A lavish afternoon tea experience featuring welcome tea, an assortment of sweets presented in a three-tier wooden box, a finale parfait, and unlimited tea. The three-tiered box is filled not only with summery treats like a refreshing white peach verrine and a cantaloupe shortcake but also with authentic, hotel-quality savory items—a lineup that’s a delight just to look at. The popular finale parfait features hibiscus jelly, milk ice cream, and ice made from [Suntory Yamazaki Distillery] aged plum wine, creating a refreshing flavor. Spend a blissful moment in the open, airy space at the center of the Atrium Lobby.

Place／Kyoto Brighton Hotel 1st floor lounge bar [Cu au Midi]
Dates: June 1, 2025 (Sun) – August 31, 2025 (Sun) *Excluding Saturday, August 16
Time/13:00-17:00 *2 hours, Tea free-flow 90 minutes
Price / Afternoon tea set 5800 yen per person, 6500 yen per person with Ronnefeld tea selection (both in limited quantities)
Reservations/reservations are better

Afternoon tea with Japanese-inspired matcha sweets and savories in tea-stand and buffet style. Matcha tiramisu, matcha gyuhi crepes, cold soup with matcha and pistachios, and more are available for matcha lovers. In mid-May, the restaurant will start serving freshly harvested green tea with a fresh aroma and energetic taste. Enjoy the richly varied matcha menu and aromatic matcha and Japanese green teas with a view of the stone garden.

Place/ Hyatt Regency Kyoto B1F [Higashiyama]
Dates: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays (excluding Tuesdays and Wednesdays) from May 10 (Sat), 2025, through August 31 (Sun), 2025
Hours: 14:30-16:30 (last entry at 15:00)
Price / Matcha afternoon tea: 6,500 yen per person, 3,250 yen for 6-12 year olds (all incl. service charge)
Reservation/reservation required

A flower-themed afternoon tea is now available at “Saryo,” a traditional Japanese-style annex located within the hotel’s Japanese garden. Featuring ingredients that support a healthy summer—such as dried fruit, pomegranate, and yogurt—the beautiful sweets are crafted like works of art, presented in picture frames, and designed to be completed right at your table. You can also enjoy colorful Japanese-style savory dishes packed with summer vegetables, as well as chilled shiruko with matcha dumplings. Spend a special moment at [Saryo], where a refreshing summer breeze blows.

Place: The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike [Saryo]
Sales Dates: June 6 (Fri) and 7 (Sat), 2025; June 20 (Fri) through 22 (Sun); and June 27 (Fri) through 29 (Sun), 2025
July 4 (Fri) – 6 (Sun) and July 18 (Fri) – 21 (Mon, holiday)
August 8 (Fri) – 11 (Mon, holiday), 22 (Fri) – 24 (Sun)
Time/14:00-16:00
Fee / Art of Plate: Elegant and Splendid Japanese Painting—10,000 yen per person (service charge not included) *Limited to 10 people per day
Reservations / Reservations required at least 7 days in advance. Reservations are accepted from 2 persons.

A traditional Japanese afternoon tea inspired by the “Hasshōken Poems”—a collection of Chinese-style poems composed by eight poets during the Meiji period that describe the scenery visible from the site where the hotel now stands—is now available. The theme changes every three months, and the menu is presented in four chapters that capture the changing seasons. This season, Chapter Two is themed around the poem “Fireflies and Partridges,” featuring special Japanese sweets—available exclusively here—crafted by the long-established Kyoto confectionery [Kameya Yoshinaga], as well as savory dishes made with seasonal ingredients. Spend a blissful moment taking in the views of Arashiyama at the hotel’s café, [Saryo Hassui], nestled on the banks of the Hozu River.

Location: Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto [Saryo Hassui]
Duration: Through Sunday, August 31, 2025
Time / 4 sessions: 11:00~, 12:30~, 14:00~, 15:30~.
Price: Japanese-Style Afternoon Tea, Chapter 2: “Fireflies and Quail”—6,100 yen per person (tax included) *Includes all-you-can-drink beverages
Reservation / Reservation required by 17:00 two days before

The afternoon tea at [Dessert Café Chōrakukan], located within [Chōrakukan]—which was designated a National Important Cultural Property in 2024—can be enjoyed in the Rococo-style drawing room known as the “Guest Reception Room.” This season, a new afternoon tea menu has been introduced, featuring a palette of delicate colors perfect for a summer afternoon when juicy fruits evoke a sense of cool refreshment. In addition to three types of sweets featuring white peaches with their refined sweetness and an abundance of sweet-and-tart, aromatic berries, guests can enjoy savory items brimming with seasonal flair, made with fresh fruits and summer vegetables. Savor the unique flavors of this season in the drawing room, where history comes alive.

Place / Dessert Cafe Chorakukan "Geihin no Ma
Dates: Saturday, August 2, 2025 – Sunday, August 31, 2025
Time/12:00-18:00 *Two parts, each 2 hours long
Price: White Peach & Berry Afternoon Tea—6,000 yen per person (service charge not included)
Reservations/Reservations required (from 2 persons)