Chunichi on three consecutive holidays Tourist destinations in various areas The number of people in downtown areas is also measures to prevent infection November 22 13:01

As the infection of the new coronavirus spreads, on the 22nd of the three consecutive holidays, some tourist spots and downtown areas are crowded with people.

Of these, the Icho Namiki of Meijijingu Gaien in Tokyo is visited by many people who want to spend time nearby.

Every autumn, the Meiji Jingu Outer Garden in Tokyo is a famous spot for autumn leaves, with nearly 150 rows of Icho trees colored over about 300 meters.



Due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the annual "Ginkgo Festival" has been canceled, but many families are visiting from the morning.



The blue sky spread on the 22nd, and visitors were taking a walk and taking pictures under the yellow-colored trees.



A woman with children aged 5 and 2 said, "I couldn't go out, so I thought I'd spend it nearby. I was surprised that there were so many people. I'll be back in about 10 minutes." Was there.



Also, a man in his 60s said, "My son lives in Hokkaido, so I was thinking of going out for three consecutive holidays, but spending time there is also fun because of new discoveries."

Cycling tournament limited to citizens of the prefecture as an infection countermeasure Yamaguchi

An annual cycling tournament was held around Japan's largest karst plateau, Akiyoshidai in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and participants limited to residents of the prefecture ran through the rich nature by bicycle due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection. It was.



This cycling tournament departed from the roadside station in Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, facing the Sea of ​​Japan, and was held on a 117-kilometer course around Akiyoshidai in Mine City, which is known as Japan's largest karst plateau.



It is held every year at this time of year, but due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the participants are limited to residents of the prefecture, and about 270 people who participated are enjoying the rich nature at their own pace. did.

In addition, local gourmet foods from the prefecture were served at the five break points, and at the break points just before entering Akiyoshidai, participants enjoyed thick sushi rolls using local burdock and amazake.



Participants said, "It's fun to ride a bicycle while watching the nature of the prefecture," and "It's cold, so I want to drink amazake and do my best to the end."

Downtown Umeda, Osaka Crowded with many people

In Osaka Prefecture, the number of infected people on the 21st reached a record high of 415, and the infection continues to spread. On the 22nd, the second day of the three consecutive holidays, the downtown area of ​​Umeda, Osaka is crowded with many people.



A company-owned man who visited a department store to buy souvenirs for customers said, "I came out because I absolutely need souvenirs for customers. I can't eliminate the risk of infection, but I gargle and wash my hands. I'm careful about disinfection. "



In addition, a housewife from Osaka City who came to the Christmas decoration making class said, "I try not to go out unless I have a lot of business, but I came because it was a reserved class. Everyone should be careful. I wonder why the number of infected people is increasing, but each one has to be careful. "



In addition, a female university student who uses Go To Travel to go to Arima Onsen in Kobe said, "I have made a reservation and decided to go as planned. I saw on the website that I was taking measures, so I will be careful. I have used Go To Travel several times, but I think it is unavoidable to stop it once. "

Kobe's Chinatown A little more people than usual

In Hyogo Prefecture, the number of infected people on the 21st reached a record high of 153, but Kobe City's Chinatown and Nankinmachi are visited by a little more people than usual on weekends.



A couple in their 70s and 60s from Osaka said, "Since the number of infected people is increasing, I put on a mask and took proper measures against infection so that it would not become dense. I also eat outside and eat at all. I will go home without hesitation. "



In addition, parents and children who came from Nagoya City using Go To Travel said, "I am worried about infection, but I thought that it would be okay if I took measures such as disinfectant. When I made a reservation, the number of infected people was decreasing. It was the timing, but it was time to increase and the cancellation fee would be incurred, so I came with caution. I will come home today and stay home tomorrow. "



A teenage woman from Osaka and Shiga said, "Go To campaign should be stopped because there are more people in places where there are many people. People who are well observing infection etiquette may go out to town, but protect it. Some people don't, so I want them to think carefully and act. "



Mr. Hideo Cao, the chairman of the Nankinmachi Store Promotion Association, said, "There are more people in the middle of the three consecutive holidays than usual on Saturdays and Sundays. I think that there is widespread recognition that it is okay to go out if infection measures are taken properly. At first, the Go To campaign was a welcome event, but if it increases this much, I think we will have to take some measures. We want tourists to come, but it's difficult. "