Question
I’m planning to visit a traditional Japanese tea house and would like to express my appreciation for the tea ceremony. How do I say “Thank you for the wonderful tea ceremony” in Japanese?
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素晴（すば）らしい茶道（さどう）をありがとうございました。
Subarashii sadou o arigatou gozaimashita.
Thank you for the wonderful tea ceremony.
This is a courteous expression you can use at the end of a tea ceremony. Subarashii means “wonderful” or “splendid,” and it’s often used to compliment experiences or performances. Sadou is the Japanese term for the tea ceremony, an art form rich in tradition and etiquette. Arigatou gozaimashita is a polite way of expressing gratitude, the past tense form adding a formal touch to your thanks.
You can adjust this expression by replacing “sadou” with any experience you want to express gratitude for, such as 素晴らしい料理 (subarashii ryouri) for a wonderful meal.
