Formal — to staff
Temple · Shrine
You
すみません、この場所は撮影しても大丈夫でしょうか？
すみません、このばしょはさつえいしてもだいじょうぶでしょうか？
Excuse me, is it okay to take photos in this area?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kono basho wa satsuei shite mo daijōbu deshō ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, furasshu o tsukawanakereba mondai gozaimasen.
Reply
はい、フラッシュを使わなければ問題ございません。
はい、フラッシュをつかわなければもんだいございません。
Yes, it's fine as long as you don't use a flash.
Gesture & etiquette
Point towards the area you wish to photograph.
Never use flash inside sacred buildings or near sensitive artifacts. Do not photograph people without permission.
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