noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
searching; investigative visit; newsgathering
Often used for journalists visiting a place to gather information or for a planned visit to explore a topic. Can also refer to the person doing the searching (journalist).
記者が事件の現場を探訪した。
The reporter visited the scene of the incident to investigate.
彼は歴
His hobby is exploring historic townscapes.