[Dusitani Kyoto] is operated by Dusitani, a luxury hotel brand from Thailand. This season’s menu features Shine Muscat grapes as the star, offering sweets that highlight the juicy sweetness of the fruit, including tarts, Saint-Honoré, and daifuku. Don’t miss the creative savory dishes, such as salmon marinated in green curry “suppli” and muscat-flavored sour cream. Savor this one-of-a-kind fusion of Kyoto and Thai culinary cultures.

Location: Dusit Thani Kyoto, 1st Floor Lobby Lounge [Dusit Gallery]
Duration: Through Saturday, October 31, 2026
Hours: 12:00 PM–6:00 PM (Last Order: 4:00 PM) *90-minute time limit (60-minute time limit for drinks) *May vary by day of the week and time of day
Price: Shine Muscat Afternoon Tea—8,349 yen per person (tax included)
Reservations / Permitted

Introducing a fermentation-themed afternoon tea set that puts a modern spin on Japan’s world-renowned fermentation culture. The original menu reinterprets the deep umami and aromas produced by traditional Japanese fermented foods—such as miso, sake lees, shio-koji, and amazake—through a contemporary lens. The theme changes every three months, offering a menu that reflects the changing seasons. Spend a blissful moment taking in the views of Arashiyama at [Saryo Hassui], the hotel’s café nestled along the banks of the Hozu River.

Location: Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto [Saryo Hassui]
Duration: Through Sunday, February 28, 2027 *The menu varies by season
Times: Four sessions—11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.—each lasting 90 minutes
Price / Japanese-Style Afternoon Tea: "Fermentation" — 6,500 yen per person (tax included) *Includes all-you-can-drink beverages
Reservation / Reservation required by 17:00 two days before