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Asking for directions

370
A: Excuse me, but where is the nearest subway stations?
B: It's just around the corner from here. You can't miss it.

371
A: How long will it take by taxi?
B: I'm not sure. but it won't take more than twenty minutes.

372
A: Do you know how to get to Tokyo National Univ?
B: I think it's located in Hongo.
A: Can I take the subway?
B: Not all the way, but they have buses taking you right onto campus.

Asking where

373
A: Could you tell me where the railroad station is?
B: Sure. Most trains originate at Tokyo Station near Yurakucho. You can take the subway to get there.

374
A: Excuse me, do you know the way to Ginza?
B: Not exactly but there are lots of buses.
A: How much is the bus fare?
B: Here, use this token.

375
A: Please show me on this map which highway I need to take to get to Yokohama?
B: Highway number 1. It goes straight there.
A: Thanks. You've been a great help.

376
A: Is there a gas station around here?
B: I'm not sure. You'd better ask someone else?
A: Sorry to bother you.
B: No problem. Sorry I can't help you.

377
A: Is there a souvenir shop near here?
B: Yes. Just right around the corner.
A: Do they have post cards of Tokyo?
B: I think so. They should have all kinds of things about Tokyo or Japan.

378
A: Is there a good restaurant in Nagasaki?
B: Yes, but you have to walk quite a way.
A: How far is it?
B: It's about ten minutes from here on foot, or take bus forty-five and get off after two stops.

Giving directions

379
A: Where is the Sunshine 60 Shopping Center?
B: Can you see that tall building?
A: Yes. You mean the one that's all lit up?
B: Yes, exactly.

380
A: Where is Sunshine Hotel?
B: Turn right after the first light.
A: Then, I go straight?
B: Yes, for two blocks. It's right there.

381
A: Which way are you going?
B: I'm going to Shinjuku.
A: May I show you the way?
B: Thank you very much. I'll follow you.

382
A: Where is Dr. Tanaka's office?
B: It's the third door on your right.
A: You mean it's down this hallway?
B: Yes, just go straight.

383
A: How far is the post office?
B: It's not that far.
A: Is it near the Tokiwa Building?
B: Yes, it's only three blocks from there.
A: Oh, so I can walk.
B: Right. It shouldn't take long.

384
A: Where is Mr. Brown's offce?
B: When you get off the elevator, turn left.
A: Do I have to take the elevator?
B: No. You can take the stairs.

385
A: I'll show you the way. I'm going in the same direction.
B: Do you know a short cut?
A: Yes, It saves about ten minutes.

386
A: Do you know where the Tokyo Station is?
B: I'm sorry I'm a stranger to this city myself.
A: Oh, really? Where do you come from?
B: I'm from Seoul.
A: How long have you been in Tokyo?
B: Just a couple of days.

387
A: How far is Osaka?
B: It's about five hours away.
A: What if I take a train?
B: I'm not sure. You better ask someone else.

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