Cafe & Bar Plaza, the in-hotel café inside Mito Plaza Hotel (Senba-cho, Mito, Ibaraki), is offering a limited-time "Muscat Afternoon Tea Set" from August 21 (Friday) to October 15 (Thursday), 2026.
The set centers on Shine Muscat grapes delivered fresh from Honda Vineyard in Hitachiota, Ibaraki, alongside a lineup of sweets that showcase the individual character of the season's grape varieties.
The set also includes a tasting flight of grapes recommended by the vineyard, letting guests compare the sweetness, aroma and texture of different varieties in a seasonal indulgence available only during this period.
"Muscat Afternoon Tea Set" Overview
Period
August 21 (Friday) to October 15 (Thursday), 2026
Price
¥4,800 (tax and service charge included)
Service Hours
- Weekdays: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Weekends & Holidays: Two sessions - 12:00 PM / 3:00 PM
*Weekends and holidays have a 120-minute time limit
Sweets
Shine Muscat Trifle
Shine Muscat takes center stage in this elegant dessert, its sweetness brought forward by layers of custard and fresh cream.
Japanese Black Tea Jelly and Tapioca Verrine
A refreshing verrine layering Shine Muscat–scented Japanese black tea jelly with tapioca for an enjoyable texture.
Seasonal Muscat and Grape Tart
A beautiful tart filled with grapes and Shine Muscat selected by the vineyard, showcasing flavors only available for a limited time.
Shine Muscat Meringue Chantilly
Crisp meringue and a special cream come together with the freshness of muscat for a light, airy bite.
Cassata
A traditional Sicilian confection combining cream cheese with nuts and dried fruit, arranged in a jewel-like palette.
Authentic British Scones (2 varieties)
Traditional British scones baked to aromatic perfection with a moist interior texture—a carefully crafted signature item.
Scone Accompaniments
Two varieties available: special strawberry jam and maple syrup. Different combinations create new flavors.
Honda Vineyard Selected Variety Tasting
Honda Vineyard, located in Hitachiota, Ibaraki, has hand-picked seasonal grape varieties for a tasting comparison available only during this period.
The lineup ranges from Kyoho, the classic variety often called the "king of grapes," to the rare original variety Hitachi Seiryu, born in Hitachiota, with recommended varieties rotating through the season.
Savory Selection
- Chicken and Herb Terrine
- Spanish Mackerel Tomato Escabeche
- Mushroom Quiche
- Two Varieties of Sandwiches [Ham & Cheese / Chicken Egg]
Set Drinks
Weekdays Only: Free-flow drinks for 120 minutes
Coffee
Blend / American / Iced
Tea (Ronnefeldt Tea)
Monthly Flavored Tea / Monthly Fruit Herbal Tea / Earl Grey / English Breakfast / Spring Darjeeling [First Flush] / Darjeeling Summer Gold [Second Flush]
Herbal Tea
Chamomile Blend / Rosehip & Hibiscus Blend / Peppermint Blend / Lemongrass Blend
Soft Drinks
Orange Juice / Apple Juice
Venue: Cafe & Bar Plaza
Cafe Hours: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Last Order 6:30 PM)
Bar Hours: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Last Order 7:30 PM) *Reservation required
TEL: 050-3503-1022
Reservations: Web reservation available here
About Mito Plaza Hotel
A hotel with the concept of "Guesthouse in the Forest," owned and operated by Isejin Honsha Co., Ltd., which celebrated its 300th anniversary on October 1, 2024.
The interior design was created by John David Edison, great-grandson of the famous inventor Edison, and the hotel opened in 2001.
Address: 2078-1 Senba-cho, Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture 310-0851
TEL: 029-305-8111 (main)
Website: Visit the official website
