THE LOBBY LOUNGE, located on the 29th floor of THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection in Osaka's Kita ward, will begin serving "Afternoon Tea 'VOYAGE' La saison des cerises" — a cherry-themed afternoon tea — from Monday, April 27 through Sunday, May 31, 2026.
The hotel's seasonal afternoon tea series, titled "Afternoon Tea 'VOYAGE'," is built around premium Japanese fruit at its peak ripeness. This edition celebrates the cherry, with the Pastry Team led by Executive Pastry Chef Osamu Yoshida crafting a range of sweets that highlight the fruit's distinctive sweet-tart flavor through techniques such as jellies and granitas.
Welcome Mocktail: Manifique Cerise
The experience opens with an original mocktail, "Manifique Cerise." It combines juicy cherry, the floral note of rose, and the sharp acidity of lime, garnished with a viola flower on top. The drink is designed to introduce the flavor world of the afternoon tea before the main course begins.
Cherry Sweets
The sweets course features a lineup of cherry-forward creations:
- Cherry Mille-feuille – Crispy puff pastry layered with rich buttercream
- Forêt Noire – The classic chocolate dessert paired with sweet-tart cherry
- Cherry and Osmanthus Jelly – A translucent jelly with a cool, shimmering appearance
- Griotte Pistachio – A combination of fruity tartness and nutty aroma
Cherry Parfait with Jelly
The parfait layers cherry with Italian parsley granita, lemon paste, milk ice cream, and osmanthus jelly. The granita adds a chilled, icy texture, while lime and osmanthus provide a gentle, lingering finish.
Savory Items
The savory selection includes:
- Octopus Ceviche – Marinated with aromatic vegetables and citrus juice
- Smoked Salmon Canapé – Topped with capers, tomato, and lime
- Prosciutto and Almond – A bite combining salt and richness
- Mini Burger – Made with 100% Ozaki beef
Tea: DAMMANN FRÈRES
Free-flow tea is served from a selection of 15 blends by DAMMANN FRÈRES, a French tea brand founded in 1692. For this afternoon tea, the tea advisor recommends "Passion Framboise," a blend of raspberry, passion fruit, and rosehip that complements the cherry desserts.
THE LOBBY LOUNGE
THE LOBBY LOUNGE features a distinctive ceiling about 10 meters high, designed to evoke the gabled roof of the original Osaka Station, alongside large-scale art inspired by railway tracks.
- Hours: 11:00 AM–7:00 PM (last order 6:30 PM)
- Seats: 81
- Access: THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection, 29F / Inside "JP Tower Osaka," directly connected to the west exit of JR Osaka Station
Hotel official website: https://osakastation-hotel.jp/
Hotel official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osakastation_hotel/
Event Overview
- Venue: THE LOBBY LOUNGE, THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection (29F)
- Period: Monday, April 27 – Sunday, May 31, 2026
- Hours: From 12:00 PM, last start 4:30 PM (reservations accepted in 30-minute slots; reservations required by noon 3 days prior)
- Price: ¥10,000 per person (tax and service charge included; 2.5-hour seating; free-flow drinks for the first 2 hours)
Menu details: https://osakastation-hotel.jp/news-topics/332/
