From August 4 to November 9, 2026, several Hankyu Hanshin Hotels in Osaka, Takarazuka, and Tokyo are offering a special collaboration menu featuring Curious George and Hankyu trains. This limited-time event celebrates the beloved character’s 85th anniversary with themed dishes and desserts across multiple hotel restaurants and bakeries.
This collaboration is perfect for visitors interested in unique Japanese hotel dining experiences and seasonal themed menus. The selection includes Italian lunch sets, traditional Japanese lunch boxes, takeout breads, and desserts designed with charming Curious George and Hankyu train motifs. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy creative dishes that appeal to all ages while exploring Japan.
About the Curious George x Hankyu Collaboration
The “Departure! Exciting George Train” campaign is a partnership between Hankyu Hanshin Hotels and the Curious George brand, celebrating the character’s 85th anniversary. Known for his curious and playful nature, Curious George has been a beloved figure in Japan for years through books and an animated series. The collaboration features food items inspired by George and the Hankyu train, designed to delight children and adults alike.
Highlights
- Banana Cream Bread with yogurt-infused dough and banana cream, featuring a George design, available for ¥450 at Hotel Hankyu International’s Andante bakery (takeout only).
- Italian Lunch Set with four dishes and cappuccino, served with George-themed latte art for ¥5,000 at Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka’s Grigliato Quokka restaurant.
- Japanese-style Lunch Box and Dessert Plate styled like the Man with the Yellow Hat’s hat, including seafood chirashi sushi and themed desserts, for ¥4,300 at Hotel Hanshin Osaka’s Hana-za restaurant (weekdays only, reservation required).
- Exciting Dessert Plate featuring strawberry and vanilla mousse inspired by the yellow hat, available as a buffet option for ¥877 at Takarazuka Hotel’s Ensemble restaurant (reservation required).
- Banana Pie with chocolate cream and Hankyu train cookie, offered as a buffet dessert option for ¥877 at Dai-ichi Hotel Tokyo’s World Buffet Etoile (reservation required).
- Caramel Banane cake with chocolate, banana mousse, and raspberry mousse, available for ¥877 takeout at Dai-ichi Hotel Tokyo’s Le de Brique patisserie.
Menu & Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Curious George x Hankyu Collaboration Food |
| Menu / items | Banana Cream Bread, Italian Lunch Set with Cappuccino, Japanese-style Lunch Box & Dessert Plate, Exciting Dessert Plate, Banana Pie, Caramel Banane Cake |
| Location | Hotel Hankyu International, Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka, Hotel Hanshin Osaka, Takarazuka Hotel, Dai-ichi Hotel Tokyo |
| Address | 19-19 Chayamachi, Kita-ku, Osaka 1-9-1 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka 5-6-16 Fukushima, Fukushima-ku, Osaka 1-46 Umenocho, Takarazuka 1-2-6 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo |
| Period | August 4, 2026 (Tue) – November 9, 2026 (Mon) |
| Price | ¥450 (Banana Cream Bread); ¥5,000 (Italian Lunch Set); ¥4,300 (Japanese-style Lunch Box & Dessert Plate); ¥877 (Dessert Plate at Takarazuka Hotel); ¥877 (Banana Pie at Dai-ichi Hotel Tokyo); ¥877 (Caramel Banane Cake) |
