観光地(かんこうち)

かんこうち
noun
tourist spot, sightseeing destination
geography
1. tourist spot, sightseeing destination, tourist area
A place that attracts tourists and visitors, known for its scenic beauty, historical significance, cultural attractions, or recreational facilities.
京都(きょうと)は有名(ゆうめい)な観光地(かんこうち)だ。
Kyoto is a famous tourist destination.
観光地(かんこうち)は休日(きゅうじつ)になると混雑(こんざつ)する。
Tourist spots get crowded on holidays.
この地域(ちいき)を新(あたら)しい観光地(かんこうち)として開発(かいはつ)する計画(けいかく)がある。
There are plans to develop this area as a new tourist destination.

Usage

観光地(かんこうち) is a general term for any tourist destination, from natural scenic areas to historical sites and theme parks. It combines 観光(かんこう) (sightseeing, tourism) with 地(ち) (place). Related words include 景勝地(けいしょうち) (scenic spot) and 名所(めいしょ) (famous place/attraction).

Common collocations

Related Words

Related: 観光(かんこう) (sightseeing, tourism)
Related: 観光客(かんこうきゃく) (tourist, sightseer)
Related: 名所(めいしょ) (famous place)
Related: 観光案内(かんこうあんない) (tourist information)
Compare: テーマパーク (theme park)
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