This article revolves around the increasing concern over the noticeable trend of declining school visits, also known as "shugaku ryoko", to the historical city of Kyoto. As Japan's former capital, steeped in cultural heritage, Kyoto has always been a popular destination for educational trips. However, recent reports show a significant decline in these visits due to issues related to overcrowding, high costs and long travel times for schools outside the Kansai region.

In Japan, shugaku ryoko, or school trips, especially to historic and cultural cities like Kyoto, are an integral part of their education system, enhancing students' understanding of national heritage. The decline of such trips due to various constraints raises serious concerns about educative values and the understanding of cultural heritage getting lost among younger generations.

In the US or EU, school trips primarily take into account educational value, safety, cost, and parent's approval. If a certain destination becomes congested or overpriced, alternatives would be sought. This situation with Kyoto parallels the overcrowding of popular destinations like Venice or Rome and the subsequent search for suitable alternatives.