First, the “Eene” (iine) in our company name, EeNe Japan, means “good” or “like.”
Eene Japan introduces tourist spots and Japanese cuisine that we hope you’ll find “Eene”—meaning good or like—so your travels become a positive experience.
Here, we’ll introduce Japanese phrases useful for travel, organized by situation.
① Airport / Immigration / Transportation
■ At the Airport / Immigration
- Konnichiwa – Hello
- Onegaishimasu – Please
- Arigatou gozaimasu – Thank you
- Toire wa doko desu ka? – Where is the restroom?
- Wi-Fi wa arimasu ka? – Do you have Wi-Fi?
■ Train / Bus
- ○○-eki ni ikitai desu. – I want to go to ○○ Station.
- Kono densha wa ○○ ni ikimasu ka? – Does this train go to ○○?
- Kippu o kaitai desu. – I want to buy a ticket.
- IC kādo o tsukaemasu ka? – Can I use an IC card?
② Hotel / Accommodation
- Chekku-in onegaishimasu. – Check-in, please.
- Yoyaku shiteimasu. ○○ desu. – I have a reservation. My name is ○○.
- Chōshoku wa doko desu ka? – Where is breakfast served?
- Nimotsu o azukatte moraemasu ka? – Can you keep my luggage?
③ Restaurant / Café
- Ichimei desu / Nimei desu. – One person / Two persons.
- Osusume wa nan desu ka? – What do you recommend?
- Kore o kudasai. – This one, please.
- Bejitarian / bīgan menyū wa arimasu ka? – Do you have vegetarian/vegan options?
- Okaikei onegaishimasu. – Check, please.
- Kādo wa tsukaemasu ka? – Can I use a credit card?
④ Shopping
- Ikura desu ka? – How much is it?
- Hoka no saizu wa arimasu ka? – Do you have another size?
- Shichaku shite mo ii desu ka? – May I try it on?
- Menzei dekimasu ka? – Is tax-free available?
- Kore o kudasai. – I’ll take this.
⑤ Sightseeing / Shrines / Museums
- Shashin o totte mo ii desu ka? – May I take photos?
- Panfuletto wa arimasu ka? – Do you have a brochure?
- Eigo no gaido wa arimasu ka? – Do you have an English guide?
- Kono michi de atteimasu ka? – Is this the right way?
- Goshuin wa doko desu ka? – Where is the goshuin (temple/shrine stamp)?
⑥ Emergency / Trouble
- Tasukete kudasai! – Help!
- Mayoimashita. ○○ ni ikitai desu. – I’m lost. I want to go to ○○.
- Keisatsu o yonde kudasai. – Please call the police.
- Byōin ni ikitai desu. – I want to go to a hospital.
- Kusuri wa doko de kaemasu ka? – Where can I buy medicine?
⑦ Everyday Conversation / Politeness
- Sumimasen – Excuse me / Sorry
- Daijōbu desu – It’s OK
- Wakarimasen – I don’t understand
- Mō ichido onegaishimasu – One more time, please
- Totemo oishii desu! – Very delicious!
⑧ Phone Calls / Reservations
- Yoyaku shitai desu. – I’d like to make a reservation.
- Aiteimasu ka? – Do you have availability?
- Jikan o henkō dekimasu ka? – Can I change the time?
- Kyanseru shitai desu. – I want to cancel.


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