The "Riverside Kitchen & Bar" at Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora (Kiga, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa) is hosting a limited-time promotion called "Early Summer Creations" from June 1, 2026. The lineup features unique, spicy summer cocktails designed to take the edge off the summer heat.
The promotion brings together 11 original cocktails built around themes of bold heat and refreshing flavor. Spirits include ABSOLUT® TABASCO™ Vodka (made with aged red chili essence from TABASCO®), "奏 Kanade (Matcha)" — a Japanese craft liqueur highlighting the appeal of traditional matcha — and premium tequila CODIGO Blanco.
Beyond the kick of shichimi togarashi and TABASCO® Vodka, the menu also features distinctive cocktails accented with Japanese tsukemono (pickled vegetables). The collection offers a full evening's worth of surprises and discoveries for a night out in Hakone.
The matcha cocktails showcase "奏 Kanade (Matcha)," a Japanese craft liqueur that captures the rich aroma and deep umami of domestically grown matcha. Combined with gin, rum, and grapefruit, the result is a vivid, refreshing green cocktail perfectly suited to summer.
Drawing on the hotel's international guest profile, the menu fuses traditional Japanese ingredients — shichimi togarashi, tsukemono, and matcha — with Western spirits like vodka, tequila, and gin. It is a cocktail experience unique to this venue, where Japanese character and contemporary creativity come together.
The cocktails can be enjoyed at the lively bar counter while chatting with the bartender, or sipped while soaking in a foot bath as the Hakone night breeze drifts by. From sunset into the evening, when the day's heat fades, the open-air setting invites guests to relax in harmony with the surrounding nature.
Cocktail Promotion Overview
"Early Summer Creations: Bold, Bright, Refreshing Cocktails for the Season"
Spicy Collection: Fire-Kissed Vodka Cocktails (all 🌶)
A set of adult summer cocktails where the kick of Absolut TABASCO Vodka meets the sweetness of fruit.
① Mango Chaw — ¥1,600
Absolut TABASCO Vodka, Angostura Bitters, lime juice, ginger syrup, mango juice.
The rich sweetness of mango and the sharp kick of vodka blend in perfect harmony. The tropical aroma and spice make this one hard to resist.
② Spicy & Dirty Martini — ¥1,800
Absolut TABASCO Vodka, dry vermouth, olive brine, pickled vegetables.
A personality-packed cocktail that adds a Japanese twist to the classic Dirty Martini.
③ Shichimi Dog — ¥1,600
Absolut TABASCO Vodka, grapefruit juice, kabosu pepper paste, shichimi togarashi.
A Japanese-style riff on the Salty Dog. Fresh grapefruit pairs with kabosu pepper and shichimi for a fusion of Japanese spice.
④ Spicy Espresso Martini — ¥1,600
Absolut TABASCO Vodka, espresso, cacao liqueur, Kahlúa, pink pepper.
An adult cocktail where the bitterness of espresso and the aroma of chocolate layer with the heat of pink pepper and vodka.
⑤ Spicy Bloody Mary — ¥1,800
Absolut TABASCO Vodka, tomato juice, lemon, shichimi togarashi, pickled vegetables.
A classic cocktail harmonizing the savory depth of tomato with Japanese spice. Add a splash of extra shichimi at the table for an even bolder experience.
Matcha Collection: Bold Matcha Cocktails
Summer-exclusive cocktails centered on matcha, showcasing a vivid natural green.
Matcha Boston Cooler — ¥1,600 (left)
Bacardi White Rum, Kanade Matcha Liqueur, lemon juice, ginger ale.
A long cocktail where matcha's pleasant bitterness and the crisp fizz of ginger ale make a comfortable pairing.
Green Negroni — ¥1,600 (center)
ROKU Tea Edition Gin, Kanade Matcha Liqueur, Suze, lemon juice.
A contemporary reimagining of the Negroni with herbal depth and complexity.
Matcha Spumoni — ¥1,600 (right)
KI NO TEA GIN, Kanade Matcha Liqueur, grapefruit juice, tonic water.
A refreshing blend of matcha and citrus. A great choice after a soak in the hot spring.
CODIGO Collection: Agave Cocktails
A set of distinctive cocktails designed to bring out the character of premium tequila CODIGO Blanco.
Carajillo — ¥1,800 (left)
CODIGO Blanco, Frangelico, espresso, Grand Marnier.
A take on the Carajillo — gaining worldwide popularity — in Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora's own style. The fragrant espresso and hazelnut notes pair beautifully with the smooth richness of CODIGO Blanco, making it an ideal post-dinner choice.
CODIGO Old Fashioned — ¥1,800 (center)
CODIGO Blanco, umeshu, Abbot's Bitters, shiso leaf, crispy pickled plum.
A tequila-based reconstruction of the classic Old Fashioned, incorporating Japanese ingredients — umeshu, shiso, and crunchy pickled plum — for a distinctly local touch.
Ginger Matador — ¥1,800 (right)
CODIGO Blanco, ginger syrup, lime juice, pineapple juice, ginger ale.
The sweetness of pineapple and the pleasant heat of ginger make a refreshing, summer-ready drink. Perfect enjoyed while soaking feet in the foot bath with the Hakone breeze all around.
Availability: June 1, 2026 (Mon) – August 31, 2026 (Mon)
Hours: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM (Last Order), 10:00 PM close
Location: Riverside Kitchen & Bar, 1F, Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora
All prices include consumption tax and service charge.
Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora's Neighborhood Hosts share local culture and history with guests, offering stories and experiences that go beyond what any search engine can surface. Through close connections with the local community, the hotel provides guests with one-of-a-kind experiences such as the Somei Yoshino and weeping cherry blossom avenue along the Hayakawa River, the Yutate Shishimai (sacred fire lion dance) on July 15, the Miyagino Summer Festival "Mushiokuri Fire Festival" in August, and the Hakone Gora Daimonji bonfire event.
The Hakone Daimonji can be viewed alongside simultaneous fireworks from the hotel's riverside restaurant and guest rooms. Guests can enjoy Hakone's full seasonal palette: cherry blossoms along the Hayakawa River, autumn leaves on Mt. Myojogatake (the Daimonji mountain), and the pampas grass highlands of Sengokuhara. In winter, a relaxing new style of hot spring retreat awaits, with thermal baths to ease away the cold and wintry Hakone scenery to savor.
At Riverside Kitchen & Bar, the chef commands open flames at the center of the dining room, serving an array of bold grilled dishes. The wood-fire cooking uses thinned cypress and oak, whose smoke adds depth of flavor to meat and fish. Premium meats, fresh seafood from nearby fishing ports, and lovingly grown local vegetables are all featured on the menu. Inside a refined space colored by the restaurant's artwork, guests can fully immerse in a feast of flame, aroma, and fresh ingredients.
Access:
- From Hakone-Yumoto Station (Odakyu Romance Car): approx. 15 min by Hakone Tozan Bus to "Miyaginobashi" stop, then approx. 2 min on foot
- From Odawara Station (JR): approx. 40 min by free shuttle bus
- From Gora Station (Hakone Tozan Railway): approx. 15 min on foot
