(かんこうあんない)

かんこうあんない
noun
tourist information; sightseeing guide
traveldaily-life
1. 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(かんこうあんない)どこです
Where is the tourist information?
駅前(えきまえ)観光案内所(かんこうあんないじょ)地図(ちず)もらった
I got a map at the tourist information office in front of the station.
The tourist guide pamphlet for this town introduces highlights such as shrines and hot springs.

A compound of 観光(かんこう) (sightseeing, tourism) and 案内(あんない) (guidance, information). Essential travel vocabulary in Japan, where tourist information centers (観光案内所(かんこうあんないじょ)) are found at most major train stations and tourist areas.

Common collocations

  • 観光案内所(かんこうあんないじょ): tourist information office/center
  • 観光案内(かんこうあんない)パンフレット: tourist information pamphlet
  • 観光案内(かんこうあんない)(ばん): tourist information board
  • 観光案内(かんこうあんない)ボランティア: volunteer tourist guide

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