noun
Refers to the negative impact of excessive tourism on local communities, environments, and infrastructure. Often used in news and policy discussions.
See also: 観光過剰
過剰観光が地域住民の生活に深刻な影響を与えている。
Overtourism is having a serious impact on the lives of local residents.
この町では過剰観光対策として入場制限を導入した。
This town introduced entry restrictions as a measure against overtourism.
Synonymous; 観光過剰 is a less common variant with the same meaning.
Compound of 過剰 (excess) and 観光 (tourism), likely a calque from English 'overtourism'.