1.
famous place; landmark; scenic spot
a well-known location that attracts visitors due to its historical, natural, or cultural significance
京都の名所を巡る。
To visit the famous sites of Kyoto.
この公園は桜の名所だ。
This park is a famous spot for cherry blossoms.
観光名所を案内してもらった。
They showed me around the tourist attractions.
紅葉の名所は秋になると混む。
Famous autumn foliage spots get crowded in fall.
ここは歴史的な名所として知られている。
This place is known as a historical landmark.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 観光名所 (tourist attraction)
- 桜の名所 (famous cherry blossom spot)
- 紅葉の名所 (famous autumn foliage spot)
- 歴史的名所 (historical landmark)
PATTERNS:
- 名所を巡る (to visit famous places)
- 名所案内 (guide to famous places)
RELATED WORDS:
- 観光地 (tourist destination)
- 名勝 (scenic beauty - more formal)
- 史跡 (historical site)
- スポット (spot - loanword)