Sightseeing in Japan
From the busy city streets of Tokyo to scenic national parks, Japan has plenty to offer avid sightseers. Today we'll look at some places and activities for everyone.
In the countryside
Don't be fooled by the neon city lights - Japan is home to plenty of unspoiled terrain! From lakes and mountains to the famous hot springs, there are countless things to do and places to visit outside the main city areas. Do any of these tickle your fancy?
After this lesson you'll be keen to do some sightseeing in Japan!
Resources for further reading:
Pronunciation for sightseeing in Japan
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国立公園
こくりつ こうえん
Kokuritsu kōen
National park
スキー リゾート
スキー リゾート
Sukī rizōto
Ski resort
森
もり
Mori
Forest
温泉
おんせん
Onsen
Hot spring
山
やま
Yama
Mountain
湖
みずうみ
Mizuumi
Lake
庭園
ていえん
Teien
Garden
ビーチ
ビーチ
Bīchi
Beach
湿地帯
しっち たい
Shicchi tai
Marshland
農家
のうか
Nouka
Farmhouse
町
まち
Machi
Town
村
むら
Mura
Village
峡谷
きょうこく
Kyōkoku
Gorge
島
しま
Shima
Island
川
かわ
Kawa
River
野原
のはら
Nohara
Field
農場
のうじょう
Noujō
Farm
For the adventurous
Feeling adventurous? These places and activities are for you thrill seekers and outdoor enthusiasts!
テーマ パーク
テーマ パーク
Tēma pāku
Theme park
ハイキング トレイル
ハイキング トレイル
Haikingu toreiru
Hiking trial
スキー リゾート
スキー リゾート
Sukī rizōto
Ski resort
バンジー ジャンプ
バンジー ジャンプ
Banjī janpu
Bungee jumping
スノー ボード
スノー ボード
Sunō bōdo
Snow boarding
カヤック
カヤック
Kayakku
Kayaking
ラフティング
ラフティング
Rafutingu
Rafting
カヌー
カヌー
Kanū
Canoeing
キャンプ
キャンプ
Kyanpu
Camping
パラグライダー
パラグライダー
Paraguraidā
Paragliding
Cultural & Historical sites
For those of you interested in Japanese culture and history, you can't miss out on visiting these places:
博物館
はくぶつかん
Hakubutsukan
Museum
お寺
おてら
Otera
Temple
神社
じんじゃ
Jinja
Shrine
お城
おしろ
Oshiro
Castle
歴史的町並み
れきしてき まちなみ
Rekishiteki machinami
Historical town
Places to relax
If you are looking for some relaxation, try visiting these places:
温泉リゾート
おんせん リゾート
Onsen rizōto
Hot spring resort
遊山行楽地
ゆさん こうらくち
Yusan kōra kuchi
Mountain resort
水族館
すいぞくかん
Suizokukan
Aquarium
ビーチ リゾート
ビーチ リゾート
Bīchi rizōto
Beach resort
ゴルフ リゾート
ゴルフ リゾート
Gorufu rizōto
Golf resort
Whew - that's a lot of excitement for one day! You might not be able to experience everything in today's lesson but whatever you decide to do, it's sure to be lots of fun. Good luck!
Here are a few recommended Japanese lessons to try next!
- Everyone loves talking about sports in Japanese.
- Taking the subway in Japanese.
- Talking about music in Japanese.
Sayōnara!
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