If you?re visiting Japan and a little worried about the language barrier, we?ve got you covered with these essential Japanese phrases for travelers.

In our guide to what we believe are the most important Japanese phrases for travel, we?ll introduce you to a selection of key words and phrases ? and explain why the Japanese language barrier is not as worrisome as you might think!

The truth is, you do NOT need to speak a lick of Japanese to have a successful, wonderful vacation or honeymoon in Japan (and if you?re looking for travel inspiration, check out our favorite destinations in Japan).

However, learning a few key Japanese phrases can make your trip just that much better.

So let?s get into it!

A little Japanese goes a long way!
The Most Essential Japanese Words & Phrases for Your Trip to Japan

Learning Japanese can seem daunting, but don?t worry: we?re not in school!

If you?re reading this, you?re probably planning a trip to Japan. Congratulations, you?re going to love it! And you don?t need to learn any of these words or phrases to have a great time (see why we love Japan).

But as any seasoned traveler knows, making a little linguistic effort can go a long way, and it can be helpful to learn even a little of the local language for your travels.

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