Question
I’m planning to visit Japan for the first time and I’m a bit concerned about navigating the train system. When I get lost or confused, how can I ask someone “Where is the train to Shinjuku?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
新宿（しんじゅく）へ行（い）く電車（でんしゃ）はどこですか。
Shinjuku e iku densha wa doko desuka?
Where is the train to Shinjuku?
This phrase can be particularly helpful when you’re trying to find your way through Japan’s intricate train networks. The word “e iku” means “going to,” so “Shinjuku e iku densha” means “train going to Shinjuku.” The word “doko” means “where.” Therefore, when you say “Shinjuku e iku densha wa doko desuka?”, you’re asking about the location of the train that will take you to Shinjuku.
You can substitute “Shinjuku” with any other destination you might be traveling to by train. Keep this phrase handy as it can be very useful during your travels! Safe travels!
