Sightseeing
Tourism
noun, verbal noun, の adjective
You're out on the town viewing the lights! You know, big holiday light-up displays, flashing marquees on famous theaters, flickering lanterns at mysterious old shrines. Why are you visiting all these cool, photogenic spots? Because you're sightseeing!
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.
観光案内のパンフレットありますか？
Do you have a sightseeing brochure?
観光シーズンに京都のホテルを取るのは難しい。
It is difficult to get a hotel in Kyoto during the tourist season.
歩いて観光する方が好きなんですが、今年は小さい子供がいるので、レンタカーを借りて観光しました。
I prefer to go sightseeing on foot, but we rented a car this year because we have a small child.