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 is not yet on your program, Paris is full of rich and fascinating places that will give you the opportunity to experience Japan without leaving France.
Journey to Japan at the heart of the Sola restaurant
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 express 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 Kyushu Island, in southern Japan, working with typical foods and French products. Travel to the land of the Rising Sun… To Paris!
Sola restaurant – 12 rue de l’Hôtel Colbert, Paris 5e
Zen journey at Spa Suisen in Paris, France’s only ryokan
It’s France’s first and only ryokan (traditional Japanese inn): the Suisen spa, nestled in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris! A symbol of spring, the Suisen or yellow narcissus is the emblem of this Japanese House, inviting us to take time for ourselves, refocus and experience renewal. Traditional Shiatsu, aromatic oil Shiatsu, youth treatments, tummy treatments… With its holistic vision of well-being, Maison Suisen offers you a range of treatments of excellence, the promise of a special moment with yourself. A wonderful interlude to take time to breathe…
Maison Suisen – 7 rue de Thorigny, Paris 3
The high-end Japanese tea house: Jugetsudo By Maruyama Nori
Jugetsudo means “the place from which one looks at the moon”. When Jugetsudo was born in Paris in 1980, its founders wanted to keep in mind that feeling of nature so typical of the Japanese heart, when it deeply savors the presence and passing of the seasons. At Jugetsudo, the art of Japanese tea takes center stage, with authentic flavors and delicate tastes. High quality teas, Nori seaweed, accessories and Matcha tea ceremony workshops in beautiful ceramic mugs and other seasonal workshops… Prepare to be fascinated in the heart of Jugetsudo…
Jugetsudo Tea House – 95 rue de Seine, Paris 6
Toraya, one of Japan’s oldest pastries
One of Japan’ s oldest pastry shops, Toraya has been supplying the Imperial Court since the 16th century, and 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 is a pastry made with natural ingredients such as rice flour, wheat flour, agar-agar and azuki. At the heart of this exceptional boutique/tea room, you’ll discover traditional Japanese pastries in harmony with the seasons, organic Japanese green teas and a splendid Franco-Japanese lunch menu…
Salon de thé Toraya – 10 rue Saint Florentin, Paris 1er
A bucolic escape to the Japanese garden of the Musée Albert Kahn
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 designed by landscape architect Fumiaki Takano. A true metaphor for the life of Albert Kahn, this Japanese Garden of Eden has been 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!
Musée Albert Kahn – 1 rue des Abondances, 92 100 Boulogne Billancourt, France
A feast for the senses in the heart of Ogata in the Marais district
In the Marais district, in the heart of a 17th-century mansion, lies 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, handicrafts, a place of contemporary expression for Japanese arts and culture... Discover the temple of the Japanese art of living in the Marais district, in the heart of Paris Ogata, awarded its 1st Michelin star!
Ogata – 16 Rue Debelleyme, Paris 3
Japanese-style ramen at Kodawari Ramen
Want to take your senses on a journey to Japan? Head for Kodawari Ramen, for a taste of quality ramen. In this Michelin Guide recommended place, 3 watchwords: ramen culture, immersion to get a piece of Japan and values, promise of quality products carefully selected or handcrafted by Kodawari Ramen. If Kodawari Ramen’s first address, “Yokocho”, takes you down a narrow alleyway home to izakaya (Japanese bars and small restaurants), “Tsukiji” offers you a one-way ticket to Tokyo, in the heart of the historic fish market…
Kodawari Ramen – 1° Yokocho : 29 rue Mazarine, Paris 6 – 2° Tsukiji : 12 Rue de Richelieu, Paris 1er
Japanese culture in all its glory at La Maison de la culture du Japon
Located in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, the Maison de la culture du Japon aims to present traditional and contemporary Japanese culture to the French public. Exhibitions, live shows, cinema, conferences, libraries… An eclectic and diversified vision of Japanese culture awaits you.
Maison de la Culture du Japon – 101 bis quai Branly, Paris 15
Secret escape to the Japanese garden of the Buddhist Pantheon
It’s a veritable ode to Japan: the secret and exotic Jardin du Panthéon Bouddhique, 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 the pavilion, you’ll even have the opportunity to witness the iconic Japanese tea ceremony, for a timeless experience. ..
Jardin du Panthéon Bouddhique – 19 avenue d’Iéna, Paris 16
Japanese delicacies 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 help people discover 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 fans have a date in the heart of its 2 splendid Parisian boutiques, in the 2nd and 6th arrondissements respectively.
La Maison du Mochi – 1° 120 rue de Turenne, Paris 2 – 2° 39 rue du Cherche-Midi, Paris 6
Restaurant Enyaa Saké & Champagne
Not far from the Palais Royal, come and experience the enchanted elegance, authenticity and joy of Enyaa! Enyaa’s enchanting culinary concept? Combine 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!
Enyaa Saké & Champagne – 37 rue de Montpensier, Paris 1er
Tomo Pâtisserie
In the heart of Paris, two chefs (Romain Gaia and Takanori Murata) have created Japanese pastries that blend boldness and tradition. Classic or revisited dorayakis, mochis, teas directly imported from Japan… All Tomo pâtisserie products are created by our Chefs, from bean cream (Anko) to kakigori condensed milk! A true bridge between France and Japan, Tomo pâtisserie also offers workshops, exhibitions and meetings in addition to its creations, which are sure to tantalize your taste buds!
Tomo Pâtisserie – 11 rue Chabanais, Paris 2
All the secrets of rice alcohol at La maison du Saké
La Maison du Saké is a Parisian lifestyle venue combining a gourmet restaurant, a sake bar and a boutique. At the heart of this temple of Saké, find out all about the famous rice alcohol and take part in tasting workshops to explore the culture of its fascinating universe…
La Maison du Saké – 11 Rue Tiquetonne, Paris 2
Concept store MARK’STYLE TOKYO
With over 21 boutiques in Japan and 6,000 points of sale worldwide, MARK’STYLE TOKYO knows no borders. In Paris, this concept store in the 4th arrondissement showcases contemporary Japanese know-how. Tableware, fashion, decoration, gadgets… Discover a unique selection of some fifty brands, almost half of which are still unknown in France! Nugget store alert!
MARK’STYLE TOKYO – 6 Rue du Trésor, Paris 4
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 skills 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 splendor, from calligraphy to clothing, food, tableware and other local specialties…
Takumi Flavours – 101 bis Quai Branly, Paris 15