Overtourism Countermeasures: MK Taxi Releases 2026 GW Kyoto Sightseeing 'Crowd-Free Spots' Guide

Kyoto-based MK Co., Ltd. has released a special 2026 guide on its owned media, 'MK Media,' titled 'Crowd-Free Kyoto and Shiga Sightseeing Spots for 2026 GW.' As Kyoto expects a surge of domestic and international tourists during the five-day holiday period (May 2–6), MK aims to enhance travel satisfaction by recommending 'hidden gems' identified by its taxi drivers. The guide focuses on areas difficult to reach via public transportation, including lush greenery spots in Kameoka City (Hojoji Temple), the scenic driving courses of Keihoku (Joshoko-ji Temple), historical sites in Nagaokakyo City (Yokokuji Temple), and the pottery town of Shigaraki. To facilitate comfortable travel, MK Travel is offering specific tour packages that allow tourists to bypass crowded transit and parking issues while efficiently visiting these curated locations. MK Group continues to provide high-quality hospitality and specialized transport services across nine major Japanese cities.