Japan House London

Japan House London, 101-111 Kensington High Street, London W8 5SA, UK
1-99 Years

Description

Japan House London is the cultural home of Japan in London. Presenting the very best of Japanese art, design, gastronomy, innovation, and technology, it deepens our appreciation of all that Japan has to offer. 

Part of a global initiative led by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, there are two other Japan Houses in Los Angeles and São Paulo. Located on London’s Kensington High Street, the experience is an authentic encounter with Japan, engaging and surprising even the most knowledgeable guests.

Admission is free. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

  • Free
  • Host birthday parties: No

Features

In Japan House London: Experience three floors of discovery, located among some of London’s greatest cultural venues. Presenting the very best of Japanese art, design, gastronomy, innovation and technology, Japan House London provides an authentic encounter with Japan. The iconic Art Deco lines of the building’s exterior give way to a Katayama Masamichi’s simple and elegant interior design, based on the concept of the tokunoma – the raised alcove in a Japanese room in which decorative art or seasonal flowers are displayed for guests to admire.

  • Lower Ground Floor: Visit our Lower Ground Floor to experience Japanese cultures through free exhibitions and events as well as curated collections of books in our Library.
  • Ground Floor: An area of inspiration, from the spatial design itself to examples of craftmanship, ideas for travel and thoughtfully curated product collections.
  • First Floor: Exquisitely presented Japanese cuisine completemented by carefully selected sakes and original cocktails.

Facilities

  • Parking: Drivers can park within a 100m of Japan House London at the Kensington High Street Car Park – Saba Parking on Hornton Street, W8 7NX. Other local parking options can be found using the various parking websites available.  Japan House London’s postcode is W8 5SA.
  • Food & Drinks: From individually prepared Japanese teas, kissaten coffees and wagashi sweets at the Stand, to five-course fine dining in AKIRA Restaurant, omotenashi (Japanese hospitality) is part of every culinary experience at Japan House London.
  • Dogs: Well-behaved dogs that are small enough to be carried are welcome on the Ground Floor at Japan House London.

Price

Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

  • Monday to Saturday: 10:00 – 20:00
  • Sundays & Bank Holidays: 12:00 – 18:00

Address: Japan House London, 101-111 Kensington High Street, London W8 5SA, UK

Post Code: W8 5SA

Council: Kensington and Chels

County: Greater London

  • Car: Drivers can park within a 100m of Japan House London at the Kensington High Street Car Park – Saba Parking on Hornton Street, W8 7NX. Other local parking options can be found using the various parking websites available.  Japan House London’s postcode is W8 5SA.
  • Bike: The Transport for London website shows the city’s cycle highways and can help you plan your journey to Japan House London safely. Numerous cycle stands are available within a short distance of Japan House London and Santander Cycles docking stations are located in Derry Street and nearby Church Street.
  • Bus: The following bus routes stop near Japan House London: C1, 9, N9, 10, 27, N27, 28, N28, N31, 49, 52, 70, 74, N74, 94, N97, 148, N207, 328, 452.
  • Tube: High Street Kensington (less than 100m away) is served by the District and Circle lines, Gloucester Road (1.5km) is served by the District and Piccadilly lines and Notting Hill Gate (1.2km) is served by the Central, Circle and District lines.
  • Parking: Drivers can park within a 100m of Japan House London at the Kensington High Street Car Park – Saba Parking on Hornton Street, W8 7NX. Other local parking options can be found using the various parking websites available.  Japan House London’s postcode is W8 5SA.

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