観光公害防止へ窓口　省庁連携で自治体支援―観光庁

　観光庁は、オーバーツーリズム（観光公害）の防止策に関する自治体や観光地域づくり法人（ＤＭＯ）からの相談を一元的に受け付ける窓口を新たに設置した。混雑緩和やマナー違反防止について助言する。相談内容に応じて所管省庁の担当者を紹介し、地域の実情を踏まえた対策の実行につなげる。
　コロナ禍による行動制限や入国規制が撤廃されて以降、国内外の観光客が急増し、住民生活や自然環境への悪影響が問題となっている。政府は１０月、観光公害防止に向けた対策パッケージを策定し、地域に対する支援を強化。相談窓口を設置することで、国の支援策を活用した各地域の主体的な取り組みを後押しする。（2023/11/08-08:49）

The Japan Tourism Agency has set up a consultation counter to give local governments and organizations advice on ways to address overtourism, such as measures for mitigating congestion and preventing breach of manners.
   Since the Japanese government removed COVID-19 restrictions, the number of tourists from home and abroad has surged, often affecting the lives of local people and the natural environment.
   The Japanese government last month adopted a package of measures to address overtourism. The move by the tourism agency is designed to help local officials work on the matter utilizing the central government's support measures.
   The tourism agency's counter will suggest countermeasures against such problems as traffic congestion and littering and give information about financial assistance and regulations. It will also offer advice about preventive steps.
   It will cooperate with other central government agencies, including the National Police Agency, the Environment Ministry and the internal affairs ministry, to provide suggestions that cover wide areas ranging from road traffic regulations and regulations related to national parks to tax collection.