Christmas is the season that colors the close of the year, and Shinjuku Prince Hotel, in Tokyo's Kabukicho district, is marking it with reservations opening Thursday, October 1, for its 2026 Christmas Cake Collection. This year's theme, "Harmony of Christmas -- A Holy Night in Harmony," reflects the idea that time spent with loved ones, good food and sweets, and memorable hospitality all come together to make the season special. The hotel is proposing a Christmas experience where people, feelings, and flavors resonate with one another.
The lineup brings together five cakes: "Ensemble Noel," a premium box cake made with Amaou strawberries from Fukuoka Prefecture; "A Gift From Santa Claus," styled after the presents Santa delivers; "Noel Snow Dome," designed to evoke a dreamlike snow globe; "Christmas Harmony Wreath," which takes the shape of a Christmas wreath; and "Anneau de Bonheur," which expresses the bonds between people.
Each cake carries its own character and story in its ingredients and design, while sharing the common theme of "harmony." The collection is meant to add color to Christmas spent with family, friends, or a partner.
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Harmony of Christmas -- A Holy Night in Harmony
Christmas is shaped by more than festive decor and a special meal.
Time spent gathered around the table with loved ones. Moments filled with smiles. Gifts chosen with care.
Shinjuku Prince Hotel captures how these different elements of the season layer together into something richer with the word "Harmony." The collection is meant to deliver a memorable Christmas experience where people, feelings, and flavors resonate with one another.
2026 Christmas Cake Collection Overview
Reservation period: October 1 (Thursday), 2026, 10:00 AM to December 18 (Friday), 2026, 5:00 PM
Pickup period: December 19 (Saturday) to 25 (Friday), 2026, 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Pickup location: The Station Cafe Bar (B1)
Reservations: princehotels.co.jp/shinjuku/plan/cafebar/christmas_cake
Restaurant reservations: 03-3205-1124 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
2026 Christmas Cake Collection Details
| Cake | Highlight | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ensemble Noel | Limited quantity. A festive centerpiece for a Christmas party with a large group |
| 2 | A Gift From Santa Claus | Limited quantity. For a lively family gathering everyone can share |
| 3 | Noel Snow Dome | Limited quantity. For a Christmas with a partner or friends |
| 4 | Christmas Harmony Wreath | An elegant choice to enjoy with wine or champagne |
| 5 | Anneau de Bonheur | For a warm home party with the people who matter most |
Ensemble Noel (Limited Quantity)
Price: ¥25,000 / Size: 21 cm x 21 cm x 17 cm
A cake styled like a jewelry box made of white chocolate. Open the box, finished with a delicate relief pattern, and strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries appear in a colorful arrangement inside. The shortcake layers combine fresh cream with white chocolate and mascarpone cream for a three-layer construction. Made with Amaou strawberries from Fukuoka Prefecture, it lets each ingredient's flavor come together in a refined harmony. Even the rose and leaf decorations are rendered in chocolate, making it a centerpiece for a special holy night.
A Gift From Santa Claus (Limited Quantity)
Price: ¥15,000 / Size: 15 cm x 22 cm, base: 20 cm x 20 cm
A playful, Christmas-only cake shaped like Santa Claus. Inside are seven kinds of petit fours, including an almond blancmange, a tea mousse, a tart styled after a Christmas tree, a raspberry mousse shaped like Santa's hat, and canele. The base uses a strawberry mousse, surrounded by macarons, berries, and dragees for a festive finish. A chocolate base styled after Shinjuku Prince Hotel's red brick adds a signature touch. Combining the fun of opening it up with the fun of tasting each element, it's a fitting centerpiece for a Christmas party.
Noel Snow Dome (Limited Quantity)
Price: ¥8,000 / Size: approximately 15 cm in diameter
A Christmas cake styled after a snow globe capturing a snowy scene. Layers of raspberry gelee and raspberry mousse sit inside an almond blancmange. The top is finished with berries and chocolate leaf motifs for a dreamlike design reminiscent of falling snow. The refreshing tartness of raspberry and the gentle sweetness of blancmange come together in a cake that's as beautiful to look at as it is to eat.
Christmas Harmony Wreath
Price: ¥7,000 / Size: 18 cm x 8 cm
A Christmas cake styled after a wreath, expressing the connection and harmony shared with loved ones. A pistachio mousse base is layered with griotte cherry compote and jelly, along with a chocolate mousse mixed with crushed almonds for added texture. It's finished with strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and red currants, along with chocolate snowflakes for a festive touch -- a cake where a range of flavors resonate together, symbolizing this year's theme.
Anneau de Bonheur
Price: ¥6,500 / Size: 15 cm x 9 cm
"Anneau" means "ring" in French, and this cake expresses the bonds between people and the memories they build together. A classic shortcake with whole strawberries sandwiched inside, it combines a moist sponge, smooth fresh cream, and the sweet-tartness of strawberries for a timeless flavor loved across generations -- a Christmas staple.
A Note From Patissier Yuji Fukami (深水 雄二)
"With the theme 'Harmony of Christmas,' I wanted to express not just the flavors but the time itself that people spend together at Christmas. I hope this cake becomes part of the time you share with family, friends, or a partner."
Prices include tax. Sales end once each cake sells out. These products cannot accommodate food allergies. Menu and ingredients may change depending on availability. Details are current as of the release date (September 3) and may change. Photos are for illustration purposes.
