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KEMURIBA
English-Friendly Shisha Cafe in Koenji, Tokyo

Welcome! KEMURIBA is a relaxed shisha (hookah) cafe just 3 minutes from JR Koenji Station. We have an English menu, an English-speaking manager, and international guests visit us every week. No cover charge, unlimited time, free Wi-Fi.

Why Visit

Why International Guests Love KEMURIBA

English Menu

English-speaking manager on staff

Unlimited Time

No cover charge

Free Wi-Fi

Power outlets at every seat

BYO Food

Outside food welcome

Open Until 5 AM

Fri / Sat / before holidays

Cozy Seats

Sofa & shoes-off "grass" area

About

A Quiet Hookah Lounge in Koenji

Koenji is one of Tokyo's most beloved local neighborhoods - a place that locals call "Tokyo's deep cuts." KEMURIBA sits on the 5th floor of a building inside the covered Koenji PAL shopping arcade, just a 3-minute walk from JR Koenji Station's South Exit.

The vibe is "Koenji's living room": deep sofas, a shoes-off carpeted "grass" area, and a half-private 6-seat room. We host first-time visitors, locals, digital nomads, and international travelers every day.

Our manager Joseph speaks English and is happy to recommend flavors based on your taste - sweet, fruity, herbal, mint-forward, or bold dark leaf.

Pricing

Simple, Transparent Pricing

  • Shisha (1 pipe) ¥2,400
  • Cover Charge FREE
  • Drinks (one drink minimum) from ¥500
  • Share Charge (per extra person on the same pipe) +¥1,000
  • Top Refill ¥1,600
  • Ice Hose +¥500
  • Dark Leaf (Mix)

    Manager's monthly selection mixed in

    +¥600
  • Dark Leaf (Only)

    Pure dark leaf blend

    +¥800

Dark Leaf brands we carry: DARKSIDE, DOZAJ BLACK, Cane Mint and more (rotating monthly).

BASIC SET

Shisha + Drink (no cover charge)

from ¥2,900

Opening Hours

Open Late, Every Day

  • Monday – Thursday 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Friday 3:00 PM – 5:00 AM (next day)
  • Saturday 12:00 PM – 5:00 AM (next day)
  • Sunday & Holidays 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

* Days before public holidays: open until 5:00 AM regardless of weekday.

* Open every day, including Mondays (since Dec 1, 2025).

Access

3 Minutes from JR Koenji Station

  1. Exit JR Koenji Station from the South Exit (南口).
  2. Cross the street and enter the covered Koenji PAL Shopping Arcade.
  3. Walk straight through the arcade for about 2 minutes (you stay dry on rainy days).
  4. On your right, find the Koenji KS Building. Walk up to the 5th floor (no elevator).

Address: 5F, Koenji KS Building, 3-57-10 Koenji-Minami, Suginami-ku, Tokyo 166-0003 Japan

Phone: +81-70-9097-0856

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Do I need a reservation?

A. Walk-ins are welcome. On Friday and Saturday nights it can get busy after 10 PM, so a reservation by phone or Instagram/X DM is recommended.

Q. Is there an age limit?

A. Yes. As a smoking establishment, guests must be 20 years or older to enter (Japanese law). Please bring photo ID if you look young.

Q. I've never tried shisha before. Is that okay?

A. Absolutely. Just tell our staff "It's my first time" and we'll recommend a beginner-friendly flavor mix and walk you through how to smoke it.

Q. Can we share one shisha pipe?

A. Yes. Sharing is welcome. Each additional person on the same pipe is +¥1,000 (share charge). Each guest also orders one drink (¥500+).

Q. Do you accept credit cards?

A. Yes. We accept credit cards, PayPay, transit IC cards (Suica/PASMO etc.), and of course cash.

Q. Can I bring food in?

A. Yes! Outside food is welcome (snacks, takeout, pizza delivery, etc). Drinks must be ordered from our menu.

Q. Can I come just for a drink (no shisha)?

A. Absolutely. Cafe-only visits are very welcome — drop in for craft coffee, herbal tea, or a drink while you work, read, or wait for someone.

Come Visit Us!

Whether you're a Tokyo local, a digital nomad, or a traveler exploring Koenji - we'd love to host you. お気軽にどうぞ。

日本語ページは こちら / Switch to Japanese: click here

✨ Shisha Divination (シーシャ占い)

Enter your date of birth and receive a recommended shisha flavor mix based on Western astrology (Sun / Mars / Jupiter signs). Page is in Japanese, but the calculation works for any birth date worldwide.

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