Under the concept "For Comfort," THE KITANO HOTEL TOKYO offers refined relaxation in the city as the only Relais & Châteaux member hotel in Tokyo.
Throughout the year, Kitano expresses "the beauty of Japan" — the shifting of the seasons and a delicate, profound sense of beauty — through its spaces and dining scenes, and its dining lineup now turns to welcome autumn.
The new "Fragrant Chestnut Afternoon Tea" at the popular all-day dining venue Tea Lounge Kafu is a gluten-free set built around the classic autumn ingredient chestnut, combining Japanese and Western elements with both warm and cold items. Meanwhile, as the season turns pleasant for time outdoors, the rooftop bar Kitano Arms Lounge is offering cocktails exclusive to this time of year — bringing Kitano's autumn to life both day and night.
Japan's autumn flavors expressed in many forms — a gluten-free afternoon tea that puts great taste first.
A Taste of Autumn at Kitano
From Tuesday, September 1 to Monday, November 30, 2026, the "Fragrant Chestnut Afternoon Tea" (¥7,500 per person) is served at Tea Lounge Kafu (2F), while seasonal cocktails (from ¥1,750) are served at the rooftop bar Kitano Arms Lounge (9F), both at THE KITANO HOTEL TOKYO. Prices include tax, and a 15% service charge is added separately.
Fragrant Chestnut Afternoon Tea — ¥7,500
Chestnut items — including a Mont Blanc, a choux pastry fondant, and a smoked cheesecake served pot-side — take center stage in this set, rounded out with seasonal grapes, pears, and other autumn flavors of Japan. Though entirely gluten-free and light on the body, the lineup offers a wide range of tastes and creative presentations. From Thursday, October 1 to Saturday, October 31, some items will be swapped for a Halloween-themed version.
Free-flow drinks include coffee, black tea, and original flavored teas. Sparkling wine, matcha, and other drinks can also be added for an additional fee.
Twelve sweet and savory items, as delightful to look at as they are to eat.
A smoked, warm souffle cheesecake that carries the scent of autumn.
Two rice-flour scones with a light texture.
A marron-flavored fondant that flows richly from its choux pastry shell.
Sweets: Fondant Chocolat with Marron Choux Cream, served with Shibukawa Chestnut Ice Cream (main dessert); Chocolate Rum Macaron; Obuse Chestnut Mont Blanc Tart; Chestnut Yokan; Pear Mousse; Shine Muscat and Kyoho Grape Jelly; Chestnut Souffle Cheesecake; Two Scones (Pumpkin, Autumn Buckwheat) with Clotted Cream and Fig Jam
Savory: Mushroom and Bacon Quiche; Mackerel Rillettes with Corn Tortilla; Soup of the Day; Two Finger Foods
Menu items are subject to change without notice.
Tea Lounge Kafu is open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (last food order 5:00 PM, last drink order 5:30 PM). Afternoon tea service begins at 3:00 PM on weekdays and 12:00 PM on weekends and holidays; seating is limited to 120 minutes, with free-flow drinks available for the first 90 minutes.
Seasonal Cocktails
It's the season for a drink amid the cool night air. Three original cocktails and one mocktail make up this autumn's new lineup at Kitano Arms Lounge.
A drink to enjoy with a view of the city, whether seated on the terrace or indoors.
From left: Like a Cabernet Sauvignon (¥1,750), Matsutake Old Fashioned (¥2,800), Amber Chai Latte (¥2,400), and Twight Orchard (¥2,400).
Kitano Arms Lounge is open from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM (last food order 10:00 PM, last drink order 10:30 PM), closed on Wednesdays.
