Hotel Metropolitan Saitama Shintoshin will feature kuwai (arrowhead), a local ingredient cultivated by JR East Minami-Koshigaya Station staff, as part of their New Year's breakfast offerings. The simmered kuwai dish will be available at Cafe Cross Yard from January 1 to January 3, 2026.
New Year's Kuwai Dish Overview
The hotel will serve traditional simmered kuwai as part of their commitment to local production and regional contribution.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Period | January 1 (Thursday) to January 3 (Saturday), 2026 |
| Time | 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM |
| Dish | Simmered kuwai |
| Location | Hotel Metropolitan Saitama Shintoshin 5F, Cafe Cross Yard |
| Availability | Served at breakfast buffet (while supplies last, hotel guests only) |
| Partners | Koshigaya Kuwai Research Association, Koshigaya City Hall Environmental Economy Department Agricultural Promotion Division, East Japan Railway Company Omiya Branch Urawa Control Center (Minami-Koshigaya Station) |
| Inquiries | 048-851-1127 (Cafe Cross Yard) |
About the Simmered Kuwai Dish
The kuwai is boiled in water for 15 minutes, then seasoned with dashi broth, soy sauce, sugar, mirin, and salt. It is then refrigerated for approximately three days to allow the flavors to fully develop.
The dish offers a satisfying texture with a refined, slightly bitter aftertaste characteristic of kuwai. This year's harvest has been particularly abundant, yielding many excellent quality arrowheads.
However, only four farms in Koshigaya City currently produce kuwai. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy this precious local ingredient from Koshigaya, Saitama Prefecture.
Producer Profile: Shigeo Kaneko (Representative, Koshigaya Kuwai Research Association)
Shigeo Kaneko has dedicated years to researching kuwai production, contributing significantly to regional agricultural development and the preservation of traditional food culture.
With extensive knowledge and experience in kuwai cultivation, processing, sales, and product development, he has contributed to improving the quality and stable production of Koshigaya's renowned kuwai while promoting its appeal nationwide.
Hotel Metropolitan Saitama Shintoshin Breakfast Buffet
The breakfast buffet features 45 Japanese and Western dishes. The hotel emphasizes serving items "freshly baked, freshly made, freshly fried, and freshly cooked" rather than prepared in advance.
The menu varies daily based on guest demographics, ensuring that consecutive-night guests don't experience repetition. Popular items include "Hearty Country-Style Soup" and "Seasonal Quiche," both prepared with Saitama Prefecture ingredients as part of the hotel's local production initiatives.
Official Website for Kuwai New Year's Dish
About Cafe Cross Yard
Cafe Cross Yard is a directly operated cafe at Hotel Metropolitan Saitama Shintoshin. Adjacent to the lobby, this cafe features an open atrium space and serves everything from breakfast for hotel guests to gatherings for business and private occasions.
Address
JR Saitama Shintoshin Building 5F, 11-1 Shintoshin, Chuo-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture
Hotel Metropolitan Saitama Shintoshin
Access
- Approximately 1 minute walk from JR Saitama-Shintoshin Station
- Approximately 8 minutes walk from JR Kita-Yono Station
Business Hours
- Breakfast Buffet: 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
- Lunch: 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM
- Dinner: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Saturdays only)
- Cafe: Weekdays 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
*Business hours are subject to change without notice.
Inquiries and Reservations
048-851-1127 (Cafe Cross Yard direct line)
