Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, located in Bunkyo, Tokyo, is introducing two summer stay plans for families looking to combine learning and creativity during the school holidays.
Become a Honeybee Expert! Summer Science Study Stay
Starting August 2, 2026, the "Become a Honeybee Expert! Summer Science Study Stay" offers a hands-on urban beekeeping experience at the hotel. On the day of check-in, guests can visit the hotel's rooftop beehive and join a honey harvesting workshop. Sessions are led by Kazuhisa Nakamura of Merlow Surf Beekeeping — the specialist who manages the hotel's apiary — covering bee biology, how honey is produced, and the role of urban beekeeping.
During the workshop, participants can observe bees up close using an indoor observation hive, try extracting honey with a centrifugal separator, and taste the hotel's original honey "GARDEN HONEY." The experience provides a rare opportunity to connect with nature's rhythms right in the heart of the city.
Workshop Details:
- Learn about honeybees: A beekeeper explains bee ecology, honey production, and the hotel's beekeeping efforts
- Observe the hive: Outdoor observation of active beehives and close-up viewing using an indoor observation hive
- Honey harvesting: Hands-on centrifugal honey extraction and fresh honey tasting
Dates: August 2 (Sun), 8 (Sat), 9 (Sun), and 11 (Tue), 2026 (limited capacity per day)
Room: Prime Superior City/Garden View (45㎡)
Price: From ¥74,700 per room for 2 adults and 1 child (tax and service charge included, accommodation tax separate)
Included:
- Honey harvesting workshop (check-in day, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM)
- Breakfast (choice of Western or Japanese cuisine at the restaurant)
- Souvenir: Hotel original "GARDEN HONEY" mini bottles (25g × 2 for tasting comparison)
Notes:
- The workshop content is designed for elementary school-aged children, but there is no age restriction for participants.
- Children may not attend without an accompanying parent or guardian.
Reservations/Inquiries: 03-3943-0996 (9:00 AM–8:00 PM)
Original Crepas Stay – Summer Edition
Starting July 1, 2026, the "Original Crepas Stay – Summer Edition" combines pool access with a set of hotel-original oil pastels. The hotel's original crepas come in 12 colors inspired by the garden's seasonal palette — the deep greens of summer, white clouds, and the insects that can be found throughout the grounds. After a day at the pool and strolling through the garden, families can sit together to draw picture diaries capturing their summer memories in color.
"Crepas" is a registered trademark of Sakura Color Products Corp. The common name for crepas is oil pastel.
Dates: July 1 (Wed) to September 30 (Wed), 2026
Room: Prime Superior Garden View (45㎡)
Price: From ¥90,100 per room for 2 adults and 1 child (tax and 15% service charge included, accommodation tax separate)
Included:
- Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo original crepas set (one per child)
- Campaign coloring sheet (one per child)
- Original coloring book (one per child)
- Breakfast (choice of Western or Japanese cuisine at the restaurant)
- Spa facilities including pool and hot spring (available from 1:00 PM before check-in)
Reservations/Inquiries: 03-3943-0996 (9:00 AM–8:00 PM)
Executive Lounge "Le Ciel" – August Granité
To mark the lounge's second anniversary, the suite guest-exclusive executive lounge "Le Ciel" will offer a special granité — a French shaved ice dessert — throughout August 2026. Supervised by Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo's head chef, the granité is inspired by the hotel's signature "Tokyo Sea of Clouds" garden display, featuring blood orange jelly layered with granité for a refreshing summer taste.
Dates: August 1 (Sat) to August 31 (Mon), 2026
Hours: Available during the 2:30 PM–5:00 PM sweets and savory service time
