na-adjective, noun
picturesque; beautiful and unspoiled
Used almost exclusively for natural scenery, especially in the set phrase 風光明媚. Describes a landscape that is bright, clear, and beautiful.
See also: 風光明媚
この辺りは風光明媚な場所として知られている。
This area is known as a place of scenic beauty.
明媚な景色を眺めながら散歩した
I took a walk while enjoying the picturesque scenery.
From Chinese 明媚 (míngmèi), meaning 'bright and beautiful'. The kanji 明 (bright) and 媚 (charming) combine to describe radiant, attractive scenery.