Hotel Metropolitan Nagano is preparing to mark its 30th anniversary in November 2026, and to celebrate the milestone, the hotel will begin taking reservations on October 1, 2026 (Thursday) for a premium Christmas cake, "Floraison d'Hiver" (フロレゾン・ディヴェール), created as an expression of gratitude for 30 years of support.
Background and the Spirit of the 30th Anniversary
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano opened in November 1996 as a base to welcome domestic and international guests visiting for the Nagano Winter Olympics. Since then, the hotel has been supported by many guests, including members of the local community, and will reach its 30th anniversary in November 2026. To convey heartfelt gratitude to the guests who have spent meaningful time at the hotel over the years, the executive chef and pastry chef poured their skill and passion into developing a special Christmas cake, hoping that guests will celebrate a holy night with loved ones alongside this cake and carry that joy into a bright future.
"Floraison d'Hiver," the 30th Anniversary Christmas Cake
Inspired by a flower bouquet, this luxurious, quantity-limited Christmas cake was created to suit the milestone of the hotel's 30th anniversary.
A vivid design built around the number 30
The cake features colorful, eye-catching decoration designed to draw gasps of delight the moment the box is opened. In a nod to the 30th anniversary, it is generously topped with 30 strawberries in total.*
A luxurious taste built on fine chocolate
The cake uses white chocolate and strawberry chocolate from Valrhona, the French chocolate maker with more than a century of history. The sweetness of the chocolate and the tartness of the strawberries are gently wrapped in the rich flavor of vanilla.
A moist sponge made with the bounty of Shinshu
The sponge base is made with flour from Nagano's Shinshu region as part of the hotel's commitment to local ingredients, and a proprietary method retains moisture for a smooth, moist texture.
*The total count of 30 strawberries includes both the toppings and those layered inside the cake.
Product Details
- Name: 30th Anniversary Christmas Cake "Floraison d'Hiver"
- Quantity: Limited to 10 cakes
- Price: ¥12,000 (tax included)
- Size: Approximately 18 cm in diameter, 20 cm in height (may vary slightly depending on decoration)
"Chantilly Fraise 2026 – Merci –"
Alongside the special 30th anniversary cake, the hotel will also offer its popular annual Christmas cake. The moist, baked sponge is layered with a rich fresh cream fragrant with vanilla bean, paired with tart strawberries for a Christmas cake that guests look forward to every year.
Product Details
- Name: Chantilly Fraise 2026 – Merci –
- Quantity: 180 cakes
- Price: ¥6,000 (tax included)
- Size: No. 5 size (approximately 15 cm in diameter)
Reservation and Pickup Details
- Reservation period: October 1 (Thursday) to December 8 (Tuesday), 2026
- Pickup period: December 24 (Thursday) to December 25 (Friday), 2026
- Pickup location: Hotel Metropolitan Nagano, 2nd floor special counter
- How to reserve: Reservations are made through the hotel's official website, with payment by credit card at the time of booking.
