Residents in Fuji, Shizuoka prefecture, Japan are not too happy about a local government’s decision to promote a bridge as the ultimate Instagram-worthy spot to capture Mount Fuji. Yeah, it was supposed to be a big hit and attract loads of tourists to the area, but things have totally backfired. The place known as the “Mount Fuji dream bridge” has caused a stir among the locals due to illegal parking and all the crazy noise pollution.
So, picture this – on a nice, clear day in April, over 50 peeps were waiting in line to snap some shots at a staircase that looks like it’s taking you right up to the tippy-top of Japan’s tallest mountain, Mount Fuji, standing tall at 3,776 meters (12,400 feet). Like, can you even imagine the chaos? Zhu Yihao, a dude from Shanghai, China, was all about getting some “beautiful and unique” pics at this hotspot. Since being built in 2016 to link two major roads, the bridge has been pulling in around 1,000 folks on certain days. The city government is all about encouraging visitors to share their pics on social media but also reminding them to keep it down. They’ve got signs up in different languages warning tourists and even offer free parking. But, maybe it’s just me, but it seems like things aren’t going quite as planned.
Not really sure why this matters, but it’s clear that the whole “Mount Fuji dream bridge” situation is causing quite the commotion among the residents of Fuji, Shizuoka prefecture. Illegal parking and noise complaints are just some of the issues plaguing the area. With over 50 people waiting in line on a sunny day in April to snap a pic that makes it look like they’re heading straight up Mount Fuji, it’s no wonder the locals are getting a bit peeved. Zhu Yihao from Shanghai, China, was among those hoping to capture some awesome shots at this viral location. Since its opening in 2016, the bridge has become a magnet for around 1,000 people on certain days. The city government is doing its best to encourage visitors to share their pics online while also reminding them to keep it down and be respectful. But hey, maybe it’s just me, but it seems like things aren’t exactly going as smoothly as planned.
