(しゅうがくりょこう)

しゅうがくりょこう
noun
school trip; educational excursion
1. school trip; educational excursion
An organized trip taken by students as part of their school education, typically to historical or cultural sites.
修学旅行(しゅうがくりょこう)京都(きょうと)()った。
I went to Kyoto on a school trip.
修学旅行(しゅうがくりょこう)(おも)()一生(いっしょう)宝物(たからもの)だ。
Memories of the school trip are lifelong treasures.
修学旅行(しゅうがくりょこう)友達(ともだち)部屋(へや)(とも)にする。
To share a room with friends on the school trip.

修学旅行(しゅうがくりょこう) is an important memory for Japanese students, typically lasting several days.

COMMON DESTINATIONS:

  • 京都(きょうと)/奈良(なら): historical temples and shrines
  • 沖縄(おきなわ): beaches and WWII history
  • 広島(ひろしま): peace memorial
  • 東京(とうきょう)ディズニーランド: theme park

TIMING:
Usually held in middle school or high school years.