Question
I’m planning to visit a traditional Japanese tea house during my trip to Kyoto. I want to experience a tea ceremony, but I’m not sure how to inquire about the schedule and availability. How can I ask, “Do you have any available times for a tea ceremony?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
茶道（さどう）の予約（よやく）はありますか。
Sadou no yoyaku wa arimasuka?
Do you have any available times for a tea ceremony?
This is a practical phrase to use when you wish to check the availability for activities such as a traditional tea ceremony. Sadou means “tea ceremony”; yoyaku means “reservation”; and arimasuka means “do you have”.
You can use this expression for other activities by simply replacing sadou with the activity name. Understanding this form will help you plan and reserve experiences more effectively during your visit in Japan.
