in Kyoto can be preserved for future generations amidst increasing tourism?
Have you ever experienced a situation where local residents were unhappy with tourists in your own community or country?

Vocabulary

Picturesque - visually attractive, like a beautiful painting or scenery.
Ancient - very old, having existed for a long time.
Overtourism - excessive tourism that negatively impacts a destination
Geisha - traditional Japanese female entertainers
Alleys - narrow passageways between or behind buildings
Quaint: charmingly old-fashioned or unusual in an interesting way.
Teeming - full of people or things; swarming