Question
I’m traveling to Japan for business and have an important meeting coming up. I want to make sure I’m on time and ask someone for directions to the nearest train station. How do I ask “Where is the nearest train station?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
一番近（ちか）い駅（えき）はどこですか。
Ichiban chikai eki wa doko desuka?
Where is the nearest train station?
This phrase will be quite handy for navigating Japan’s extensive train network. “Ichiban chikai” means “nearest,” “eki” translates to “train station,” and “doko” means “where.” You can use this pattern to find other places by replacing “eki” with the location you are looking for, like “hotelu” for a hotel.
Save this, and feel confident getting around Japan on time for your meetings or just to explore!
