Suiran Luxury Collection Hotel Kyoto in Arashiyama introduces a unique afternoon tea experience celebrating Japan's fermentation culture, available from March 1, 2026, for a limited one-year period.
Where Japanese Fermentation Culture Meets Kyoto Aesthetics
This afternoon tea reinterprets traditional Japanese fermented foods—miso, sake lees, salted koji, and amazake—through a contemporary lens. The menu showcases the deep umami flavors and aromas that fermentation creates, paired with seasonal Kyoto ingredients.
Spring Menu (March to May): 13 Savories and 3 Traditional Wagashi
Savory selections highlight the rich flavors of fermentation:
• Sake lees cream cheese and tomato caprese with housemade fermented lemon
• Inca no Mezame potatoes complemented by the richness of black miso
• Kyoto duck breast marinated in salted koji to maximize umami
• Scallop shirazu with fermented mandarin jelly
• Thick-rolled omelet featuring the gentle sweetness of amazake
Each dish thoughtfully combines ingredients with fermentation techniques to create innovative flavors.
Three traditional wagashi are crafted in collaboration with Kyoto's historic confectionery shop Kameya Yoshinaga:
• A limited edition of their signature "Ubatama" finished with sake lees
• Transparent kingyokugan (crystal jelly) made with amazake, available in plain and strawberry varieties
• An no Hako cream cheese, presenting a new dimension of fermentation
The wagashi are designed with delicate artistry that evokes the spring season.
A Moment of Tranquility Overlooking Arashiyama
Guests can savor the nourishment of fermentation while watching the spring landscape of Arashiyama unfold before them, enjoying a peaceful and enriching experience at Saryo Hassui.
Japanese Afternoon Tea - Fermentation Details
Period:
March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027
Spring Menu:
March 1, 2026 to May 31, 2026
Venue: Saryo Hassui
Price:
6,500 yen (including tax and service, with beverages)
Beverages:
Free-flow selection of 25 varieties including black tea, early-harvested sencha, and coffee
Hours: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
(Afternoon tea served at 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:30 PM)
Reservations:
TEL: 075-872-1222 (Saryo Hassui direct line)
Email: restaurant@suirankyoto.com
About Saryo Hassui
Saryo Hassui carries forward the tradition of the historic Hassoken building, which has stood for over 100 years. The teahouse offers seasonal views of the Hozu River and Arashiyama from its terrace—vistas beloved by historical luminaries. Guests can enjoy tea, sweets, and "mushiyashinai" (Kyoto dialect for light snacks) while taking in the exceptional scenery.
[Seating] 34 seats (24 table seats, 10 terrace seats)
[Hours] 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
About Suiran Luxury Collection Hotel Kyoto
Suiran Luxury Collection Hotel Kyoto opened on March 23, 2015, as the first Luxury Collection hotel in Japan, located in the renowned Arashiyama district of Kyoto.
Arashiyama ranks among the world's most celebrated scenic areas, offering natural beauty throughout the four seasons. The area encompasses iconic Kyoto elements including the jade-colored Hozu River, the moon viewed from Togetsukyo Bridge, spring cherry blossoms, and autumn foliage.
The hotel was developed under the concept of "Keiōkairai" (inheriting the past and opening the future), blending long-standing traditions with modern aesthetics to welcome guests in a new form.
