Question
I’m traveling to Japan for the first time and planning to visit several temples and shrines. I heard that there’s a phrase used frequently to express appreciation or respect in these places. How do I express “Thank you for allowing me to visit” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
訪問（ほうもん）させていただき、ありがとうございます。
Houmon sasete itadaki, arigatoo gozaimasu.
Thank you for allowing me to visit.
When visiting temples or sacred places in Japan, expressing gratitude shows respect and appreciation. The phrase “訪問させていただき” (houmon sasete itadaki) means “for allowing me to visit,” and by adding “ありがとうございます” (arigatoo gozaimasu), you are saying “Thank you”.
This expression reflects humility and appreciation and can be adapted for different settings by replacing “訪問” (houmon – visit) with other verbs, depending on the situation. Enjoy your cultural exploration!
