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Sightseeing Manners Guide
Photography, queues, quiet areas, and respectful behavior.
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Be quiet and follow signs
- Check entrance instructions and no-photo signs first
- Do not block paths in front of halls or shrines
- If you are unsure how to pray, follow the posted guidance
Useful Japanese phrases
Ask before taking a photo
ここで写真を撮ってもいいですか。
Koko de shashin o totte mo ii desu ka.
May I take a photo here?
Check a local rule
この場所のルールを教えてください。
Kono basho no ruru o oshiete kudasai.
Please tell me the rules for this place.
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