水すい郷ごう

noun

waterside district; canal town; lakeside area

Refers to a scenic area characterized by rivers, canals, or lakes, often with a traditional or picturesque atmosphere. Common in place names and travel writing.

• 柳やな川がわは美うつくしい水すい郷ごうとして知しられている。

  Yanagawa is known as a beautiful canal town.

• 水すい郷ごう地ち帯たいを船ふねで巡めぐる。

  Tour the waterside district by boat.