Kawagoe Prince Hotel in Saitama Prefecture is hosting a "Matcha Afternoon Tea Set – Gion Tsujiri Collaboration –" at its Lobby Lounge (1F). The set features matcha from Gion Tsujiri, a Kyoto-based tea brand founded in 1860 (Manen 1) that has long preserved the tradition of tea-making in the Gion district. The event runs from Thursday, May 7 to Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
This is the first time Kawagoe Prince Hotel has offered an afternoon tea set featuring Gion Tsujiri matcha. The menu was designed to highlight the rich aroma, bitterness, and umami of the matcha in a variety of forms, with careful attention to balance in flavor, texture, and color. The set brings together authentic matcha and the refined techniques of the hotel's own pastry chefs for a tea time available only here.
Three Highlights
Visual and Taste Gradation of Green
The "Matcha Azuki Parfait" is finished using only the natural, vivid green of Gion Tsujiri's matcha to create a beautiful gradient. Each carefully crafted dish is designed to delight from the moment it arrives at the table.
Flavor Design That Transforms Astringency into Umami
Gion Tsujiri's high-quality matcha carries a bold yet refined astringency. By pairing it with rich white chocolate and full-bodied fresh cream, the astringency is transformed into umami, leaving a pleasant finish through the very last bite.
Creative Savory Where Two Histories Meet
Dishes like pâté paired with matcha-infused white chocolate, and matcha gnocchi tossed in a rich soy milk sauce, showcase the hotel chef's unique sensibility, offering unexpected and delightful new ways to experience matcha.
Menu
Sweets
Matcha Azuki Parfait / Matcha Molten Chocolate Cake / Matcha Mont Blanc / Matcha Mousse / Strawberry Dipped in Matcha Chocolate / Matcha White Bean Curd Parfait / Pistachio Macaron with Matcha Cream / 2 Types of Scones (Matcha & Plain)
Savory
Strawberry Gazpacho / Pâté Coated in Matcha Chocolate / Matcha Gnocchi with Soy Milk Sauce and Dashi Jelly / Guacamole Tapas with Matcha Fragrance
Drinks
Darjeeling / Assam / Earl Grey / Flavored Tea / Green Tea / Hojicha / Blend Coffee / Café Latte / Soft Drinks and more
Details
- Period: Thursday, May 7 to Tuesday, June 30, 2026
- Venue & Hours: Lobby Lounge (1F) — 1st session: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM / 2nd session: 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
- Reservations required by 12:00 PM the previous day; 120-minute sessions
- Price: ¥6,500 per person (tax included; a 13% service charge applies separately)
- Reservations: Lobby Lounge TEL: 049-227-1111 (11:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
Menu contents and prices are subject to change. Images are for illustrative purposes only.
