Travel Japanese Phrases
The most common travel Japanese phrases are “切符が必要です。” (I need a ticket.), “飛行機に乗り遅れました。” (I missed my flight.), “どこで車を借りられますか。” (Where can I rent a car?) and “ホテルはどこですか。” (Where is the hotel?). Below are all 30, grouped by situation, each with its English meaning. Tap any one to hear it.
Tickets, trains and buses
Buy a ticket and find the right platform or bus.
- #211 切符が必要です。 I need a ticket.
- #212 片道ですか、往復ですか。 One way or round trip?
- #213 往復でお願いします。 Round trip, please.
- #214 何番線ですか。 What platform is it?
- #215 電車は何時に出ますか。 When does the train leave?
- #216 何時に着きますか。 When does it arrive?
- #217 このバスで合っていますか。 Is this the right bus?
At the airport
Gates, passports, visas and lost luggage.
- #218 飛行機に乗り遅れました。 I missed my flight.
- #219 十二番ゲートはどこですか。 Where is gate twelve?
- #220 荷物がなくなりました。 My luggage is lost.
- #227 ビザは必要ですか。 Do I need a visa?
- #228 パスポートです。 Here is my passport.
- #229 三日間ここにいます。 I'm here for three days.
Taxis and cars
Get a taxi, tell the driver where to stop, or rent a car.
- #221 どこで車を借りられますか。 Where can I rent a car?
- #222 満タンにしてください。 Fill up the tank, please.
- #223 空港までどのくらいですか。 How far is the airport?
- #224 タクシーが必要です。 I need a taxi.
- #225 ここで止めてください。 Stop here, please.
- #226 お釣りはいいです。 Keep the change.
At the hotel
Check in, ask about breakfast and Wi-Fi, and fix what is wrong with the room.
- #230 ホテルはどこですか。 Where is the hotel?
- #231 ホテルを予約しています。 I have a booking.
- #232 チェックインは何時ですか。 What time is check-in?
- #233 チェックアウトは何時ですか。 What time is check-out?
- #234 部屋がうるさすぎます。 The room is too noisy.
- #235 モーニングコールお願いします。 Can I have a wake-up call?
- #236 朝食は込みですか。 Is breakfast included?
- #237 エレベーターはどこですか。 Where is the elevator?
- #238 何階ですか。 Which floor?
- #239 鍵が使えません。 The key doesn't work.
- #240 Wi-Fiはありますか。 Is there Wi-Fi here?
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Questions about travel Japanese phrases
What are the most common travel Japanese phrases?
The most common travel Japanese phrases are “切符が必要です。” (I need a ticket.), “飛行機に乗り遅れました。” (I missed my flight.), “どこで車を借りられますか。” (Where can I rent a car?) and “ホテルはどこですか。” (Where is the hotel?). All 30 are on this page, grouped by situation.
How do I learn to say these Japanese phrases?
Practice in the app, one at a time: hear it, build it from its words, fill the gap, then say it and compare with the native audio.
Are these Japanese phrases free?
Yes. Every sentence on this page and its audio is free to read and hear. In the app the first 3 sentences are free; one payment opens the rest.