A Delicious Adventure in Tokyo’s Treehouse Forest

By / MOOK Scenic Spots Travel & Lifestyle Network Editorial Team
 

When I think of Tokyo, I always picture towering buildings and pedestrians hurrying down the streets. I never imagined that right in the heart of the city, there would be a cozy treehouse nestled amidst a natural forest, breathing life into the cold urban landscape.

Feur Universelle & Les Grands Arbres are located near Hiroo Station on the Tokyo Yurakucho Line. A few years ago, the president of a gardening company from Osaka stumbled upon this massive machilus thunbergii tree and decided to build a comfortable treehouse café on it. The leafy café seems to greet every passerby, brimming with vitality. Ascending a narrow staircase beside it, you’re accompanied by several charming little trees, and once inside, the lofty space and an abundance of lovely flowers create a beautiful spring garden.

The first and second floors of Fleur Universelle are designed as a flower shop and exhibition space. The giant chandelier hanging from above resembles a small universe in a greenhouse, with beautiful spheres of planets orbiting in the lush green environment. The second floor serves as a lounge area for the flower shop, featuring comfortable wooden tables coupled with simple brass antlers and dried flower decorations, creating an enchantingly elegant atmosphere. Heading up to the third floor, Les Grands Arbres restaurant offers meals specially designed by nutrition experts—balanced and rich in fresh vegetables and nuts to replenish the fiber and nutrients often lacking in modern diets. Further up, the rooftop space is a secret garden enveloped by greenery. Here, basking in the lovely sunlight while enjoying afternoon tea allows you to savor a rare moment of tranquility in this busy city.