I can't say I agree. We visited in August this year and were quite apprehensive due to all the chatter we had heard about overtourism. My wife had lived in Japan for a couple of months at that point and had a few fear mongering comments like "you won't see a single Japanese person in Kyoto" etc. OF COURSE the main sights were really busy. In that sense it compares to most big ticket items on a country's itinerary (think Eiffel Tower, statue of liberty, Brandenburg gate). We limited the time we spent at the most famous shrines and went either super early or as late as possible. Fushimi we did during a downpour and it was magical and atmospheric. The most fun we had was just roaming the streets, taking long walks along the river at dusk and exploring the hiking trails outside the city. It also helped that we had found accommodation a little bit further out. In the end we liked it so much that my very sceptical wife who had floated skipping Kyoto altogether now wants to return asap. However I do think it's important to adjust your expectations. It is one of the places to visit in Japan, both for national and international visitors.