Mount Fuji: Iconic view to be blocked in bid to deter tourists

One of Japan’s most famous photo locations is being blocked by the government outraged by tourists who do n’t show proper manner.

To obstruct Mount Fuji’s view, a large, black challenge will be constructed.

People of Fujikawaguchiko accuse primarily foreign tourists of driving and dropping trash illegally while searching for the best picture.

A comfort store is in the middle of the photo, and Japan’s most well-known monument is visible behind it.

Fujikawaguchiko is now a popular spot for photos thanks to the contrast of the soaring mountain and the mundane view of one of Japan’s most well-known stores, according to a local official who told AFP that the location has gained a “reputation that this spot is really Chinese.”

They continued, noting that the Yamanashi region’s population was at its wits ‘ end due to the behavior, with some visitors even climbing onto roofs to capture the perfect picture.

Construction of the mesh net which will be 2.5m ( 8ft ) and 20m ( 65.6ft )- or the same length as a cricket pitch- will begin as early as next week, the official told AFP.

” It’s regrettable we have to do this, because of some tourists who ca n’t respect rules”, they said.

Prior to installing the more extreme estimate of the monitor, officials had put up street signs and claimed that repeated warnings from security guards were ignored.

The official claimed that the internet was also being put up to protect a nearby medical office, which was having trouble driving in its places without consent and climbing on the building’s roof to get the best picture.

Following the raising of post-pandemic travel limitations and a government policy to draw in more unusual customers, Japan is currently experiencing a tourism boom. The island nation’s customer population reached three million for the first time in March.

But, soaring numbers of visitors have caused some problems.

As authorities try to limit the number of people scaling to the summit, climbers will be required to pay a$ 13 ( £10 ) charge from this summer due to Mount Fuji congestion.