Biwako Hotel in Shiga is offering a special ¥920 seasonal cake called Tanuki, celebrating the Otsu Festival with a unique blend of chocolate and banana flavors. This autumn treat is available at the hotel’s Café Bell Lago from September 16 to October 31, excluding October 29. Since limited seasonal items often sell out quickly, especially on weekends, it’s best to plan your visit accordingly.
The Tanuki cake is priced at ¥920 for eat-in, ¥1,600 as a cake set, and ¥800 for takeout, all tax included. Each cake is handcrafted by the hotel’s patissier, making every piece slightly unique and charming.
About the Tanuki Cake at Biwako Hotel
The Tanuki cake is a nostalgic dessert inspired by a retro confection shaped like a raccoon dog, popular in the Showa era. Revered as a rare gem in the world of Western-style Japanese sweets, this cake pays homage to Shiga’s famous Shigaraki pottery tanuki and the annual Otsu Festival’s signature float, the Saigyo Sakura Tanukiyama.
This fifth edition features a classic combination of smooth chocolate mousse with a fragrant banana brûlée and rich caramelized banana inside, delivering a harmonious flavor experience. The cake is topped with a small leaf and has endearing eyes that add to its visual appeal.
Highlights
- Available at Café Bell Lago on the 2nd floor of Biwako Hotel in Otsu City, Shiga.
- Sales period: September 16 to October 31, 2026, excluding October 29.
- Prices: Eat-in ¥920; cake set ¥1,600; takeout ¥800 (all tax included).
- Each cake is handmade, ensuring unique expressions and quality.
- Celebrates the Otsu Festival and Shigaraki pottery tanuki tradition.
Menu and Availability Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Tanuki Cake |
| Menu / items | Tanuki Cake, Cake Set |
| Period | September 16, 2026 – October 31, 2026 (excluding October 29) |
| Location | Biwako Hotel, Otsu City, Shiga |
| Stores | Café Bell Lago (2nd floor, Biwako Hotel) |
| Address | 2-40 Hamacho, Otsu City, Shiga 520-0041, Japan |
| Price | Eat-in ¥920; Cake Set ¥1,600; Takeout ¥800 (all tax included) |
| Official website | https://www.keihanhotels-resorts.co.jp/biwakohotel/ |
Before you buy
- When can I buy the Tanuki Cake?
- The Tanuki Cake is available from September 16 to October 31, 2026, excluding October 29.
