Lucite Gallery

Asakusa & Sumida River


In the former Yanagibashi entertainment district, this cafe, bar and gallery was once the home of geisha and popular singer Ichimaru. Rotating exhibits by potters and other artists are shown in the downstairs tatami rooms, while the 2nd-floor cafe and bar opens to a verandah overlooking the Sumida-gawa. Call ahead as its opening hours vary.


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