run ferry services on certain routes where the JR Pass can be used. There is a good ferry network in Japan linking the various islands. Ferries can be used as an alternative to trains if you wish to travel between the islands and have time to spare. During the holidays some lines can be very busy, so if you are driving it is advisable to book a place in advance.
Do you have a timetable?
時刻表はありますかjikokuhyoo wa arimasu ka?
Is there a car ferry to…?
…に行くカーフェリーはありますか…ni iku kaa-ferii wa arimasu ka?
How much is a ticket…?
切符はいくらですかkippu wa ikura desu ka?
single
片道katamichi
return
往復oofuku
How much is it for a car and … people?
車と人が …人でいくらですかkuruma to hito ga … nin de ikura desu ka?
one person
一人hitori
two people
二人futari
three people
三人san-nin
Where does the boat leave from?
ボートはどこから出ますかbooto wa doko kara demasu ka?
Are there any boat trips around Tokyo bay?
東京湾の遊覧船はありますかtookyoo-wan no yuuransen wa arimasu ka?
At the airport, most signs are written in both Japanese and English. Most of the airport staff understand and speak some English. The three biggest airports are Narita, Kansai and Haneda. You can find airport details by visiting www.narita-airport.jp, www.kansai-airport.jp and www.haneda-airport.jp.
到着 toochaku
arrivals
出発 shuppatsu
departures
国際 kokusai
international
国内 kokunai
domestic
搭乗口 toojooguchi
boarding gate
How do I/we go to…?
…にはどうやって行けばいいですか…niwa dooyatte ikeba ii desu ka?
to the airport
空港にはkuukoo niwa
to town
街にはmachi niwa
to the hotel…
…ホテルには…hoteru niwa
to the … airport
…空港には…kuukoo niwa
checked luggage
預かり荷物azukarinimotsu
hand luggage
手荷物tenimotsu
Is there a bus to the airport?
空港行きのバスはありますかkuukoo iki no basu wa arimasu ka?
Where is the check-in desk for…?
…のチックインカウンターはどこですか…no chekku-in kauntaa wa doko desu ka?
Which carousel is for the luggage for the flight from…?
…から着いた荷物はどのターンテーブルですか…kara tsuita nimotsu wa dono taanteeburu desu ka?
Where can I change some money?
お金の両替はどこでできますかokane no ryoogae wa doko de dekimasu ka?
Where can I print my ticket?
チケットの印刷はどこでできますかchiketto no insatsu wa doko de dekimasu ka?
I have my boarding pass on my smartphone
搭乗券はスマホに入っていますtoojooken wa sumaho ni haitte imasu
YOU MAY HEAR…
…番ゲートから搭乗します …ban geeto kara toojoo shimasu
Boarding will take place at gate number…
番ゲートまで至急お進みください …ban geeto made shikyuu osusumi kudasai
Go immediately to gate number…
液体物禁止 ekitaibutsu-kinshi
No liquids
荷物が重量制限をオーバーしています nimotsu ga juuryoo seigen o oobaa shite imasu
UK, US, Canadian and Australian visitors to Japan do not require a visa for short business trips and holidays. During your stay, you are not allowed to work. It is advisable that you have proof of identity at all times, so make sure that you always carry your passport.
日本人帰国 nihon-jin kikoku
Japanese people returning to the country
外国人入国 gaikoku-jin nyuukoku
Non-Japanese people entering the country
税関 zeikan
customs
Do I have to pay duty on this?
これに税金がかかりますかkore ni zeikin ga kakarimasu ka?
It’s for my own personal use
私が使う物ですwatashi ga tsukau mono desu
It’s a present
プレゼントですpurezento desu
I have nothing to declare
申告する物はありませんshinkoku suru mono wa arimasen
We are on our way to… (if in transit through a country)
You must obtain an international driving permit prior to leaving your country. You also need to carry your own national licence while driving in Japan. You will be required to produce your international driving permit to rent a car.
運転免許証 unten-menkyoshoo
driving licence
総合保険 soogoohoken
fully comprehensive insurance
I want to hire a car
車をかりたいですkuruma o karitai desu
for … days
…日…nichi
with automatic gears
オートマ車ootoma sha
What are your rates…?
…料金はいくらですか…ryookin wa ikura desu ka?
per day
一日のichinichi no
per week
一週間のisshuukan no
How much is the deposit?
保証金はいくらですかhoshookin wa ikura desu ka?
Do you take credit cards?
クレジットカードは使えますかkurejitto kaado wa tsukaemasu ka?
Is there a charge per mile/kilometre?
走行距離の支払いはありますかsookoo-kyori no shiharai wa arimasu ka?
Does the price include fully comprehensive insurance?
この金額は総合保険料を含んでいますかkono kingaku wa soogoohoken-ryoo o fukunde imasu ka?
Must I return the car here?
車はここに返さなければいけませんかkuruma wa koko ni kaesanakereba ikemasen ka?
run ferry services on certain routes where the JR Pass can be used. There is a good ferry network in Japan linking the various islands. Ferries can be used as an alternative to trains if you wish to travel between the islands and have time to spare. During the holidays some lines can be very busy, so if you are driving it is advisable to book a place in advance.
