The world-famous observation point in the Japanese city, from which a magnificent panorama of Mount Fuji opened, no longer exists.
We previously wrote that a high-wire fence blocking the view would protect against crowds of trash-throwing tourists and rule-breakers on the shores of Lake Kawaguchi. Fujikawaguchiko offers a stunning view of the world-famous Mount Fuji.
at the same time, The height is 2.5 meters and the length of the fence is 20 metres Already withdrawn and A black mesh cloth is also included to prevent spillsSo from now on, you can no longer take postcard-like photos of the dormant volcano from the most famous point.
The photo below was taken on May 20 this year, and tourists can still stand unobstructed with Mount Fuji in the background. By clicking on the photo, you can already see the conditions today, May 21: The wonderful view is a thing of the past, tourists are greeted by a gloomy fence covered with a black substance:
The vantage point, enclosed by a fence, is located opposite one of the stores of the ubiquitous Lawson chain in Japan. The Fuji Towers are visible in the background behind the store, so it provides a typically Japanese look to the photos, which is especially important to foreigners. Because of the tourists, there was constant crowding on the narrow sidewalk along the store, but the nearby dental clinic was also very upset that its parking lot was constantly besieged by obliviously taking photos, some of whom even climbed to the top of the building, MTI wrote.
As a defense against mass tourism, authorities from this summer They limit and pay a visit to Mount Fuji.
