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Sightseeing & Activities
Phrases for temples, shrines, museums, and tourist activities.
18 phrases
写真を撮ってもらえますか
Shashin o totte moraemasu ka
Can you take a photo for me?
Asking someone to take your picture
easy
写真を撮ってもいいですか
Shashin o totte mo ii desu ka
May I take a photo?
Asking permission to photograph
easy
入場料はいくらですか
Nyuujouryou wa ikura desu ka
How much is the admission fee?
At temple, museum, or attraction
medium
営業時間は何時ですか
Eigyou jikan wa nanji desu ka
What are the opening hours?
Asking business hours
medium
今日は休みですか
Kyou wa yasumi desu ka
Is it closed today?
Checking if open
easy
ガイドツアーはありますか
Gaido tsuaa wa arimasu ka
Is there a guided tour?
Asking about tours
medium
英語のパンフレットはありますか
Eigo no panfuretto wa arimasu ka
Is there an English brochure?
Requesting English materials
medium
お寺はどこですか
Otera wa doko desu ka
Where is the temple?
Finding Buddhist temples
easy
神社はどこですか
Jinja wa doko desu ka
Where is the shrine?
Finding Shinto shrines
easy
お守りをください
Omamori o kudasai
A charm/amulet, please
Buying protective charm at shrine
easy
御朱印をお願いします
Goshuin o onegai shimasu
Temple stamp, please
Requesting calligraphy stamp
medium
おみくじを引きたいです
Omikuji o hikitai desu
I want to draw a fortune slip
Fortune telling at shrine
medium
靴を脱ぎますか
Kutsu o nugimasu ka
Should I take off my shoes?
Before entering temple rooms
easy
触ってもいいですか
Sawatte mo ii desu ka
Can I touch it?
In museums/temples
easy
荷物預かりはありますか
Nimotsu azukari wa arimasu ka
Is there luggage storage?
At attractions with lockers
medium
おすすめの観光地はどこですか
Osusume no kankouchi wa doko desu ka
What sightseeing spots do you recommend?
Asking locals for tips
medium
チケットを二枚ください
Chiketto o nimai kudasai
Two tickets, please
Buying admission tickets
easy
子供料金はありますか
Kodomo ryoukin wa arimasu ka
Is there a children's price?
Asking about child discount
medium
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