What are common Japanese phrases for asking directions

Common Japanese phrases for asking directions include the following:

• すみません、道を教えていただけますか？ (Sumimasen, michi o oshiete itadakemasu ka?) — Excuse me, could you tell me the way?
• 〜へはどうやって行きますか？ (~ e wa dou yatte ikimasu ka?) — How do I get to ~?
• 駅はどこですか？ (Eki wa doko desu ka?) — Where is the train station?
• この住所に行きたいのですが (Kono juusho ni ikitai no desu ga) — I want to go to this address.
• 近くにコンビニはありますか？ (Chikaku ni konbini wa arimasu ka?) — Is there a convenience store nearby?
• まっすぐ行って、左に曲がってください (Massugu itte, hidari ni magatte kudasai) — Go straight and turn left, please.
• ここからどのくらいかかりますか？ (Koko kara dono kurai kakarimasu ka?) — How long does it take from here?

These phrases are polite and commonly used to ask for and understand directions in Japan. Using すみません (excuse me) is a polite way to start the conversation. Adding ください at the end of a request is also polite when giving or asking for directions. This set covers basic questions and instructions useful for navigating in Japan.

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