Question
I am planning a trip to Japan and interested in experiencing a traditional tea ceremony. However, I’m not sure how to ask for recommendations on where to experience one. How do I ask, “Can you recommend a place for a traditional tea ceremony?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
お茶会（ちゃかい）が体験（たいけん）できる場所（ばしょ）をおすすめしてくれますか。
Ochakai ga taiken dekiru basho o osusume shite kuremasu ka?
Can you recommend a place for a traditional tea ceremony?
To ask for recommendations about where you can experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, you can use the phrase above. “Ochakai” means “tea ceremony”, and “taiken dekiru” means “can experience.” “Basho” is “place,” and “osusume shite kuremasu ka” means “can you recommend.”
Feel free to use this structure to ask for recommendations for other experiences, such as food tasting or cultural events, by replacing “ochakai” with the desired activity. Enjoy the rich cultural experience of a traditional tea ceremony!
