Six Senses Kyoto, a nature-inspired luxury resort in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto, will run a cherry blossom promotion from March 20 to April 19, 2026, inspired by the weeping cherry tree blooming in its courtyard. Seasonal menus will be available at the seasonal dining restaurant Sekki, Café Sekki, and cocktail bar Nine Tails.
The hotel embraces a biophilic design concept, featuring more than 10 gardens centered around a tranquil courtyard, along with pesticide-free herb and vegetable gardens. The courtyard, which faces the seasonal dining restaurant Sekki and its terrace seating, centers on a weeping cherry tree, offering guests a dining experience amid nature aligned with Japan's 24 traditional solar terms.
Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea: Celebrating Japanese Spring
Terrace seating at Seasonal Dining "Sekki"
The Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea runs for a single month, spanning two solar terms — the Spring Equinox (春分) and Clear and Bright (清明). The menu represents Japanese spring through wagashi-style sweets such as sakura mochi and fresh confections, as well as savories including sakura chirashi sushi and sakura tsukune sandwiches.
Scones made from rice flour come in two flavors — white miso, and matcha & white chocolate — served with house-made amazake cream and strawberry-sakura jam, incorporating traditional Japanese fermented ingredients.
All sweets and savories are gluten-free. The menu is based on Six Senses' culinary philosophy "Eat With Six Senses," which prioritizes sustainable natural ingredients and simple preparation methods. Fermentation techniques draw out fresh spring flavors and depth of taste, while honoring traditional culture and a holistic wellness approach.
Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea Menu:
Sakura cream puff / Sakura mochi / Sakura and strawberry blancmange / Lemon curd sablé / Spring equinox fresh confection / Sakura chirashi sushi / Fava bean falafel / Nanohana and sakura mousse / Sakura daikon tsukune sandwich / White miso scone / Matcha and white chocolate scone / Strawberry-sakura jam / Amazake cream
- Venue: Seasonal Dining "Sekki" (B2F)
- Period: March 20 – April 19, 2026
- Price: ¥6,900 per person (free-flow tea included)
- TEL: 075-531-0732 (restaurant direct)
- Reservations: https://www.tablecheck.com/ja/sixsenses-kyoto-restaurant-sekki/reserve/experiences?menu_lists=6997bd829885d98fa80da0a4
Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea
Sakura Sweets & Bread at Café Sekki — Perfect for Hanami Picnics
Café Sekki, which offers fresh-pressed vegetable juices, coffee, sweets, and bread for easy takeout, will carry a limited cherry blossom lineup from March 20 to April 19.
The sakura mochi bagel, made with house-made red bean paste and mochi wrapped in a gluten-free rice flour dough, features a satisfying chewy texture. Other items include sakura madeleines, sakura strawberry pound cake, and sakura anpan (red bean bread) shaped like cherry blossom petals. All carry a gentle spring fragrance. These hotel-made sweets are also well-suited for a picnic along the nearby Kamo River.
Sakura Bagel (¥650)
Sakura Madeleine (¥500)
Sakura Strawberry Pound (¥600)
Sakura Anpan (¥500)
- Venue: Café Sekki (B2F)
- Period: March 20 – April 19, 2026
- TEL: 075-531-0732 (restaurant direct)
Spring Drinks: Sakura Lattes and Cocktails
As the weather warms, Café Sekki and cocktail bar Nine Tails will offer seasonal drinks to enjoy with friends and family.
At Café Sekki, cherry blossom lattes, cold brew coffee, and wellness smoothies are available using beans from Overview Coffee, a brand committed to sustainable practices including regenerative agriculture support. The café's natural surroundings and courtyard terrace seating make it a relaxing springtime spot, also popular as a stop during seasonal runs.
Sakura Drinks:
Cherry Blossom Cold Brew / ¥2,000
Berry Hearty Smoothie / ¥2,000
Blushing Latte / ¥2,000
Sakura Matcha Latte / ¥2,000
Venue: Café Sekki (B2F)
Period: March 20 – April 19, 2026
TEL: 075-531-0732 (restaurant direct)
Sakura drinks at Café Sekki
At cocktail bar Nine Tails, three signature cocktails receive a spring twist, featuring only domestic Japanese spirits and liqueurs.
Cocktail bar "Nine Tails"
The Sakura Manhattan (pictured center) is a rich take on the timeless "queen of cocktails" — a domestic whisky with estery notes layered with the sweet aromas of cherry blossom and dark cherry. Bar manager Olivia and the team of skilled bartenders craft playful, memorable cocktails in a tucked-away yet lively space.
Sakura Cocktails:
Sencha Gin & Tonic / ¥2,800
Sakura Manhattan / ¥2,800
Spring Martini / ¥2,800
Period: March 20 – April 19, 2026
Venue: Cocktail Bar "Nine Tails" (B2F)
TEL: 075-531-0732 (restaurant direct)
Reservations: https://www.tablecheck.com/ja/sixsenses-kyoto-nine-tails/reserve/message
Sakura cocktails at Nine Tails
All prices include consumption tax and a 15% service charge.
About Seasonal Dining Sekki
Seasonal Dining Sekki is a restaurant where food and drink menus follow Japan's traditional 24 solar terms calendar. Executive Chef Hiroo Shikakura works closely with local farmers and producers to bring out the best of seasonal ingredients. The menu places sustainably grown local vegetables at the center, supported by carefully selected meats and seafood, with a zero-waste approach applied from root to stem.
Hours:
- Breakfast: 7:00 AM – 10:30 AM
- Lunch: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM (last order)
- Sunday Brunch: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Sunday only)
- Afternoon Tea: 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM (Sundays: 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM)
- Dinner: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM (last order)
TEL: 075-531-0732 (restaurant direct)
Reservations: https://www.tablecheck.com/sixsenses-kyoto-restaurant-sekki/reserve/experiences
Six Senses Kyoto
- Address: 431 Myohoin Maekawamachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
- Rooms: 81 (including 8 suites)
- TEL: 075-531-0700
- Access: Approx. 7 minutes by taxi from Kyoto Station / Approx. 10 minutes on foot from Keihan Shichijo Station
- Website: https://www.sixsenses.com/jp/kyoto
