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!

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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

もり

Mori

Forest

温泉

おんせん

Onsen

Hot spring

やま

Yama

Mountain

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

まち

Machi

Town

むら

Mura

Village

峡谷

きょうこく

Kyōkoku

Gorge

しま

Shima

Island

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!

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