When can I book the Christmas Afternoon Tea?

Reservations must be made by 5:00 p.m. on the day before your visit.

How much is the Christmas Afternoon Tea?

The price is ¥5,940 per person, including tax and service.

How long are drinks available?

Tea and coffee refills are available for 90 minutes from the first drink order.

Seasonal Christmas Afternoon Tea at Mercure Kyoto Station — From November 1

Mercure Kyoto Station is rolling out its Christmas Afternoon Tea at TRATTORIA M KYOTO in Kyoto, with service starting November 1, 2026.

The seasonal menu runs through December 18, with afternoon tea served from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Reservations are required by 5:00 p.m. on the day before your visit.

The ¥5,940 (tax and service included) menu combines Christmas sweets, Italian-inspired savory bites, one welcome drink, and a choice of mini pizza. Tea and coffee refills are available for 90 minutes.

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About the Christmas Afternoon Tea
Menu & Event Details
1. Before you buy

About the Christmas Afternoon Tea

White and Dark Chocolate Double Mousse

Served as part of the ¥5,940 Christmas Afternoon Tea at TRATTORIA M KYOTO, this dessert layers dark chocolate mousse with white chocolate and raspberry mousse. Raspberry sauce, berries, and a crisp chocolate tuile add festive color and contrasting textures.

White Chocolate and Bitter Chocolate W Mousse with Raspberry Sauce. Layers of white and bitter chocolate mousse are topped with deep red raspberry sauce and berries. Decorated with a chocolate tuile, offering a contrast between smooth mousse and crispy, light texture—perfect for Christmas.

Adult Coffee Jelly with Italian Espresso Caramel Latte

This ¥5,940 afternoon tea dessert uses illy espresso in a bitter coffee jelly, layered with lightly sweetened cream and caramel sauce for a caramel-latte flavor.

Adult Coffee Jelly Italian Espresso Caramel Latte. Made with Italian espresso brand ‘illy’ for a strong coffee flavor, topped with cream and caramel sauce adjusted for sweetness to enjoy a caramel latte-like taste in one sip.

Rich Chocolate and Cheese Sable Cake with Orange

Included in the ¥5,940 menu, this cake combines salty-sweet cheese sable with rich chocolate. Orange zest and orange liqueur add a bright citrus aroma.

Rich Fresh Chocolate and Cheese Sablé Cake with Orange Aroma. A decadent cake layered with rich fresh chocolate and salty-sweet cheese sablé, infused with orange zest and liqueur, adding a refreshing citrus aroma that complements the deep chocolate flavor.

Apple Tarte Tatin

The ¥5,940 afternoon tea features apples slowly caramelized with butter and granulated sugar, paired with a crunchy crumble and fresh mint.

Tarte Tatin. Made with apples caramelized with butter and granulated sugar, bringing out their natural sweetness and slight bitterness. Paired with crunchy crumble, finished with a mint aroma that enhances the apple’s rich flavor.

White Chocolate and Cranberry Scone

This scone is included in the ¥5,940 Christmas Afternoon Tea. White chocolate provides gentle sweetness, while cranberry adds a pleasantly tart accent.

White Chocolate & Cranberry Scone. A scone that highlights the sweetness of white chocolate, made without added sweeteners for a pure flavor. The subtle sweetness is accented with tart cranberries.

Beef Brasato Mini Meat Pie

Part of the ¥5,940 savory selection, this bite features beef slowly braised with red wine and aromatic vegetables, then paired with crisp pastry.

Beef Brascato — Mini Meat Pie. Slow-cooked beef with red wine and aromatic vegetables, placed in a flaky pie crust. Enjoy the rich beef flavor and crispy pastry texture developed through slow cooking.

Seaweed Zeppolini

Included in the ¥5,940 menu, this Italian fried-bread-style bite is mixed with fresh seaweed for a crisp exterior, soft center, and rich ocean aroma.

Fresh Seaweed Zeppoline. A regional Italian fried bread called 'Zeppoline' mixed with fresh seaweed. Crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, with a rich aroma of seaweed. — Fresh Seaweed Zeppoline. A regional Italian fried bread called ‘Zeppoline’ mixed with fresh seaweed. Crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, with a rich aroma of seaweed.

Tomato Zuppa with Ricotta and Tomato Consomme Jelly

This ¥5,940 savory dish combines concentrated tomato soup with ricotta cheese. Guests melt the accompanying tomato consomme jelly into the warm soup for extra depth.

Tomato Zuppa with Ricotta Cheese and Tomato Consommé Jelly. A soup simmered to concentrate the sweetness of tomatoes, combined with the richness and acidity of ricotta. Adding the tomato consommé jelly dissolves into the hot soup, enhancing the tomato flavor.

Fresh Fish Tartare with Grapefruit and Celery Sauce

Included in the ¥5,940 afternoon tea, seasonal fresh fish is paired with tartare sauce, grapefruit, celery, and capers for a light, refreshing bite.

Fresh Fish Tartare with Grapefruit & Celery Sauce. Seasonal fish combined with a special tartare sauce, accented with subtle grapefruit acidity and the aroma of celery and capers. A light, harmonious flavor of fish and fresh ingredients.

Mortadella Pizza with Beetroot Sauce and Arugula

This afternoon-tea-only mini pizza is included in the ¥5,940 menu. Beetroot sauce, mortadella, and arugula create a festive combination of gentle sweetness, richness, and freshness.

Recommended: Afternoon Tea Limited 'Pizza Mortadella with Beetroot Sauce and Arugula'. A seasonal dish featuring a pink beetroot sauce topped with mortadella and arugula, balancing the slight sweetness of beets, rich flavor of mortadella, and refreshing aroma of arugula—perfect for the season. — Recommended: Afternoon Tea Limited ‘Pizza Mortadella with Beetroot Sauce and Arugula’. A seasonal dish featuring a pink beetroot sauce topped with mortadella and arugula, balancing the slight sweetness of beets, rich flavor of mortadella, and refreshing aroma of arugula—perfect for the season.

Kyoto Wakan THE TEA FOREST OF KYOTO

Guests choosing this welcome drink with the ¥5,940 Christmas Afternoon Tea can enjoy a blend of premium Uji tea and Japanese botanical ingredients, with a rich aroma and deep flavor.

TRATTORIA M KYOTO

The ¥5,940 afternoon tea is served at TRATTORIA M KYOTO inside Mercure Kyoto Station. The restaurant draws on the atmosphere of an Italian trattoria and the hotel’s Heian-era-inspired design concept.

Mercure Kyoto Station

Mercure Kyoto Station is about an eight-minute walk from the west or central exit of Kyoto Station. Its Christmas Afternoon Tea at ¥5,940 is served in the hotel’s TRATTORIA M KYOTO restaurant.

TRATTORIA M KYOTO presents the menu in the style of an Italian trattoria, with a balance of chocolate and berry desserts, savory dishes, and freshly prepared drinks. Each table also receives one pizza for every two guests, while solo diners receive a half-size serving.

Seasonal Christmas Afternoon Tea at Mercure Kyoto Station — From November 1

Highlights

Seasonal sweets include White and Dark Chocolate Double Mousse with Raspberry Sauce, Chocolate Macaron, Strawberry Gelato, and Apple Tarte Tatin.
Savory selections include Beef Brasato Mini Meat Pie, Seaweed Zeppolini, Tomato Zuppa, and Fresh Fish Tartare.
Guests can choose one mini pizza from four options, including the afternoon-tea-only Mortadella Pizza with Beetroot Sauce and Arugula.
The welcome drink choice includes Kyoto Wakan THE TEA FOREST OF KYOTO, Kyoto MIYAKO Yuzu Cider, or sparkling wine.
Eight teas and coffee drinks can be refilled for 90 minutes after the first drink order.

Menu & Event Details

Item	Details
Name	Christmas Afternoon Tea
Menu / items	Sweets: White and Dark Chocolate Double Mousse with Raspberry Sauce; Rich Chocolate and Cheese Sable Cake with Orange; Gorgonzola Cheesecake with Honey; Chocolate Macaron; Strawberry Gelato; Adult Coffee Jelly with Italian Espresso Caramel Latte; Apple Tarte Tatin; White Chocolate and Cranberry Scone. Savories: Beef Brasato Mini Meat Pie; Seaweed Zeppolini; Tomato Zuppa with Ricotta Cheese and Tomato Consomme Jelly; Fresh Fish Tartare with Grapefruit and Celery Sauce. Mini pizzas: Mortadella Pizza with Beetroot Sauce and Arugula; Pizza Marinara; Pizza Margherita; Pizza Quattro Formaggi. Welcome drinks: Kyoto Wakan THE TEA FOREST OF KYOTO; Kyoto MIYAKO Yuzu Cider; sparkling wine. Drinks: Heaven Sent; English Breakfast; Bergamot Peach; Orange Flower; Jade Lemon; Chamomile Apple; Hana; Heian; blended coffee; cafe latte; cappuccino; espresso.
Period	November 1, 2026 (Sun) – December 18, 2026 (Fri)
Service hours	2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last order at 3:00 p.m.); seating for 120 minutes; drinks for 90 minutes
Location	TRATTORIA M KYOTO, Mercure Kyoto Station
Address	288 Aburanokoji-cho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Price	¥5,940 per person (tax and service included)
Official website	Mercure Kyoto Station official website; Reservation site

Before you buy

When can I book the Christmas Afternoon Tea?: Reservations must be made by 5:00 p.m. on the day before your visit.
How much is the Christmas Afternoon Tea?: The price is ¥5,940 per person, including tax and service.
How long are drinks available?: Tea and coffee refills are available for 90 minutes from the first drink order.