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Discover Japan’s Cultural Heartbeat Through the Art of Calligraphy and Matcha Tea Ceremony
In the heart of Tokyo, just minutes from the vibrant energy of Shibuya, lies a little home waiting to immerse you in the soul of Japan. Step into a serene, traditional Japanese house — a home where the gentle scent of tatami and the warmth of the irori welcome you. This authentic experience in Ikenoue invites you to step beyond the ordinary and into a world where art meets tradition.
Private Cultural Experience
Discover the heart of Japanese culture through calligraphy and tea ceremony — a serene experience in our little irori house that connects tradition, art, and mindfulness.
Customer Reviews
Many of our guests share that their experience here goes beyond a memorable moment in Japan. Through the practice of Japanese calligraphy and tea ceremony, they acquire a take-home skill—a meaningful art they can continue long after their journey ends, often discovering a new personal passion along the way.
What truly sets this experience apart is the setting itself. Each session takes place in an homey, traditional Japanese house reserved exclusively for your group, offering a serene and private atmosphere rarely found in the heart of Tokyo.
GK
Experience: Calligraphy & Tea Ceremony
September 2025
“At first, I felt a little nervous, but once I began practicing calligraphy, I found it deeply enjoyable and rewarding.”
T&O
Experience: Tea Ceremony
September 2025
“The experience was delightful. The sweets and matcha were exquisite, and enjoying everything in such a beautiful private space made it truly special. I would gladly recommend this to friends and family visiting Tokyo.”
We extend our sincere gratitude to all our guests for their generous feedback.
Additional reviews can be found here.
Weekday Café Menu
We are open for café service from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on weekdays. We warmly invite you to stop by and enjoy a relaxing time. Tables and chairs are available for your comfortable afternoon.
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Q&A
For frequently asked questions, please see below. If you have any questions or special requests, please feel free to contact us via the contact form.
Our salon is available as a filming location!
We are pleased to share that Bankzitters, a music-performing VTuber group, chose our venue as a filming location for their video production!
For more details, please visit the official website of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government: Tokyo Location Box.
Video: Julian Fok @4thdimension.pics, Nobechi Creative: @nobechicreative
Photo: Jeff Schewe: @jeffschewe
Life in Ikenoue — Our Charming Shopping Street
We are proud to be a member of the Ikenoue Shōeikai (Ikenoue Shopping Street Association), which supports community-based businesses and creates a calm, distinctive neighborhood filled with unique, independent shops.
This summer, local children joined an exciting “Kids’ Treasure Hunting @ Ikenoue” event — discovering the hidden charms of our town and meeting the people behind the shops.
Their adventure has been captured in a short video, now available on YouTube!
Take a look and enjoy the warm, local spirit of our neighborhood.