Formal — to staff
Temple · Shrine
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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でしょうか？
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でしょうか？
Excuse me, I would like to receive a Goshuin (red seal stamp). Where can I ask for one?
Romaji: Sumimasen, goshuin o itadakitai no desu ga, dochira de onegai dekimasu deshou ka? / Reply Romaji: Goshuin de gozaimasu ne. Mōshiwake arimasen, honjitsu wa tantōsha ga seki o hazushite orimasu. Achira no shamushō de otazune kudasai.
Reply
御朱印でございますね。申し訳ありません、本日は担当者が席を外しております。あちらの社務所でお尋ねください。
ごしゅいんでございますね。もうしわけありません、ほんじつはたんとうしゃがせきをはずしております。あちらのしゃむしょでおたずねください。
Ah, a Goshuin. My apologies, the person in charge is not at their desk today. Please inquire at the shrine office over there.
Gesture & etiquette
Slight bow, hold out your Goshuin-cho (stamp book) if you have one, or point in the general direction of where the booth should be.
Be respectful and patient. Sometimes the booth is closed for a short break or due to staff absence. Be prepared for a wait or to come back later.