1.
sightseeing spot; tourist attraction; famous place
A well-known place that attracts visitors and tourists, such as temples, shrines, natural scenery, historic sites, or other landmarks.
観光名所を巡る。
To tour the sightseeing spots.
京都には観光名所がたくさんある。
Kyoto has many tourist attractions.
この町は小さいけれど、歴史的な観光名所が多く、週末には観光客で賑わう。
Although this town is small, it has many historic tourist attractions and bustles with visitors on weekends.
USAGE:
A compound of 観光 (sightseeing) and 名所 (famous place). Very commonly used in travel guides, tourism websites, and everyday conversation about travel destinations.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 観光名所を巡る (to visit various sightseeing spots)
- 観光名所を訪れる (to visit a tourist attraction)
- 人気の観光名所 (popular tourist attraction)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 名所: famous place — broader meaning, not necessarily related to tourism
- 観光地: tourist area — refers to the broader area or region, not a specific spot