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Kyoto has had enough of rude tourists, created an infographic to show how to visit politely

Kyoto has had enough of rude tourists, created an infographic to show how to visit politely

So with so many tourists from around the world crowding into the city, a few are bound to step out of line.
Thankfully TripAdvisor Japan created a handy infographic showing how to politely visit Kyoto.
Each rule has an “akimahen” rating (“akimahen” meaning “don’t!” in Kyoto dialect) which goes on a scale of one disappointed face to three really angry faces.
It’s just resting!”Bicycle laws in Japan have become a lot more strict recently, especially in Kyoto where the streets are very narrow.
Source: TripAdvisor Japan via Japaaan MagazineImages: TripAdvisor Japan