Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen, a lifestyle boutique hotel nestled in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture — a town steeped in two National Treasures — is hosting an autumn sweets buffet from September 1 (Tuesday), 2026. The event is titled Autumn Sweets Buffet "KURI" Collection, with chestnut (kuri) as the star ingredient of the season.
The lineup pairs the deep, gentle sweetness of chestnuts with other seasonal ingredients including figs, grapes, pumpkin, sweet potato, nuts, and berries, resulting in a diverse spread of sweets. Each item is crafted to highlight the character of individual ingredients while exploring how flavors change and expand through different combinations.
Featured Sweets
KURI - White Miso Flan
A brisée pastry shell filled with a baked flan of marron and white miso. Gentle sweetness is balanced by a hint of savory saltiness.
KURI - Pumpkin Monaka
Crispy monaka wafers filled generously with a pumpkin anko made from white bean paste and pumpkin, along with sweet simmered chestnuts.
KURI - Pistachio Tart
A jade-green tart layered with toasted roasted pistachio and a rich marron cream, bringing depth and creaminess together.
KURI Kinton - Maple Roll Cake
A house-made kuri kinton blending Japanese chestnuts and French marrons, wrapped with shibukawa chestnuts in a soft chiffon sponge and a maple-scented cream.
KURI - Cheese Tiramisu
A silky tiramisu layered with chestnut flavor and topped with a small marron-shaped paste. Rich yet with a light lingering finish.
KURI - Japanese-Style Sweet Potato
A dough filled with a sweet potato and chestnut paste made from Beni Haruka sweet potatoes, baked until fluffy. The natural sweetness and floury texture give it a nostalgic feel.
KURI - Fig Crepe
A black cocoa crepe filled with fig confiture, cream cheese, and shibukawa chestnuts, where the richness of marron meets the lively flavor of fruit.
KURI - Grape Jelly
A refreshing jelly topped with shibukawa chestnuts simmered in red wine. The brightness of grape and the depth of chestnut come together in a light, elegant finish.
Savory Items
The savory section includes "beignets" made with a smooth sweet potato paste, served alongside a rich aioli sauce, and "pumpkin macaroni gratin" finished with a béchamel sauce, mushrooms, and grilled chicken — a hearty autumnal selection.
Beverages
The drink menu features carefully selected coffees from Saito Coffee, a Nagoya roaster with 75 years of history, alongside Ronnefeldt — a long-established German tea brand — and Art of Tea, an organic tea label from Los Angeles. These are paired alongside the sweets for a complete seasonal experience.
Event Details
Period: September 1, 2026 (Tuesday) – November 30, 2026 (Monday)
Hours:
- Weekdays: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM (Last order: 2:30 PM)
- Weekends & Holidays: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM (Last order: 3:00 PM)
Price: ¥4,500 per person
Venue: Indigo Home Kitchen 車山照, Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen, Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture
