Question
I’m planning a trip to Japan and I want to experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. How can I ask someone, “Where can I experience a tea ceremony?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
お茶会（おちゃかい）はどこで体験（たいけん）できますか。
Ochakai wa doko de taiken dekimasu ka?
Where can I experience a tea ceremony?
Experiencing a traditional tea ceremony, or “ochakai,” is a wonderful cultural activity in Japan. In this expression, “ochakai” means “tea ceremony,” and “doko de” means “where.” The phrase “taiken dekimasu ka” translates to “can I experience.” Replace “ochakai” with any other activity you are curious about, and you will have a flexible phrase to use during your travels.
Remember, when you approach someone to ask this, it’s courteous to start with “sumimasen” (すみません), a polite way to get someone’s attention. Enjoy your cultural exploration in Japan!
