Kichijoji Excel Hotel Tokyu (Musashino, Tokyo; General Manager: Mitsugu Saito) is introducing a limited-time "Chestnut Afternoon Tea" at its lounge & dining venue SORAE, available from September 1 (Tuesday) through November 30 (Monday), 2026.
Japanese chestnuts take center stage, joined by shine muscat grapes, sweet potatoes, and other autumn ingredients across a lineup of sweets and savory bites. Guests can savor the changing season in the open, airy atrium space during a relaxing autumn tea time.
Sweets and Savory Bites Celebrating the Autumn Harvest
The star of the lineup, the Japanese Chestnut Mont Blanc, showcases the rich aroma and refined sweetness unique to Japanese chestnuts, making it a highlight of the season. Layers of chestnut, custard cream, and whipped cream build a deep, multi-layered flavor with every bite. Other sweets include the Brown Sugar and Warabi Mochi Verrine, layering brown sugar panna cotta, brown sugar jelly, and matcha warabi mochi; the fragrant Maple and Sweet Potato Cupcake; and the Shine Muscat Tart, pairing a crisp tart shell with juicy shine muscat grapes.
Savory options include a Chestnut and Boursin Garlic Tart, Roast Beef and Apple Pinchos, a Tuna and Smoked Salmon Sandwich, a Pumpkin and Prosciutto Salad, and Mushroom Soup, all built around seasonal ingredients. Each dish keeps the natural flavor of its ingredients front and center, with a restrained sweetness that balances the dessert selection.
Tea time begins with a welcome mocktail inspired by sangria: grape juice combined with tonic water for a gentle bitterness, brightened by the aroma of orange and lemon, setting the tone for the autumn afternoon tea ahead.
Top tier: Japanese Chestnut Mont Blanc, Brown Sugar and Warabi Mochi Verrine
Middle tier: Shine Muscat Tart, Maple and Sweet Potato Cupcake, Matcha Roll Cake
Bottom tier: Roast Beef and Apple Pinchos, Tuna and Smoked Salmon Sandwich, Chestnut and Boursin Garlic Tart
Served alongside: Mushroom Soup, Pumpkin and Prosciutto Salad
Scones: Plain Scone, Tea Scone, Clotted Cream, Mixed Berry Jam
Welcome drink: Fragrant Autumn Sangria Mocktail
Tea Pairing With TEA MARKET Gclef
The afternoon tea is served alongside tea from TEA MARKET Gclef, a specialty tea shop based in Kichijoji. Its carefully selected leaves from tea-growing regions around the world bring out the flavor of the chestnut and other autumn ingredients, taking on different expressions depending on which sweet or savory bite they are paired with.
Discover new flavors as the character of each tea meets the character of each dish.
Beverages: Earl Grey, Darjeeling, Darjeeling Earl Grey, Jasmine Tea, Assam, Classic Chai, Rooibos Classic, Seasonal Tea, Organic Forest Coffee, Café Latte, Espresso, and more
Recommended Tea Pairings
| Tea | Pairing Notes |
|---|---|
| Assam | Its rich body harmonizes with the deep flavor of the Japanese Chestnut Mont Blanc and Maple and Sweet Potato Cupcake for a distinctly autumnal depth. |
| Darjeeling | Its floral aroma and refreshing astringency bring together the juicy fruitiness of the Shine Muscat Tart and the gentle sweetness of the Brown Sugar and Warabi Mochi Verrine. |
| Earl Grey | Its refreshing bergamot aroma complements the light bitterness of the Matcha Roll Cake and the toasty flavor of the Plain and Tea Scones for an elegant tea time. |
Tea leaves are supplied by TEA MARKET Gclef. Beverages can be exchanged or refilled freely.
With Japanese chestnut as the centerpiece, this autumn afternoon tea brings together seasonal sweets, savory bites, and tea pairings for a rich tea time that celebrates the harvest season.
Event Details
- Location: Lounge & Dining "SORAE" (2nd floor, Kichijoji Excel Hotel Tokyu)
- Period: September 1 (Tuesday) to November 30 (Monday), 2026
- Hours: 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM (last order 5:00 PM), 2-hour seating. Limited to 15 servings per day on weekdays, 20 servings per day on weekends and holidays.
- Weekdays only: 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM (last order 8:30 PM), 2-hour seating, except Wednesdays. Limited to 6 servings per day.
- Price: ¥6,000 per person (reservation required)
Photo is for illustrative purposes only.
Prices include a 12% service charge and 10% consumption tax.
Please inform staff in advance of any food allergies.
Menu items may change based on ingredient availability.
By law, alcohol will not be served to guests who are driving or under 20 years old.
About TEA MARKET Gclef
Based in Kichijoji, TEA MARKET Gclef operated for 26 years on Kichijoji Petit Road starting in 1996 before relocating along Kichijoji-dori Street in May 2022. The shop carries carefully selected tea leaves from around the world, aiming to offer customers the best possible tea experience.
- Address: 1-10-8 Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino, Tokyo
- Website: https://www.gclef.co.jp/
Kichijoji Excel Hotel Tokyu
2-4-14 Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino, Tokyo
An 8-minute walk from Kichijoji Station (North Exit) on the JR Chuo Line and Keio Inokashira Line; 15 minutes from the Takaido ramp on the Shuto Expressway.
Guest Inquiries:
Kichijoji Excel Hotel Tokyu, Lounge & Dining "SORAE"
Tel: 0422-29-3081
