JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo, situated on the upper floors of TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY in Tokyo's Takanawa district (2-21-2 Takanawa, Minato-ku, General Manager: Christopher Clark), launches a seasonal strawberry-themed afternoon tea starting December 26, 2025. Additionally, for the hotel's first Valentine's season since opening, a 5-day limited chocolate afternoon tea, award-winning Valentine's chocolates, and romantic dinner plans will be available throughout February 2026, offering heartwarming moments to share with loved ones.
JW Strawberry Afternoon Tea: Celebrating Winter's Signature Flavor
The JW Lounge (30th floor), featuring its iconic "Treehouse," will serve a seasonal afternoon tea celebrating fresh strawberries from late December through early spring.
JW Strawberry Afternoon Tea
The savory selection includes four innovative dishes that masterfully incorporate strawberries' natural acidity and sweetness, such as "Strawberry and Onion Mousse" featuring onions slowly sautéed for 2-3 hours combined with strawberry juice and consommé, and "Strawberry Gazpacho with Hokkaido Smoked Scallops" using Japanese ingredients as a secret touch.
The sweets offer five varieties including "Fraisier," a traditional French pastry made with intensely flavored strawberries personally selected by the chef from premium farms, "Strawberry and Pistachio Parfait" with delightful textures, and "Strawberry and Chocolate Tart" featuring ganache cream infused with floral tea that beautifully complements rich chocolate. Two varieties of freshly baked scones are served to order, accompanied by clotted cream and two house-made jams. This elegant afternoon experience showcases the vibrant essence of fresh strawberries.
JW Strawberry Afternoon Tea
- Price: ¥8,500 (tax and service charge included)
- Period: December 26, 2025 to February 28, 2026 (excluding February 10-14)
- Time: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Reservations: JW Lounge Official Website
JW Valentine Collection 2026: Celebrating Love
During the Valentine's period, four distinctive venues throughout the hotel will host special promotions dedicated to expressing love and gratitude. The JW Lounge features a limited-edition afternoon tea. Croissant bar "Le Cres" offers bonbons chocolat and seasonal croissants, perfect gifts for loved ones. Modern Mediterranean restaurant "Sefino" presents a special dinner course themed "Gourmet Emotional," designed to resonate with memories and emotions. Additionally, "SPA by JW," a tranquil sanctuary away from the city's hustle, offers couple's treatments and wellness experiences that engage all five senses in celebrating love.
5-Day Limited JW Valentine Afternoon Tea
Starting February 10, this chocolate afternoon tea will be available for only five days during the Valentine's season. The sweets feature carefully selected Valrhona chocolate varieties—chosen for their commitment to fair trade and sustainable production—crafted into five exquisite desserts including "Truffle Cake," "Bitter Chocolate and Clotted Cream Mousse," and "Yuzu and Chocolate Cake."
The savory selection offers flavorful pairings that harmonize with chocolate's rich profile, including "Crustacean Jelly with Hokkaido Scallops and Cauliflower Cream" made with carefully prepared lobster stock, and "Beef Pastrami and Horseradish Cacao Sandwich" featuring bread made with cacao nibs.
JW Valentine Afternoon Tea
- Price: ¥10,000 (tax and service charge included)
- Period: February 10-14, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Reservations: JW Lounge Official Website
Le Cres Valentine Limited Sweets
The 30th-floor croissant bar "Le Cres" presents Valentine's limited sweets crafted by Executive Pastry Chef Shigeru Nojima, who holds awards from international competitions.
Valentine Croissant
A special Valentine's flavor joins Le Cres' signature menu. Plain croissant dough is filled with approximately three times the usual amount of chocolate, then coated generously with rich chocolate on the surface and topped with orangette, chocolate crunch, and bonbons chocolat.
Price: ¥2,500 (tax included)
Chocolate Croissant Assortment (3 varieties)
Mini-sized versions of the signature croissants are now available. Three varieties coated with "Almond," "Pistachio," and "Flaxseed" are presented together in a gift box.
Price: ¥3,500 (tax included, 3 pieces)
Mindful Chocolate Bar
A beautiful chocolate bar featuring Valrhona's vegan chocolate adorned like jewels with figs, nuts, and dried fruits.
Price: S ¥1,200 / L ¥2,500 (tax included)
Croissant Chocolate Box
Charming bonbons chocolat shaped like miniature versions of Le Cres' iconic croissants. Three flavors available: Almond Praline, Hazelnut Praline, and Pistachio Praline. These playful miniature croissant-shaped chocolates make delightful gifts.
Price: S (4 pieces) ¥2,400 / M (6 pieces) ¥3,600 / L (12 pieces) ¥7,200 (tax included)
Reservations and Pickup
- Sales Period: February 1-14, 2026
- Pickup Hours: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Reservations: Le Cres Official Website
- Reservation Deadline: 5:00 PM three days before desired pickup date
Sefino Valentine Limited Dinner Course
Specialty restaurant "Sefino" (29th floor), where Mediterranean sensibility meets Japanese aesthetics, offers a limited 2-day dinner course "L'Amour de Valentine" on February 13 and 14, themed around love. Supervised by Michelin chef Agustin Balbi, this course embodies the "Gourmet Emotional" concept, delivering a culinary experience that resonates with memory and emotion. Premium ingredients including carabinero prawns, caviar, wagyu beef, and blue lobster featured in the chef's signature Caldoso (risotto) create a menu worthy of an evening celebrating love. Enjoy romantic moments surrounded by Tokyo's glittering night views.
Sefino Valentine Limited Dinner "L'Amour de Valentine"
- Price:
- Course only: ¥36,000
- Course + 3 wine pairings: ¥45,000
- Course + Champagne free flow (2 hours): ¥50,000 (all prices include tax and service charge)
- Period: February 13-14, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
- Reservations: Sefino Official Website
Menu Examples
- Snacks: Carabinero, Puntarelle, Caviar
- Appetizer: Bottoni, Mushroom Broth, Kinome
- Fish: Brittany Turbot, Saffron Emulsion, Artichoke
- Meat: Wagyu, Chimichurri, Balsamic, Red Chicory
- Rice: Caldoso Rice, Blue Lobster
- Dessert: Clementine, Strawberry, Mignardises
*Menu subject to change based on ingredient availability
SPA by JW Valentine Limited Spa Treatments
"SPA by JW" (28th floor), a serene sanctuary away from the city's hustle, offers two limited-time treatments during the Valentine's season, perfect as gifts for loved ones or yourself.
Valentine Signature Couple Spa Treatment
A full-body treatment in the couple's treatment room that restores harmony between mind and body. The special session combines aromatherapy, gemstones, crystal energy, and herbal oils to release stagnant energy and create a sense of inner fulfillment.
- Treatment: Signature Gemstone & Crystal Massage (105 minutes)
- Special Benefit: Choice of one "ISUN Gemstone Body Oil (100ml)" or "15-minute treatment extension for both guests"
- Price: ¥85,000 for 2 guests (tax and service charge included)
- Period: January 1 to February 28, 2026
- Reservations: SPA by JW (28th floor) 03-3434-7122 (direct line)
Valentine Local Retreat Package
A luxurious self-care package combining "Brightening" facial treatment using products from Kyoto-based organic skincare brand "KOTOSHINA" with "Bamboo Local Massage" inspired by Japanese healing traditions.
- Treatment: Facial Brightening (75 minutes) and Bamboo Local Massage (75 minutes) *Total 150 minutes
- Price: ¥61,200 per guest (tax and service charge included)
- Period: January 1 to February 28, 2026
- Reservations: SPA by JW (28th floor) 03-3434-7122 (direct line)
About JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo
Opening in October 2025, this urban sanctuary occupies the upper floors of TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY. Directly connected to Takanawa Gateway Station, it's approximately 20 minutes by car from Haneda Airport and within walking distance of Shinagawa, Tokyo's major terminal station. The hotel embodies warm hospitality and mindful experiences for guests to savor each moment, with art and design inspired by Zen aesthetics and Takanawa's rich history and natural beauty.
The hotel features 200 rooms including 30 suites, all offering stunning Tokyo views in elegant spaces with earth-toned interiors. Six restaurants and bars include main dining venues Japanese cuisine "Kakō," Michelin-star chef supervised Kappo cuisine "Saki" and Modern Mediterranean "Sefino," along with JW Lounge, JW Bar, and croissant bar "Le Cres." Comprehensive wellness facilities include an indoor pool, fitness center, and "SPA by JW." An Executive Lounge offers exclusive elevated experiences for guests with lounge access. Through JW Marriott's signature attentive care and refined, comfortable service, the hotel delivers memorable special moments.
JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo
- Address: 2-21-2 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0074
- Official Website: www.jwmarriotthoteltokyo.com
- Main Phone: 03-3434-7070
- Main Email: info.tokyo@jwmarriott.com
- Restaurant Inquiries: restauraunts.tokyo@jwmarriott.com
- Official Instagram: @jwmarriotttokyo
