8 Times Tourists Went TOO FAR in Japan

Japan tourism etiquette stories — real incidents that led to drastic local responses. This video covers tourist behavior in Japan that crossed the line: carving names into bamboo groves, doing pull-ups on sacred gates, and refusing to pay at ramen shops. Discover why a temple banned foreign groups and how a town blocked a viral Mount Fuji view with a screen. These aren't made-up examples — they're verified events that changed how locals treat visitors. 0:00 - The shrine that closed its gates permanently 2:15 - The Osaka ramen shop dispute that made headlines 4:30 - Arashiyama bamboo grove damage and the 25 stalks cut down 6:45 - The Chilean influencer on the torii gate 8:50 - Nanzo-in temple stops welcoming foreign tour groups 10:30 - The Fuji view blocked by a black screen and then cut Watch to understand the real consequences behind Japan's travel rules. Subscribe for more context on how to travel respectfully. 👉 SUBSCRIBE for new Japan etiquette, culture, and hidden-travel videos every week:    / @wheninsider   👋 Welcome to When In… — your insider's guide to traveling Japan the right way. 🔔 New videos every week. Travel respectfully. Travel like a local. ⛩️ #Japan #JapanTravel #TravelEtiquette #JapaneseCulture #VisitJapan