Question
I’m planning to visit a Japanese shrine, and I want to know how to properly ask for directions if I get lost. How do I say “Could you please tell me how to get to the shrine?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
神社（じんじゃ）までの行（い）き方（かた）を教（おし）えていただけますか。
Jinja made no ikikata o oshiete itadakemasu ka?
Could you please tell me how to get to the shrine?
This is a polite expression you can use to ask for directions. “Jinja made” means “to the shrine”, and “ikikata” means “how to get there”. “Oshiete itadakemasu ka” is a polite way of asking “could you please tell me”. You can replace “jinja” with any location and use this phrase to ask for directions.
It’s always helpful to know such phrases when traveling in Japan, as it can make your journey much smoother. Consider saving this expression for future use during your travels!
