〜までいくらですか？
[destination] made ikura desu ka?
How much to [destination]?
Fill in the destination name.
〜はどこですか？
[place] wa doko desu ka?
Where is [place]?
Most useful navigation phrase.
このバスは〜に行きますか？
Kono basu wa [destination] ni ikimasu ka?
Does this bus go to [destination]?
Replace バス (basu) with 電車 (densha / train) if needed.
次の駅はどこですか？
Tsugi no eki wa doko desu ka?
What is the next station?
Announcements on most lines are bilingual.
〜番線はどこですか？
[number] bansen wa doko desu ka?
Where is platform [number]?
Very useful in large stations like Shinjuku.
タクシーをお願いします
Takushii wo onegaishimasu
A taxi please
Doors open automatically — don't touch them.
ここで止めてください
Koko de tomete kudasai
Stop here please (taxi)
For taxis.
乗り換えはありますか？
Norikae wa arimasu ka?
Is there a transfer?
For complex train routes.
出口はどこですか？
Deguchi wa doko desu ka?
Where is the exit?
Big stations have numbered/lettered exits.
Suicaはどこで買えますか？
Suica wa doko de kaemasu ka?
Where can I buy a Suica card?
Get one at the airport.