Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel (4-7-7 Niohama, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture; General Manager: Takayuki Nakayama) is selling five kinds of Christmas cakes under its 2026 Christmas theme, "Heartfelt Christmas."
The cakes are made for time spent with family, friends, or a partner. The lineup ranges from a large party cake about 30 cm in diameter and about 20 cm tall, decorated with colorful fruit, to a classic shortcake, a festive Bûche de Noël, and a tart made with Shiga Prefecture's original strawberries. A special cake for Seibu Prince Global Rewards (SEIBU PRINCE CLUB) members only is also available.
The theme "Heartfelt Christmas" (the Japanese reads "心満ちる," meaning fulfilled) reflects a wish to make time with loved ones warmer and more memorable. The hotel's pastry chefs paid close attention to every step, from choosing ingredients to the final finishing touches.
Christmas Cake 2026 Overview
Reservation period: October 6 (Tuesday) to December 22 (Tuesday), 2026
Pickup period: December 23 (Wednesday) to 25 (Friday), 2026, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Pickup location: Lobby Lounge Port Nio (1F)
Reservations and inquiries: TEL 077-521-5523 (10:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
Website: https://www.princehotels.co.jp/otsu/plan/portnio/menu/christmascake2026
The Five Christmas Cakes
Present Box (Limited to 5 Cakes)
The star of a Christmas party full of smiles
A playful design with a cute bear peeking out from the top of a cake modeled on a present box. Colorful fruit, including blueberries, kiwi, oranges, and strawberries, is used generously. It is a party cake that is fun to look at and a joy to eat, well suited to Christmas with family and children.
Price: ¥20,000 / ¥19,000 for Seibu Prince Global Rewards (SEIBU PRINCE CLUB) members
Size: No. 10, approx. 30 cm in diameter and approx. 20 cm tall
Berry Berry Tart
A Christmas tart starring Shiga Prefecture's original strawberries
A Christmas-only tart made with Shiga Prefecture's original strawberries grown at a farm in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture (真咲農園). Custard cream made with Belgian chocolate is layered with passion fruit jelly and a strawberry and mascarpone mousse. The sweet-tart strawberries, rich chocolate, and refreshing acidity of the passion fruit blend into a festive flavor.
Price: ¥6,500 / ¥6,175 for Seibu Prince Global Rewards (SEIBU PRINCE CLUB) members
Size: No. 6, approx. 18 cm in diameter
Bûche de Noël (Limited to 10 Cakes)
A colorful Christmas cake that recalls a winter forest
A mousse made with French chocolate encloses smooth caramel brûlée. The base is a pistachio brownie designed to look like a tree stump, and pistachio cream and raspberry cream add color. The cake offers a festive look and flavor.
Price: ¥8,000 / ¥7,600 for Seibu Prince Global Rewards (SEIBU PRINCE CLUB) members
Size: No. 6, approx. 18 cm in diameter
Gâteau aux Fraises
A classic Christmas cake that simply lets the ingredients shine
Fluffy sponge made with free-range eggs is sandwiched with smooth strawberry cream made with fresh cream from Hokkaido. The moderate acidity of the strawberries is an accent that brings out the natural flavor of the ingredients. It is a Christmas staple loved across generations.
Prices and sizes:
- No. 4 (approx. 12 cm in diameter): ¥5,000 / ¥4,750 for Seibu Prince Global Rewards (SEIBU PRINCE CLUB) members
- No. 5 (approx. 15 cm in diameter): ¥6,000 / ¥5,700 for Seibu Prince Global Rewards (SEIBU PRINCE CLUB) members
Rouge Noël (Members Only, Limited to 30 Cakes)
A Christmas cake for adults, where aroma and flavor layer together
The base is a French chocolate mousse scented with Earl Grey, layered with raspberry and redcurrant jelly, Madagascar vanilla brûlée, praline feuilletine, and a milk chocolate ganache scented with brandy. The rich chocolate, fruity acidity, and full aroma of tea come together in a special cake available only to members.
Price: ¥6,500 for Seibu Prince Global Rewards (SEIBU PRINCE CLUB) members
Size: No. 6, approx. 18 cm in diameter
Notes
- Prices include consumption tax.
- Ingredients and menu items may change depending on supply.
- The information above is as of the time of release (October 2026) and may change.
- Because of the nature of the product, the contents of the Christmas cakes cannot be changed to accommodate food allergies.
- All photos are for illustration purposes.
- Christmas cakes cannot be combined with other discounts or benefits.
