Patina Osaka (パティーナ大阪) in Chuo Ward, Osaka, the first Japan property of Capella Hotel Group, which operates luxury hotels around the world, will hold Christmas and New Year programs for the 2026 festive season under the theme "Winter Forest: Moments of Celebration Glowing in the Winter Woods." The hotel will be decorated to evoke a winter forest, and the theme runs throughout the property, from dishes and sweets made with seasonal ingredients and music for year-end evenings to wellness treatments that calm body and mind.
The hotel invites guests to spend the season with the people who matter to them.
Patina Osaka Christmas Cake Collection
The hotel will sell three Christmas cakes, "Kibi Sugar and Strawberry Shortcake," "Pistachio Berry Ornament," and "Bûche de Noël Marron Orange," along with ginger man cookies, a dried persimmon and orange panettone, and stollen.
Kibi Sugar and Strawberry Shortcake (きび糖と苺のショートケーキ)
Price: ¥7,200 (11 cm) / ¥8,200 (14 cm)
This shortcake uses mildly sweet kibi sugar (unrefined cane sugar) in both the sponge and the whipped cream for a gentle flavor. Soy milk custard cream is hidden inside, and the cake is topped with strawberries and dried cranberries.
Pistachio Berry Ornament (ピスタチオベリーオーナメント)
Price: ¥9,700 (12 cm, limited to 40 cakes)
Modeled on a Christmas ornament, this cake is decorated with a small ornament bearing the Patina logo. Smooth pistachio mousse is layered with sweet-tart berry jelly and nuts.
Bûche de Noël Marron Orange (ブッシュ・ド・ノエル マロン・オランジュ)
Price: ¥6,700 (12 cm, limited to 40 cakes)
This Christmas cake is modeled on a tree stump. Moist chocolate sponge is layered with homemade jam made from orange peel used at the hotel and rich chocolate cream, then topped with Mont Blanc cream and marron glacé. The orange adds a fresh aroma to the chestnut and chocolate flavors.
Ginger Man Cookies (ジンジャーマンクッキー)
Price: ¥1,600 (3 pieces)
Besides the cakes, the hotel offers ginger man cookies with a gentle ginger aroma and a hint of spice. Each cookie is shaped like a ginger man and marked with the Patina logo. They are also suggested as gifts for the holiday season.
Dried Persimmon and Orange Panettone (干し柿とオレンジのパネトーネ)
Price: ¥4,700
Panettone is a fermented confection that originated in Italy. This version combines the elegant sweetness of dried persimmon with the fresh aroma of upcycled orange confit. It is made with homemade natural yeast and 100% Italian extra-strong flour, and baked slowly using the traditional method. It brings together Japanese ingredients, Italian tradition, and a sustainable approach.
Stollen (シュトーレン)
Price: ¥3,800
Stollen is a traditional Christmas pastry, kneaded generously with dried fruits and nuts for a rich aroma and deep flavor.
Reservation period: Thursday, October 1 to Sunday, December 13, 2026 (advance payment required)
Reservations: P72 (Pick Up) / Patina Osaka - TableCheck
Pickup period: Wednesday, December 23 to Saturday, December 26, 2026, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Pickup location: P72, 1st floor, Patina Osaka
From Wednesday, December 23 to Friday, December 25, a limited quantity will also be available for same-day purchase.
P72 | Christmas Tasting the Bounty of Winter, Inspired by Shichijunikou (七十二候)
Christmas Afternoon Tea at P72
For the Christmas season, P72 offers a special afternoon tea themed on "fermentation" and "time." The savory dishes use miso, whose umami becomes deeper and more complex over time. For dessert, a reindeer-shaped sweet and vivid red and green sweets made with berries and pistachio add a festive touch.
Sweets
- Reindeer cake: chocolate mousse, berry jelly, hazelnut
- Bûche de Noël: marron cream, orange chantilly
- Pistachio cheesecake: kirsch ganache montée, oat crumble
- Berry tart: strawberry, cranberry, raspberry confiture
- Sticky toffee pudding: dates, vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce
Savory
- Spinach and cheese cake salé
- Potato mille-feuille with Daitokuji natto (大徳寺納豆)
- White miso tiramisu
- Fried toast with lotus root and shrimp, yuzu, and miso
- Carrot and soy milk cream soup
Period: Friday, November 13 to Sunday, December 27, 2026
Location: P72, 1st floor, Patina Osaka
Hours: 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM (last order)
Price: Lunch, from ¥8,200 per person
Reservations: P72 / Patina Osaka - TableCheck
Christmas Course at P72
A Christmas course tasting the bounty of winter will be served at P72, the hotel's signature restaurant. Each dish is inspired by the traditional Japanese calendar "Shichijunikou" (七十二候). The menu values connections with local producers, uses seasonal organic ingredients, and expresses the delicate changes of the seasons. The space is lit softly and warmed by wood.
Period: Wednesday, December 23 to Saturday, December 26, 2026
Location: P72, 1st floor, Patina Osaka
Hours: Lunch 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM (last order) / Dinner 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM (last order)
Price: Lunch ¥8,000 or ¥13,000 per person / Dinner ¥13,000 or ¥20,000 per person
Reservations: P72 / Patina Osaka - TableCheck
IÑAKI | A Festive Season Woven From Wood Fire and Seasonal Ingredients
IÑAKI (イナキ) on the 19th floor serves Spanish Basque cuisine, using a rotisserie and a wood-fired grill to bring out the flavor of each ingredient with flame. For the festive season, the restaurant offers a Christmas course that makes use of the aroma and flavor of wood fire. On New Year's Eve, it will hold "Noche de Fuego" (ノーチェ・デ・フエゴ), an event that puts flame at the center. Each dish reflects the Basque spirit of gathering and sharing food at a celebration.
Festive Lunch Course
Period: Wednesday, December 23 to Thursday, December 31, 2026
Location: IÑAKI, 19th floor, Patina Osaka
Hours: 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM (last order)
Price: ¥6,000, ¥7,500, or ¥9,500 per person
Reservations: IÑAKI / Patina Osaka - TableCheck
Christmas Dinner Course
Period: Wednesday, December 23 to Saturday, December 26, 2026
Location: IÑAKI, 19th floor, Patina Osaka
Hours: 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM (last order). On December 23, the last order is at 8:30 PM.
Price: ¥22,000 or ¥30,000 per person
Reservations: IÑAKI / Patina Osaka - TableCheck
Nijiri | Winter Afternoon Tea Inspired by the Japanese Rose "WABARA"
"WABARA" is a Japanese rose known for its delicate colors and graceful form. The winter afternoon tea is inspired by the beauty of WABARA grown by Keiji Kunieda (國枝啓司) at Rose Farm Keiji (ローズファームケイジ) in Shiga Prefecture. It is served at Nijiri (にじり), the tea lounge on the 19th floor.
The WABARA world is expressed through seasonal sweets and savory dishes, paired with carefully selected teas. In a space shaped by Japanese aesthetics and artisans' handiwork, guests can spend a quiet afternoon while looking out over Osaka's winter scenery.
WABARA Winter Afternoon Tea
Sweets
- Foie gras terrine, apple compote, rose jelly
- WABARA and lychee cake
- Lychee mousse, WABARA berry jelly, and more
Savory
- Edamame falafel, romesco sauce, prosciutto chip
- Taramosalata, smoked ikura
- Turnip soup, white miso, yuzu, and more
Location: Nijiri, 19th floor, Patina Osaka
Hours: 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM (last order). Only from December 24 to 27, the last order is at 8:00 PM.
Reservations: Nijiri / Patina Osaka - TableCheck
Period and price:
- Friday, November 13 to Wednesday, December 23, 2026, and Monday, January 4 to Tuesday, January 12, 2027: ¥9,500 or ¥12,500 per person
- Thursday, December 24 to Sunday, December 27, 2026: ¥12,500 or ¥16,500 per person
- Monday, December 28, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027: ¥9,900 or ¥12,500 per person
Barin | Christmas With Seasonal Ingredients From Across Japan and the Chef's Skill
At the teppanyaki restaurant Barin (馬藺), seasonal ingredients selected from across Japan are finished one dish at a time by the chef on the iron griddle in front of guests. The festive season menu is built on the character of each ingredient and delicate technique. Guests can enjoy the live-cooking atmosphere, including the sound of ingredients grilling on the griddle, the aroma, and the rising steam. In a space overlooking Osaka's cityscape, each dish is finished with careful heat control based on the character of the ingredient.
Christmas Course
Period: Thursday, December 24 to Saturday, December 26, 2026
Location: Barin, 19th floor, Patina Osaka
Hours: Lunch 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM (last order) / Dinner 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM (last order)
Price: Kaiseki lunch ¥12,000 per person / Teppanyaki counter lunch ¥15,000 or ¥25,000 per person / Teppanyaki counter dinner ¥38,000 or ¥60,000 per person
Reservations: Barin / Patina Osaka - TableCheck
SONATA BAR & LOUNGE | Festive Season With Osaka's Night View
SONATA BAR & LOUNGE (ソナタ バー＆ラウンジ) will offer drinks and food available only during the festive season. The lineup includes "Symphony of Flavors" (シンフォニー・オブ・フレーバー), which pairs an original mocktail with savory dishes and sweets, as well as Christmas-limited cocktails. The lounge overlooks a cityscape that changes from day to night.
SONATA BAR & LOUNGE Christmas Cocktails
Notte di Natale (left), Nocturne (right)
Notte di Natale: A drink inspired by "Feliz Natal," a cocktail enjoyed in the West at Christmas. Port wine is combined with a homemade cordial made with orange and clove, and the festive aroma and garnish decorate the holy night.
Nocturne: Baked apple and cinnamon recall a tarte Tatin, while the bubbles of champagne reflect the lights twinkling on a winter night. Cranberry and rosemary add the colors and scents of winter.
Period: Tuesday, December 1 to Saturday, December 26, 2026
Location: SONATA BAR & LOUNGE, 20th floor, Patina Osaka
Hours: Weekdays 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM (last order), weekends and public holidays 12:00 PM to 10:30 PM (last order). On December 18, 19, 24, and 25, the last order is at 11:30 PM.
Price: Notte di Natale ¥2,900 / Nocturne ¥3,800
Reservations: SONATA BAR & LOUNGE / Patina Osaka - TableCheck
Festive Season Stay Offer
For guests spending the festive season at Patina Osaka with someone special, the stay plan includes seasonal sweets, a toast, and a leisurely breakfast. Deluxe Room and Premier Room guests receive ¥10,000 in hotel credit, and suite guests receive ¥20,000. Rooms of Junior Suite and above are decorated for the season. The stay offers a quiet time away from the bustle of the city.
Christmas Stay Plan "Joyful Gathering" (ジョイフル・ギャザリング)
Reservation period: Thursday, October 1 to Tuesday, December 22, 2026
Stay period: Monday, November 16 to Friday, December 25, 2026
Benefits
- A welcome amenity of festive season chocolate or pastry
- One bottle of Champagne "Telmont Réserve Brut Patina Osaka Label," or a special non-alcoholic drink
- Breakfast made with fresh local ingredients
- Festive season decorations in rooms of Junior Suite and above
- ¥20,000 in hotel credit for suite guests
- ¥10,000 in hotel credit for Deluxe Room or Premier Room guests
- The hotel credit is issued per room, per stay
Price: From ¥99,802 per night for one room with two guests
Reservations: Patina Osaka reservation page
Patina Wellness | "Winter Forest Glow," Inspired by Winter Nature
Patina Wellness introduces "Winter Forest Glow" (ウィンター・フォレスト・グロウ), inspired by the clear air and quiet glow of a winter forest. A 75-minute Balinese massage conditions the skin and leaves body and mind calm.
After the treatment, guests are served warm yuzu and ginger tea to warm the body from within. Guests also take home Patina Osaka's original ginger man cookies as a souvenir for the Christmas season.
Period: Thursday, October 1 to Thursday, December 31, 2026
Location: Patina Wellness, 4th floor, Patina Osaka
Duration: 110 minutes
Price: ¥78,000 per person
Christmas Tree Lighting Opens the Festive Season
A Christmas tree lighting ceremony will be held in the 19th-floor lobby space on Friday, November 13, 2026. Guests will share the moment the tree lights up, which marks the start of the festive season at Patina Osaka.
Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Lobby space, 19th floor, Patina Osaka
Listed prices include tax and service charge. Menu contents may change depending on ingredient availability.
