1.
summer resort; retreat from the heat
A place, typically in the mountains or at higher elevations, where people go to escape the summer heat. These areas are naturally cooler than cities.
軽井沢は有名な避暑地だ。
Karuizawa is a famous summer resort.
毎年夏になると避暑地に出かける家族が多い。
Every summer, many families head to summer resorts.
都会の猛暑を避けて、涼しい高原の避暑地で一週間ほど過ごした。
Escaping the intense heat of the city, I spent about a week at a cool highland summer resort.
CULTURE:
Famous Japanese summer resorts include 軽井沢 (Karuizawa), 那須 (Nasu), and 箱根 (Hakone). The concept became popular during the Meiji era when foreign residents and Japanese elite began retreating to the mountains in summer. These areas typically feature cooler temperatures, forests, and a relaxed atmosphere.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 避暑地に行く (to go to a summer resort)
- 避暑地として知られる (to be known as a summer resort)
- 人気の避暑地 (a popular summer resort)