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[2026] Recommended Afternoon Tea Spots in Kyoto

Afternoon tea in a luxurious space offers a sumptuous and glamorous lineup that will lift your spirits. The chef's ingenuity shines through at each location. Recommended as a treat for yourself or as a gift. Enjoy a relaxing moment while feeling the concept that is filled with attention to detail.
*All prices listed include tax.

Contents of this article

1.
Afternoon Tea Featuring the Bounty of Kyotamba and the Abundant Harvest of Autumn [HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO]
2.
Afternoon Tea Where You Can Fully Savor the Rich Flavor of Shine Muscat [THE THOUSAND KYOTO]
3.
An Elegant Afternoon Tea to Celebrate the Bountiful Autumn [Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto]
4.
Afternoon Tea to Savor the Bounty of Deepening Autumn [Hilton Kyoto]
5.
Halloween Afternoon Tea: A Delicate and Mysterious Way to Savor the Flavors of Fall [Fauchon Hotel Kyoto]
6.
Afternoon Tea Featuring Heart-Warming “Fall Travel Sweets” [Riga Royal Hotel Kyoto]
7.
A Halloween Afternoon Tea for Adults, Featuring Autumn Delicacies Prepared with a Mysterious and Delicious Twist [The Westin Miyako Hotel Kyoto]
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Elegant afternoon tea at Kyoto's representative modern architecture, Dessert Cafe Chorakukan
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Afternoon Tea Featuring an Abundance of Fall Flavors [Mercure Kyoto Station]
10.
Afternoon Tea with Tea from [Gion Tsujiri] at [Kyoto Tokyu Hotel]
11.
Enjoy a Traditional Japanese Afternoon Tea in a Famous Architectural Landmark [The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike]
12.
A Vibrant Afternoon Tea Experience in Takamine, Kyoto [ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts]
13.
An Elegant Afternoon Tea Inspired by an Afternoon in Southern France [ART MON ZEN KYOTO]
14.
Afternoon Tea Amid the Bounty of Fall in a Taisho-Era Modern Setting [Dawa Yuroku, Kyoto]
15.
Shine Muscat Afternoon Tea Inspired by the 24 Solar Terms [Six Senses Kyoto]
16.
Afternoon Tea Infused with the Essence of Thailand [Dusitani Kyoto]
17.
A Japanese-Style Afternoon Tea That Celebrates the Wisdom of Fermentation [Suiran Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto]

11. Enjoy a Traditional Japanese Afternoon Tea in a Famous Architectural Landmark [The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike]

Served in the “Saryo”—a traditional Japanese-style annex designed by architect Togo Murano and situated within the hotel’s Japanese garden—is a Japanese-style afternoon tea featuring an abundance of autumn ingredients such as Tamba chestnuts, persimmons, and Kyoho grapes. A diverse selection of sweets and savory treats—the result of a collaboration between the hotel’s pastry chef, bakery chef, and Japanese cuisine chef—allows guests to savor each artistic creation, each infused with the flavors of autumn. Spend a relaxing moment in this space, enveloped by the tranquility and nature of northern Kyoto.

The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike: Japanese-Style Afternoon Tea “Autumn’s Bounty”
The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike Saryo

Photo courtesy of The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike

Place: The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike [Saryo]
Dates: September 19 (Sat), 21 (Mon, holiday), 26 (Sat), and 27 (Sun), 2026
October 10 (Sat) through 12 (Mon, holiday), 17 (Sat) and 18 (Sun), and 24 (Sat) and 25 (Sun)
November 7 (Sat), 15 (Sun), 21 (Sat), 23 (Mon, holiday), 28 (Sat), and 29 (Sun)
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Price / Japanese-Style Afternoon Tea “Autumn Harvest”: 10,000 yen per person (service charge not included) *Limited to 5 groups (10 guests) per day
Reservations: Must be made at least 7 days in advance (reservations for 2 or more people)

The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike

12. A Vibrant Afternoon Tea Experience in Takamine, Kyoto [ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts]

To celebrate the hotel’s 5th anniversary, a 5th-Anniversary Afternoon Tea and an Autumn Afternoon Tea will be introduced sequentially. Both feature Kyoto-grown ingredients and traditional Japanese elements, offering a lineup of quintessentially Kyoto flavors such as warabi mochi, Mizuo yuzu mousse, and bamboo charcoal matcha macarons. Also worth noting are menu items that highlight the flavors of fall, such as two varieties of Mont Blanc (chestnut and red sweet potato), Anno sweet potato scones, and pumpkin pudding. At [TENJIN], where you can experience the natural beauty of Kyoto, savor these special, seasonal offerings to your heart’s content.

ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts 5th Anniversary Afternoon Tea

5th Anniversary Afternoon Tea

ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts Tenjin

Photos courtesy of ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Location: ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts 1F Restaurant [TENJIN]
Dates: 5th Anniversary Afternoon Tea, September 1 (Tue) – 30 (Wed), 2026
Autumn Afternoon Tea: Thursday, October 1, 2026 – Monday, November 30, 2026
Time/12:00-16:30 (LO/14:30) *Free-flow drinks 90 min.
Prices: 5th Anniversary Afternoon Tea—7,500 yen per person; Autumn Afternoon Tea—7,500 yen per person (service charge included)
Reservation / Reservation required by the day before

ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

  • Lokkyoto LXR Hotels & Resorts
  • 44-1 Kinugasa Kagamiishicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
  • An 11-minute walk from the "Kitakinohatacho" bus stop
  • Tel. 075-320-0176 (Hours: Weekdays 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.)
  • https://www.rokukyoto.com/restaurants/tenjin

13. An Elegant Afternoon Tea Inspired by an Afternoon in Southern France [ART MON ZEN KYOTO]

With yellow as its color theme, this afternoon tea evokes the image of an afternoon bathed in the soft light of the tropics. The menu, featuring a palette of pale yellow and white, is adorned with fruits and aromas reminiscent of southern France—such as lemon, honey, apricot, and white peach—that harmoniously blend together. In addition to Provençal-style savory dishes featuring vibrant vegetables and seafood, 30 varieties of complimentary drinks—including lemon-mint herbal tea and lavender lemonade—are also available. Enjoy an elegant tea time in this refined setting.

ART MONZEN KYOTO Provence Lumière Yellow Afternoon Tea
ART MON ZEN KYOTO Interior

Photo courtesy of ART MON ZEN KYOTO

Location: ART MON ZEN KYOTO Restaurant [THE TERRACE & BAR]
Dates: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 – Early October 2026
Time / 12:00 -, 12:30 -, 15:00 -, 15:30 -
2 hours (free-flow LO / 30 min. before)
Price / Provence Lumière Yellow Afternoon Tea: 7,200 yen per person (tax included)
*Special rates apply for reservations made through the official website or by phone: 6,800 yen on weekdays and 7,000 yen on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays (all prices include service charge).
Reservations / Reservations required by 11:00 a.m. the day before (reservations are accepted from 2 persons)

ART MON ZEN KYOTO

  • R Mon Zen Kyoto
  • 391 Motomachi, Furumonzen-dori Yamato-oji Higashi-iru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 3 minutes walk from Exit 2 of "Sanjo Station" of Keihan
  • Tel.075-551-0009
  • https://www.amz-kyoto.jp/ja/restaurant/

14. Afternoon Tea Amid the Bounty of Fall in a Taisho-Era Modern Setting [Dawa Yuroku, Kyoto]

An afternoon tea that lets you feel the deepening of fall in both its appearance and flavor. The plate features a variety of sweets and savory treats made with ingredients representative of the harvest season, such as chestnuts, pumpkin, persimmons, figs, and black grapes. You can enjoy these treats paired with a variety of accompaniments, such as Kyoto bancha tea, spices, and cheese. Be sure to take note of the autumnal colors, including lustrous purples and vibrant oranges. Take a break at this lounge and bar, designed with a Taisho-era romantic theme.

Dawa Yuroku, Kyoto: Afternoon Tea Bathed in the Colors of Autumn's Harvest
Darwa Yuuraku Kyoto Lounge&Bar 1867

Photo courtesy of Dawa Yuro, Kyoto

Place / Darwa Yuraku Kyoto 1F [Lounge & Bar 1867]
Dates: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 – Monday, November 30, 2026
Times: 12:00 p.m.–, 1:00 p.m.–, 2:00 p.m.–, 3:00 p.m.– *Each session lasts 2 hours*
Price: Afternoon Tea Inspired by Autumn’s Bounty—6,500 yen per person (tax included)
Reservations/Reservations required by 5:00 p.m. the day before

Dawa Yura Kyoto

15. Shine Muscat Afternoon Tea Inspired by the 24 Solar Terms [Six Senses Kyoto]

The afternoon tea at [Six Senses Kyoto] is characterized by its ever-changing themes, which follow the 24 solar terms. From “Shosho” to “Kanro,” the menu features Shine Muscat as the star ingredient. The selection is designed so that every bite offers a different flavor experience, featuring items such as Muscat daifuku infused with Japanese essence and bagels topped with Muscat grapes and house-made pork ham. All items are gluten-free, making them a gentle choice for your body. Come and enjoy the unique summer flavors of this venue while savoring the changing seasons.

Six Senses Kyoto: Koyomi Afternoon Tea
Six Senses Kyoto Seasonal Dining: Sekki (Solar Terms)

Photo courtesy of Six Senses Kyoto

Place/Six Senses Kyoto B2F Seasonal Dining [Sekki
Dates: Sunday, August 23, 2026 – Thursday, October 22, 2026
Hours: 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sundays: 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Pricing / Shine Muscat Afternoon Tea: 6,900 yen per person (tax included) *Includes unlimited tea
Reservations/Yes *Vegan menu available with reservation at least 2 days in advance.

Six Senses Kyoto

The information is subject to change. Please contact each store or facility directly for the latest information.
All prices include tax.
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