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We’ve compiled the common points where international travelers often face confusion when staying at a traditional hot spring inn (Ryokan). While English-speaking staff are always helpful, many local ryokan staff do not speak English. We encourage you to use these Japanese phrases to communicate directly with them!
Checking Dietary Restrictions & Allergies
Does this dish contain pork or alcohol?
Japanese: これに豚肉やアルコールは入っていますか？
Reading: Kore ni butaniku ya arukōru wa haitte i-masu ka?
I am allergic to [ingredient]. / I cannot eat [ingredient].
Japanese: 私は〇〇アレルギーがあります。/ 〇〇が食べられません。
Reading: Watashi wa [ingredient] arerugī ga ari-masu. / [ingredient] ga taberare-masen.
Asking for Water & Tea Refills
Could I have a glass of cold water, please?
Japanese: お冷（水）をいただけますか？
Reading: O-hiya (o-mizu) o itadake-masu ka?
Could I get a refill of green tea, please?
Japanese: お茶のおかわりをいただけますか？
Reading: O-cha no o-kawari o itadake-masu ka?
Requesting Children's Tableware & High Chairs
Do you have utensils and plates for children?
Japanese: 子供用のスプーンやお皿はありますか？
Reading: Kodomo-yō no supūn ya o-sara wa ari-masu ka?
Could we get a high chair for our child, please?
Japanese: 子供用の椅子はお借りできますか？
Reading: Kodomo-yō no isu wa okari deki-masu ka?
Confirming Dining Location (In-Room or Dining Hall)
Is dinner served in our room or in the dining room?
Japanese: 夕食は部屋食ですか？それともお食事処ですか？
Reading: Yūshoku wa heya-shoku desu ka? Soreto mo o-shokujidokoro desu ka?
🔑 Key Vocabulary / 単語リスト
Allergy = アレルギー (Arerugī)
Refill / Seconds = おかわり (O-kawari)
In-room dining = 部屋食 (Heya-shoku)
Dining room / Dining hall = お食事処 (O-shokujidokoro)
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