Hotel Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture has launched a limited spring stay plan that pairs an overnight stay with the hotel's new afternoon tea menu, "Aromatic Spring," plus breakfast. The plan is designed for guests looking to escape crowded tourist spots and enjoy a relaxed, premium experience without leaving the hotel — a style of travel often called "hokance" (a blend of "hotel" and "vacation").
Strawberries Meet Spices: A New Kind of Tea Time
The theme for this spring's afternoon tea is "adult playfulness." Strawberries, the signature ingredient of the season, are paired with spices and herbs such as cardamom, cinnamon, and basil to bring out the flavors in unexpected ways. The result is a tea time that engages all five senses through both delicate appearances and aromatic complexity.
Sweets (6 varieties)
The pastry chef has crafted six sweet offerings, including:
- Basque cheesecake with cardamom
- Éclair with Noto Dainagon azuki beans and strawberry
- Fraise Larme ("Tears of Strawberry")
- Strawberry Mont Blanc tart
- Uji matcha mille crêpe
- Strawberry roll cake
Savories (6 varieties)
The savory selection, crafted by the head chef, features Ishikawa's spring local ingredients combined with spices and herbs:
- Steamed bun with chai (tea masala)
- Bamboo shoot consommé gelée with Ainu onion purée
- Chicken liver mousse tart with paprika
- Cherry sea bream marinated in cherry leaves with cherry gelée
- Choux pastry with edamame and cheese, scented with basil
- Roast pork mimosa style
Free-flow drinks include coffee, black tea, and soft drinks.
Note: Photos are for illustrative purposes. Contents may be subject to partial changes depending on ingredient availability.
Stay Plan Details
Afternoon Tea KONKU "Aromatic Spring" Stay Plan
From ¥9,000 per person per night (includes afternoon tea and breakfast; service charge and consumption tax included)
- Stay period: March 1 (Sun) – May 31 (Sun), 2026
- Venue: DINING TSUZUMI, 1st floor of Hotel Kanazawa
- Afternoon tea hours: 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM on the check-in day (2-hour seating)
- Please specify your preferred time slot when making your reservation
- Reservations: Via the Hotel Kanazawa official website or by phone: 076-223-1111
Morning Breakfast: A Taste of Kanazawa
The hotel's breakfast is a buffet featuring over 40 Japanese and Western dishes, including seasonal local produce, fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan, and ingredients from the Noto Satoyama region. Traditional Kanazawa cooking methods are used to highlight local ingredients known as "jiwamon," making it a fitting way to start the day with a taste of Kanazawa's food culture.
Guest Rooms
Designed with the concept of a "samurai residence," the rooms feature simple modern interiors with Japanese elements that evoke a sense of tranquility. The vibrant five colors of Kaga Yuzen dyeing are woven into the design, creating spaces with elegant, traditional appeal. Accommodations include a 70 sqm luxury suite and Twin Plus rooms that can be configured as triples for groups of three, making them popular for family trips and women's getaways.
