noun
scenic beauty; exceptionally beautiful scenery
A somewhat literary or formal expression used to praise outstanding natural scenery. Often seen in travel writing or descriptive prose.
この地域は風光絶佳で、多くの観光客が訪れる。
This area boasts exceptionally beautiful scenery and attracts many tourists.
風光絶佳の地として知られるその島は、詩人たちに愛されてきた。
Known as a place of scenic beauty, the island has been loved by poets.
A Sino-Japanese compound (四字熟語) combining 風光 (scenery) and 絶佳 (extremely beautiful). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it follows classical Chinese poetic patterns.