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tourist information; sightseeing guide; tourism guidance
Information or guidance provided to tourists about local attractions, transportation, accommodations, and activities. Also refers to the office or service that provides such information.
観光案内はどこですか。
Where is the tourist information?
駅前の観光案内所で地図をもらった。
I got a map at the tourist information office in front of the station.
この街の観光案内のパンフレットには、神社や温泉などの見どころが紹介されている。
The tourist guide pamphlet for this town introduces highlights such as shrines and hot springs.
A compound of 観光 (sightseeing, tourism) and 案内 (guidance, information). Essential travel vocabulary in Japan, where tourist information centers (観光案内所) are found at most major train stations and tourist areas.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 観光案内所: tourist information office/center
- 観光案内のパンフレット: tourist information pamphlet
- 観光案内板: tourist information board
- 観光案内ボランティア: volunteer tourist guide
RELATED TERMS:
- 観光: sightseeing, tourism
- 案内: guidance, information
- 観光地: tourist spot
- 観光客: tourist