Question
I’m traveling to Japan for the first time and will be taking a bullet train (Shinkansen) from Tokyo to Kyoto. I want to make sure I know where to board. How do I ask “Which platform is the Shinkansen to Kyoto?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
京都（きょうと）行（ゆ）きの新幹線（しんかんせん）のホームはどこですか。
Kyoto yuki no shinkansen no hoomu wa doko desuka?
Which platform is the Shinkansen to Kyoto?
When you’re at a busy station like Tokyo, it might be challenging to find the right platform for your train. Use this phrase to ask for the platform number. “Kyoto yuki no” means “bound for Kyoto,” “shinkansen” refers to the bullet train, and “hoomu” means “platform.” The expression “wa doko desuka?” means “where is?” Use this sentence structure to ask about different destinations or transport by replacing “Kyoto yuki no shinkansen” with your specific needs.
