Useful Japanese phrases for getting around Japan by train, subway, and bus. Learn what to say at stations, when buying tickets, asking for directions, and using public transportation.
Buying Tickets
きっぷうりばは、どこですか?
Kippu uriba wa doko desu ka?
Where is the ticket office?
〇〇まで、いくらですか?
〇〇 made ikura desu ka?
How much is it to 〇〇?
〇〇までの きっぷを おねがいします。
〇〇 made no kippu o onegaishimasu.
A ticket to 〇〇, please.
このきっぷで だいじょうぶですか?
Kono kippu de daijoubu desu ka?
Is this ticket okay?
ICカードは つかえますか?
IC kādo wa tsukaemasu ka?
Can I use an IC card?
Finding the Right Train or Platform
〇〇行きは、何番線ですか?
〇〇-iki wa nan-bansen desu ka?
What platform is the train for 〇〇?
この電車は〇〇に行きますか?
Kono densha wa 〇〇 ni ikimasu ka?
Does this train go to 〇〇?
〇〇に行く電車はどれですか?
〇〇 ni iku densha wa dore desu ka?
Which train goes to 〇〇?
次の〇〇行きは何時ですか?
Tsugi no 〇〇-iki wa nanji desu ka?
What time is the next train to 〇〇?
快速ですか?
Kaisoku desu ka?
Is this a rapid train?
各駅停車ですか?
Kakueki teisha desu ka?
Is this a local train?
Asking for Directions
〇〇駅はどこですか?
〇〇-eki wa doko desu ka?
Where is 〇〇 Station?
改札はどこですか?
Kaisatsu wa doko desu ka?
Where are the ticket gates?
〇〇線はどこですか?
〇〇-sen wa doko desu ka?
Where is the 〇〇 Line? 〇
〇へは、どうやって行きますか?
〇〇 e wa dou yatte ikimasu ka?
How do I get to 〇〇?
ここから遠いですか?
Koko kara tooi desu ka?
Is it far from here?
こっちですか?
Kocchi desu ka?
Is it this way?
On the Train
ここ、空いていますか?
Koko aiteimasu ka?
Is this seat available?
次は〇〇ですか?
Tsugi wa 〇〇 desu ka?
Is 〇〇 the next stop?
〇〇で降りますか?
〇〇 de orimasu ka?
Do I get off at 〇〇?
この電車は〇〇に止まりますか?
Kono densha wa 〇〇 ni tomarimasu ka?
Does this train stop at 〇〇?
すみません、降ります。
Sumimasen, orimasu.
Excuse me, I’m getting off.
Taking a Bus
このバスは〇〇に行きますか?
Kono basu wa 〇〇 ni ikimasu ka?
Does this bus go to 〇〇?
〇〇へ行くバスはどれですか?
〇〇 e iku basu wa dore desu ka?
Which bus goes to 〇〇?
〇〇で降りたいです。
〇〇 de oritai desu.
I’d like to get off at 〇〇.
運賃はいくらですか?
Unchin wa ikura desu ka?
How much is the fare?
ICカードは使えますか?
IC kādo wa tsukaemasu ka?
Can I use an IC card?
ここで降ります。
Koko de orimasu.
I’m getting off here.
When You’re Not Sure
これで合っていますか?
Kore de atteimasu ka?
Is this correct?
この電車で大丈夫ですか?
Kono densha de daijoubu desu ka?
Is this the right train?
乗り換えは必要ですか?
Norikae wa hitsuyou desu ka?
Do I need to transfer?
どこで乗り換えますか?
Doko de norikaemasu ka?
Where do I transfer?
もう一度お願いします。
Mou ichido onegaishimasu.
One more time, please.
ゆっくりお願いします。
Yukkuri onegaishimasu.
Please speak slowly.
英語は話せますか?
Eigo wa hanasemasu ka?
Do you speak English?
わかりません。
Wakarimasen.
I don’t understand.
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