A delightful afternoon tea using an abundance of strawberries that is both pleasing to the eye and fun to eat. The chef's original sweets are inspired by the hotel's location on the former site of Heian-kyo, and the unique savories feature a combination of Kyoto ingredients such as kujo leeks, saikyo miso, and yuba (bean curd) and strawberries. Look out for the photogenic tea set served in a warm wooden box.

Place／Mercure Kyoto Station 1F [TRATTORIA M KYOTO]
Period / Tuesday, January 7, 2025 - Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Time/14:30-17:00 (LO/15:00) 2 hours (drinks 90 minutes)
Price/ Afternoon tea covered with strawberries: 4,950 yen per person (including tax and service charge)
Reservations/Reservations required by 5:00 p.m. the day before
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Luxurious afternoon tea with the sweet and sour taste of strawberries and the deep flavor of Uji green tea. The special menu is filled with the charms of both Japanese and Western cuisine, from sweets to savory dishes, using an abundance of Uji matcha from the Uji tea specialty store Gion Tsujiri. The menu includes a choice of matcha, coffee, and black tea drinks. Enjoy the charm of matcha with its Japanese aroma and the flavor of strawberries, and enjoy a relaxing and elegant afternoon.

Place/Kyoto Tokyu Hotel B1F [ALL DAY DINING KAZAHANA]
Period / January 6 (Monday) to February 28 (Friday), 2025
Hours: 12:00-17:00 (LO/15:30)
Charge / 5,500 yen per person (including tax and service charge)
Reservation / Reservation required at least 2 days in advance

An eye-catching afternoon tea featuring an arrangement of bright red strawberries is now available. Sweets range from rich and sweet to light and refreshing. In addition to classic savory dishes such as cream sandwiches and quiches, there are also creative dishes combining smoked duck and smoked salmon with strawberries. Enjoy a variety of menu items that bring out the best of strawberries.

Place: The Westin Miyako Hotel Kyoto, 2F Tea Lounge [Mayfair]
Period / Thursday, December 26, 2024 - Friday, February 28, 2025 *Except January 11 (Saturday) - 13 (Monday, holiday)
Time / 11:30 -, 12:00 -, 14:00 -, 14:30 -, 15:00 -, 15:30 - *2 hours each
Price / Afternoon tea rouge of strawberry 6500 yen per person (including service charge)

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This afternoon tea is full of Fukuoka Prefecture's brand-name strawberries, Amaou. Not only do the strawberries look pretty, but you can also enjoy the charm of strawberries with a wide variety of sweets and savories that will satisfy your sweet and juicy cravings. Enjoy a gorgeous tea time with a welcome tea brewed with a grand tea master's original recipe and made to match the strawberry menu, and FAUCHON's original tea.

Place: Fauchon Hotel Kyoto, 10F [Salon de la Fauchon]
Period / January 8 (Wed) to March 16 (Sun), 2025 *Valentine's Day version from February 1 (Sat) to February 14 (Fri), 2025
Hours: 11:00-13:00, 14:00-16:00, 17:00-22:00 (LO/19:00) *All 2 hours
Price: 7,000 yen per person on weekdays, 7,500 yen per person on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays (all incl. service charge)
Reservation/reservation required

Strawberry lovers will love this three-tiered afternoon tea filled with strawberry millefeuille, macaroons, tarts, and other strawberry-based sweets and authentic savories. To top it off, a lovely parfait with strawberries decorated in a heart shape is served. A welcome drink and free-flowing beverages can also be enjoyed. Enjoy the sweets specially made by the patissier in the open space in the center of the atrium lobby.

Place／Kyoto Brighton Hotel 1st floor lounge bar [Cu au Midi]
Period / ～February 28, 2025 (Friday) *Except for January 1 (Wednesday) to 3 (Friday)
Time／13:00-17:00 *2 hours, free drinks 90 minutes
Price / Afternoon tea set - KYO-NO-KOMACHI - 5,500 yen per person (limited quantity)
Reservations / Permitted

Strawberries are the star of this afternoon tea set, which comes in a two-tiered stacked box, just like in Kyoto. It is filled with nine different kinds of unique sweets and nine savory items, creating a gorgeous finish reminiscent of a jewelry box. The sweets include strawberry tart, strawberry mousse, and strawberry bouche cake, all of which combine various ingredients to offer different mouthfeel. The set includes free drinks such as coffee, tea, and non-alcoholic cocktails. Spend a blissful sweet time in the comfortable lounge with its modern yet relaxed atmosphere.

Place／Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto 1st floor lounge [All Day Dining Kaza
Period / Sunday, January 5, 2025 - Friday, February 28, 2025
Hours/10:00-17:00 (LO)*2 hours
Price/Strawberry Afternoon Tea Set: 5,555 yen per person (including tax) *Limited to 10 servings per day
Reservations / Permitted

Afternoon tea featuring a lavish selection of the finest seasonal Japanese strawberries. The pastry chef carefully selects the highest quality strawberries every day from among many brands, and uses them in all five types of sweets, expressing the sweetness and tartness of fresh strawberries in a variety of mouthfeel and taste sensations. The savory menu also includes strawberry dishes that are full of originality and unexpectedness, offering a unique taste experience, along with an extensive drink menu of more than 30 different kinds.

Place/Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto 3F [The Lounge & Bar]
Period / Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - Friday, February 28, 2025
Time/Part 1 12:00-14:30 (LO/14:00), Part 2 15:00-17:30 (LO/17:00)
Price/Strawberry Afternoon Tea: 7,000 yen per person on weekdays, 7,800 yen per person on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays (all incl. service charge)
Reservation/reservation required

An exhilarating afternoon tea featuring luxurious freshly picked strawberries from Kyoto. The pastry chef's special 9 kinds of sweets are an exquisite collaboration of ingredients such as yuzu, green tea, and pistachio, and fresh strawberries. Strawberries are also used in abundance in savory dishes such as gazpacho, bruschetta, and burgers. Enjoy a heartwarming time of chatting with your favorite beverages such as blended coffee from Ogawa Coffee, a long-established coffee shop in Kyoto, Japanese tea from Uji, and Japanese black tea.

Place: Hilton Kyoto 1F Lobby Lounge & Bar [LATTICE LOUNGE
Period / Monday, January 6, 2025 - Sunday, April 6, 2025
Time/12:00-17:30 (LO/15:30) *120 min.
Price/Strawberry Afternoon Tea: 6,500 yen per person (including tax) * Limited to 20 servings per day
Reservation/reservation required

This afternoon tea features a variety of sweets with a cute appearance and sweet, delicate flavor, as well as a savory selection of finger foods incorporating strawberries in a variety of styles. Freshly picked Amaou strawberries are prepared in the center of the upper tier, allowing you to enjoy the sweet and sour taste and aroma of strawberries. Enjoy a welcome mocktail decorated with strawberries and a cup of our special tea, and enjoy an energetic moment.

Place / Darwa Yuraku Kyoto 1F [Lounge & Bar 1867]
Period / Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - Friday, February 28, 2025
Time/12:00~, 13:00~, 14:00~, 15:00~ (2 hours each *Free-flow LO is 30 minutes before the end time)
Price/Strawberry Afternoon Tea: 6,000 yen per person (including tax) / 7,000 yen per person with petit strawberry parfait (including tax)
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Dusit Thani Kyoto, operated by Thai luxury hotel brand Dusit Thani, offers a one-of-a-kind afternoon tea that fuses the culinary cultures of Kyoto and Thailand. This season, Kyoto-grown strawberries are the main ingredient, and Thai spices and herbs enhance the sweet and sour flavors of the strawberries, which are in season and offer a profound taste experience. Also of note is the extensive selection of savory dishes that combine the essence of Thai cuisine with the Japanese palate. In a space where Japanese tradition and beauty are in harmony, experience the hospitality of both Kyoto and Thailand.

Place／Dusit Thani Kyoto 1F Lobby Lounge［The Gallery]
Period / Thursday, December 26, 2024 - Friday, February 28, 2025
Time/12:00-17:00 (LO/16:00) *120 minutes (90 minutes for drinks)
Price / Afternoon tea with Kyo Benihime strawberries: 7,560 yen per person
9361 yen with sparkling wine (all incl. service charge)
Reservations / Permitted