When can I buy the Sannomaru Shozokan art cake set?

The set will be available from November 3, 2026, when the Imperial Palace East Gardens cafe opens. It costs ¥720 (tax included).

Where can I get the Imperial Palace East Gardens Blend?

The blend is available at Sarutahiko Coffee Imperial Palace East Gardens as drinks, coffee beans, and five-pack drip bags. Beans cost ¥1,500 per 100g, while drip bags cost ¥1,400 per five-pack.

How much are the limited bottles?

The 350ml bottle costs ¥5,000 and the 500ml bottle costs ¥5,500, both tax included.

Sarutahiko Coffee x Sannomaru Shozokan Art Cake Set in Tokyo — From Nov 3

Sarutahiko Coffee has teamed up with the Sannomaru Shozokan Museum for a new cafe at Tokyo’s Imperial Palace East Gardens. Sarutahiko Coffee Imperial Palace East Gardens opens on November 3, 2026, with specialty coffee, seasonal food, and collaboration products.

The image shown is for illustration purposes only; actual specifications may differ.

The cafe will be located inside the Ote Rest House and is designed to connect its seating area with the surrounding gardens and museum views. The shop generally follows the East Gardens’ opening days and hours, with last orders taken 30 minutes before closing.

Highlights include the Imperial Palace East Gardens Blend, the Sannomaru Shozokan three-piece art cake set for ¥720 (tax included), and green tea from Ryuoen Tea Shop for ¥630. Take-home items include coffee beans from ¥1,500 per 100g, five-pack drip bags for ¥1,400, and limited bottles from ¥5,000.

Table of contents

About the Imperial Palace East Gardens Cafe
Menu and Store Details
1. Before you buy

About the Imperial Palace East Gardens Cafe

Imperial Palace East Gardens Cafe Interior

The new Sarutahiko Coffee cafe uses Japanese cypress for its tables and counters, with 46 seats and 10 standing places overlooking the gardens and museum area.

Located at the Imperial Palace East Gardens, the store aims to create a space harmonious with a wood-based interior. Tables and counters feature warm hinoki (Japanese cypress). At the large communal table, precious hinoki timber—sourced from Misomayama and used for the Ise Grand Shrine's Shikinen Sengu—that has grown over many years. The shop offers small tables and high counters, allowing guests to relax while enjoying the rich nature of the East Gardens and the Imperial Palace Sannomaru Shōzōkan. The cafe's open sightlines extend to the exhibition area, letting you feel connected to the surrounding scenery and displays. — Located at the Imperial Palace East Gardens, the store aims to create a space harmonious with a wood-based interior. Tables and counters feature warm hinoki (Japanese cypress). At the large communal table, precious hinoki timber—sourced from Misomayama and used for the Ise Grand Shrine’s Shikinen Sengu—that has grown over many years. The shop offers small tables and high counters, allowing guests to relax while enjoying the rich nature of the East Gardens and the Imperial Palace Sannomaru Shōzōkan. The cafe’s open sightlines extend to the exhibition area, letting you feel connected to the surrounding scenery and displays.

Sannomaru Shozokan Art Cake Set

The three-piece set features collection artwork printed on the cakes and is priced at ¥720 (tax included).

Imperial Palace Sannomaru Shōzōkan Art Cake 3‑Piece Set. In collaboration with the Sannomaru Shōzōkan, we offer three cakes printed on top with motifs from the museum's collection. Enjoy the cakes with the artwork. — Imperial Palace Sannomaru Shōzōkan Art Cake 3‑Piece Set. In collaboration with the Sannomaru Shōzōkan, we offer three cakes printed on top with motifs from the museum’s collection. Enjoy the cakes with the artwork.

Suetomi x Sarutahiko Coffee Kyofusen

This collaboration version of Suetomi’s Kyofusen features five pastel sugar-glaze colors inspired by layered Heian-period court colors. It costs ¥1,620 (tax included).

Sotomi × Sarutahiko Coffee Kyōfuusen. Sotomi's classic Kyoto confection, 'Kyōfuusen,' is presented in a limited-edition design in collaboration with Sarutahiko Coffee. The small gluten crackers are shaped like balloons, and five pastel sugar syrups—red, white, blue, green, and yellow—are inspired by the Heian-era court dress 'kasane no irome.' A special stamp made for this collaboration is applied. — Sotomi × Sarutahiko Coffee Kyōfuusen. Sotomi’s classic Kyoto confection, ‘Kyōfuusen,’ is presented in a limited-edition design in collaboration with Sarutahiko Coffee. The small gluten crackers are shaped like balloons, and five pastel sugar syrups—red, white, blue, green, and yellow—are inspired by the Heian-era court dress ‘kasane no irome.’ A special stamp made for this collaboration is applied.

Imperial Palace East Gardens Limited Bottles

The bottle designs feature the Ninomaru Garden and long-finned nishikigoi. The 350ml bottle costs ¥5,000, while the 500ml bottle costs ¥5,500, both tax included.

Imperial Palace East Gardens Store Limited Vacuum-Insulated Bottle. Available in 350ml and 500ml, these tumblers feature a limited design depicting the Ninomaru Garden and long-finned Nishikigoi, making them a memorable memento of a visit to the East Gardens and a handy companion for outings.

The 46-seat cafe also has 10 standing places. Its tables and counters use warm Japanese cypress, including a large table made from cypress grown in a forest supplying timber for the rebuilding of Ise Jingu. The space includes small tables and high counter seats, giving guests views toward the gardens and the Sannomaru Shozokan Museum.

Product images are for illustration purposes only. Actual products and offerings may differ, and the lineup varies by season.

Sarutahiko Coffee x Sannomaru Shozokan Art Cake Set in Tokyo — From Nov 3

Highlights

The Imperial Palace East Gardens Blend is available as deep-roast or light-roast black coffee, priced at ¥630 for a Short and ¥730 for a Tall (tax included).
Cafe lattes made with the light-roast blend cost ¥680 (tax included), while Ryuoen Tea Shop green tea costs ¥630 (tax included).
The Sannomaru Shozokan three-piece art cake set features collection artwork printed on the cakes and costs ¥720 (tax included).
Seasonal showcase foods include pies from ¥650, cakes from ¥550, baked sweets from ¥350, breads from ¥400, and Japanese sweets from ¥495 (tax included).
Limited take-home products include coffee beans at ¥1,500 per 100g, five-pack drip bags at ¥1,400, Kyofusen sweets at ¥1,620, and 350ml and 500ml bottles at ¥5,000 and ¥5,500.

Menu and Store Details

Item	Details
Name	Sarutahiko Coffee Imperial Palace East Gardens
Menu / items	Imperial Palace East Gardens Blend; black coffee; cafe latte; Ryuoen Tea Shop green tea; showcase pies, cakes, baked sweets, breads, and Japanese sweets; Sannomaru Shozokan three-piece art cake set; Imperial Palace East Gardens Blend coffee beans and drip bags; Sannomaru Shozokan Blend drip bags; Suetomi x Sarutahiko Coffee Kyofusen; limited vacuum-insulated bottles
Release date	November 3, 2026
Period	From November 3, 2026; generally follows the Imperial Palace East Gardens opening days and hours
Location	Ote Rest House, Imperial Palace East Gardens, Tokyo
Stores	Sarutahiko Coffee Imperial Palace East Gardens
Address	Imperial Palace East Gardens, Chiyoda, Tokyo 100-0001
Price	Black coffee: Short ¥630 / Tall ¥730; cafe latte ¥680; Ryuoen Tea Shop green tea ¥630; pies from ¥650; cakes from ¥550; baked sweets from ¥350; breads from ¥400; Japanese sweets from ¥495; Sannomaru Shozokan three-piece art cake set ¥720; Imperial Palace East Gardens Blend beans ¥1,500 per 100g; Imperial Palace East Gardens Blend drip bags ¥1,400 per five-pack; Sannomaru Shozokan Blend drip bags ¥1,400 per five-pack; Suetomi x Sarutahiko Coffee Kyofusen ¥1,620; 350ml bottle ¥5,000; 500ml bottle ¥5,500; reusable tumbler discount ¥30
Official website	Official website

Before you buy

When can I buy the Sannomaru Shozokan art cake set?: The set will be available from November 3, 2026, when the Imperial Palace East Gardens cafe opens. It costs ¥720 (tax included).
Where can I get the Imperial Palace East Gardens Blend?: The blend is available at Sarutahiko Coffee Imperial Palace East Gardens as drinks, coffee beans, and five-pack drip bags. Beans cost ¥1,500 per 100g, while drip bags cost ¥1,400 per five-pack.
How much are the limited bottles?: The 350ml bottle costs ¥5,000 and the 500ml bottle costs ¥5,500, both tax included.