Japanese Countryside Wanderings: A Solo Traveler's Serene Experience
Chihiro Art Museum Azumino : A Green Haven Where Art and Nature Intertwine Golden Week Gridlock: How Hangzhou and Kyoto Are Unclogging Tourist Crowds Urban traffic in Hangzhou and Kyoto is feeling the strain of double the usual pressure. One unique solution these cities are exploring involves pedestrian direction. In Hangzhou, signs instruct walkers to stay to the right, contrasting with Japan's typical left-hand walking. Similarly, Kyoto's Nishiki Market Tourism Promotion Association encourages left-side walking during Golden Week to ease congestion. This approach highlights the challenge: while Japanese residents are accustomed to the left, tourists often default to the right. Suddenly changing direction can be confusing. However, during peak periods, it can be an effective measure to improve traffic flow. Ultimately, both Hangzhou and Kyoto grapple with managing the surge of visitors. Hangzhou West Lake Broken Bridge welcomes the May Day tourist peak, recreating the l...