Question
I’m planning a trip to Japan for the cherry blossom season, and I would love to experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. How do I ask, “Do you offer Japanese tea ceremonies here?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
ここでは日本茶（にほんちゃ）の茶道（さどう）を体験（たいけん）できますか。
Koko de wa nihoncha no sadou o taiken dekimasuka?
Do you offer Japanese tea ceremonies here?
This phrase allows you to inquire if a location offers Japanese tea ceremonies, which are a deeply traditional and refined practice in Japan.
The word “koko de wa” means “here”; “nihoncha” refers to “Japanese tea”; “sadou” means “tea ceremony”; and “taiken dekimasuka” means “can I experience?”. By using this phrase, you can ask staff at cultural centers, tea houses, or traditional inns if they offer this experience.
For other activities, simply replace “nihoncha no sadou” with the activity you are interested in and use the same format: “koko de wa activity o taiken dekimasuka?”.
