A special cultural experience space in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, where you can engage with Japanese aesthetics and performing arts
【水戯庵】
Spreading beneath the grove of Fukutoku Shrine in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, “水戯庵” is a hideaway restaurant&bar for adults where Japan’s traditional culture merges with contemporary sensibilities. Here, you can savor Japan’s changing seasons with all five senses, accompanied by live performances of traditional performing arts.
On the Noh stage, traditional arts such as Noh and Kyogen, Nihon-buyo, Kagura, and Gagaku are performed nightly. Experiencing their power and beauty up close is a luxury unique to 水戯庵.
The cuisine centers on washoku that prizes seasonal, carefully selected ingredients and dashi. The seasonal course aligned with the 24 solar terms and 72 microseasons follows the Noh rhythm of “jo-ha-kyū,” presented as true entertainment.
At the bar counter, you can enjoy original cocktails inspired by the stage programs, teas that change with the seasons, and a curated selection of sake and wine, spending an elegant moment in an exquisite space. The interior also features a gallery housing ukiyo-e and prints, as well as an authentic tea room, with Japanese aesthetics embedded throughout.
Top 3 Highlights
1. Breathtaking live performances of traditional arts
On the iconic Noh stage of 水戯庵, Japan’s proud traditional performing arts—Noh, Kyogen, Nihon-buyo, Kagura, and Gagaku—unfold before your eyes every night. Powerful performances by top-tier artists are more than mere spectacles; they are a rare chance to experience the depth of Japanese culture with all five senses.
Savoring the essence of time-honored arts while dining or sipping a cocktail at the bar is a special luxury you can experience only at 水戯庵.
2. Seasonal gastronomy and fine drinks woven from the 24 solar terms and 72 micro-seasons
The cuisine centers on Japanese course meals using carefully selected seasonal ingredients that reflect Japan’s delicate shifts of the four seasons, drawing out the full umami of dashi. Served in a rhythm inspired by jo-ha-kyū, the structure of Noh, each dish tells its own story—culinary entertainment at its finest.
At the bar, inventive original cocktails inspired by the stage programs, exquisite seasonal teas, and a curated selection of sake, wine, and whisky are available, allowing you to fully savor the depth of Japan’s food culture.
3. A refined hideaway that makes you forget the city’s bustle
Located beneath Fukutoku Shrine, the venue creates an extraordinary atmosphere: though in the heart of the city, the moment you step inside, it feels as if another world opens up. The interior—featuring a Noh stage, an authentic tearoom, and a gallery housing ukiyo-e and prints—is a sophisticated space where traditional Japanese beauty blends with contemporary design.
World-class interiors and lighting, tableware and trays inheriting Japanese tradition, textiles, and diverse artworks are thoughtfully arranged, bringing visitors a sense of Japanese aesthetics and calm, and allowing them to spend an elegant time to their heart’s content.
Facility Information
| Name | 水戯庵 |
| Address | 〒103-0022 東京都中央区日本橋室町2-5-10 福徳の森 地下1階 |
| Access |
Tokyo Metro Ginza Line “Mitsukoshimae Station” Exit A6 Directly connected to “コレド室町 2” B 1F/Ginza Line 2 min on foot | Hanzomon Line 5 min on foot JR Sobu Rapid Line “Shin-Nihombashi Station” 6-minute walk JR “Tokyo Station” Nihonbashi Exit 10-minute walk |
| Parking availability | Please use the parking at “コレド室町”。For details, click here |
| Hours |
[ Tue–Sat ] 18:00~24:00 | Bar/Lounge use 21:00~24:00 Last order: Course menu 20:30 | Drinks 23:30 ※ Our cuisine is offered only as an “omakase course” that makes use of seasonal ingredients. If you have food allergies, are vegetarian, or have ingredients you cannot eat, please contact us in advance. ※ Children aged 10 and under are not permitted. |
| Regular closing days | Sunday and Monday |
| Budget | ¥15,000~¥29,999 |
| Payment methods |
Credit cards accepted (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners) E-money accepted QR code payments accepted |
| Service fee / Cover charge |
Service fee: 10% Cover charge: The fee varies depending on the content of traditional performing arts performances. |
| Seating | 50 seats |
| Official website | https://suigian.jp/ |
Other Recommended Information
At 水戯庵, a variety of events and special plans are organized to let you experience Japanese culture more deeply.
For example, at the lounge "百川楼 —Tokyo Underground Arts Society—", open only on Fridays, art events that blend tradition and innovation are held, creating a new venue for cultural exchange.
An attractive 「水戯庵 体験プラン」 is also available, offering a casual opportunity to enjoy Japanese culture and seasonal cuisine. These events and plans will become unforgettable memories for domestic and international visitors who wish to engage with Japan’s traditional culture.
For the latest information and reservations, please check the official 水戯庵 website.
References
- Official 水戯庵 website: https://suigian.jp/
BASIC INFORMATION
| Name |
水戯庵 (スイギアン) |
|---|---|
| Address | B1F, Fukutoku-no-Mori, 2-5-10 Nihonbashi-Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Access |
| Phone |
03-6262-0826 電話受付時間:火~土曜 15:00~23:00
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| Official URL | https://suigian.jp/ |
| Official Social Media |
FACILITY INFORMATION
- Payment
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Credit cards accepted -
Mobile payment available
- Reservation
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Reservations preferred
- Parking Lot
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Parking lot
- Cigarettes
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Non-smoking -
Smoking allowed outdoors
- Equipment
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Free Wi-Fi -
Toilet
- Other
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Near the station -
Recommended for families -
Recommended for couples -
Groups allowed -
Counter seating -
All-you-can-drink -
Rain or shine