Formal — to staff
Temple · Shrine
You
すみません、御朱印をお願いできますでしょうか?こちらで合っていますか?
すみません、ごしゅいんをおねがいできますでしょうか?こちらであっていますか?
Excuse me, could I please ask for a Goshuin (temple/shrine stamp)? Is this the correct place?
Romaji: Sumimasen, goshuin o onegai dekimasu deshō ka? Kochira de atte imasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, dōzo. Goshuin-chō o o-azukari shimasu.
Reply
はい、どうぞ。御朱印帳をお預かりします。
はい、どうぞ。ごしゅいんちょうをおあずかりします。
Yes, please. I will take your Goshuin book.
Gesture & etiquette
Presenting the Goshuin-chō politely, slight bow.
Be respectful and quiet. Don't rush the staff. Make sure your Goshuin-chō is open to a blank page. Some places might not offer Goshuin during specific rituals or busy times.
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