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Host your Next Event with Us!

Impress your guests by hosting your next event in our historic community-centric venue. Conveniently located minutes from Downtown Vancouver and steps away from transit, our affordable dynamic spaces are suitable for a variety of social, cultural, and corporate events. We’re experienced in accommodating short-term and long-term rental activities, including dinner parties, live performances, and exercise classes. 

Bookable locations include a recently renovated cedar-floored rooftop with views of the city skyline, a 5000 square foot gymnasium with artisan Shoji screen doors, and a commissary kitchen equipped with commercial cooking appliances. All our rooms come with free wi-fi, heating, cooling, and washroom access in addition to room-specific amenities.

We’re always available to help guide you towards the perfect space. Feel free to e-mail or call us!

Available Rental Spaces Overview

For details see the Brochure

Spacious room with wooden ceiling and floor, artisanal ceiling lamps, white walls, and floor-to-ceiling windows Vancouver Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall
Spacious bright room with hardwood floors, hardwood ceiling, paper ceiling lamps and surrounding windows Vancouver Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall
Modern washroom with black sink, white toilet, white walls, and wooden wall panels Vancouver Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall

Kansha Room & Rooftop

Kansha Room & Rooftop

Kansha Room & Rooftop

Large gymnasium with beige flooring, white walls, curtained stage area, and light coming in from windows Vancouver Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall
Gymnasium Stage with wooden flooring, black curtains, and sliding shoji wooden screen doors Vancouver Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall
Gymnasium with white walls, beige floors, and lots of sunlight coming in from windows Vancouver Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall

Japanese Hall Auditorium

Japanese Hall Auditorium

Japanese Hall Auditorium

Bright board room with a large tv, whiteboard, cushioned office chairs, and large moving desks Vancouver Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall
Bright classroom with white walls, window views of the mountains, a whiteboard, large white desks, and wooden chairs. Vancouver Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall

Meeting Rooms & Classrooms

Meeting Rooms & Classrooms

Kitchen with white prep table, stainless steel prep table, and two fridges, Vancouver Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall

Commissary Kitchen

All rooms include

wifiFree wi-fi
air_purifier_genClimate control
wcRestroom Access
Spacious room with wooden ceiling and floor, artisanal ceiling lamps, white walls, and floor-to-ceiling windows Vancouver Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall
Spacious bright room with hardwood floors, hardwood ceiling, paper ceiling lamps and surrounding windows Vancouver Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall
Modern washroom with black sink, white toilet, white walls, and wooden wall panels Vancouver Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall

Kansha Room & Rooftop

groupCapacity50 (seated indoor)
90 (with patio)
open_in_fullDimensions1,330 ft²
Interior: 670 ft²
Patios (2): 660 ft²
credit_cardRates$52-88/h
$416-704/day

The Kansha (formerly “Tatami”) Room and adjacent rooftop patios offer a panoramic view of downtown Vancouver, the Port, North Shore mountains and East Vancouver. “Kansha” is a Japanese which means “appreciation” and “gratitude.” We are grateful for many things including support from the community and neighbourhood. We are especially grateful for our ancestors and the long line of dedicated people who have stewarded our organization since 1906. The Kansha Room was renovated in the spring of 2025.

With its hemlock ceiling and accents and large windows, the Kansha Room is perfect for private functions such as small parties, special meetings, or classes. 

Rental includes access to a kitchenette, two accessible washrooms, and the two small north-facing patios. The larger south-facing Outdoor Rooftop is a separate rental. 

  • Suitable for: Social gatherings, office parties, catered events, yoga classes, art shows, martial arts classes, author talks

Key Specs

  • Seats up to 50 people indoors
  • 1,330 square feet (670 square foot room, 2x 330 square foot patios)

Features & Amenities

  • Hemlock ceiling and hardwood floors
  • Large windows providing abundant daylight and views of Downtown Vancouver and the North Shore mountains
  • Private access to a kitchenette, two accessible washrooms, and rooftop patios facing the city and ocean
  • Air conditioning, dimmable lights, heating and power outlets
Large gymnasium with beige flooring, white walls, curtained stage area, and light coming in from windows Vancouver Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall
Gymnasium Stage with wooden flooring, black curtains, and sliding shoji wooden screen doors Vancouver Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall
Gymnasium with white walls, beige floors, and lots of sunlight coming in from windows Vancouver Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall

Japanese Hall Auditorium

groupCapacity420 (tables & chairs)
530 max
open_in_fullDimensions5,030 ft²
Floor: 4,030 ft²
Stage: 1,000 ft²
credit_cardRates$75-105/h
$600-840/day

Our largest venue is an adjoined hardwood floor auditorium and a stage featuring Shoji screen doors. Since opening in 2000, the Japanese Hall has been home to live performances, sporting events, lunch get-togethers, and matsuri (festival) booths. The spacious rental accommodates our largest and most eventful gatherings. 

  • Suitable for: Live events, theatrical performances, large gatherings, festivals, fairs, conferences, sports and fitness classes, children’s programs 
  • *Our largest and most versatile space is designed to host everything from performances to professional conferences and community events.*

Features and Amenities

  • Free amenities including stage lighting, 120″ projector screen, PA system with microphones and Bluetooth, folding tables and chairs, heating and air conditioning, microwave, electric kettle
  • Additional amenities available upon request
Bright board room with a large tv, whiteboard, cushioned office chairs, and large moving desks Vancouver Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall
Bright classroom with white walls, window views of the mountains, a whiteboard, large white desks, and wooden chairs. Vancouver Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall

Meeting Rooms & Classrooms

groupCapacity< 70
open_in_fullDimensions330 – 950 ft²
credit_cardRatesfrom $45/h
from $360/day

Our classrooms and meetings rooms provide private environments for groups to brainstorm, create, and grow. Varying from 330 to 950 square feet, we have a diverse range of spaces that cater to everyone, whether your preference is taking in the mountain views, hosting conference calls, or leading artist workshops. ­­­­

Key Specs

  • Suitable for: Meetings, Workshops, Seminars, and more
  • 14 rentable rooms ranging from 330 to 430 square feet
  • Maximum seating capacity ranges from 18 to 30

Features & Amenities

  • Board Room comes equipped with free video conferencing equipment (camera, microphone, 70″ TV Screen), whiteboard, and cushioned office chairs
  • Classrooms have varied quantities and types of tables, chairs, and TV screens
Kitchen with white prep table, stainless steel prep table, and two fridges, Vancouver Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall

Commissary Kitchen

groupCapacity7 people (cooking)
15 people (participants)
open_in_full Dimensions750 ft²

Our fully licensed commissary kitchen provides an affordable and flexible option for aspiring chefs, caterers, and food truck operators. The 750 square foot kitchen includes three prep tables, shared fridge space, a commercial dishwasher, and a gas kitchen range comprised of a six-burner stove, single-burner stove, convection oven, rice cookers. 

Key Specs

  • Suitable for: Cooking classes, staff events, commercial kitchens, catering, food truck preparation
  • Maximum capacity of 7 people when cooking, 15 people for a cooking demonstration 
  • 750 square feet

Features & Amenities

  • 6 burner gas stove with conventional oven, gas convection oven, single burner gas range, 2x commercial rice cookers, shared fridge space, microwave, prep tables, dishwashing area
  • Can be rented with or without appliances (different pricing will apply)

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Important Points

In order to serve alcohol, renter is responsible for obtaining proper liquor license and/or certificates. For private and family functions, you can visit BC Special Event Permits Online to obtain a license.
The law requires Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) fees to be collected for renters playing or performing copyright-protected music.