Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers will launch a new "Seasonal Anmitsu" series at Lounge Sea Wind (シーウインド) on the 2nd floor starting Thursday, October 1, 2026. The series is created by Pastry Chef Hirokazu Sato, and its first installment is the "Marron Anmitsu," an autumn-only Japanese sweet made with Tanba chestnuts and Uji matcha. Alongside it, Pastry Shop Dorer (ドーレ) in the hotel's basement will sell three new autumn cakes, hotel-made treats suited to a reward for yourself or a souvenir.
Marron Anmitsu
The first dish in the series highlights Tanba chestnuts, a taste of autumn. Large Tanba chestnuts are carefully simmered in sweet syrup (kanroni) and served with fragrant Uji matcha soft serve. The rich sweetness of the chestnuts and the refined, gentle bitterness of the matcha are combined with sweet red bean paste, agar jelly (kanten), and gyuhi (soft rice cake), so each ingredient's flavor and texture can be enjoyed. It is served in the high-ceilinged, open lounge.
Marron Anmitsu Overview
- Location: Lounge Sea Wind (2F)
- Period: Thursday, October 1 to Thursday, December 31, 2026
- Hours:
- Monday to Friday: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (last admission 8:30 PM)
- Saturday: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (last admission 8:30 PM)
- Sunday and public holidays: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM (last admission 7:30 PM)
- Price: Single item ¥3,000 / Drink set ¥4,500
New Autumn Cakes at Pastry Shop Dorer
Three new cakes made with autumn ingredients are also going on sale at Pastry Shop Dorer. All are seasonal, and they are recommended for tea time at home as well as for autumn gifts.
- Tarte Tatin: Carefully sautéed apples are combined with fragrant caramel and layered with apple confiture, finished with a refreshing acidity as an accent.
- Marron Verrine: Hojicha (roasted green tea) cream and Japanese chestnut cream are layered into a smooth, Mont Blanc-style dessert.
- Fruit Tart: A colorful tart made with fruits such as figs, strawberries, and muscat grapes.
Autumn New Cakes Overview
- Location: Pastry Shop Dorer (B1F)
- Period: Thursday, October 1 to Thursday, December 31, 2026 (excluding Saturday, December 19 to Friday, December 25)
- Hours: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Prices:
| Cake | Price |
|---|---|
| Marron Verrine | ¥950 |
| Fruit Tart | ¥3,000 |
| Tarte Tatin | ¥850 (available until Monday, November 30, 2026) |
About Pastry Chef Hirokazu Sato
Hirokazu Sato (佐藤 浩一) began his career as a pâtissier at "Maxim's de Paris" in Ginza. After ten years of training, he was drawn to the depth of French confectionery and moved to France. In 2000, he joined the founding team of "Pâtisserie Sadaharu Aoki Paris" in Paris as sous chef, and later contributed to the openings of its shops in Japan.
He pursues cakes with concentrated flavor by carefully drawing out each ingredient's natural taste and combining parts with different textures. His work is known for a simple, stylish design and is highly regarded by many customers. His specialties are cakes and macarons that bring out the rich aroma and depth of chocolate. Since August 2025, he has served as Pastry Chef at Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers.
About the Venues
Lounge Sea Wind
Lounge Sea Wind is a one-minute walk from the West Exit of Yokohama Station, and has been a gathering place for a wide range of people since the hotel opened. The navy blue-toned space features high ceilings and an open atrium, with large, roomy chairs for relaxing. The menu includes seasonal afternoon tea and sweets buffets, hotel-made lunches and light meals, and carefully selected coffee and tea. It suits lunch or a cafe break after shopping, conversation with someone special, and business meetings alike.
- Location: Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers, 2F
- Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM / Saturday 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM / Sunday and public holidays 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Details and reservations: https://ybsh.sotetsu-hotels.com/restaurants/seawind/
Pastry Shop Dorer
Pastry Shop Dorer has been part of daily life in Yokohama since the hotel opened in 1998. It offers more than 50 items, including freshly baked hotel-made bread, cakes made with seasonal ingredients, and baked sweets. The shop has been selected as a Tabelog Bread EAST Hyakumeiten (100 Best Shops) and ranks among the top in popularity rankings for bread in Kanagawa Prefecture.
- Location: Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers, B1F
- Hours: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Details and reservations: https://ybsh.sotetsu-hotels.com/restaurants/dorer/
Prices at Lounge Sea Wind include consumption tax and service charge, and prices at Pastry Shop Dorer include consumption tax. Photos are for illustration purposes. Some dish contents or presentation may change depending on ingredient availability. For the latest information, please check the hotel's official website: https://ybsh.sotetsu-hotels.com/
