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:
How to improve your pronunciation of Japanese words
Five tips on how to become conversational in Japanese

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

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

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

Tēma pāku

Theme park

ハイキング　トレイル

Haikingu toreiru

Hiking trial

スキー　リゾート

Sukī rizōto

Ski resort

バンジー　ジャンプ

Banjī janpu

Bungee jumping

スノー　ボード

Sunō bōdo

Snow boarding

カヤック　

Kayakku

Kayaking

ラフティング

Rafutingu

Rafting

カヌー

Kanū

Canoeing

キャンプ

Kyanpu

Camping

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

Bīchi rizōto

Beach resort

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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