(ひしょち)

ひしょち
noun
summer resort; retreat from the heat
travelgeographytime-season
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(かるいざわ)有名(ゆうめい)避暑地(ひしょち)だ。
Karuizawa is a famous summer resort.
Every summer, many families head to summer resorts.
Escaping the intense heat of the city, I spent about a week at a cool highland summer resort.

Cultural note

Famous Japanese summer resorts include 軽井沢(かるいざわ) (Karuizawa), 那須(なす) (Nasu), and 箱根(はこね) (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.

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