From March 8 to June 7, 2026, the Hilton Okinawa Miyakojima Resort will host a special "Miyakojima Strawberry Afternoon Tea" at their lobby lounge "Saryo." The event showcases strawberries sourced directly from local Miyakojima farms.
Miyakojima strawberries are known for their rich aroma and robust flavor, cultivated under the southern island's abundant sunshine. By sourcing fully ripened fruit directly from local farmers, the resort ensures the strawberries' natural qualities shine through in every dish.
Sweet Selection
The afternoon tea features nine sweet items including:
- Strawberry and Raspberry Cake – Light mousse made with house-made Miyakojima strawberry purée layered with raspberry jelly
- Strawberry and Condensed Milk Mochi Mousse – Condensed milk mousse filled with house-made strawberry confiture, wrapped in soft mochi skin
- Strawberry Millefeuille – Caramelized puff pastry layered with house-made custard and fresh strawberries
Other desserts include strawberry tarts, macarons, gateau chocolat, white roll cake, mini crepes with matcha, and hibiscus jelly.
Savory Items
Three savory items complement the sweets:
- Popcorn shrimp with strawberry chili sauce
- Sustainable salmon mousse with strawberry tuile
- Strawberry and Yukishio Cheese Bruschetta – Featuring cream cheese blended with Miyakojima's famous yukishio (snow salt)
Scones and Drinks
The set includes plain scones served with strawberry jam and shikuwasa butter. Guests can enjoy unlimited servings from 13 drink options, including:
- Wild strawberry rooibos tea
- Dragon fruit herbal tea
- Pineapple jasmine tea
- Honey quince jasmine tea
- Apricot peach tea
- Wine pomace tea
- Darjeeling tea
- Earl Grey tea
- Assam tea
- Sencha
- Coffee, café latte, and cappuccino
Chef's Comment
Executive Pastry Chef Masaki Kato shares: "When I encountered the fragrant strawberries carefully grown by Miyakojima's farmers, I wanted to convey their charm through sweets. Please enjoy the deliciousness of Miyakojima strawberries that can only be tasted because we source directly from local farmers."
Event Details
- Period: March 8, 2026 (Sunday) to June 7, 2026 (Sunday)
- Time: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Price: ¥4,800 per person (tax and service included)
- Location: Lobby Lounge "Saryo" (2nd floor)
- Reservation: Required by 6:00 PM the day before
- Website: Special page
- Phone: 0980-75-5500
Note: Menu content and pricing subject to change based on availability. Images are for illustration purposes.
Also Available: Miyakojima Strawberry and Kyoto Matcha Crepe Parfait
Running during the same period, this gorgeous parfait combines the refined bitterness of Kyoto matcha with over 10 Miyakojima strawberries. Layers of matcha crepe, ice cream, strawberry jelly, and white chocolate create diverse textures, finished with elderflower for visual appeal.
Parfait Details:
- Period: March 8, 2026 (Sunday) to June 7, 2026 (Sunday)
- Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Price: ¥3,500 (tax and service included)
- Location: Lobby Lounge "Saryo" (2nd floor)
- Reservation: Website or 0980-75-5500
The Hilton Okinawa Miyakojima Resort opened on June 18, 2023, located in the Turibaa district of Miyakojima City. The resort is approximately 15 minutes by car from Miyako Airport and 25 minutes from Shimojishima Airport, with convenient access to downtown Miyakojima and beaches.
