Kyoto Century Hotel (located in Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, General Manager: Miwa Sakurai) will present "New Year Buffet in La Jyho" at their All-Day Dining La Jyho restaurant for five days from dinner time on December 31, 2025 (Wednesday) through January 4, 2026 (Sunday).
Special New Year Menu Highlights
This special buffet features traditional osechi dishes (lunch only), including datemaki and saury kelp rolls, alongside Omi beef sukiyaki (dinner only) - one of Japan's three great wagyu varieties. Fresh tuna will be available both as sashimi and sushi, allowing guests to enjoy it in two different styles. The menu also includes La Jyho's signature wagyu roast beef and special ikura (salmon roe), along with winter specialties from the concurrent "Winter Buffet in La Jyho," such as chilled crab flan (dinner only), simmered tilefish with turnip and yuzu-flavored beurre blanc sauce, and yellowtail shabu-shabu (dinner only).
For dessert, guests can enjoy oshiruko (sweet red bean soup), matcha warabi mochi, and over 15 varieties of ice cream. On New Year's Eve dinner, toshikoshi soba (New Year's Eve buckwheat noodles) will also be served.
Celebrate the arrival of 2026 at this historic hotel, opening its 99th year of operation, with a warm and special gathering for New Year's and celebratory occasions.
New Year Buffet in La Jyho Overview
Period
December 31, 2025 (Wednesday) Dinner Time to January 4, 2026 (Sunday)
Location
All-Day Dining La Jyho (Kyoto Century Hotel 2nd Floor)
Hours
Lunch
90-minute seating (Session 1: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM / Session 2: 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM)
Dinner
120-minute seating (Session 1: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM / Session 2: 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM)
Pricing
Lunch
Adults: ¥9,000 / Ages 7-12: ¥4,800 / Ages 4-6: ¥3,000
Dinner
Adults: ¥11,000 / Ages 7-12: ¥5,800 / Ages 4-6: ¥3,100
Inquiries
TEL: 075-351-0085 (Restaurant Reception, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM)
URLs
Lunch: https://www.keihanhotels-resorts.co.jp/kyoto-centuryhotel/buffet/new-year-buffet2026-lunch/
Dinner: https://www.keihanhotels-resorts.co.jp/kyoto-centuryhotel/buffet/new-year-buffet2026-dinner/
Pick up menu
Fresh Tuna Two Ways
Yellowfin tuna and albacore tuna will be prepared in two styles: sashimi and nigiri sushi. Guests can compare the firm, refreshing taste of yellowfin tuna with the smooth, high-quality fat of albacore tuna. The tuna can also be enjoyed as an original seafood bowl by placing it on rice from the buffet line. Savor the umami of tuna in your preferred style.
La Jyho's Signature Wagyu Roast Beef
The wagyu is carefully roasted to create a moist, tender texture. It features a rich aroma that spreads with each bite and the deep, concentrated umami characteristic of wagyu. Enjoy it with Chaliapin sauce, horseradish, or other accompaniments.
Traditional Osechi Dishes for Good Fortune (Lunch Only)
To wish guests a year filled with good fortune, the buffet line will feature an array of auspicious osechi dishes. Traditional ingredients such as shrimp (symbolizing longevity until one's back bends with age) and tazukuri (symbolizing bountiful harvests) will be beautifully arranged. Savor the colorful Japanese flavors that invite New Year blessings.
Omi Beef Sukiyaki (Dinner Only)
Omi beef, counted among Japan's three great wagyu varieties, will be served as sukiyaki. Guests can fully enjoy the rich umami of Omi beef.
Ingredients include fresh Chinese cabbage, chrysanthemum greens, and fragrant grilled tofu. "Sukiyaki-fu" from Kyoto's long-established shop Hanbey-fu absorbs the warishita broth infused with Omi beef's umami, creating an exceptional taste. Savor the profound flavors created by these traditional ingredients and Omi beef.
Winter Buffet Concurrent Period
From November 27, 2025 (Thursday) through January 12, 2026 (Monday/Holiday), the hotel will offer "Winter Buffet in La Jyho," featuring winter delicacies. The buffet includes chilled dishes such as pork confit with caponata and pâté de campagne packed with dried fruits, along with a full lineup of hot dishes including classic roast chicken and vongole bianco.
During the Christmas period and year-end dinner service, the menu will be partially expanded, welcoming guests with various special offerings. For operating hours, prices, and other details, please visit the official website.
*Note: Limited menu items such as tuna sashimi, tuna sushi, and Omi beef sukiyaki are not available during the "Winter Buffet in La Jyho" period.
*Prices shown include 15% service charge and consumption tax.
*Menu content is subject to change depending on ingredient availability.
*Operating hours are subject to change without notice. Please check the official website for details.
*All photos are for illustrative purposes.
About Kyoto Century Hotel
Originally opened in 1928 as "Kyoto Station Hotel" as one of the celebratory projects for the Emperor's enthronement ceremony (Gotaiten), the hotel features a nostalgic modern space centered around the hotel's symbol, "Kanjin no Kyoto Akari," which has won numerous spatial design awards. In April 2021, the hotel adopted a new concept of "Nostalgic Journey," welcoming guests with services that meet the needs of the times while inheriting its long history and cultivated spirit of hospitality.
Location: 680 Higashishiokoji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216
Access: Approximately 2 minutes on foot east from JR Kyoto Station
Official Website: https://www.keihanhotels-resorts.co.jp/kyoto-centuryhotel/
Source: PR Times
