Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu, located in Dogenzaka, Shibuya, will host the "AKITA CONNECTION" fair from May 8 (Friday) to June 30 (Tuesday), 2026. Themed around "connecting with Akita from the heart of Shibuya," the event showcases the rich flavors and cultural heritage of Akita Prefecture across three of the hotel's restaurants.
The backdrop to this collaboration is a long-standing bond between Shibuya and Akita, rooted in the story of Hachiko the dog. Through ties with Hachiko's hometown, Odate City in Akita Prefecture, the relationship between the two regions has deepened over the years — including the transfer of a retired Tokyu 5000 series train (affectionately known as "Aogaeru") from Shibuya Ward to Odate City in 2020. This fair is one expression of that continuing exchange.
Inside the hotel's restaurants and common spaces, visitors will find displays of Akita Inu stuffed toys, Namahage masks, birch craft (kabazaiku), and bentwood (magewappa) items, evoking the spirit of Akita. Ndacchi — Akita Prefecture's PR character, depicted as a Namahage-type child robot from the near future — also appears throughout the hotel and its key visuals, adding a playful touch to the Akita atmosphere.
(1) Café Menu
Lounge "Estacion Café" on the 5th floor offers café-style dishes using Akita's seasonal ingredients: Hinai jidori (one of Japan's three great-tasting chicken breeds, native to Akita), local mushrooms, the rare wild berry "kohaze" (natsuhaze), and apples.
Food
- Akita Hinai Jidori Chicken and Mushroom Peperonchino Pasta – ¥2,200
- Akita Prosciutto and Carrot Rapée – ¥2,400
Drinks (non-alcoholic)
- Apple Breeze – ¥1,400
- AKITA Kohaze Tonic – ¥1,600
Venue: Lounge "Estacion Café," 5F
Hours: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM (last order 9:00 PM)
(2) French Course
Restaurant "À Bientôt" on the 25th floor, which overlooks the Shibuya cityscape, presents French course menus drawing out Akita's ingredients through classic French techniques.
Lunch Course: "Déjeuner Mignon – Inspired by AKITA"
Price: ¥6,500
Course:
- Cold Appetizer: À Bientôt's Special Mélimelo Salad with your choice of vinaigrette
- Soup: Cold Green Asparagus Potage with Junsai (water shield)
- Fish: Cod and Brandade Gratin with Butterbur Miso Mousseline
- Meat: Juto Pork Shoulder and Hinai Jidori Chicken Boulet Pot-au-Feu, with Kiritanpo
- Dessert: Akita-inspired Forest Noir with Sakihokore Cream and Glacé
- Mignardises, coffee, tea, or herbal tea
Dinner Course: "Dîner Suggestions – Inspired by AKITA"
Price: ¥10,500
Course:
- Cold Appetizer: Oga Tsubaki Salmon and Avocado Tartare, Marinated Spot Prawn, with Concentrated Akita Tomato Gazpacho Sauce
- Warm Appetizer: Inaniwa Udon Bolognese with Juto Pork Bacon
- Fish: Cod and Brandade Gratin with Butterbur Miso Mousseline
- Meat: Akita Beef Roast with its Jus and Black Garlic, Stuffed Log-Grown Shiitake Fritter, Akita Vegetables
- Dessert: Akita-inspired Forest Noir with Sakihokore Cream and Glacé
- Mignardises, coffee, tea, or herbal tea
Period: May 8 (Friday) to June 30 (Tuesday), 2026
Venue: Restaurant "À Bientôt," 25F
Hours:
- Lunch: 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM (last order 2:00 PM)
- Dinner: 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM (last order 8:00 PM)
Reservations: Web reservations available (walk-ins welcome, though seating may take time during busy periods)
(3) Japanese Cuisine
Japanese restaurant "Shunsai" on the 25th floor offers evening kaiseki courses incorporating Akita's early summer bounty.
Shunsai Kaiseki – Bounty of Akita
Price: ¥10,500
Course:
- Sakizuke (Starter): Mugwort Tofu, Tomato, Mustard Miso, Tonburi
- Appetizer: Lettuce and Wakame Ohitashi, Southern-style Sprat Marinade, Steamed Hinai Jidori Chicken, Iburigakko with Soy Milk Cheese
- Sashimi: Three kinds (including Oga Tsubaki Salmon Konbu-jime), with garnish
- Grilled: Ainame (Rock Greenling) with Sea Urchin, Warabi Tsukudani, Pickled Udo
- Simmered Soup: Juto Pork, Sakura Farm Log-Grown Shiitake and Sakura Enoki, Greens, Inaniwa Udon, Ground Pepper
- Fried: Young Ayu Tempura, Vegetables, Sansho Salt, Tentsuyu
- Rice: Bamboo Shoot Rice, Red Miso Soup, Pickles
- Dessert: Butter Mochi and Sakihokore Matcha Pudding with Glacé
Takumi Kaiseki – Bounty of Akita
Price: ¥15,500
Course:
- Sakizuke: Sea Bream Shirako and Mozuku Seaweed Steamed Custard with Ginger Sauce
- Appetizer: Mugwort Tofu with Tomato and Mustard Miso with Tonburi, Small Turban Shell Simmered in Broth, Southern-style Sprat Marinade, Lettuce and Wakame Ohitashi, Steamed Hinai Jidori Chicken, Iburigakko with Soy Milk Cheese
- Sashimi: Three kinds (including Oga Tsubaki Salmon Konbu-jime), with garnish
- Grilled: Akita Beef Steak with Vegetables, Ponzu, Rock Salt
- Simmered Soup: Juto Pork, Sakura Farm Log-Grown Shiitake and Sakura Enoki, Greens, Inaniwa Udon, Ground Pepper
- Fried: Tiger Prawn and Young Ayu Tempura, Vegetables, Sansho Salt, Tentsuyu
- Rice: Three Pieces of Nigiri Sushi, Gari, Red Miso Soup
- Dessert: Butter Mochi and Sakihokore Matcha Pudding with Glacé
Period: May 8 (Friday) to June 30 (Tuesday), 2026
Venue: Japanese Restaurant "Shunsai," 25F
Hours:
- Lunch: 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM (last order 2:00 PM)
- Dinner: 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM (last order 8:00 PM; last order 6:30 PM on Sundays for kaiseki)
Reservations: Web reservations available (walk-ins welcome, though seating may take time during busy periods)
(4) Akita Dog Beer and Wine
Beer and wine featuring Akita Dog labels are available at all three restaurants:
- Akita Dog Beer – ¥1,800 per bottle
- Akita Dog Wine Rouge – ¥7,000 per bottle
- Akita Dog Wine Blanc – ¥7,000 per bottle
Akita local sake is also available at "Shunsai" and "Estacion Café."
All prices include 12% service charge and 10% consumption tax. Menu contents and ingredient origins are subject to change based on availability. Please inform staff in advance of any food allergies.
Access: Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu, 1-12-2 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Approx. 7-minute walk from JR "Shibuya Station"
- Approx. 1-minute walk from Tokyo Metro/Tokyu Line "Shibuya Station" Exit A5
- Directly above Keio Inokashira Line "Shibuya Station"
For more details and reservations, visit the official hotel website.
