Three dining venues in the Kanto region — Ristorante Manjare Iseyama in Yokohama, Omiya Rikyuu Café & Restaurant Shikitei in Saitama, and Shirokane Geihinkan Art Grace Club in Tokyo — are holding the "Matcha and Hydrangea Afternoon Tea with Gion Tsujiri" from May 13 to June 29, 2026, with prices starting from ¥4,580 per person. The event uses matcha and houjicha from Kyoto's long-established tea brand Gion Tsujiri to present an afternoon tea themed around the colors and atmosphere of hydrangeas in the early-summer rain.
Prices and available dates vary by venue. See each venue's official website for details.
A Three-Tiered Stand Inspired by Early-Summer Hydrangeas
The in-house pastry chef at each venue crafts a tiered stand that uses Gion Tsujiri's matcha and houjicha throughout, with flavors and presentations inspired by the image of hydrangeas glistening in the rain.
Top tier (sweets)
The top tier presents a houjicha verrine layered with fresh fruit and shiratama rice dumplings, a multi-layered matcha Opera cake, and a translucent butterfly pea jelly that captures the cool, shimmering impression of hydrangeas wet with rain.
Middle tier (sweets)
Six sweets crafted with Gion Tsujiri's teas occupy the middle tier: a mousse balancing the bitterness of matcha with the bright tartness of strawberry, a houjicha cookie butter sandwich garnished with delicate flowers, and a houjicha tart with a crisp crust and fragrant cream, among others.
Bottom tier (savories)
Three savory dishes complement the sweets: a consommé soup with a faint aroma of bonito flakes, an open-face chicken ham sandwich accented by crunchy pickled burdock, and a matcha couscous tabbouleh salad topped with marinated tuna.
Scones
The scone stand features a matcha and white chocolate scone alongside a plain scone, served with condensed milk.
Optional Add-On: Uji Matcha and Strawberry Parfait with Gion Tsujiri
An optional "Uji Matcha and Strawberry Parfait with Gion Tsujiri" is also available. The parfait layers Uji matcha and houjicha together with a variety of complementary ingredients, allowing guests to enjoy both teas in a single dessert. The Yokohama and Omiya venues offer both a regular-size and a mini parfait; the Tokyo Shirokanedai venue offers the mini parfait only.
Full Menu
Sweets
Houjicha verrine / Butterfly pea jelly / Matcha Opera cake / Strawberry and matcha mousse / Houjicha cookie butter sandwich / Houjicha tart
Savories
Consommé soup with bonito flakes / Open-face chicken ham sandwich with pickled burdock / Matcha couscous tabbouleh salad with marinated tuna
Scone Stand
Matcha and white chocolate / Plain (with condensed milk)
Drinks
Yokohama and Omiya venues:
Mariage Frères teas and coffee — unlimited refills for 90 minutes (last order)
Tokyo Shirokanedai venue:
- Standard Plan: one cup of Mariage Frères tea + unlimited tea, coffee, and soft drinks
- Tea Selection Plan: Mariage Frères tea selection + unlimited drinks included in the Standard Plan
Optional items
- Parfait (from ¥2,990 with café beverage)
- Mini parfait
- French fries
- Matcha drink (hot or iced)
The Tokyo Shirokanedai venue offers only the mini parfait and matcha drinks (hot and iced) as optional add-ons.
Plans
Yokohama and Omiya venues:
- Afternoon tea with mini parfait: from ¥6,700
- Afternoon tea with parfait: from ¥8,257
Tokyo Shirokanedai venue:
- Afternoon tea with mini parfait: ¥6,800
- Pasta lunch + afternoon tea: ¥7,000
- Pork lunch + afternoon tea: ¥7,000
- Steak lunch + afternoon tea: ¥8,500
Lunch menus (Tokyo Shirokanedai venue only):
- Pasta lunch: Pasta with sakura shrimp and new onion / Salsify potage
- Pork lunch: Herb-crusted pork shoulder with mustard herb sauce / Salsify potage
- Steak lunch: Beef rump steak with Shalliapin sauce / Salsify potage
Menu contents may change due to ingredient availability. Prices and dates vary by venue.
Venue Details
Ristorante Manjare Iseyama (Yokohama)
Sales period: May 13 (Wed) to June 29 (Mon), 2026 (reservation required)
Price: Weekdays from ¥5,500 / Weekends and holidays from ¥6,000 (tax and 15% service charge included)
Hours:
- Weekdays: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM (last entry 3:00 PM)
- Weekends and holidays: 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM (last entry 3:00 PM)
Address: Iseyama Hills 1F, 58-3 Miyazakicho, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-0031
Access: 7-minute walk from JR Sakuragi-cho Station
Closed: Tuesdays
Reservations: https://www.bestbridal.co.jp/restaurant/special/detail-20059/
Omiya Rikyuu Café & Restaurant Shikitei (Saitama)
Sales period: May 13 (Wed) to June 29 (Mon), 2026 (reservation required)
Price: Weekdays from ¥4,580 / Weekends and holidays from ¥4,800 (tax included; 15% service charge billed separately)
Hours: 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM (last entry 3:00 PM)
Address: Omiya Rikyuu 3F, 1-816-7 Uetakecho, Kita-ku, Saitama, Saitama 331-0813
Access: 9-minute walk from JR Toro Station
Closed: Tuesdays
Reservations: https://www.bestbridal.co.jp/restaurant/special/detail-20057/
Shirokane Geihinkan Art Grace Club (Tokyo)
Sales dates: May 14 (Thu), May 28 (Thu), May 29 (Fri), June 4 (Thu), and June 19 (Fri), 2026 (reservation required; specific dates only)
Price: From ¥5,500 (tax and 15% service charge included)
Hours: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (check-in 15 minutes before start; last order 30 minutes before closing)
Address: 1-1-9 Kamiōsaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0021
Access: 5-minute walk from JR Meguro Station (east exit) or subway Meguro Station; 6-minute walk from subway Shirokanedai Station (Exit 1)
Closed: Mondays, Tuesdays (except holidays), and selected dates
Reservations: https://www.bestbridal.co.jp/guestparty/event/artgrace_shirogane/2026event-12/
All food photos are for illustrative purposes only.
