Formal — to staff
Temple · Shrine
You
すみません、御朱印をいただきたいのですが、どちらでお願いできますか?
すみません、ごしゅいんを いただきたいのですが、どちらで おねがいできますか?
Excuse me, I'd like to receive a Goshuin (temple/shrine seal stamp), where can I request one?
Romaji: Sumimasen, goshuin o itadakitai no desu ga, dochira de onegai dekimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Goshuin wa kochira no juyosho de uketamawatte orimasu. Goshuin-chō wa omochi desu ka?
Reply
御朱印はこちらの授与所で承っております。御朱印帳はお持ちですか?
ごしゅいんは こちらの じゅよしょで うけたまわっております。ごしゅいんちょうは おもちですか?
Goshuin are handled at this juyosho (reception office). Do you have a goshuin notebook?
Gesture & etiquette
A polite bow, possibly holding up your Goshuin-chō if you have one.
Do not try to take a Goshuin by yourself. Be respectful and quiet at temples/shrines. Ensure your Goshuin-chō is prepared.
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