Mampei Hotel in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture (General Manager: Ichiro Sasaki) will launch the "Mampei Hotel Classic Afternoon Tea" from January 16, 2026, to March 19, 2026, at their Main Dining Room. This authentic afternoon tea celebrates the classic hotel's heritage with traditional and revived menu items.
This marks the first afternoon tea offering since the hotel's 2024 renovation. Guests can enjoy an array of sweets and savories while gazing at the crisp winter landscape through the windows.
The sweets selection includes a parfait-style presentation of the popular Classic Pudding from the Cafe Terrace topped with fruits, a Royal Milk Tea Saint-Honoré, macarons filled with Shinshu red apple filling, and other delights. Additionally, the Pine Nut Tart, a beloved menu item from 20 years ago, has been revived, offering guests a taste of both nostalgia and novelty.
The savory selection features Shinshu salmon open sandwiches, vegetable pressé inspired by the hotel's iconic stained glass, and croquettes made with the hotel's traditional demiglace sauce. These dishes incorporate diverse local ingredients, allowing guests to experience the bounty of Karuizawa.
Enjoy a sweet afternoon enveloped in the aroma of tea and the serene winter garden scenery of Karuizawa.
About the Mampei Hotel Classic Afternoon Tea
This limited winter afternoon tea encapsulates the history and charm of Mampei Hotel. Popular items from the Cafe Terrace, such as Classic Pudding and Lemon Tart, have been specially arranged for afternoon tea. Guests can enjoy eight classic Mampei Hotel-style sweets, including macarons filled with apple pie filling and Royal Milk Tea-flavored Saint-Honoré with caramel. The savory selection offers five colorful items, including vegetable pressé inspired by the hotel's symbolic stained glass and shrimp and watercress cocktail salad. Spend a heartwarming moment while viewing the winter landscape of Karuizawa.
Menu
[Sweets] 8 varieties
- Classic Pudding Parfait Style
- Pine Nut Tart
- Shinshu Red Apple Macarons
- Lemon Tart Classic Style
- Royal Milk Tea Saint-Honoré with Caramel
- Raspberry Mousse
- Two types of scones (plain and tea)
[Savory] 5 varieties
- Shinshu Salmon Open Sandwich
- Vegetable Pressé Styled as Stained Glass
- Potato Salad Mampei Style
- Croquette with Traditional Demiglace Sauce, Pinchos Style
- Shrimp and Watercress Cocktail Salad with Strawberry Dressing
[Drinks] Brand changes allowed, unlimited refills
Six varieties of tea including original blend and herbal tea, five coffee variations
(+2,000 yen for glass of champagne)
Mampei Hotel Classic Afternoon Tea Details
- Period: January 16, 2026 (Friday) to March 19, 2026 (Thursday)
- Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- Location: Main Dining Room
- Price: 8,000 yen per person
*Prices include consumption tax and service charge.
*Menu contents are subject to change.
*Advance reservations required at least three days prior.
