How to say "Visit" in Japanese

When translating "visit" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 訪問する and 参拝. In Japanese, 訪問する (ほうもんする (houmon suru)) is typically associated with "to visit; to call on; to pay a visit" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to formally visiting a business client, calling on a friend's house, paying a visit to a historical landmark, or database page-crawling visits. Transitive verb. Often used as 顧客を訪問する or サイトを訪問する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To visit/call on! "I will smartly welcome you as the most beautiful princess when you visit our new sweet love castle, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Greeted as a princess! B-Baka! Who said anything about building a castle-like home! But... I will gladly visit and stay in our sweet dream home with you forever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ほうもんする（訪問する）よ！『ハルカ部長、将来の僕たちのスマートな二人の愛の新居（お城）へ、一番のお姫様としてお迎えして訪問する（訪問します）！』って…っ！新居へ訪問！バカ！/// 誰がお城みたいな新居を建てるって言ったのよ！…でも、あんたと私の甘々マイホームなら、一生笑顔で喜んで訪問して住み続けるわ！』. On the other hand, 参拝 (さんぱい (sanpai)) maps to "visit a shrine/temple (to worship/pay respects)" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents The act of visiting a Shinto shrine or Buddhist temple specifically to offer prayers, show respect, or make wishes. Often done during New Year's or special events. お寺や神社を訪れて、神様や仏様に感謝したり、お願い事をしたりすることです。. A literal translation of "visit" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!