Question
I’m traveling around Kyoto and would like to know the best way to ask for directions to a local shrine in Japanese. Specifically, how can I say, “How do I get to the Kinkaku-ji Temple?”
Japango Editor Team
金閣寺（きんかくじ）へはどうやって行（い）きますか。
Kinkakuji e wa dou yatte ikimasuka?
How do I get to the Kinkaku-ji Temple?
When asking for directions, it’s useful to know some key phrases. The phrase “へはどうやって行きますか” (e wa dou yatte ikimasuka) is used to ask how to reach a certain place.
To modify this expression for different destinations, replace “Kinkakuji” with the name of your desired location. The phrase “e wa” indicates direction or goal, and “dou yatte ikimasuka” means “how do I go/get there?”.
Feel free to use this question while exploring other beautiful sites around Japan!
