Question
I’m planning to visit a traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto, but I’m unsure how to express my appreciation for the experience. How do I say “Thank you for the wonderful tea ceremony” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
素敵（すてき）なお茶会（おちゃかい）をありがとうございました。
Suteki na ochakai o arigatou gozaimashita.
Thank you for the wonderful tea ceremony.
This phrase is perfect for expressing your gratitude after experiencing a tea ceremony or any special event. Suteki na means “wonderful” or “lovely,” and ochakai means “tea ceremony.” The phrase arigatou gozaimashita is a polite way to say “thank you” for something that has already occurred. If you want to adjust this expression for other experiences, just replace ochakai with another word that describes your experience, such as tanoshii ichinichi (fun day) or subarashii omotenashi (excellent hospitality).
