THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection (Kita Ward, Osaka) is holding "Mikimoto Afternoon Tea -The Christmas Season-" at THE LOBBY LOUNGE on the 29th floor from December 1 (Tuesday) to December 25 (Friday), 2026. It is the second chapter of the hotel's afternoon tea collaboration with the high jeweler MIKIMOTO.
The collaboration brings together MIKIMOTO, a Japanese high jeweler that has been loved around the world for more than a century, and THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, which carries on the memory of the original Osaka Station that opened in the early Meiji era. This second chapter follows the apple afternoon tea held in November and turns to strawberries, with colorful sweets expressing a joyful Christmas. The sweets are served on a gold plate from MIKIMOTO's iconic "M Signature" collection. As in the first chapter, a limited number of seasonal greetings from MIKIMOTO will also be available.
The lineup centers on glossy red strawberries, with Christmas-motif sweets such as Santa, trees, and wreaths. The menu was created by the pastry team led by Executive Pastry Chef 吉田修. The petite, delicately crafted sweets are accented with the MIKIMOTO logo and pearl motifs.
Welcome Mocktail: Rouge de Noël
The tea time begins with an original mocktail called "Rouge de Noël" (ルージュドノエル). Orange and cranberry juices give it a sweet-tart, refreshing taste, while strawberry puree adds a fruity, mellow depth. It is topped with the red of strawberry and rose and the green of mint to signal the arrival of Christmas.
Christmas Sweets With MIKIMOTO Motifs
The sweets include a berry mousse shaped like a Santa hat and the Christmas classic Bûche de Noël (ブッシュドノエル). There is also a pearl-like vanilla mousse, a "glass shortcake" (グラスショートケーキ) layered with strawberries, and a tree made with pistachio and framboise (raspberry). The lineup pairs refined flavors with charming looks and a MIKIMOTO-style touch.
Wreath-Style Parfait With Strawberries and Pistachio
The bottom layer of the parfait is mélange fruits, followed by a middle layer of hibiscus jelly and framboise rose sauce for a sweet-tart note. Rich, smooth pistachio cream with crunchy streusel adds depth. The top is generously decorated with strawberries and finished with framboise sherbet and a white chocolate wreath.
Savory Selection
The savory items are meant to be enjoyed between the sweets. "Jambon persillé" (ジャンボン・ペルシエ) holds ham and parsley in consommé jelly and comes with a sauce scented with egg and herbs. "Chaud-froid of salmon" (サーモンのショー・フロワ) is a tartare of scallop and salmon seasoned with shiso (perilla), covered with caviar.
Afternoon Tea Details
Venue: THE LOBBY LOUNGE
Period: December 1 (Tuesday) to December 25 (Friday), 2026
Time: Seatings from 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM, with reservations accepted in 30-minute intervals; reservations required by noon two days prior; 2.5-hour sessions (free-flow drinks available for the first 2 hours)
Price:
- ¥15,000
- ¥13,000 without the parfait
(Prices include consumption tax and a 15% service charge)
As a seasonal greeting, a set to try skincare from "MIKIMOTO BEAUTY," which launched on October 1, will be available. Quantities are limited and the set ends when supplies run out.
Menu details are available at https://osakastation-hotel.jp/news-topics/408/
The origin of ingredients and the dishes may change depending on ingredient availability.
Tea Pairing: DAMMANN FRÈRES
Guests can choose from 15 teas from DAMMANN FRÈRES, a French tea brand dating back to the 17th century, with free refills. The blend suited to Christmas is "Christmas Tea Rouge" (クリスマスティールージュ), made from Ceylon and Chinese black teas scented with orange and caramel, with dried pineapple and orange added. The official DAMMANN FRÈRES website is at https://dammann.jp/.
About THE LOBBY LOUNGE
THE LOBBY LOUNGE is a lobby lounge with a ceiling about 10 meters high. The "roof of light" is modeled on the gabled roof of the original Osaka Station, and a huge piece of art represents railway tracks.
Hours: 11:00 AM–7:00 PM (last order 6:30 PM)
Seats: 81
Access: 29th floor of THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection, inside JP Tower Osaka, directly connected to the west exit of JR Osaka Station
Hotel website: https://osakastation-hotel.jp/
THE LOBBY LOUNGE details: https://osakastation-hotel.jp/restaurants-bar/the-lobby-lounge/
