Formal — to staff
Temple · Shrine
すみません、こちらの場所は写真を撮っても大丈夫ですか？ — Excuse me, is it okay to take photos in this area? (Temple · Shrine, Formal — to staff, JLPT N4)
You
すみません、こちらの場所は写真を撮っても大丈夫ですか？
すみません、こちらのばしょはしゃしんをとってもだいじょうぶですか？
Excuse me, is it okay to take photos in this area?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kochira no basho wa shashin o totte mo daijōbu desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, furasshu o tsukawanakereba daijōbu desu yo.
Reply
はい、フラッシュを使わなければ大丈夫ですよ。
はい、フラッシュをつかわなければだいじょうぶですよ。
Yes, it's fine as long as you don't use flash.
Gesture & etiquette
Hold up your camera and point to the specific area you wish to photograph.
Always respect 'No Photography' signs. Never take photos of people, especially those participating in rituals, without explicit permission.
#temple#shrine#photography#rules#etiquette#sacred_place