Kanazawa Tokyu Hotel, in Korinbo, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, will serve a "Christmas Dinner Course" from Wednesday, December 2, 2026, and a "Christmas Lunch Course," offered for the first time, from Saturday, December 5, at its 2nd-floor restaurant Marais d'Or. The two courses suit a range of occasions, from get-togethers with friends and family lunches to anniversary dinners. A stay plan that includes the Christmas dinner is also available for guests who want to spend Christmas at the hotel.
The courses arrive around the time the yukitsuri (rope supports for tree branches) at Kenrokuen Garden mark the start of winter in Kanazawa. Marais d'Or has served a Christmas dinner every year, and this year a lunch joins it.
A First Christmas Lunch Joins the Dinner Course
The hotel has received a growing number of requests for elegant daytime get-togethers with friends and for a memorable hotel experience with children, so it is offering a Christmas lunch for the first time. The lunch is aimed at families, friends, and groups of mothers who want a slightly special outing in the daytime.
The dinner starts earlier than in previous years, on December 2, so guests can get into the Christmas mood ahead of the day itself. It is suggested for couples' and married couples' anniversaries, as well as quiet meals with parents or friends. At the dinners on Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25, a flame presentation called "Café Diable" (カフェディアブル) is also offered.
Christmas Dishes Featuring Kanazawa Ingredients
Kobako Crab and Colorful Root Vegetables: "A Wish Upon the Stars" (Lunch and Dinner)
Kobako crab, a familiar taste of winter in Kanazawa, is prepared in Marais d'Or's own style, inspired by the traditional "kanimen" (蟹面). The dish pairs the rich flavor of the crab's internal roe (uchiko) with the popping texture of its external roe (sotoko) and colorful root vegetables. At dinner, a dry ice presentation is added, and the course begins with white smoke rising from the plate.
Goroshima Kintoki Potage, Cappuccino Style With Truffle Flavor (Lunch)
The soup that follows the appetizer is a potage made with Goroshima Kintoki sweet potato, a Kaga vegetable (Kaga yasai) from Ishikawa. Its gentle, soft sweetness suits the cold season. The soup is finished cappuccino-style, topped with creamy foam scented with truffle, and served with a salty Goroshima Kintoki tuile. The saltiness of the tuile contrasts with the sweetness of the soup.
Roast Turkey With Sauce Albufera (Lunch)
Turkey, a staple of the Christmas table, is slowly roasted until moist. The tender meat is paired with Sauce Albufera, which balances savory depth and acidity, and served with colorful winter vegetables. It is a classic Christmas dish that diners can try casually at lunch.
Flounder Meunière With Almond Aroma and Champagne Sauce With Two Kinds of "Treasure Eggs" (Dinner)
The flounder meunière is coated in almonds to resemble scales and cooked until fragrant. The champagne sauce, a cream sauce with a touch of acidity, is accompanied by two kinds of eggs, shark caviar and フォンドルビー (trout roe). The soft white fish, the crunch of the almonds, and the popping roe come together in each bite.
A Gift From the Pâtissier: Moments of the Holy Night (Dinner)
The dinner ends with a dessert prepared by the hotel's pâtissier. The plate holds macarons, cake, chocolate, and more, and it is decorated with a clock motif, reflecting the wish that guests "spend their precious time slowly." The sweet aftertaste is meant to mark the passing of the holy night.
Christmas Lunch Course Overview
- Dates: December 5 (Sat), 6 (Sun), 12 (Sat), 13 (Sun), 19 (Sat), 20 (Sun), 24 (Thu), and 25 (Fri), 2026 (8 days in total)
- Hours: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM (last order 2:30 PM)
- On December 24 (Thu) and 25 (Fri): 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM (last order 2:30 PM)
- Price: ¥5,800 per person
- Venue: Restaurant Marais d'Or (2F)
- Reservations: Reservation required, accepted until 5:00 PM the day before
- Details: Christmas Lunch details
Menu
- Kobako crab and colorful root vegetables: "A Wish Upon the Stars"
- Goroshima Kintoki potage, cappuccino style with truffle flavor
- Roast turkey with Sauce Albufera
- Classic shortcake with berry sauce
- Bread and butter
- Coffee or tea
*The dry ice presentation is available at dinner only.
Christmas Dinner Course Overview
- Dates: December 2 (Wed) to December 25 (Fri), 2026 (closed on Tuesday, December 8)
- Hours: 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM (last order 8:00 PM)
- Price: ¥9,800 per person
- Venue: Restaurant Marais d'Or (2F)
- Details: Christmas Dinner details
Menu
- Kobako crab and colorful root vegetables: "A Wish Upon the Stars" (with dry ice presentation)
- Beef cheek and truffle consommé baked in a pie crust
- Flounder meunière with almond aroma and champagne sauce with two kinds of treasure eggs
- Sauté of domestic beef fillet and foie gras with red wine sauce
- A gift from the pâtissier: moments of the holy night
- Bread and butter
- Petit fours
- Coffee or tea
*"Café Diable" is offered only on December 24 (Thu) and 25 (Fri).
Notes for both courses
- The number of servings per day is limited.
- All photos are for illustration purposes.
- Displayed prices include a 13% service charge and 10% consumption tax.
- The menu may change, or the course may end partway through the period, depending on ingredient availability.
- Guests with food allergies are asked to inform staff in advance.
Christmas Stay Plan With Dinner
A December-only plan combines the Christmas dinner with a hotel stay. After dinner, guests can go straight to their room, and the next morning they have breakfast at the hotel. The plan is suggested for anniversary trips with family or a partner, and the hotel can also serve as a base for seeing winter scenery such as Kenrokuen Garden with its yukitsuri and the atmospheric samurai residences.
- Plan period: December 2 (Wed) to December 25 (Fri), 2026 (December 8 (Tue) is excluded)
- Reservations: Accepted on the hotel's official website. Book here
Rates vary by date. Please check the accommodation booking page on the hotel's official website.
Restaurant Marais d'Or
The restaurant has a classic, elegant space suited to family gatherings and entertaining guests. Its service is built around hospitality, aiming to provide a relaxing time with a sense of travel.
- Floor: 2F, Kanazawa Tokyu Hotel
- Seats: 54 (groups welcome) / entirely non-smoking
- TEL: 076-231-3913 (restaurant direct line)
Kanazawa Tokyu Hotel
Kanazawa Tokyu Hotel is in Korinbo, the center of Kanazawa, a 7-minute walk from Kenrokuen Garden. Major sightseeing spots, including the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, the Higashi Chaya District, and Kanazawa Castle Park, are also easy to reach. Guest rooms range from the Royal Suite to roomy single rooms. Themed on hospitality that values "learning from the past to create the new" (温故知新), the hotel combines the traditions of the old capital of Kanazawa with modern convenience.
- Address: 2-1-1 Korinbo, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-0961
- Facilities: 233 guest rooms, restaurant, lounge, bar, and 5 banquet halls
- Official website: Kanazawa Tokyu Hotel
