noun
tourist bureau; tourist board; tourist office
Refers to an official organization, often at the national or regional level, that promotes tourism and provides visitor information.
観光局で市内の地図をもらった。
I got a map of the city at the tourist office.
日本政府観光局は海外からの旅行者を増やそうとしている。
The Japan National Tourism Organization is trying to increase the number of overseas travelers.
Compound of 観光 (sightseeing, tourism) and 局 (bureau, office).