Hotel Chourakukan in Kyoto offers a special summer parfait combining the fresh sweetness of Shine Muscat grapes with the rich aroma of Darjeeling tea. Available only on weekdays from August 3 to 28, 2026, this limited-time dessert requires advance reservation.
Visitors to Kyoto can enjoy this seasonal parfait in a unique setting, as Hotel Chourakukan is housed in a Western-style building designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. The parfait highlights the distinctive muscat-like flavor of Darjeeling tea, harmonizing beautifully with juicy Shine Muscat grapes for a refreshing summer treat.
About Hotel Chourakukan and the Summer Parfait
Located in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto, Hotel Chourakukan features a dessert cafe inside a historic 1909 Western-style villa originally built as a guesthouse. The summer parfait blends layers of Darjeeling ice cream, panna cotta, jelly, and sorbet with fresh Shine Muscat grapes, garnished with gold leaf, sugar art, and herbs for a visually stunning presentation. The parfait offers a complex flavor journey from rich tea and fruit sweetness to a refreshing finish with elderflower jelly and dill.
Highlights
- The parfait is available weekdays only from August 3 to 28, 2026, by reservation.
- Price is ¥2,500 (tax included) for the parfait alone, with an optional drink set for an additional ¥500.
- Set drinks include blended coffee or blended tea.
- Served at Dessert Cafe Chourakukan inside the historic hotel building.
- The hotel is a boutique property with six guest rooms and a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World since 2025.
Menu & Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Shine Muscat and Darjeeling Parfait |
| Menu / items | Shine Muscat and Darjeeling Parfait; Set drink (blended coffee or blended tea) |
| Location | Dessert Cafe Chourakukan, Hotel Chourakukan, Kyoto |
| Address | 604 Maruyama-cho, Yasaka Torii-mae Higashi-iru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto |
| Period | August 3, 2026 (Mon) – August 28, 2026 (Fri), weekdays only |
| Price | ¥2,500 (tax included) for parfait; additional ¥500 for set drink |
