Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo (located in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; General Manager: Tomohiko Chihiro) will launch the winter garden illumination event "Forest Aurora and Tokyo Sea of Clouds" starting November 11, 2025 (Tuesday).
This year's "Forest Aurora and Tokyo Sea of Clouds" features a collaboration with "Moomin." The novel "Moominland Midwinter" tells the story of Moomin waking from hibernation and encountering snow, ice, and the aurora for the first time. The hotel has cherished creating winter gardens where tranquility and warmth coexist, allowing guests to feel the beauty of changing seasons. These shared sensibilities between Moomin's world and the hotel made this collaboration a natural fit.
Walking Through "Moominland Midwinter" Garden Orientation
Throughout the garden, signboards and banners feature dialogue and episodes from characters like Too-ticky, the Groke, and the Hemulen, creating a narrative of "discovering winter." The staging evokes the story of Moomin experiencing winter and the aurora for the first time.
Guests enjoying Afternoon Tea, Evening High Tea, or Premium Afternoon Tea can experience a "Garden Orientation" that traces Moomin's story. Sticker rally sheets, garden maps, and letters from Snufkin are provided. This special stroll allows guests to experience the story more deeply, like "taking a journey through Moominvalley."
"Miracle Scenery" of the Urban Forest: Aurora and Tokyo Sea of Clouds
"Forest Aurora" is a light performance that layers six different intensities and angles of light, recreating the three-dimensional depth of real aurora. Set in the area around Yuisui Pond in the garden, the contrast of light and mist creates an enchanting winter night scene when combined with the Tokyo Sea of Clouds. This year, the aurora colors feature deeper emerald green and navy blue hues, creating an even more immersive and fantastical atmosphere.
During the period, the winter tradition of "Yukitsuri Illumination" will also be implemented, lighting up the snow-protection ropes. The garden illumination, registered as a "Japan Night View Heritage Site," envelops the garden in gentle light, making the quiet nighttime landscape even more beautiful.
Furthermore, the hotel shop "Selections" will offer limited-time meringue sweets "Aurora Meringue" inspired by the "Forest Aurora." Enjoy the winter-exclusive taste of cassis acidity and meringue sweetness.
Winter Garden Event Details
"Forest Aurora and Tokyo Sea of Clouds"
- Period: November 11, 2025 (Tuesday) to February 5, 2026 (Thursday)
- Time: 6:40 PM / 7:40 PM / 8:40 PM / 9:40 PM ※Each performance approximately 7 minutes
- Location: Garden area, Yuisui Pond
Yukitsuri Illumination
- Period: November 26, 2025 (Wednesday) to March 2, 2026 (Monday)
- Time: After sunset to 11:00 PM
- Location: Garden area, lawn area in front of the Three-Story Pagoda
Takeout Sweets "Aurora Meringue" Details
- Period: November 1, 2025 (Saturday) to November 30, 2025 (Sunday)
- Sales Location: Hotel Building 3F, Hotel Shop "Selections"
- Price: ¥800 (tax included)
- Inquiries: 03-3943-7613 (10:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
- URL: https://hotel-chinzanso-tokyo.jp/shop/recommend/seasonal-pastries/
Tales of Moominland Midwinter Details
Afternoon Tea
- Period: November 11, 2025 (Tuesday) to February 5, 2026 (Thursday) ※Reservation required
- Time: 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM
※Reservations accepted at 12:00 PM, 12:30 PM, 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM (2-hour seating) - Venue: Lobby Lounge "Le Jardin"
- Price:
Web reservation: ¥8,500 per person / Phone reservation: ¥9,500 per person
※Tax included, service charge (15%) additional - Contents:
① Three-tier stand (Top: 4 types of sweets / Middle: 3 types of scones, 1 tart / Bottom: 3 types of savories)
② First drink inspired by snow and aurora
③ Unlimited tea refills from approximately 20 types of tea leaves
※Details: https://hotel-chinzanso-tokyo.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/250916_moomin.pdf - Special Benefit: "Garden Orientation" to explore the world of "Moominland Midwinter"
- Reservations & Inquiries: 03-3943-5489 (10:00 AM to 7:00 PM)
- URL: https://hotel-chinzanso-tokyo.jp/moomin-hct/
Evening High Tea
- Period: November 11, 2025 (Tuesday) to February 5, 2026 (Thursday) ※Reservation required
- Time: 6:00 PM to Last Order 7:30 PM
- Venue: Lobby Lounge "Le Jardin"
- Price:
Web reservation: ¥9,000 per person / Phone reservation: ¥10,000 per person
※Tax included, service charge (15%) additional - Contents:
① Glass of champagne
② Three-tier appetizer stand
③ Chef's special roast beef with gravy sauce, horseradish, herb salt
④ Dessert (yogurt sherbet)
⑤ Coffee or tea
※Details: https://hotel-chinzanso-tokyo.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/250916_moomin.pdf - Special Benefit: "Garden Orientation" to explore the world of "Moominland Midwinter"
- Reservations & Inquiries: 03-3943-5489 (10:00 AM to 7:00 PM)
- URL: https://hotel-chinzanso-tokyo.jp/moomin-hct/
Premium Afternoon Tea
- Period: November 11, 2025 (Tuesday) to February 5, 2026 (Thursday)
※Reservation required
※Available to hotel guests only - Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM / 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
- Venue: Hotel Building 12F "Pagoda Room"
- Price: Monday to Thursday: ¥13,000 per person / Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Holidays & Eve of Holidays: ¥14,000 per person
※Tax included, service charge (15%) additional - Contents:
① Three-tier stand
(Top: 4 types of sweets / Middle: 4 types of sweets / Bottom: 5 types of savories, 2 types of scones)
② Unlimited tea refills from menu including 5 types of "Fortnum & Mason" tea
※Details: https://hotel-chinzanso-tokyo.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/250916_moomin.pdf - Special Benefit: "Garden Orientation" to explore the world of "Moominland Midwinter"
- URL: https://hotel-chinzanso-tokyo.jp/moomin-hct/
- Reservations & Inquiries: 03-3943-0996 (9:00 AM to 8:00 PM)
About Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, opened in 1952, is a hotel nestled in a forest-like garden in the heart of the city.
The garden's symbol, the three-story pagoda "Entsuukaku," was relocated from Higashi-Hiroshima in 1925 and celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2025. Designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan, it is one of the three oldest pagodas existing in Tokyo.
The seasonal scenery and the nation's largest fog garden performance "Tokyo Sea of Clouds" have received numerous awards, including the 2025 Good Design Award. The 265 guest rooms offer views of the urban panorama or garden vistas, and the hotel features 8 restaurants, a spa, and 38 banquet halls. Guests can enjoy special moments in the garden throughout the seasons, experiencing cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, fireflies, and more.
Additionally, the hotel has earned a four-star rating from "Forbes Travel Guide" and is a member of the "L.V.X. Collection" by "Preferred Hotels & Resorts."
