Kyoto Overtourism Reality: Record-Breaking 62 Million Visitors Face Growing Crowding Issues
Kyoto has long stood as Japan’s cultural heartland, drawing millions to its centuries-old wooden shrines, bamboo groves, and historic tea houses. Official municipal survey data confirms that the ancient capital has shattered all previous attendance records, welcoming a total of 62.79 million leisure travelers in 2025. This historic milestone marks the first time visitor numbers […]