Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel (4-7-7 Niohama, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture; General Manager: Takayuki Nakayama) is serving "Halloween Afternoon Tea - The Ghosts' Tea Party" for a limited time in October 2026.
The set brings Halloween's world to life with sweets such as a "Bamboo Charcoal and Japanese Chestnut Mont Blanc" finished in deep black, a "Pomme de Rouge" inspired by a poisoned apple, and adorable ghost meringues. Autumn ingredients like pumpkin, sweet potato, and fig are used generously, letting guests enjoy playful visuals alongside the hotel's own flavors. A welcome drink, "Aurora Lemonade," shifts into a dreamlike hue once syrup is stirred in.
With its cute yet slightly mysterious atmosphere, the tea time feels like an invitation to the ghosts' own secret tea party — an elegant way to spend the heart-fluttering Halloween season.
Highlights
Welcome to the Secret Tea Time
The lineup includes playful Halloween sweets such as the striking, all-black "Bamboo Charcoal and Japanese Chestnut Mont Blanc," the vivid red "Pomme de Rouge," and cute ghost meringues, creating a photo-ready dessert display.
Taste Autumn's Bounty with the Ghosts
Pumpkin, sweet potato, Japanese chestnut, and fig — representative autumn ingredients — are used generously throughout. The savory items carry the season's flavors too, including a fig and prosciutto crostini, a sweet potato and bacon quiche, and a pumpkin burger.
A Color-Changing Drink for a Mysterious Tea Time
The welcome drink that opens the tea party, "Aurora Lemonade," changes color once syrup is poured in. The magical-looking effect deepens the sense of stepping into a Halloween story.
Menu
Welcome Drink
Aurora Lemonade
Upper Tier
Pumpkin Panna Cotta and Coffee Jelly / Pomme de Rouge / Gateau with French Chocolate and Earl Grey / Gateau Caramel / Canele Bordeaux / Ghost Meringue
Middle Tier
Madeleine with 安土養蜂園 (Azuchi Apiary) Honey / Sweet Potato and Apple Chiboust / Bamboo Charcoal and Japanese Chestnut Mont Blanc / Pumpkin Caramel / Ghost Meringue
Lower Tier
Pumpkin Mousse / Fig and Prosciutto Crostini / Pumpkin Burger / Sweet Potato and Bacon Quiche / English Scone / Purple Sweet Potato Scone / 安土養蜂園 (Azuchi Apiary) Honey and Clotted Cream / Fig Jam
Details
Period: October 1 (Thu) to 31 (Sat), 2026
Venue: Lobby Lounge Port Nio (1F)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Last order 5:30 PM)
Price: ¥5,000 per person
Reservations & Inquiries: Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel TEL: 077-521-1111 (main)
Website: https://www.princehotels.co.jp/otsu/plan/portnio/menu/autumnafternoon2026/
About the Pâtissier
Karen Fujino (藤野 可蓮) joined Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide, Inc. in 2021. Since then, she has handled pastry for the Food & Beverage Department (Pastry and Bakery) at Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel, making the desserts served daily at the hotel's restaurants and banquets while also planning and developing new products, including afternoon tea sets. Through product development that actively incorporates local ingredients, she works to convey the appeal of the region. She won first place in the Pastry Division of the 35th Prince Hotel Culinary Competition.
Prices include consumption tax and service charge. Ingredients and menu items may change depending on availability. The information above is current as of the release date (August 2026) and is subject to change. Food allergy accommodations at the hotel's restaurants and banquet halls are limited to the eight major allergens (shrimp, crab, walnut, wheat, buckwheat, egg, milk, peanuts); guests requiring accommodation for these should inform the hotel in advance. Business hours and services may change or be suspended; please check the hotel's website before visiting. All photos are for illustrative purposes only.
