観光

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 観光 is read かんこう and means visiting a place to enjoy its sights or attractions.
• Basic usage: It is used for activities such as touring an old town or visiting for its hot springs.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Purpose of travel
  • 旅行 broadly refers to travel; 観光 focuses on enjoying sights or attractions. Not every business trip is 観光.
• Place and purpose
  • In 町を観光する, を marks the place toured.
  • In 観光に来る, に marks the purpose of the visit.