Emi founded Rikyu in 2009 in Wembley, north west London. She started from scratch by hiring a small room in a fitness club, building up a loyal clientele and refining the Rikyu philosophy. In 2012 she relocated the salon to its present location high above the city in leafy, tranquil Muswell Hill, refurbishing a period mews building in authentic Japanese style and expanding the range of treatments on offer.
Hugely popular in the local area, Rikyu also continues to bring in people from far and wide with our bespoke range. We have found that 8 out of 10 people who come to us return with positive feedback, so please get in touch to find your inner serenity and experience London's best kept secret! Our salon is named after the 15th century Japanese tea ceremony master "Sen no Rikyu".
Hugely popular in the local area, Rikyu also continues to bring in people from far and wide with our bespoke range. We have found that 8 out of 10 people who come to us return with positive feedback, so please get in touch to find your inner serenity and experience London's best kept secret! Our salon is named after the 15th century Japanese tea ceremony master "Sen no Rikyu".
Services
With all of our treatments we aim to provide an exceptional experience: the elevation of body, mind and soul. We have four main types of traditional treatment at Rikyu, as well as a selection of classic beauty services. The price of a treatment at Rikyu becomes lower with membership. Membership is no additional cost and is offered to everyone following three visits to Rikyu.
Specialised complementary therapy enhances your well-being as well as your natural healing potential. The Ka-Huna massage is a sacred therapeutic Hawaiian body massage, performed with very rhythmic and vigorous movements. The GAN-KIN massage is a hands-on massage for the face, decollete, neck and shoulders and head.
Beautifying the facial skin is an art, which is why it is so important to entrust your skin to a beauty professional. We carefully select the finest quality of products and incorporate unique facial techniques, adapting to the skin condition and the individual's energy flow. In this way we tailor the treatment towards your own needs.
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Located near to Rikyu in the heart of beautiful Muswell Hill, Eva Nightingale Beauty & Aesthetics specialises in a wide range of cosmetic and aesthetic treatments, especially for eyelash extensions, permanent makeup. Awaiz, a world-class personal trainer, can tailor-make your personal training and nutrition programme, including fat loss, muscle building, body toning & sculpting.
Reviews (5)
Keith Loveday
Oct 09, 2020
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I have to admit that I am a personal friend of the owner Emi, however I would strongly recommend this salon. My treatments go back over 11 years and if you want a relaxed, professional experience you definitely won't find anywhere better in London. As I say, I am biased but please give it a go. You won't regret it. 👍👍
Irina Vinogradova
Sep 06, 2020
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Probably, by far best facials and massage I came across. The salon is very cosy, in Japanese style. It's only one room, so one person at a time could be there, which makes it more relaxing. Every time I just switch off at some point and fall asleep. Facials are done on Japanese Rice Force cosmetics and South African Environ. After 4 treatments you become a member and have a discount.
Jay D.
Aug 07, 2020
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality
Booked another 90 minute full body holistic massage. Always enjoyable and thoroughly professional. Therapist used variety of techniques and acupressure. Have had facials there, too which is a necessary indulgence/reward! Always a 5 star service with a warm welcome. Thank you so much!
Booked another 90 minute full body holistic massage. Always enjoyable and thoroughly professional. Therapist used variety of techniques and acupressure. Have had facials there, too which is a necessary indulgence/reward! Always a 5 star service with a warm welcome. Thank you so much!
Debbie Hryb
May 27, 2020
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I first discovered Rikyu when I was given a hot stone massage as a gift. The atmosphere, tucked away on a mainly residential street feels like a Japanese oasis or a secret hideaway in North London. It is serene with a simple Japanese decor. Since only one customer can be treated at a time it feels safe, which for me is currently very important. The stone massage was amazing and I actually fell asleep. I've since been back and had an equally amazing Hawaiian massage. The treatment on both occasions was way above the quality of massages I've had at other places.
Tanya Christianssen
May 15, 2020
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