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Japan House London
101-111 Kensington High Street, London, Greater London, W8 5SA
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Details last checked 28 days ago
Amanda Slater, CC BY-SA 4.0
Art Deco Derry & Toms and Barkers façades on Kensington High Street, including the block that houses Japan House London; wider exterior context, not the venue entrance or hire-room interior (2026)
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- Hire price
- On requestcontact the venue
- Capacity
- 170130 seated · 170 standing
- Rooms
- 3bookable spaces
- Kitchen
- Unknownnot confirmed
Hire price
Price on request
Ask the venue for a quote for your date.
- Capacity
- Up to 170
- Spaces
- 3 to book
Prices as published by the venue, checked 28 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.
About this venue
Japan House London offers private event hire to corporate clients and organisations supporting or promoting Japanese culture, society or business; privately organised public events are not accepted. The standard hire rooms are The Hall, The Library and The Tatami Room. The Hall is 15m by 9.8m with retractable tiered seating, projector and AV and holds up to 130 for talks or conferences; the Library has an 84-inch UHD TV and supports up to 24 theatre-style; the Tatami Room holds 8. The venue can configure evening receptions for up to 170 across the Hall and additional spaces, while the AKIRA restaurant is available for exclusive hire for up to 70. The venue is step-free across three floors, has a lift and an accessible lower-ground toilet. Enquire directly for a tailored hire quote.
Facilities
Catering & space
- Kitchen availableNot confirmed
- Bar on siteYes
- Tables and chairs includedNot confirmed
- StageNot confirmed
- Garden or outdoor spaceNot confirmed
Access & accessibility
- On-site parkingNo
- Step-free accessYes
- ToiletsYes
- Accessible toiletYes
Permissions & licensing
- Alcohol allowedYes
- Amplified music allowedNot confirmed
- Late licence availableNot confirmed
- Bouncy castles allowedNot confirmed
- Dog friendlyNot confirmed
Connectivity & extras
- Wi-FiNot confirmed
- Projector or screenYes
Also features
- Three-level Art Deco cultural venue on Kensington High Street
- High-specification audiovisual support in The Hall
- Optional reception bar and trusted caterers
- AKIRA restaurant available for exclusive hire for up to 70
- Portable induction loops available at Hall events
- Step-free street access and lift to all floors
Good for
- Conferences
- Meetings
- Classes & courses
- Private parties
- Concerts & performances
Rooms and pricing
Hire rates and the spaces you can book.
Hire prices aren’t listed yet — contact the venue for a quote.
Bookable spaces
- The Hall
- The Library
- The Tatami Room
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Sources & checks
Last checked 17 October 2026
Information taken from www.japanhouselondon.uk, www.japanhouselondon.uk, www.japanhouselondon.uk, www.japanhouselondon.uk, www.japanhouselondon.uk, www.japanhouselondon.uk, www.japanhouselondon.uk, www.japanhouselondon.uk, www.japanhouselondon.uk, hirespace.com, commons.wikimedia.org, mapcarta.com.
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Hire price
Price on request