[mitthrowaway2]

There are actually a lot of other amazing temples, gardens, and shrines, they're just not as well known. And there's a healthy industry of traditional craftsmen who still build and maintain shrines, temples, and other buildings the traditional way. Kyoto will continue gobbling up the crowds no matter how many other alternatives there are because that's the nature of tourism, but it's not for a shortage of other beautiful places.

It is sad for the people of Kyoto though, because over tourism can really rip the heart out of a city for the locals.

[bamboozled]

There is more to go around, but there is a practical limit to how much you can see as a tourist in a limited window with good public transport access etc.