Escaping Kyoto's Overtourism | Where Locals Actually Go

The quiet side of Japan's Oldest City.

Kyoto is one of the most beautiful cities in the world — and one of the busiest.

With a population of just over 1.5 million people and more than 50 million annual visitors, it’s easy to understand why certain districts feel overwhelmed. Most first-time travelers head straight to the famous geisha streets of Gion and the bamboo forest of Arashiyama.

And t…