DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Station (located in Higashikujo, Minami Ward, Kyoto City; General Manager: Yumi Wakita) will host a special "Flower Afternoon Tea" on Saturday, February 14, 2026. This exclusive event brings together the beauty of flowers and the aroma of tea for a luxurious Valentine's Day experience.
This afternoon tea focuses on the beauty of flowers and plants throughout the menu. The hotel's popular bonsai tiramisu has been enhanced with fragrant caramel for a Japanese aesthetic. Orchid verrines and plum mousse offer delicate sweetness and vibrant colors. Rose tarts and violet-passion macarons create a romantic atmosphere perfect for Valentine's Day. The menu continues with bergamot and milk chocolate chocolates, lavender mousse, and elderflower and mint scones, all featuring rich, aromatic flavors.
The savory selection is equally impressive. Saffron rice croquettes, smoked salmon in perilla crepes, and roasted Kyoto duck showcase carefully prepared ingredients. A butterfly pea blue cheese tart adds striking color, while seasonal vegetables paired with seafood round out the offerings.
The event also includes a tea seminar by tea brand Dilmah, where guests can learn about the depth and complexity of tea. Guests who complete a survey will receive the company's original "Double Wall Glass" as a gift. Those who book at least one week in advance will also receive a mini tea gift set.
Experience the differences in tea regions and aromas while enjoying a special Valentine's afternoon.
Valentine's Limited "Flower Afternoon Tea" Details
Start Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
Location: All-Day Dining "Harvest Kitchen"
Time: 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM (Reservation required)
① 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM - Tea Seminar
② 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM - Afternoon Tea Time
Capacity: Limited to 50 guests
Price: ¥6,000 per person
Gifts: Double Wall Glass, Mini Tea Gift Set (for reservations made one week before the event)
Terms: Images are for illustration purposes. Cancellations made the day before will incur a 50% charge; same-day cancellations will incur a 100% charge.
Menu
Sweets
- Ikebana: Tiramisu arrangement with caramel
- Orchid: Orchid verrine
- Plum: Plum mousse
- Rose: Rose tart
- Violet: Violet and passion fruit macaron
- Bergamot: Chocolate combining bergamot with milk chocolate
- Lavender: Lavender mousse
- Elderflower: Elderflower and mint scone
Savory
- Saffron: Saffron rice croquette with mozzarella inside
- Perilla: Smoked salmon rolled in crepe with spike perilla
- Artichoke: Mini smash burger with roasted artichoke
- Butterfly Pea: Blue gorgonzola-flavored cheese tart with butterfly pea
- Yellow Chrysanthemum: Marinated shrimp with chrysanthemum greens pesto and chrysanthemum
- Purple Chrysanthemum: Steamed scallops with purple chrysanthemum salad
- Rapeseed Flower: Yellowtail marinated with rapeseed flowers and salt koji in mustard vinaigrette
- Honey of a Hundred Flowers: Kyoto duck roasted while brushing with spiced honey
- Osmanthus: Mini tomatoes marinated in osmanthus wine
Tea Menu
Orthodox Tea
- Queens Berry Tea Garden (Sri Lanka, Kandy Region)
- Somerset Tea Garden (Sri Lanka, Dimbula Region)
Flavored Tea
- Mandarin, Frangipani & Honey
- Strawberry & Mint
- t-Series Rose, French Vanilla
Green Tea
- t-Series Jasmine Green Tea
Herbal Tea
- t-Series Pure Chamomile Flower
- t-Series Rosehip & Hibiscus
About Dilmah
High-Quality, Ethical Sri Lankan Tea Brand "Dilmah"
Dilmah was founded by Sri Lankan tea taster Merrill J. Fernando. While learning the art of tea making, Fernando realized his dream of growing, manufacturing, packaging, and directly delivering tea to the world from within Sri Lanka. Through consistent production in Sri Lanka, Dilmah maintains its commitment to "freshness" and "pure Sri Lankan origin," achieving the aroma and clear taste of tea. This pure approach has made Dilmah tea beloved by tea enthusiasts worldwide.
World-Renowned High-Quality Tea "Dilmah"
Dilmah is recognized as a high-quality tea that pursues the authentic taste of tea and is used by hotels and airlines around the world. In Japan, it can be enjoyed at famous hotels and restaurants, and is also served by airlines. Its quality has been widely recognized internationally.
▷ Learn more about Dilmah here: https://dilmah.jp/pages/about-story
About DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Station
DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Station opened on Friday, March 29, 2024, as the sixth "DoubleTree by Hilton" property in Japan and the second in Kyoto. The 9-story hotel features 266 guest rooms, the 131-seat all-day dining restaurant "Harvest Kitchen," the cafe lounge "Globe Lounge" offering drinks from around the world, and the first Executive Lounge for a "DoubleTree by Hilton" brand property in Japan, among other facilities. The interior design follows the concept "A Touch of Kyoto Essence," incorporating traditional Kyoto industries, crafts, and decorative items, serving as a place where inheritors can share culture and contribute to passing it on to the future. https://doubletree-kyoto-station.hiltonjapan.co.jp/
About DoubleTree by Hilton
DoubleTree by Hilton is one of Hilton's fastest-growing hotel brands, with approximately 700 properties (over 155,000 rooms) across 60 countries and territories worldwide. For over 55 years, it has provided comfortable experiences for business and leisure travelers around the world. The brand welcomes guests with its iconic warm chocolate chip cookies and has contributed to local communities. It offers contemporary accommodations, unique food and beverage experiences, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, meeting rooms, and event spaces. Reservations can be made through the official website or the industry-leading Hilton Honors mobile app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through Hilton's official channels receive benefits they can use immediately.
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