Shiba Park Hotel (operated by Shiba Park Hotel Co., Ltd.; Minato-ku, Tokyo; President Noriyoshi Tanaka), a Library Hotel built around the concept of "a Library Hotel that connects people, town, and history," is serving an autumn-only "Blissful Afternoon Tea, with Tea, Sweets, and Books" from Monday, September 7 to Sunday, November 29, 2026.
"Blissful Afternoon Tea" is an afternoon tea unique to The Dining, the hotel's restaurant, where guests can savor sweets and savories from three in-house kitchens at once: Chinese Cuisine Peking, Brasserie Primula, and Edo Cuisine Hanasanshou. This autumn, ingredients that color the harvest season have been prepared through the techniques and sensibilities of Chinese, Western, and Japanese cuisine. The lineup draws generously on autumn flavors such as chestnut, sweet potato, and apple, with dishes including Jasmine Tea and Apple Brûlée, Mitarashi Sweet Potato Pudding, and Chestnut Pie à la Mont Blanc offering a varied taste of the harvest season.
Approximately 2,000 books, curated by Ginza Tsutaya Books, are placed throughout the hotel — in the first-floor Library Lounge, the second-floor foyer, and the bookshelves inside The Dining. Guests can wander the hotel to find a title that catches their eye, then turn its pages while savoring the flavors of autumn at a leisurely pace, a fitting way to spend the reading season.
The world of this afternoon tea, autumn flavors enjoyed alongside reading, has also been newly illustrated by artist Mayako Nakamura. Her gentle, warm, and charming artwork can be enjoyed on the menu presented on the day.
Event Overview
Period: September 7 (Monday) to November 29 (Sunday), 2026
Hours:
- Weekdays: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM (start time)
- Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM (start time)
- Each seating lasts 2.5 hours
Price: ¥5,500 (tax included) plus a 15% service charge
Location: The Dining, 1F, Shiba Park Hotel
Menu
Peking
- Chinese steamed cake with black sesame and adzuki bean
- Jasmine tea and apple brûlée
- Salted egg and pumpkin cheesecake
Hanasanshou
- Mitarashi sweet potato pudding
- Dried persimmon monaka
Primula
- Cardamom blancmange with pear compote
- Chestnut pie à la Mont Blanc
Savory
- Cheese hamburger
- Cake salé
- Celeriac mousse with salmon trout tartare
Scones
- Two types of scones (plain, chocolate)
- Orange jam
- Berry jam
- Clotted cream
Drinks
Organic Darjeeling, Organic Earl Grey, Tea for Her (Non-caffeine), Organic Egyptian Chamomile (Non-caffeine), Organic Masala Chai, Japanese Black Tea with Pear and Plum, Chiran Tea (Kagoshima), Kaga Bocha (Roasted Green Tea), Meigui Black Tea, Jasmine Tea, Roasted Dong Ding Oolong Tea, Apple Pie (Non-caffeine), Pumpkin Pie (Non-caffeine), Coffee (Hot/Iced), Espresso, Cafe au Lait (Hot/Iced), Café Latte (Hot/Iced), Cappuccino
Guests can enjoy 150 minutes of free-flow drinks, including "ART OF TEA," a careful blend of select organic tea leaves and botanicals, alongside Japanese black tea, Japanese green tea, Chinese tea, seasonal flavored teas, and coffee. Moving between drinks while slowly exploring the flavors and the world of books is also part of the appeal of this plan.
Featured on the MICHELIN Guide Official Website
Shiba Park Hotel's "Blissful Afternoon Tea" has also been featured on the MICHELIN Guide official website, in a feature titled "Six Luxury Hotel Afternoon Teas to Enjoy in Tokyo."
Images are for illustrative purposes only. The dishes shown are servings for two. Menu content and prices are subject to change without notice depending on availability.
