Travel Japanese - Staying at Hotels

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"Staying at Hotels Essentials"

Learn essential Japanese phrases and cultural tips to navigate hotel stays in Japan with confidence. This guide covers various accommodation types, from traditional ryokan to modern business hotels, and provides practical language lessons for checking in, making requests, and handling common issues. Role-playing exercises and key hospitality insights will help you communicate effectively and enjoy a smoother experience during your stay. Perfect for travelers looking to enhance their comfort and communication skills in Japan!

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1. Staying at Hotels: Part 1 ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. ホテルに泊まる① と Travel Japanese 04
2. ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Section 1 チェックイン　おねがいします
3. Traveler's Insights 1/2 ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Accommodation Types 02 Western style 03 Others In Japan, travelers can find a wide range of accommodations, from traditional Japanese to modern Western styles, with more offbeat options like capsule hotels and even temple stays. 01 Japanese style
4. Ryokan are traditional Japanese inns known for their tatami-floored rooms and a distinctly Japanese ambiance. A stay usually includes both dinner and breakfast—often featuring classic local cuisine—and offers guests the chance to fully immerse themselves in Japan’s time-honored lifestyle and hospitality. りょかん（旅館） ryo kan Minshuku are Japanese-style bed and breakfast lodgings, typically family-run. They offer simple yet comfortable Japanese-style rooms. Minshuku often include one or two meals—usually home-cooked and featuring local ingredients. Compared to ryokan, minshuku provide a more casual, intimate, and affordable experience, often with shared facilities. みんしゅく（民宿） min shuku ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 01 Japanese style Traveler's Insights 1/2
5. City hotels, including both international and domestic hotel chains, are available throughout Japan, especially in major cities. Luxury 5-star hotels often cost over 100,000 yen per night. シティホテル shiti hoteru Business hotels provide simple and affordable Western-style rooms. Since the guests are mainly businessperson, the rooms are basically single rooms so that they can work easily. Popular chains like Route Inn, APA Hotel, Super Hotel, and Toyoko Inn operate numerous locations across Japan. ビジネスホテル bijinesu hoteru ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 02 Traveler's Insights 1/2 Western style(1/2)
6. Hostels provide the most budget-friendly accommodations and meals. Japan Youth Hostels, a member of the International Youth Hostel Federation, manages over 300 hostels throughout Japan. ドミトリー / ホステル domitory / hosuteru ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 02 Traveler's Insights 1/2 Western style(2/2) Pensions are similar to minshuku but offer Western-style rooms with beds instead of traditional Japanese rooms. Typically found in scenic mountain resorts or the countryside, pensions provide a warm and affordable option for a relaxed rural stay. ペンション 　penshon
7. Capsule hotels are a type of budget accommodation that feature small, pod-like sleeping spaces. Each "capsule" is compact and provides basic amenities, offering a private area to sleep. These hotels are commonly used for short stays and often have shared bathrooms, showers, and other facilities. カプセルホテル kapuseru hoteru Shukubou are traditional temple lodgings in Japan, originally for monks and pilgrims. Today, they welcome tourists, offering simple tatami rooms, vegetarian Buddhist meals called しょうじんりょうり (shoujin ryouri), and experiences like meditation or morning prayers. しゅくぼう（宿坊） shuku bou ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 03 Traveler's Insights 1/2 Others
8. Traveler's Insights 1/2 Extra Tips Service charges are often included in the accounting fee, and many service staff do not make a living from tips. Tipping may cause embarrassment or confusion as it is not part of the local custom. Instead of tipping, express gratitude by saying “ありがとうございます” (Arigatou gozaimasu) with a smile. A simple thank-you goes a long way! ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. No need for tipping in Japan!
9. Question You are at the reception of a hotel in Japan. What would you say to politely request to check in? A A B B ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Chekkuin kudasai. チェックインおねがいします。 Chekkuin onegai shimasu. チェックイン ください。
10. Question You are at the reception of a hotel in Japan. What would you say to politely request to check in? ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. A A answer チェックイン ください。 B B チェックインおねがいします。 Chekkuin kudasai. Chekkuin onegai shimasu.
11. Traveler's Phrases 1/2 チェックイン おねがいします。 　　　Chekkuin　　　　　　　　　　 　onegai　　　　　　 shimasu. Please check me in. MEANING "チェックイン おねがいします" (chekkuin onegaishimasu) is a polite phrase used when you want to request a check-in, typically at a hotel, airport, or other service-related places. STRUCTURE チェックイン (chekkuin): This is the Japanese word for "check-in," which comes from the English word "check-in”. おねがいします(onegaishimasu) means "Please" or "I request." It is used when making a request or asking someone to do something for you, often when requesting a service or favor. ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
12. Traveler's Phrases 1/2 Practice ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. ルームサービス Rūmu sābisu Room service チェック アウト Chekku auto Check out タクシー Takushī Taxi Let's try making a request! かぎ Kagi Key ランドリー Randorī Laundry ＿＿＿ おねがいします。 　　 _____　 　　　　 　onegai　　　　　　 shimasu Please ＿＿＿.
13. Traveler's Phrases 1/2 Extra Tips しょうしょう おまちください Certainly. かしこまりました Kashikomari mashita Yes, here it is. はい、こちらでございます Hai, kochira de gozaimasu I will check right away. ただいま かくにんいたします Tadaima kakunin itashimasu Please wait a moment. 　　Shōshō 　 omachi kudasai May I have your name? おなまえを おうかがいします Onamae o oukagai shimasu What time would you prefer? Ojikan wa ikaga itashimashou ka ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. COMMON RESPONSES YOU MIGHT HEAR When you say "onegai shimasu", here are some typical responses. Immediate Availability: If they need to check: You have to answer: おじかん はいかがいたしましょうか？
14. Traveler's Phrases 1/2 Role Play Role Play You are at a hotel, trying to make the following requests: Ask for help with luggage 1. Ask for a bottle of beer from room service 2. Request extra towels 3. ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Nimotsu にもつ ビール タオル Bīru Taoru
15. ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Section 2 Wi-Fi　つかえません
16. Why Do Japanese People Take Off Shoes ? Traveler's Insights 2/2 Wooden floors and tatami mats are common in Japanese homes, and wearing shoes indoors can damage them. 3.Floor Materials Houses are designed with elevated floors to prevent moisture buildup, promoting the habit of removing shoes before entering. 2.Housing Structure Japan's high humidity makes it uncomfortable and unhygienic to wear shoes indoors, and it can increase the risk of mold. 1.Climate Japanese people often sit or lie on the floor, so cleanliness is important and dirt is kept out of the house. 4.Lifestyle & Personality ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. ど　そく　げん きん do soku gen kin
17. Traveler's Insights 2/2 Extra Tips ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Common Japanese Phrases Heard at Hotels 01 02 03 Checking In During Your Stay Checking Out
18. ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 01 Checking In I am 〇〇 for the reservation. よやくした 〇〇 です Yoyaku shita 〇〇 desu Traveler's Insights 2/2 Extra Tips We have been waiting for you. おまちしておりました。 Omachi shite orimashita Yes, here it is. はい、こちらです Hai, kochira desu Do you have your passport with you? パスポートは おもちでしょうか？ 　Pasupōto 　 wa omochi　 deshō ka
19. ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 02 During Your Stay Where is the hot spring? おんせんは どこですか？ Onsen wa doko desu ka? Traveler's Insights 2/2 Extra Tips Kyūkai de gozaimasu It’s on the 9th floor. Where are the towels? タオルはどこですか？ Tāoru wa doko desu ka? Right over here. Kochira de gozaimasu ９かいでございます。 こちらでございます。
20. ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 03 I would like to check out, please. チェックアウトおねがいします。 　Chekku 　auto 　　 onegaishimasu Traveler's Insights 2/2 Extra Tips Thank you. How would you like to pay? おしはらいは どうなさいますか？ Oshiharai wa dō nasaimasu ka I'd like to pay by card. カードでおねがいします。 kādo de onegaishimasu Checking Out Certainly. かしこまりました。 Kashikomari mashita
21. Question You are staying at a hotel, and the Wi-Fi in your room is not working. How would you politely ask for help? Wi-Fi つかってもいいですか。 A A B B ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Wi-Fi tsukatte mo ii desu ka? Wi-Fi つかえません。 Wi-Fi tsukaemasen.
22. Question You are staying at a hotel, and the Wi-Fi in your room is not working. How would you politely ask for help? Wi-Fi つかってもいいですか。 A A ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Wi-Fi tsukatte mo ii desu ka? Wi-Fi tsukaemasen. Wi-Fi つかえません。 B B answer
23. Traveler's Phrases 2/2 Wi-Fi つかえません。 Let’s break down つかえません: つかいます (tsukaimasu): To use(polite affirmative). つかえます (tsukaemasu): Can use (potential form, polite affirmative). つかえません (tsukaemasen): Cannot use(potential form, polite negative). I cannot use Wi-Fi. MEANING "Wi-Fi つかえません" means "Wi-Fi cannot be used" or "Wi-Fi is unavailable." The phrase つかえません ("cannot be used" or "not usable") is used when something is unavailable, not functioning, or cannot be used for some reason. STRUCTURE ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Wi-Fi tsukaemasen.
24. Traveler's Phrases 2/2 Practice ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. ____________ tsukaemasen. ＿＿＿＿ つかえません。 I cannot use __________. アイロン Airon Clothes iron シャワー Shawā Shower ドライヤー Doraiyā Hair dryer Now, try reporting a trouble in Japanese! きんこ Kinko safety box テレビ Terebi TV
25. Traveler's Phrases 2/2 Extra Tips 2 How can I help you? どうしました？ Dō shimashita The hair dryer is broken ドライヤーがこわれています doraiyā ga kowareteimasu I forgot my smartphone in the room へやに スマホをわすれました Heya ni sumaho o wasuremashita The room is cold へや が さむい です Heya ga samui desu The shower isn't working シャワーが でません Shawā ga demasen The light isn't turning on でんき が つきません Denki ga tsukimasen ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. PHRASES EXPLAINING TROUBLES in a hotel setting I lost the key かぎを なくしました Kagi o nakushimashita
26. Traveler's Phrases 2/2 Role Play Role Play You are a hotel guest. During your stay, you encountered the problems shown on the next page! Using the phrases you learned in the lesson, try to express your situation. ©2024 27th Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Next Page 次のページへ つぎ Tsugi no pēji e
27. Situation 1 You lost the key. How would you say this in Japanese? A A B B C C かぎを なくしました。 Kagi o nakushimashita. かぎを わすれました。 Kagi o wasuremashita. かぎは どこですか。 Kagi wa dokodesuka. Traveler's Phrases 2/2 Role Play
28. Situation 1 You lost the key. How would you say this in Japanese? A A B B C C かぎを わすれました。 Kagi o wasuremashita. かぎは どこですか。 Kagi wa dokodesuka. Traveler's Phrases 2/2 Role Play answer B B かぎを なくしました。 Kagi o nakushimashita.
29. A A B B C C ドライヤー わすれました。 Doraiyā wasuremashita. ドライヤー かしてください。 Doraiyā kashitekudasai. ドライヤーつかえません。 Doraiyā tsukaemasen. Situation 2 You cannot use the hair dryer. How would you say this? Traveler's Phrases 2/2 Role Play
30. A A B B C C ドライヤー わすれました。 Doraiyā wasuremashita. ドライヤー かしてください。 Doraiyā kashitekudasai. Situation 2 You cannot use the hair dryer. How would you say this? Traveler's Phrases 2/2 Role Play answer C C ドライヤーつかえません。 Doraiyā tsukaemasen.
31. A A B B C C シャワー わすれました。 Shawā wasuremashita. シャワー がでません。 Shawā ga demasen. シャワーは どこですか。 Shawā wa dokodesuka. Situation 3 The shower isn't working. How would you report this? Traveler's Phrases 2/2 Role Play
32. B B C C シャワー わすれました。 Shawā wasuremashita. シャワーは どこですか。 Shawā wa dokodesuka. Situation 3 The shower isn't working. How would you report this? Traveler's Phrases 2/2 Role Play answer A A Shawā ga demasen. シャワー がでません。
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