Kyoto turns to tech to monitor and manage flocks of tourists

Kyoto will make public on Saturday a trial system that monitors, predicts and manages the flow of visitors to high-demand tourist spots, with the popular fall foliage viewing area in Arashiyama the initial focus.In a first for Japan, congestion projections in eight areas of Arashiyama will be regularly updated online based on data collected by sensors tracking active WiFi signals. Running through Dec. 17, the test will monitor areas including the picturesque Togetsukyo Bridge and the area's famous bamboo groves.Since mid-September, sensors set up in 13 locations have tracked smartphone WiFi…READ FULL ARTICLE