Starting March 1, 2026, Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe in Tarumi Ward, Kobe will introduce a lineup of spring seasonal offerings: the "Berry & Berry Afternoon Tea," a limited-edition Kiyomi orange shortcake, a Hinamatsuri strawberry roll cake, and a new series of artisan breads made with natural yeast. All items are crafted by the hotel's in-house pastry chefs and bakers, with views of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge adding to the atmosphere.
Berry & Berry Afternoon Tea
The 14th-floor Dining & Bar "Key West" in the main building will offer a luxurious afternoon tea showcasing a variety of berries. The menu includes a "Berry Pan de Gênes" and a "Strawberry and Camembert Cheesecake" infused with the aroma of locally produced Kobe red wine, among other colorful confections.
Period: March 1 (Sun) – May 31 (Sun), 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Location: Main Building 14F, Dining & Bar "Key West"
Price: ¥3,000 per person (tax included) *For parties of 2 or more
Includes: Assorted gateau, coffee, tea, and other beverages
Seasonal Limited: Kiyomi Orange & Awa Wasanbon Shortcake
A shortcake featuring the "Kiyomi orange" is available throughout March. The sponge is made with Awa Wasanbon sugar—prized for its clean, delicate sweetness—complementing the bright citrus acidity of the orange with a finely textured finish.
Period: March 1 (Sun) – March 31 (Tue)
Location: Main Building 1F Cake Boutique
Price: ¥650 (tax included)
Hinamatsuri Strawberry Roll
A moist roll cake is decorated in the traditional hishi mochi colors—strawberry pink, Hokkaido cream white, and uji matcha green—to mark Hinamatsuri (Dolls' Festival). The roll is filled with whole strawberries and topped with strawberries arranged to resemble peach blossoms. The combination of matcha fragrance, sweet-and-sour strawberry, and rich cream makes it a treat available only during this season.
Period: February 27 (Fri) – March 3 (Tue)
Location: Main Building 1F Cake Boutique
Price: ¥1,500 (tax included)
Maiko Villa Original Bread
The hotel's 1F Lobby Shop is introducing a new lineup of hard breads crafted by bakers using natural levain yeast and slow fermentation. Flavors concentrate the essence of ingredients such as dried figs, walnuts, and raisins into hearty, deeply flavorful loaves.
Available from: March 1 (Sun)
Location: Main Building 1F Lobby Shop
Main lineup:
- Rye, Fig & Walnut Bread – ¥570
- Rye, Walnut & Raisin Bread – ¥340
- Rye Hard Bread – ¥220
- And more (5 varieties in total)
