Ginzan Onsen is an area in the country's Yamagata ... Takayuki Saito, head of commerce and tourism for the municipality of Obanazawa, told AFP that "traffic jams have sometimes been caused by ...

head of commerce and tourism for the municipality of Obanazawa, told AFP. According to Ginzan Onsen’s website, traffic congestion from daytrippers’ cars has become so severe that ambulances ...

Locals in Ginzan Onsen have experienced everything from verbal ... Plus: You could soon travel on a ‘floating train’ that’s faster than a plane. Stay in the loop: sign up to our free Time ...

A charming town in Japan, believed to have sparked the setting for a famous film, is taking a stand against excessive tourism. Ginzan Onsen, nestled within Yamagata region, witnesses around ...

“Traffic jams have sometimes been caused by cars getting stuck in the snow, because travellers were driving with normal tyres” instead of snow tyres, Takayuki Saito, head of commerce and tourism for ...

Tourists hunt for the perfect photo at Ginzan Onsen in Yamagata, Japan. Picture: iStock A statement on the onsen’s website said: “The most troublesome thing during the peak tourist season is ...