Question
I’m traveling to Kyoto soon and I’ve heard that there are many beautiful temples to visit. I want to ask a local or the hotel staff for their recommendation. How do I say, “Can you recommend a good temple to visit?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
おすすめの良い（よい）お寺（てら）はありますか。
Osusume no yoi otera wa arimasuka?
Can you recommend a good temple to visit?
“Osusume” means “recommendation”, while “yoi” means “good”. “Otera” is the word for “temple”. This phrase is a polite way to ask for someone’s advice or suggestion on which temple to visit.
When in Kyoto, which is famous for its numerous historic temples, using the phrase “osusume no yoi otera wa arimasuka” will help you explore some of the most beautiful and culturally significant sites. Adjust the word “otera” to other interests like “resutoran” for restaurants or “bijutsukan” for museums, and you’ll have a versatile phrase for getting recommendations. Enjoy your temple-hopping experience in Kyoto!
