Formal — to staff
Temple · Shrine
You
あの、すみません。このお堂の中、写真撮っても大丈夫ですか？
あの、すみません。このおどうのなか、しゃしんとってもだいじょうぶですか？
Excuse me. Is it okay to take photos inside this hall?
Romaji: Ano, sumimasen. Kono odō no naka, shashin totte mo daijōbu desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, furasshu nashi deshitara mondai arimasen.
Reply
はい、フラッシュなしでしたら問題ありません。
はい、フラッシュなしでしたらもんだいありません。
Yes, it's fine as long as you don't use a flash.
Gesture & etiquette
Point discreetly to your camera or phone and then to the interior of the hall.
Always ask before taking photos inside buildings at temples/shrines, especially if there are statues, religious artifacts, or designated sacred areas. Never use flash unless explicitly permitted. Be respectful and quiet.
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