The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike (located in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto; General Manager: Keisuke Hitomi) will offer a Japanese-style afternoon tea set "Art of Plate ~ Kafū Taitō ~" at the hotel's Japanese-style annex "Saryō" on select dates from March 1 (Sun) to April 19 (Sun), 2026, by reservation only. This afternoon tea set is a collaboration between Japanese Cuisine Chef Takahiro Goto, Pastry Chef Etsuo Suda, and Baker Wakana Komaki, featuring beautifully presented dishes.
Enjoy each dish filled with spring flavors in Murano Togo's architectural masterpiece, the sukiya-style "Saryō."
Highlights of the Japanese-Style Afternoon Tea Set
● Sweets Adorning the Art in Cherry Blossom Pink
The sweets are set on a frame illustration in front of guests to complete a cherry blossom art piece. Enjoy sweet and tart spring flavors like strawberries and berries.
● Savory Dishes and Japanese Sweets Created by Japanese Cuisine Chef Takahiro Goto Are Highly Popular
Savory menu items feature spring ingredients such as rape blossoms, sea bream, and Japanese angelica tree sprouts.
Chef Goto's original recipe Japanese sweets include "Sakuramochi" (cherry blossom rice cake) to evoke the feeling of spring.
Japanese-Style Afternoon Tea Set "Art of Plate ~ Kafū Taitō ~" Details
Dates: March 1 (Sun), 14 (Sat), 15 (Sun), 20 (Fri/Holiday), 21 (Sat)
April 4 (Sat), 11 (Sat), 12 (Sun), 18 (Sat), 19 (Sun), 2026
Time: 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Venue: The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike "Saryō"
Price: ¥10,000 per person
Tax included. Service charge (15%) will be added separately.
Menu:
○ Welcome Drink
○ Japanese Savory 1st Dish: White asparagus soup with fried millet fu and roasted karasumi (mullet roe)
○ 2nd Dish: Dashimaki tamago (Japanese rolled omelet) with tuna dashi, grated daikon, and pickled ginger
Smoked salmon marinated in Saikyo miso tartare with rape blossom purée
Fava bean in sweet soy sauce / Shrimp shinjo (fish cake) tempura
Sea bream senbei (rice cracker) / Japanese angelica tree sprout tempura
Kujo leek and asari clam with fresh nori seaweed
Miso-marinated tofu with cream cheese, strawberry, prosciutto, and virgin oil
○ 3rd Dish: Vegetable sticks with white miso mayonnaise and strawberry salt
○ Sweets: Petit Gateau
Strawberry and white chocolate terrine
Raspberry and ginger montblanc style
Pomegranate and soy milk panna cotta / Two-color macarons with cherry bean paste cream
Brown sugar and berry tartlet / Strawberry and Chartreuse charlotte
○ Japanese Sweets: Sakuramochi with matcha tea
○ Western Savory: Strawberry scone / Mashed potato and onion Danish
Teriyaki chicken flower burger
○ Drinks: Various teas, Japanese black tea, Japanese tea, coffee, etc.
◎ Reservations and Inquiries
The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike Restaurant Reservations TEL (075) 712-1144 (Direct)
Reception Hours: 10:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
◎ Reservations are also available on the hotel's website:
https://www.princehotels.co.jp/kyoto/plan/saryo/afternoonteaset_kyobiyasai_spring2026/
*Please make reservations at least 7 days prior to your visit.
*Limited to 5 groups (10 people) per day, minimum 2 people.
*Usage is limited to 2 hours.
*Menu and ingredients may change depending on availability.
*Regarding food allergy accommodations at our restaurants and banquet halls, we only address the 8 mandatory allergens specified by the Food Labeling Act (shrimp, crab, walnuts, wheat, buckwheat, eggs, milk, peanuts). Please inquire when making your reservation for details.
*Photos are for illustration purposes. *Business details are subject to change.
The Charm of Murano Togo's Architectural Masterpiece "Saryō"
The sukiya-style "Saryō" built in the Japanese garden of The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike was designed by renowned architect Murano Togo in his late years. It is an architectural masterpiece that shows different expressions with each visit, inviting serendipity.
● What is Sukiya-Style Architecture?
Traditional architecture born against the background of the tea ceremony spirit continuing from Sen no Rikyū, emphasizing the texture of materials and harmony with nature.
● Historical Background
In the 1980s, innovation accelerated against the backdrop of economic prosperity. As urbanization progressed, high-quality spaces with tranquility and extraordinary experiences were sought after, and many tea rooms were constructed. "Saryō," which opened in autumn 1986 together with the hotel, is one of Murano Togo's final architectural works. It is said to be the culmination of Murano's techniques and aesthetics.
● "Iki" (Sophistication) of Craftsmanship in Every Detail
Throughout the building, you can feel the craftsmen's skills and Murano's aesthetic sense in the refined designs. The playful designs that utilize the natural texture of materials have become more flavorful with the passage of nearly 40 years.
● Light and Shadow Woven by Exterior Views and Windows
Soft light is brought in from lattice windows and yukimi shoji (snow-viewing sliding screens). The shadows of trees in the Japanese garden and reflections from the pond that appear indoors vary with the season, time, and weather, creating a truly once-in-a-lifetime spatial experience.
"Saryō" offers free morning viewing for hotel guests, allowing them to leisurely appreciate Murano Togo's design. (Free, irregular holidays)
Additionally, kaiseki cuisine from "Tsujitome," the Urasenke-affiliated catering specialist, and the hotel's Japanese kaiseki cuisine are available by reservation.
