Six Senses Kyoto (General Manager: Nicolas Black), a nature-inspired luxury resort in the heart of Kyoto, presents parfaits featuring chocolate and strawberries from February 4 to March 4, 2026, to coincide with Valentine's Day. The parfaits will be available at three venues: Seasonal Dining "Sekki," "Café Sekki," and cocktail bar "Nine Tails."
The chocolate used is specialty chocolate from "Minimal," which aims for sustainable economic independence in the cacao industry through technical support and fair, ethical trade practices. This resonates with Six Senses' pillar of sustainability, delivering a taste that is kind to both people and the planet.
Prior to the parfait launch, starting January 20, the resort will offer strawberry-themed afternoon tea, drinks, and cocktails. From the "Daikan" (Major Cold) period of the twenty-four solar terms to "Keichitsu" (Awakening of Insects), this season when winter cold deepens the sweetness of strawberries is celebrated with a diverse lineup.
Sustainable Chocolate and Strawberry Parfait
This is Six Senses Kyoto's first parfait offering, featuring chocolate and strawberries using "Minimal – Bean to Bar Chocolate –," a specialty chocolate shop originating in Japan.
The top layer features high-cacao crème chocolate made with "FRUITY-Madagascar" chocolate, which brings out the original appeal of cacao beans with a refreshing taste reminiscent of berries and dark fruit. The cacao and strawberry flavors blend smoothly, passing through fruit and tea layers, leading to crème chocolate made with "NUTTY-Sweet" chocolate, which has a fragrant nuttiness and elegant sweetness like vanilla.
The ice cream combines homemade amazake (sweet sake) with banana chocolate ice cream, while the strawberries are left untouched to showcase the natural deliciousness of this seasonal ingredient. By layering high-quality chocolate with multiple textures and flavors, guests can enjoy a depth of taste where sweetness, sourness, and bitterness expand three-dimensionally.
"Minimal" Chocolate and Strawberry Parfait
Period: February 4 to March 4, 2026
Venues: Seasonal Dining "Sekki," "Café Sekki," Cocktail Bar "Nine Tails"
Price: ¥3,800 per person (à la carte) / +¥1,500 per person (to change course dessert to parfait)
Phone: 075-531-0732 (Restaurant direct line)
Web Reservation: https://www.tablecheck.com/sixsenses-kyoto-restaurant-sekki/reserve/experience/694de3e05c2b6c1e016be6f9
Valentine's Cocktails at Cocktail Bar "Nine Tails"
Cocktail bar "Nine Tails" offers two Valentine's cocktails themed around quiet lingering notes and light euphoria.
"Valentine's Velvet" (right in photo) is a smooth, enveloping drink layering espresso and domestic coffee liqueur with cream. Its gentle sweetness and velvety texture bring quiet warmth to evenings spent at Nine Tails.
"Cupid Fizz" (left in photo) is a refreshing fizz combining the juiciness of domestic lemon and berries with the clear botanicals of Roku Gin, finished lightly with champagne and soda. Garnished with thyme grown in Six Senses Kyoto's herb garden, it leaves a bright, refined aftertaste that excites the senses the moment you sip.
Though contrasting, both cocktails reflect Nine Tails' sensibility and add a quiet touch of color to a special evening.
Valentine's Cocktails
Period: February 4 to March 4, 2026
Venue: Cocktail Bar "Nine Tails" (B2F)
Price: ¥2,700 each
Phone: 075-531-0732 (Restaurant direct line)
Spa Treatment "Sacred Connection" to Nurture Connection Between Two People
Six Senses Spa Kyoto offers a special spa treatment for couples for Valentine's Day.
A mindful sound healing ritual gently invites stillness and awareness of "here and now." Starting with grounding through shared breathing, it slowly aligns mind and body. As you surrender to the vibrations of sound, each body's rhythm harmonizes, leading to a sensation where tension melts away with deep relaxation.
This is a synchronized spa treatment for two, where connection beyond words naturally develops.
Sacred Connection
Period: January 15 to March 15, 2026
Venue: Six Senses Spa Kyoto (B1F)
Price: ¥52,000 (for two people combined) *Includes access to bathing facilities and sauna. Gift vouchers available upon request.
Phone: 075-531-0712 (Six Senses Spa Kyoto direct line)
Inquiries: https://www.sixsenses.com/jp/hotels-resorts/asia-the-pacific/japan/kyoto/offers/sacred-connection/
Strawberry-Filled Strawberry Afternoon Tea
The seasonal afternoon tea, which changes every two weeks according to the twenty-four solar terms, will feature strawberries as the star ingredient throughout four solar terms from "Daikan" (Major Cold) to "Keichitsu" (Awakening of Insects), spanning approximately two months.
The "Daikan" menu includes sweets such as strawberry and pistachio mousse, macarons, tartlets, and strawberry daifuku, as well as savory dishes featuring strawberries, like ricotta cheese mixed with rapeseed blossoms. Guests can enjoy the multi-faceted appeal of strawberries at their most delicious season during the transition from winter to spring.
All sweets and savory items are gluten-free, embodying Six Senses' approach to comprehensive wellness that provides body-friendly food while respecting culture.
Seasonal Afternoon Tea "Daikan" Strawberry Afternoon Tea
Menu: Strawberry and pistachio mousse / Strawberry tartlet / Strawberry macaron / Strawberry daifuku / Daikan wagashi / Turnip, cod, and citrus / Red and small turnip with crab / Strawberry and rapeseed blossom ricotta cheese mix / Strawberry and duck sandwich / White miso scone / Fermented lemon scone / Strawberry and mint jam / Amazake cream
Venue: Seasonal Dining "Sekki" (B2F)
Period: January 20 to February 3, 2026 (Menu changes to "Risshun" strawberry items from February 4)
Price: ¥6,900 per person (includes tea free flow)
Phone: 075-531-0732 (Restaurant direct line)
Web Reservation: https://www.tablecheck.com/sixsenses-kyoto-restaurant-sekki/reserve/experiences?menu_lists=6966f8b352ccd028b3b63eb1
Strawberry Drinks at "Café Sekki"
Limited-edition strawberry drinks crafted with "Café Sekki's" craftsmanship celebrate the juiciness and gentle sweetness of seasonal strawberries. Guests can enjoy two flavors that care for mind and body while valuing the ingredients' natural characteristics.
"Strawberry White Mocha" (front in photo, ¥1,800) combines homemade strawberry syrup with white chocolate and rich milk for a gentle yet satisfying drink. Fresh strawberry slices and a hint of vanilla powder add visual appeal. The freshness of seasonal strawberries harmonizes with the mellow sweetness of white chocolate for a dessert-like drink experience.
"Strawberry Shrub" (back in photo, ¥1,500) is made by slowly steeping fresh strawberries in apple cider vinegar and rock sugar for several weeks, drawing out smooth acidity and fruitiness. This natural, healthy drink incorporates traditional methods known to aid digestion and be gentle on the intestinal environment.
Venue: "Café Sekki" (B2F)
Period: January 20 to March 19, 2026
Phone: 075-531-0732 (Restaurant direct line)
Strawberry Cocktails at Cocktail Bar "Nine Tails"
Strawberry cocktails expressing the delicate seasonal fluctuation from winter to spring in a single glass. By layering the gorgeous aroma of peak-season strawberries with the unique characteristics of each spirit, these cocktails propose a taste where winter's lingering notes and spring's premonition coexist.
"Ichigo Rosita" (front in photo, ¥3,000) expresses the beautiful harmony of tequila and strawberries. This cocktail named "little rose" layers reposado tequila with strawberry liqueur, sweet vermouth, and bitters for a finish with subtle bitterness and depth behind the fruitiness. It's a glass that quietly announces the arrival of spring at Nine Tails.
"Kyoto Strawberry Fizz" (center in photo, ¥2,800) was inspired by "the season's first strawberries" encountered on a cold winter morning in Kyoto wrapped in cold air amid soft light. It layers Kyoto-born gin "Ki No Bi" with homemade strawberry cordial and citrus notes, finished lightly with soda. The taste evokes both freshness and warmth simultaneously, with a sparkling aftertaste announcing an early spring arrival. Available as a non-alcoholic mocktail (¥2,200).
"Berry Choco Nog" (back in photo, ¥2,800) reconstructs the winter classic eggnog with Six Senses' playful touch. Combining whiskey with dark chocolate, berry liqueur, cream, and eggs for dessert-like richness and gentle sweetness. It's a glass that accompanies the end of winter with a touch of nostalgia.
Period: January 20 to March 19, 2026
Venue: Cocktail Bar "Nine Tails" (B2F)
Phone: 075-531-0732 (Restaurant direct line)
Web Reservation: https://www.tablecheck.com/ja/sixsenses-kyoto-nine-tails/reserve/message
*All prices listed in this announcement include consumption tax and a 15% service charge.
About Seasonal Dining Sekki
Seasonal Dining "Sekki" takes guests on a culinary journey based on traditional Japanese calendar systems, further evolving the "Eat With Six Senses" concept (Six Senses' food experience using natural, locally sourced ingredients cultivated through sustainable methods). It offers food and beverages aligned with Japan's twenty-four solar terms. Executive Chef Hiroo Shishikura works closely with local farmers and producers to deliver delicious dishes that maximize seasonal ingredients' flavors. Unique menus where sustainably grown local vegetables take center stage, with carefully selected meat and seafood playing supporting roles, are prepared with a thorough approach to sustainability that uses ingredients from root to stem without waste.
Hours: Breakfast 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM / Lunch 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CLOSE) / Brunch 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CLOSE, Sunday only) / Afternoon Tea 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM (Sunday only 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM) / Dinner 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM (CLOSE)
Phone: 075-531-0732 (Restaurant direct line)
Web Reservation: https://www.tablecheck.com/sixsenses-kyoto-restaurant-sekki/reserve/experiences
About Six Senses Spa Kyoto
A luxury spa within Six Senses Kyoto and Japan's only location offering the wellness of "Six Senses Spa," which has won various spa awards worldwide. It fuses Kyoto's "Zen" philosophy, traditional healing methods, and cutting-edge science to support guests from every angle. Starting with "Wellness Screening" that measures inside guests' bodies in just a few minutes, wellness specialists provide advice and suggestions tailored to individual needs and goals based on screening results. The Kyoto-exclusive treatment "Aun" is a massage promoting body harmony, beginning with a ritual using traditional incense. A tuning fork's vibrations promote the flow of qi, embodying Zen philosophy's pursuit of peace of mind, harmony, and enlightenment—one of the signature menu items.
The facility also houses Kyoto Prefecture's only "WATSU (water shiatsu) / aquatic bodywork" dedicated pool, providing bodywork that balances mind and body. The "Biohack Recovery Lounge" (dedicated area utilizing cutting-edge equipment for fatigue recovery) is ideal for quick recovery from jet lag upon arrival or travel fatigue.
Six Senses Kyoto Facility Overview
Location: 431 Myohoin Maesokucho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Rooms: 81 (including 8 suites)
Phone: 075-531-0700 (Hotel main line)
Access: Approximately 7 minutes by taxi from Kyoto Station on various lines / Approximately 10-minute walk from Keihan Shichijo Station
Website: https://www.sixsenses.com/jp/kyoto
About Six Senses Kyoto
Opened in 2024, Six Senses Kyoto is a nature-inspired luxury hotel offering peace of mind in an urban setting, located in the heart of Kyoto's Higashiyama historical district, fusing comprehensive wellness, sustainability, and extraordinary experiences. The hotel's design draws inspiration from the Heian period when Japanese artistic culture flourished most brilliantly, with elegant stories unfolding throughout 81 guest rooms and suites with modern, playful touches. Six Senses Spa harmonizes Zen philosophy with modern science, while Seasonal Dining Sekki offers environmentally conscious cuisine based on Japan's ancient calendar. The Earth Lab and Alchemy Bar feature authentic, interactive experiences, guiding guests on a journey of connection and regeneration in the ancient capital of Kyoto.
About Six Senses
Six Senses currently operates 27 hotels and resorts across 22 countries worldwide, with 38 development projects underway, including a collection of private residences, with the brand's global evolution continuing.
Six Senses is positioned as a transformative brand based on firm beliefs rather than conventional wisdom. It stands as a unique presence where wellness, sustainability, emotional hospitality, and thoughtfully designed experiences intersect, all infused with playfulness. Six Senses spas stand at the forefront of pursuing wellbeing across physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional dimensions, fusing ancient wisdom with modern science.
For 30 years, Six Senses has created places and experiences that bring comfort, good deeds, and inner awareness to people. All locations are selected not only for their natural environment's appeal but also for their power to deeply move the human heart. Six Senses' unwavering vision continues to resonate powerfully: awakening people's senses, feeling purpose in travel, and ultimately restoring connections with oneself, others, and the surrounding world.
