As Overtourism Wanes, Japan Removes Barrier At Mount Fuji Photo Spot

Fujikawaguchiko put up the large screen after residents complained about foreign visitors causing problems while trying to snap photos of Mount Fuji.

A barrier erected in Japan to block a popular view of Mount Fuji has been taken down -- for now -- after succeeding in discouraging unruly tourists, a town official said Tuesday.

Fujikawaguchiko put up the large screen in May after residents complained about streams of mostly foreign visitors causing problems while trying to snap photos of Japan's famous volcano.

The town lowered the screen on August 15 ahead of a typhoon and has decided not to put it back up.