Shima Kanko Hotel, a resort hotel in Shima City, Mie Prefecture, is offering an autumn-only afternoon tea from September 3 to November 30, 2026, at its cafe and wine bar "Lian." Sweets made with muscat grapes, chestnuts, figs, and other fruits and nuts that color the season are paired with savories using Ise lobster, Matsusaka beef, and more. Alongside a wide selection of tea and coffee, guests can enjoy an elegant tea time in the calm autumn air of Ise-Shima.
"Autumn Afternoon Tea" Overview
- Period: September 3 (Thursday) to November 30 (Monday), 2026, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- Hours: 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM (last order 5:00 PM)
- Location: Cafe & Wine Bar "Lian" (The Club, 2F)
- Price: ¥6,800 per person (tax and service charge included)
- Reservations: Required by 5:30 PM the day before
Menu
Sweets
- Muscat Verrine
- Grape Mochi Dorayaki
- Sweet Potato Cream Puff
- Fig Pound Cake
- Caramel Nut Tart
- Muscat Roll Cake
- Chestnut Terrine
- Apple Macaron
- Citrus Chocolate
- Fig Pâte de Fruit
- Chestnut Scone
- Persimmon Jam and Clotted Cream
Savory
- Ise Lobster and Mushroom Rice Croquette
- Ise-dori Chicken Monaka
- Matsusaka Beef and Matsusaka Akana Hot Sandwich
- Pumpkin Mousse with Ikura (Salmon Roe)
- Log-Grown Shiitake Farci
Drinks
- Ronnefeldt Tea Collection (12 varieties)
- Herbal Tea (3 varieties)
- Fruit Herbal Tea (3 varieties)
- Ise Honkabuse Tea
- Blend Coffee / Café Latte / Cappuccino / Espresso
A Sweets Lineup Filled with Autumn's Bounty
Muscat grapes, regular grapes, chestnuts, figs, apples, persimmons, and other ingredients that evoke the season have been shaped into a varied lineup of sweets. From the juicy freshness of fruit to the rich, toasty depth of chestnuts and nuts, the lineup lets guests taste the bounty of autumn in many forms.
Muscat Verrine
Mascarpone panna cotta layered with lemon gelée and elderflower gelée, generously topped with fresh muscat grapes.
Sweet Potato Cream Puff
Choux pastry piped generously with sesame custard and sweet potato cream.
Apple Macaron
Cream cheese, raisins, and apple jam sandwiched between macaron shells.
Chestnut Terrine
A rich terrine built on a white chocolate base that lets the flavor of chestnut shine.
Grape Mochi Dorayaki
A Japanese-style confection created by Executive Chef Hiroe Higuchi. Semi-dried Mie-grown grapes are gently wrapped in a koshian (strained red bean paste) butter cream and grape gelée.
Chestnut Scone
Baked with chestnuts simmered in their inner skins mixed into the dough, served with persimmon jam and clotted cream.
Muscat Roll Cake
A simply prepared roll cake designed to let the flavor of muscat grapes shine.
Caramel Nut Tart
Almonds, hazelnuts, and pistachios combined with caramel, topped with pear compote.
Savories That Showcase the Richness of Mie
Ise lobster, Ise-dori chicken, and Matsusaka beef — some of Mie's signature ingredients — are transformed into dishes unique to this afternoon tea. Paired with autumn ingredients like mushrooms and pumpkin, five savory items offer a break between the sweets.
- Ise Lobster and Mushroom Rice Croquette
- Ise-dori Chicken Monaka
- Matsusaka Beef and Matsusaka Akana Hot Sandwich
- Pumpkin Mousse with Ikura (Salmon Roe)
- Log-Grown Shiitake Farci
Log-Grown Shiitake Farci
Log-grown shiitake mushrooms from Matsusaka, stuffed with a mousse of Ise madai (red sea bream) and scallop.
Ise-dori Chicken Monaka
A monaka (wafer sandwich) filled with Ise-dori chicken confit and purée.
Matsusaka Beef and Matsusaka Akana Hot Sandwich
Matsusaka Akana, one of Mie's traditional vegetables, paired with Matsusaka beef.
Alongside a Rich Selection of Drinks
The lineup includes 12 varieties from the German heritage tea brand Ronnefeldt's Tea Collection, along with herbal teas, Ise Honkabuse tea, and coffee.
All photos are for illustrative purposes.
