Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto (Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto) will be serving a "New Greenery Picnic Afternoon Tea Set" at its lounge from May 7 to June 28, 2026. Inspired by the fresh greenery of early summer, the set arrives in a picnic basket packed with hand-bite-sized sweets and colorful savory items — all designed to bring a sense of outdoor picnic joy into the relaxed ambiance of the hotel lounge.
The basket holds seven sweets centered on floral and early-summer motifs. Highlights include a Flower Cupcake adorned with petal-shaped whipped cream and a delicate chocolate butterfly, and a Baked Cheesecake served in a stylish stick format for one-handed snacking. A classic Scone comes with whipped cream and strawberry jam. For something more vibrant, the Mango Cream Puff arrives coated in yellow chocolate, while the Blueberry Mousse, Tarte Citron, and Peach Compote round out the seasonal lineup.
Nine savory items are also included alongside the sweets, making for a well-balanced spread suited to a leisurely afternoon.
The set is offered at the first-floor lounge located within All-Day Dining Caza, where the calm, refined surroundings provide a fitting backdrop for a relaxed early-summer teatime.
Concept from the Pastry Chef
Pastry Chef Ayaha Mashimo
The set was conceived with the idea of giving guests the feeling of heading out on an early-summer picnic — even while staying inside the hotel. Each sweet in the basket draws on the beautiful sights of early summer: vivid blooms, fluttering butterflies, and the breezy lightness of being outdoors among greenery.
Set Overview
Venue: Lounge (1F / All-Day Dining Caza), Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto
Period: May 7 (Thu) to June 28 (Sun), 2026
Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Last Order: 5:00 PM) / 120-minute seating
Price: ¥6,325 (tax and service charge included)
Availability: Limited to 10 sets per day
Note: Operating hours and available dates may change. Check the official website for the latest information.
Set Contents
Welcome Drink
- Non-alcoholic sparkling wine
Sweets (7 items)
- Baked Cheesecake (stick style)
- Flower Cupcake
- Scone with whipped cream and strawberry jam
- Mango Cream Puff
- Tarte Citron
- Blueberry Mousse
- Peach Compote
Savory Items
- 9 items
Drinks
- Original drink "Siestea" — an iced tea accented with the sweetness of dried fruit
- Coffee / Tea (4 varieties) / Herbal Tea (3 varieties) / Non-alcoholic Cocktails (3 varieties)
