Toyama Excel Hotel Tokyu will offer a special "Gion Tsujiri Premium Matcha Afternoon Tea" at their 15th-floor restaurant "Ricomonte" from October 1st (Wednesday) to December 31st (Wednesday), 2025. The afternoon tea features aromatic matcha from Kyoto's renowned tea house Gion Tsujiri, allowing guests to enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Tateyama mountain range.
Founded in 1860 (Manen era), Gion Tsujiri has been delivering the rich flavors and enjoyment of tea from Kyoto's historic Gion district for over 160 years. This afternoon tea, which has been offered three times previously as special events to great customer acclaim, now returns with an even more luxurious "matcha-focused" lineup that showcases the deep appeal of Gion Tsujiri's matcha. Guests can immerse themselves in an atmosphere of premium matcha aroma and traditional Japanese aesthetics for a truly blissful experience.
The tea time experience begins with Gion Tsujiri's matcha as a welcome drink. The rich aroma, mellow umami, and natural sweetness are exceptional, and when paired with sweet treats, the flavor becomes even more pronounced.
Upper Tier Delights
The upper tier of the tea stand features seven types of sweets inspired by Kyoto, where Gion Tsujiri has its flagship store. Highlights include matcha ohagi styled as moss balls, lantern-shaped matcha roll cake, and matcha macarons designed to evoke the image of karesansui (Japanese rock gardens). These incorporate symbolic elements of Kyoto's landscape. The selection also includes smooth-textured matcha kudzu mochi and elegantly glossy matcha opera cake, each offering different flavors and textures. Guests can savor the delicate taste profiles of each creation.
Lower Tier Savories
The lower tier presents an array of thoughtfully crafted savory items, including tortilla sandwiches filled with smoked salmon and a special remoulade sauce that combines matcha with aromatic vegetables. These original menu items, available exclusively here, demonstrate the versatility of matcha beyond sweet applications.
Additionally, two special side dishes are served separately: stone-roasted sweet potato brûlée style and matcha anmitsu. The stone-roasted sweet potato is completed with a final roasting in front of guests. It can be enjoyed first on its own, then with matcha ice cream on top, creating a delightful harmony between the slight bitterness of matcha and the sweetness of sweet potato.
About Gion Tsujiri
The history of Gion Tsujiri began in 1860 (Manen era), when the company adopted the name "Tsujiri" from its founder, Tsujiri Uemon, and started manufacturing and selling Uji tea in Yamashiro Province, Uji Village (present-day Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture). In 1978, they opened the Japanese tea specialty salon "Saryō Tsururii." The company continues to develop and serve sweets with an unwavering commitment to the deliciousness of tea.
Event Details
"Gion Tsujiri Premium Matcha Afternoon Tea"
Location: Toyama Excel Hotel Tokyu, 15th Floor Restaurant "Ricomonte"
Period: October 1, 2025 (Wednesday) - December 31, 2025 (Wednesday)
Closed on Mondays except October 13, November 3 & 24
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM (Last order 2:00 PM)
Price: 5,000 yen per person
Reservation required by 3:00 PM the day before
Available for parties of one or more
Complete Menu
Upper Tier:
Matcha ohagi (moss ball style) / Matcha macaron (karesansui-inspired) / Matcha opera with gold leaf / Matcha roll cake (lantern style) / Matcha canelé / Matcha kudzu mochi / Matcha daifuku on monaka wafer
Lower Tier:
Matcha scone / Matcha tart Mont Blanc / Tortilla sandwich with smoked salmon and matcha remoulade / Matcha melon pan with Spanish ham and cream cheese
Side Dishes:
Stone-roasted sweet potato brûlée style with matcha ice cream and sweet potato chips / Matcha anmitsu / Additional matcha / Brown sugar syrup
Welcome Drink:
Gion Tsujiri matcha
Beverages:
Premium "Dilmah" Ceylon tea / Coffee / Café au lait
(Tea, coffee, and café au lait refills available)
Photos are for illustration purposes. Prices include 12% service charge and 10% consumption tax. Please inform staff of any food allergies in advance. Due to the nature of the products, ingredient removal may not be possible. Menu items may change due to ingredient availability. Information is current as of the release date (September 9).
Hotel Information
Toyama Excel Hotel Tokyu
Address: 1-2-3 Shintomicho, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture (CIC Building)
Access:
- 3-minute walk from JR Toyama Station
- 25 minutes by limousine bus or 20 minutes by car from Toyama Airport to Toyama Station
- 15 minutes from Toyama IC on the Hokuriku Expressway
Facilities: Restaurant "Ricomonte" / Function rooms
Official Website: https://www.tokyuhotels.co.jp/toyama-e/
