日本語
Japanese Phrase for Asking Directions: "〜はどこですか？"
"〜はどこですか？" (~ wa doko desu ka?) is the basic Japanese phrase for asking where something is. Just swap in the place name for various situations. For a more polite ask, add "すみません" (Sumimasen, excuse me) at the front. A typical reply is "あそこにありますよ" (Asoko ni arimasu yo, It's over there), pointing out the direction.
Examples
駅はどこですか？ (Eki wa doko desu ka?)
"Where is the station?"
あそこにありますよ (Asoko ni arimasu yo)
"It's over there." (a typical reply)
すみません、〜はどこですか？
"Excuse me, where is ~?" (a more polite way to ask)