Japanese phrases for tourists at a train station in Japan.

30 Useful Japanese Phrases for Tourists: Restaurants, Trains, Hotels & Shopping

2026年11月1日 3 Min Read

These Japanese phrases for tourists cover trains, restaurants, hotels and shopping. Save this page on your phone, or print it as a leaflet to carry on your trip.

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30 Japanese phrases for tourists: trains, shops, restaurants, hotels and emergencies. Show the Japanese writing to staff if pronunciation is difficult.

Travel Tip
Start with sumimasen (excuse me) and onegaishimasu (please). Politeness matters more than perfect pronunciation. In the train phrase, replace Osaka with your destination.

Everyday polite phrases

1. Excuse me / SorryすみませんSumimasenTo get attention or apologize.

2. Thank youありがとうございますArigatou gozaimasuAfter receiving help.

3. Please (a request)お願いしますOnegaishimasuWhen politely asking for something.

4. YesはいHaiTo agree or confirm.

5. NoいいえIieTo answer a yes/no question.

6. I don’t understandわかりませんWakarimasenWhen you need clarification.

7. Do you speak English?英語を話せますか？Eigo o hanasemasu ka?To ask for language help.

8. Please say that againもう一度お願いしますMou ichido onegaishimasuWhen you missed what someone said.

Trains and directions

9. Where is the station?駅はどこですか？Eki wa doko desu ka?Finding the nearest station.

10. Where is the toilet?トイレはどこですか？Toire wa doko desu ka?Finding a restroom.

11. Does this train go to Osaka?この電車は大阪に行きますか？Kono densha wa Osaka ni ikimasu ka?Confirming your train.

12. Which platform?何番線ですか？Nanbansen desu ka?Asking for the platform number.

Shopping and payments

13. How much is it?いくらですか？Ikura desu ka?Shopping or checking a price.

14. Can I pay by card?カードで払えますか？Kaado de haraemasu ka?Before paying.

15. Can I use Suica?Suicaは使えますか？Suica wa tsukaemasu ka?At shops or transport counters.

16. This one, pleaseこれをくださいKore o kudasaiPointing at an item.

Restaurants and food

17. Do you have an English menu?英語のメニューはありますか？Eigo no menyuu wa arimasu ka?At a restaurant.

18. Water, pleaseお水をお願いしますOmizu o onegaishimasuOrdering water.

19. No meat, please肉なしでお願いしますNiku nashi de onegaishimasuMaking a request; confirm ingredients separately.

20. I have a food allergy食物アレルギーがありますShokumotsu arerugii ga arimasuAlert staff; explain the specific allergen.

21. The bill, pleaseお会計をお願いしますOkaikei o onegaishimasuAt a restaurant.

Important Notice
For food allergies, a single phrase is not enough. Show a detailed translated allergy card and ask staff to confirm ingredients and cross-contact risks.

Hotels and reservations

22. I have a reservation予約していますYoyaku shite imasuAt a hotel or restaurant.

23. I’d like to check inチェックインをお願いしますChekku-in o onegaishimasuAt your hotel.

24. Can you keep my luggage?荷物を預かってもらえますか？Nimotsu o azukatte moraemasu ka?Ask hotel staff about storage.

25. What time is check-out?チェックアウトは何時ですか？Chekku-auto wa nanji desu ka?Checking departure time.

Sightseeing and help

26. Could you take a photo?写真を撮ってもらえますか？Shashin o totte moraemasu ka?Ask someone for a photo.

27. Is photography allowed?写真を撮ってもいいですか？Shashin o totte mo ii desu ka?At temples, shops, or museums.

28. Please help me助けてくださいTasukete kudasaiWhen you need urgent help.

29. Please call an ambulance救急車を呼んでくださいKyuukyuusha o yonde kudasaiFor a medical emergency.

30. I’ve lost my passportパスポートをなくしましたPasupooto o nakushimashitaWhen seeking help after losing a passport.

Emergency numbers in Japan

110Police

119Ambulance and fire

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How to Use These Japanese Phrases for Tourists

Save this page on your phone and show the Japanese text if pronunciation is difficult. Speak slowly and point to the destination, ticket, or menu item when helpful. For allergies, show a detailed translated allergy card and ask staff to confirm ingredients and cross-contact risks; a simple phrase alone is not enough.

More Japan travel help

Before your trip, read our Narita Airport ticket guide and Japan travel tips. For broader visitor information beyond these Japanese phrases for tourists, consult the Japan National Tourism Organization’s official trip-planning resources.