Quick Facts
| Venue | The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike Summer Japanese Tea and Sweets Afternoon Tea at Saryo From July 4 |
|---|---|
| Area | Not announced |
| City / Prefecture | Kyoto |
| Event / Menu Name | Details |
| Dates | Not announced |
| Time | menu pairs exquisite Japanese teas from Kyoto's historic Fukujuen tea company with seasonal sweets and savory dishes, served in a serene traditional setting. |
| Price | is ¥10,000 per person (tax included), with a 15% service charge applied separately. |
| Address | Not announced |
| Nearest Station | Not announced |
| Reservation | only, limited to five groups (10 people) per day, with a two-hour dining limit. Reservations must be made at least seven days in advance. Experience the refined elegance of Kyoto’s tea culture in a historic architectural masterpiece while savoring seasonal flavors crafted by expert chefs. |
| Official Website | Official website |
| Source | Not announced |
The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike offers a special summer afternoon tea experience at its renowned Japanese tea house, Saryo. This limited-time menu pairs exquisite Japanese teas from Kyoto’s historic Fukujuen tea company with seasonal sweets and savory dishes, served in a serene traditional setting.
Visitors to Kyoto seeking a peaceful retreat from the summer heat can enjoy this unique tea ceremony-style afternoon tea. Located within a beautiful Japanese garden accessible by subway, Saryo provides an authentic cultural experience blending architecture, nature, and refined cuisine. The collaboration between the hotel’s Japanese cuisine chef, pastry chef, and bakery expert ensures a harmonious balance of flavors that highlight the best of Japanese tea culture.
About the Afternoon Tea at Saryo
Housed in a traditional Sukiya-style building designed by the acclaimed architect Togo Murano, Saryo offers an elegant space to enjoy Japanese tea and seasonal sweets. The afternoon tea menu features a carefully curated selection of savory and sweet items, each paired with specially brewed teas from Fukujuen, a prestigious Kyoto tea house. Guests can also experience a tea ceremony and finish the meal with a unique “bubu-zuke” dish, combining rice shaped like temari sushi, sea bream sashimi, and fragrant roasted tea.
Highlights
- Exclusive Japanese tea pairings by Fukujuen, focusing on tea leaves, temperature, and brewing time for perfect flavor balance.
- Set in a tranquil Japanese garden accessible directly by subway, offering a refreshing summer escape in Kyoto.
- Artful presentation of savory dishes styled as a terrarium, featuring matcha-flavored tofu, eel spring rolls, and more.
- Seasonal sweets include matcha and mango mousse, hojicha black soybean Mont Blanc, and a tea-themed parfait inspired by ikebana flower arrangements.
- Price is ¥10,000 per person (tax included), with a 15% service charge applied separately.
The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike Saryo Summer Afternoon Tea — Menu and Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike Saryo Summer Afternoon Tea |
| Menu / items | Welcome drink: Cold-brewed Gyokuro tea; First plate: Savory terrarium with matcha okara, hojicha sesame tofu, eel and Kujo green onion spring roll, green salad with matcha citrus dressing, egg custard; Second plate: Sweets including quiche Lorraine, hojicha black soybean Mont Blanc, genmaicha soy milk mousse, tea and red bean bread, cherry pistachio chocolate tart, sencha kinako snowball, mango monaka; Granita-style mocktail; Third plate: Japanese parfait with matcha mango mousse, red shiso and raspberry sherbet; Matcha tea ceremony experience; Finish: “Bubu-zuke” with temari sushi rice and sea bream sashimi with roasted hojicha tea. |
| Location | The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike “Saryo” |
| Address | Takaragaike, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto |
| Period | July 4, 2026 – August 30, 2026 (select weekends and holidays) |
| Price | ¥10,000 (tax included), plus 15% service charge |
This exclusive afternoon tea is available by reservation only, limited to five groups (10 people) per day, with a two-hour dining limit. Reservations must be made at least seven days in advance. Experience the refined elegance of Kyoto’s tea culture in a historic architectural masterpiece while savoring seasonal flavors crafted by expert chefs.