ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Akita (Akita City, Akita Prefecture) announces details for the third phase of its limited-time dining event "Snow and Fire Dining" with a Valentine theme, running from January 19 (Monday) to February 14 (Saturday), 2026.
About the Limited-Time Event "Snow and Fire Dining"
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Akita values delivering the traditional culture and culinary attractions of the region to guests from Japan and abroad.
To express this commitment through cuisine, the hotel has created "Snow and Fire Dining," a limited-time event that allows guests to experience Akita's winter culture through "preservation and fermentation," "gathering around the fire," and "utilizing snow" as entertainment for all five senses.
The highlight is the variety of dishes and sweets available at "Sky Grill Buffet Restaurant SORA," an open dining space on the hotel's top floor, 50 meters above ground with scenic views. The third phase, themed "Valentine" (January 19 to February 14), features dishes like "Roast Pork with Cacao Sauce," which combines the umami of meat with the bitter flavor of cacao, and "Bubbling Meat Doria with Iburigakko," which incorporates Akita's famous smoked daikon. For dessert, the buffet showcases "Fondant Chocolate" with rich chocolate oozing out when cut, along with vibrant sweets featuring seasonal strawberries.
Four Types of Chocolate Fountains, Rare in Akita Prefecture
Taking center stage at the buffet for Valentine's season are the spectacular chocolate fountains. Four varieties line up: chocolate, white chocolate, strawberry, and matcha. The glossy sheen of flowing chocolate and its sweet aroma instantly create a Valentine atmosphere in the venue.
An abundant selection of sweets is available for dipping into your favorite chocolate.
Colorful marshmallows decorated with heart patterns, and vibrant fruits including strawberries, pineapple, kiwi, blueberries, grapes, and bananas create a visually stunning display. The combination of rich chocolate sweetness and fresh fruit acidity offers a truly "sweet and happy moment."
Having four types of chocolate fountains available simultaneously is rare even within Akita Prefecture, making this a special event that brings smiles to adults and children alike during this season.
Event Overview
Event Name: "Snow and Fire Dining"
Period: December 1, 2025 (Monday) to February 14, 2026 (Saturday)
- Phase One Theme "Christmas" / Period: December 1 (Monday) to December 25 (Thursday)
- Phase Two Theme "New Year" / Period: December 26 (Friday) to January 18 (Sunday)
- Phase Three Theme "Valentine" / Period: January 19 (Monday) to February 14 (Saturday)
Official Website: https://www.anacpakita.jp/
12F Sky Grill Buffet Restaurant SORA Offers All-You-Can-Eat Access to 50 Dishes Including Valentine-Themed Meals and Sweets from the Third Phase of "Snow and Fire Dining"
At "Sky Grill Buffet Restaurant SORA," an open dining space on the hotel's top floor 50 meters above ground where guests can enjoy meals while taking in the view, "Snow and Fire Dining" is offered for both lunch and dinner.
Lunch [90-minute time limit]
Operating Hours: 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Pricing (tax included):
- Weekdays: Adults ¥2,900 / Seniors ¥2,800 / Elementary Students ¥1,800 / Children ¥500
- Weekends & Holidays: Adults ¥3,200 / Seniors ¥3,000 / Elementary Students ¥2,000 / Children ¥500
Dinner [120-minute time limit]
Operating Hours:
- Weekdays: 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM
- Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays: 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM
- *Saturdays feature two seatings: First seating 5:00 PM / Second seating 7:15 PM
Pricing (tax included):
- Weekdays: Adults ¥3,900 / Seniors ¥3,300 / Elementary Students ¥2,600 / Children ¥500
- Weekends & Holidays: Adults ¥4,200 / Seniors ¥3,600 / Elementary Students ¥3,000 / Children ¥500
Signature Menu Items
At the signature "Live Kitchen" performance station, roast pork is grilled to aromatic perfection and paired with a special sauce featuring bitter cacao as a hidden ingredient. This dish, "Roast Pork with Cacao Sauce," offers spectacular presentation befitting the Valentine season along with luxurious flavors.
The "Bubbling Meat Doria with Iburigakko" is an original menu item featuring hot meat doria with Akita's famous iburigakko (smoked daikon). The smoky aroma and moderate saltiness of the iburigakko accent the savory cheese, stimulating the appetite.
"Akita Vegetables and Snow Leek Cream Stew" uses vegetables grown during Akita's winter along with snow leeks that accumulate sweetness under the snow. The smooth cream sauce brings out the ingredients' umami, creating a gentle, lingering flavor that truly embodies the snow country's "wisdom of preservation and fire."
"Flame Chocolate Crème Brûlée" features rich chocolate custard caramelized with flame. Beneath the crispy, aromatic surface lies smooth chocolate sweetness that melts away in this blissful dessert.
"Chocolate and Marshmallow Pizza" is perfect for the winter buffet. Fluffy marshmallows and bananas top the baked crust, finished with chocolate sauce topping. The sweet aroma wafts up, and with each bite, the freshly baked fragrance combines with rich chocolate sweetness and fruit flavors in harmony. This sweet pizza wraps winter moments in happiness.
"Fondant Chocolate," dusted with white powdered sugar reminiscent of snow, is a blissful sweet where cutting into it releases rich chocolate flowing from within. The paw print-patterned strawberry sponge adds even more charm. This Valentine-exclusive featured dish captivates with just one bite.
About ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Akita
Located 3 minutes on foot from JR Akita Station, the hotel offers convenient access that receives high praise as a base for sightseeing and business.
Features include Akita Prefecture's first Club Room and Club Lounge, 203 guest rooms, banquet facilities suitable for meetings and receptions, and restaurants and bars where guests can enjoy local Akita flavors. Journey into rich culture and beautiful seasons. Your Akita journey begins here.
Official Website: https://www.anacpakita.jp/
