Are you a passionate fan of Japanese culture and a traveler at heart, dreaming of a one-way ticket to Japan? If a trip to the Land of the Rising Sun isn’t on your agenda just yet, Paris is full of rich and fascinating places and events that will give you the opportunity to experience Japan without leaving the country.
Visit the Pokémon pop-up store in Paris
To mark Pokémon Day and the 27th anniversary of the Pokémon license, a brand-new pop-up store is opening at the BHV Marais in Paris. For one month, come and immerse yourself in the world of the famous video game, which became one of the monuments of pop-culture in the 90s and 2000s. Exclusive goodies, entertainment… fans won’t be bored.
📆 Dates: February 1 to March 2
Reserve your place for the Attack of the Titans symphonic concert in 2025
Attack of the Titans is the shōnen everyone’s been talking about for almost 10 years. Although the animated series came to an end last year, after four masterful seasons, fans of the series can rejoice! The manga’s iconic music will be performed by a symphony orchestra on September 19, 20 and 21, 2025. Book now!
📍 Location: 2 Pl de la Pte Maillot, 75017 Paris
📆 Dates: September 19, 20 and 21, 2025
Visit manga bookshops in Paris
Do you love manga? In Paris, there’s no shortage of specialized stores to satisfy your cravings. VO, VF, new or second-hand, the choice is yours!
Take a trip to Japan at Restaurant Sola
A Japanese restaurant, yes, but not just any restaurant: a Michelin-starred restaurant, please! Sola is one of the first Japanese restaurants in Paris to offer a hybrid cuisine, blending French and Japanese techniques and tastes, as Le Monde points out. In this timeless setting, Chef Kosuke Nabeta invites you to sample the “sweet” flavors of the island of Kyushu, in southern Japan, using typical foods and French products. Travel to the Land of the Rising Sun… In Paris!
📍Location: 12 rue de l’Hôtel Colbert, 75005 Paris
Treat yourself to a moment of zen at Spa Suisen in Paris, France’s only ryokan
It’s the first and only ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) in France: the Spa Suisen, nestled in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris! A symbol of spring, the Suisen or yellow narcissus is the emblem of this Japanese House, inviting you to take time for yourself, refocus and experience renewal. Traditional shiatsu, aromatic oil shiatsu, youth treatments, tummy treatments, onsen… Driven by a holistic vision of well-being, Maison Suisen offers you a range of treatments of excellence, the promise of a privileged moment with yourself. A wonderful interlude to take time to breathe…
📍Location: rue de Thorigny, 75003 Paris
Enjoy top-of-the-range Japanese tea at Jugetsudo By Maruyama Nori
Jugetsudo means “the place from which one looks at the moon”. When Jugetsudo was founded in Paris in 1980, its founders wanted to keep in mind the Japanese heart’s sense of nature, when it deeply tastes the presence and passage of the seasons. At Jugetsudo, the art of Japanese tea takes pride of place, thanks to authentic flavours and delicate tastes. Top-of-the-range teas, Nori seaweed, accessories, Matcha tea ceremony workshops in beautiful ceramic cups, and other seasonal workshops… Prepare to be fascinated in the heart of Jugetsudo…
📍Location: 95 rue de Seine, 75006 Paris
Devour a Japanese pastry at Toraya, one of Japan’s oldest patisseries
One of Japan’s oldest patisseries, Toraya, supplier to the Imperial Court since the 16th century, opened its Paris boutique in 1980 to promote the wagashi tradition in France! The fruit of Japanese sensitivity to beauty and delicacy, and their love of nature and the passing of the seasons, wagashi are pastries made with natural ingredients such as rice flour, wheat flour, agar-agar and azuki. At the heart of this exceptional boutique/teahouse, you’ll discover traditional Japanese pastries in harmony with the seasons, organic Japanese green teas and a splendid Franco-Japanese lunch menu…
📍Location: 10 rue Saint Florentin, 75001 Paris
Escape to the Musée Albert Kahn’s Japanese Garden
Back in France after a trip to Japan in 1898, banker and philanthropist Albert Kahn decided to build a Japanese village in Boulogne Billancourt, featuring a tea pavilion, two traditional houses and a contemporary Japanese garden by landscape architect Fumiaki Takano. A veritable metaphor for Albert Kahn’s life, this Japanese Garden of Eden was designed around three essential axes: life (yang), death (yin) and the feminine-masculine axis. Red bridge, pavilion, waterfall, lapping water… Let yourself be transported to the land of the Rising Sun!
📍Location: 1 rue des Abondances, 92 100 Boulogne Billancourt
Awaken your senses at Ogata in Le Marais
In the Marais district, in the heart of a 17th-century mansion, you’ll find a timeless haven: Ogata! In this contemporary world of beauty and serenity, you can discover a sabō(Japanese tea room), a restaurant, a boutique and a gallery. Tea tastings, exceptional cuisine, arts and crafts, a place of contemporary expression for Japanese arts and culture... Discover the temple of Japanese art de vivre in the Marais, in the heart of Ogata, which has been awarded its 1st Michelin star!
📍Location: 16 Rue Debelleyme, 75003 Paris
Taste ramen as in Japan at Kodawari Ramen
Fancy taking your senses on a trip to Japan? Head to Kodawari Ramen, for a taste of quality ramen. This Michelin Guide-recommended restaurant has 3 watchwords: ramen culture, immersion to get a taste of Japan, and values, the promise of quality products carefully selected or handcrafted by Kodawari Ramen. While Kodawari Ramen’s first address “Yokocho” will transport you to a narrow alleyway home to izakaya (Japanese bars and small restaurants) “Tsukiji” will offer you a one-way ticket to Tokyo, in the heart of the historic fish market…
📍Location: 29 rue Mazarine, 75006 Paris
Learn about Japanese culture at La Maison de la culture du Japon
Located in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, the Maison de la culture du Japon is dedicated to presenting traditional and contemporary Japanese culture to the French public. Exhibitions, live shows, cinema, conferences, libraries… An eclectic and diversified vision of Japanese culture.
📍Location: 101 bis quai Branly, 75015 Paris
Escape to the secret Japanese garden of the Buddhist Pantheon
A veritable ode to Japan, the secret Jardin du Panthéon Bouddhique is hidden away in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. Small stream, wooden bridge, bamboo… This garden is a veritable haven of peace. In the heart of its pavilion, you’ll even have the opportunity to attend the iconic Japanese tea ceremony, the promise of a timeless journey…
📍Location: 19 avenue d’Iéna, 75016 Paris
Be gourmand at the Maison du Mochi
When Mathilda Motte moved to Japan in 2011, she discovered the tender, powdery world of mochi, and fell head over heels in love. In the spring of 2016, Mathilda created La Maison du Mochi to introduce them in two different ways: via a store selling mochi made according to the rules of the art, and via cooking workshops to learn about Japanese pastry-making. Today, mochi lovers can meet at the heart of 2 splendid Parisian boutiques, in the 2nd and 6th arrondissements respectively.
📍Location: 39 rue du Cherche-Midi, 75006 Paris
Book a table at Enyaa Saké & Champagne
Not far from the Palais Royal, come and experience the enchanted elegance, authenticity and joy of Enyaa! Enyaa’s bewitching culinary concept? Blend Japanese dishes with sake or champagne. In a chic and zen atmosphere like no other, get ready to take your senses on a journey to the land of the Rising Sun!
📍Location: 37 rue de Montpensier, 75001 Paris
Learn all the secrets of rice alcohol at La Maison du Saké
La Maison du Saké is a Parisian landmark, combining a gourmet restaurant, a sake bar and a boutique. At the heart of this temple of Saké, discover all about the famous rice alcohol and treat yourself to tasting workshops to explore the culture of its fascinating universe…
📍Location: 11 Rue Tiquetonne, 75002 Paris
Shop at Takumi Flavours Concept Store
In the 15th arrondissement of Paris, discover Takumi Flavours, a veritable counter of Japanese craftsmanship. In Japanese, “Takumi” refers to a craftsman with knowledge and know-how handed down from his ancestors, used to create something unique. In the heart of the Maison de la Culture du Japon, which we mentioned earlier in this article, discover the country of the Rising Sun in all its splendour, from calligraphy to clothing, food, tableware and other local specialities…
📍Location: 101 bis Quai Branly, 75015 Paris