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ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Akita holds its first "Tea-Scented Gourmet Time" (茶薫る美食時間) on October 17 and 18, 2026, serving tea brewed with water from Mt. Chokai and the Shirakami Mountains in three plans - lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner.
On select days from November 1 to 23, 2026, surf brand Billabong and Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa turn the hotel's rooftop Sky Pool into a beach-resort-style space with a barrel sauna, a rooftop cafe, and a one-day live music event.
On November 2 and 3, 2026, Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f in Sengokuhara will hold a koniwa bonsai (small-garden bonsai) workshop for hotel guests, using saplings along with moss and stones gathered on the hotel grounds.
From October 26, 2026, Restaurant Cathedréclat at Hotel Indigo Nagasaki Glover Street serves "Nagasaki Sashishabu" for ¥6,600, offering seasonal seafood from waters off Nagasaki first as sashimi and then as shabu-shabu in an ago (flying fish) and mushroom dashi prepared at the table.
From November 1, 2026 to January 11, 2027, cuisine "Est" on the 25th floor of Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro serves a ¥17,000 "Soleil" dinner course and a ¥9,000 "Dejeuner C" lunch course featuring winter seafood such as conger eel, kinmedai, and hirame flounder, plus foie gras, with city views from 100 meters above the ground.
From October 16 to November 30, 2026, Cafe & Bar Plaza inside Mito Plaza Hotel in Ibaraki is serving a limited-time Autumn Afternoon Tea Set for ¥4,800, featuring chestnuts from Kasama, seasonal Kogyoku apples and sweet potatoes alongside authentic British scones.
Patina Osaka is holding Christmas and New Year programs themed "Winter Forest" in 2026, including Christmas cakes, afternoon teas, holiday dining, a stay plan, a wellness treatment, and a Christmas tree lighting on November 13.
From November 7, 2026 to January 11, 2027, Lagunasia theme park at LAGUNA TEN BOSCH hosts a collaboration with Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, featuring a park-wide LINE rally, original goods, collaboration menus, a themed room at Henn na Hotel, and a December 27 talk show.
To mark the public opening of Shuri Castle's main hall on November 23, 2026, The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Naha serves limited menus at three restaurants from November 1 to 30, from a ¥3,850 breakfast buffet to ¥15,000 sushi and teppanyaki courses.
On Sunday, November 29, 2026, ANA Crowne Plaza Niigata hosts a one-night-only collaboration dinner with the Niigata winery Fermier, pairing a special French course with six fine wines and a talk session for ¥23,000 per person.
LE CHOU CHOU -SWEETS & DELI- at Hilton Tokyo Odaiba takes reservations for its first Christmas cakes and breads from October 9, 2026, with pickup from December 19 to 25 and a 10% early-bird discount through October 31 (excluding Forêt de Noël Rouge).
From October 9, 2026, Hotel Metropolitan Edmont in Iidabashi, Tokyo, is taking reservations for six Christmas cakes, two stollen and three takeout deli items, with cake and deli pickup from December 19 to 25 and stollen pickup from November 16.
Terrace and Table at Hotel Metropolitan Kawasaki is holding its "Year End & New Year Buffet" from December 1, 2026, to January 14, 2027, including a nine-day Long Christmas Buffet from December 19 to 27.
Hotel Metropolitan Marunouchi takes reservations from October 9, 2026 for a 10-course Christmas dinner at Dining & Bar TENQOO (December 11 to 25, ¥25,000) and a stay plan with a matcha and yuzu Christmas cake (December 1 to 25).
From November 1 to 30, 2026, Bar & Restaurant COCONOMA at Hotel & Residence Roppongi serves a limited-time Chocolate & Marron Afternoon Tea, pairing seven sweets with savories and a Coconut Macchiato.
From October 9, 2026, Hyatt Regency Kyoto's Pastry Boutique takes reservations for three Christmas cakes at ¥5,800 each, a ¥3,000 stollen and a ¥2,700 galette des rois.
From October 2026 to January 2027, Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo is offering festive plans including a stay package, Christmas afternoon tea, holiday dining, Christmas cakes, spa treatments, and osechi New Year dishes.
Park Hyatt Tokyo in Shinjuku is serving limited-time festive season menus from December 2026 into January 2027, including a Christmas party set and osechi from Delicatessen, Christmas dinners, festive lunches, and afternoon tea at The Peak Lounge.
From October 15 to December 27, 2026, The Lobby Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka serves collaboration afternoon teas with Burberry Beauty, inspired by the new fragrance Burberry Goddess Amber Vanilla Eau de Parfum Intense.
ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts in Kyoto's Kita-ku has earned 1 MICHELIN Key in MICHELIN Key 2026, marking its third consecutive year of receiving the rating since 2024.
Reservations open on October 9, 2026 for the holiday-season-only menus at The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji, with the Noël Dinner and Noël Lunch at La Belle Assiette from December 19 to 25 and the Tableau – Noël Afternoon Tea at THE BAR from December 1 to 25.
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Tokyo Shiodome is taking reservations for a Christmas stay plan on December 24 or 25, 2026, with a guaranteed Tokyo Tower-view room, a Christmas dinner with a sparkling wine toast, and a breakfast buffet, from ¥44,420 per person.
1955 Tokyo Bay by Hoshino Resorts, a hotel themed after 1950s America, will host the cola-themed Christmas event "OLDIES COLA HOLIDAY 1955" from November 10 to December 25, 2026, with a neon-lit Christmas tree, a limited cola burger, and the new "Cola Crown Hunt" quiz rally.
From November 20 to 23, 2026, Biwako Hotel in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, will serve "Les Cinq Joyaux d'Automne," a course of six dessert plates built around autumn fruits such as Shine Muscat, European pear, Beni Madonna, black fig, and Kogyoku apple.
THE C's SKY DINING, the restaurant on the 17th floor of Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower, is selling the "Dinner Debut Plan" from October 9, 2026, a special-price dinner buffet with a choice of drink options for guests visiting the restaurant for the first time.
FAV LUX Nagoya Marunouchi, a 59-room hotel in Nagoya's Marunouchi area, will open in April 2027. About half of the rooms are bunk-bed rooms for up to six guests, and the top floor has a guests-only sauna, cold plunge and outdoor-air terrace.
Grand Hyatt Tokyo in Roppongi is accepting reservations through December 28, 2026 for a 24-dish Chinese takeout plate from China Room, a Western-style osechi box with dishes from four restaurants, and a three-tier Japanese osechi from Shunbou. All items are pickup only.
Hakone Hotel Kowakien in Hakone, Kanagawa, plans to open guest rooms with semi-open-air hot spring baths in autumn 2027, and has added garden-side seating at its buffet restaurant, Fontainebleau.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is offering a weekday-only, guests-only tea experience led by ceramic artist and tea master Shota Yamada, held in the registered tangible cultural property tea room "Zangetsu" and on a lawn facing the three-story pagoda, from October 1 to December 31, 2026 and March 1 to June 30, 2027.
From December 19 to 25, 2026, Hotel Granvia Kyoto's 2nd-floor cafe restaurant "Le Temps" will serve an all-you-can-eat Christmas dinner buffet built around Kyoto ingredients, with roast chicken, a chef's special dish for adults, and live piano.
On Friday, November 13, 2026, Hotel Oriental Express Kagoshima Tenmonkan will hold a one-night-only event pairing five sake from Fukuoka with dishes made with Kagoshima ingredients. The fee is ¥4,000 including tax, and reservations are required.
THE LIVELY Fukuoka Hakata is running its autumn program "DIG MY Autumn" through November 15, 2026, with a flower art display in the lobby lounge, Mont Blanc desserts, seasonal drinks, a photo contest and a new autumn menu at the Sound Sake Stand.
Southern Tower Dining on the 20th floor of Odakyu Hotel Century Southern Tower serves a Christmas lunch from December 1 to 25, 2026 and an eight-day Christmas dinner from December 18 to 25, with views from 100m above Tokyo.
Okinawa Harborview Hotel in Naha is running "Festive Season 2026" from November 4 to December 25, 2026, with Christmas menus at its buffet, teppanyaki restaurant, and lounge, special stay plans, live music, and a Santa Delivery to guest rooms on December 25.
Restaurant Grand Cinq at Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay in Urayasu, Chiba, serves winter dishes and sweets from 14 countries, including rich chocolate desserts, from November 4, 2026 to January 31, 2027.
From November 10, 2026 to January 11, 2027, Dining Ruore (ダイニング ルオーレ) at RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima serves a winter buffet of warming dishes and sweets made with fermented ingredients and spices, from ¥4,400 for adults at weekday lunch.
From December 1 to 25, 2026, Risonare Yatsugatake in Yamanashi holds Christmas events with Santa Claus appearing daily on Piment Street, cream puff tree sweets making, Christmas wreath making, and a stay plan that includes a "Delivery Santa" gift visit to the guest room.
From November 6 to December 27, 2026, the CANVAS Lounge at The Royal Park Canvas Kobe Sannomiya serves a holiday-season edition of its mini afternoon tea "Meets KOBE," with strawberry and cream sweets from the Kobe boulangerie Comme Chinois and savories including a roast beef sandwich.
From November 16, 2026 to January 14, 2027, DINING & BAR TABLE 9 TOKYO at Shinagawa Prince Hotel serves a winter afternoon tea themed on pears and cotton snow, with a gift-motif dessert through December and a sheep-motif dessert from January.
From November 5, 2026, Tokyo Dome Hotel's Super Dining "Rilassa" takes reservations for five Christmas cakes, including the new Fraisier de Noël, plus a beef fillet main dish. Reserve by November 30 for 10% off, or 15% off when booking both.
W Osaka will hold its COUNTDOWN PARTY 2026 - 2027 on December 31, 2026, with performances by GENDAI, TRAinnovation and Yuuki Yoshiyama, followed by a free New Year's Day celebration on January 1, 2027.
To celebrate its first anniversary, Caption by Hyatt Kabutocho Tokyo is selling GRATEFUL RED, a red shiso IPA co-developed with Nihonbashi Kabutocho brewery BALDYS GOOD BEER, alongside an anniversary burger and a special stay plan.
From October 1 to December 30, 2026, the Sense Tea Corner on the 37th floor of Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo hosts "Champagne Bar with Krug," serving Krug Grande Cuvée 174th Edition by the glass alongside rare champagnes and specially created small plates.
Choyo Resort Hotel in Sounkyo Onsen, Hokkaido, is offering a stay plan that comes with ¥3,000 worth of gasoline tickets for drivers visiting the hot spring town. The plan is available for stays from October 13 to November 20, 2026.
Conrad Osaka's 40 Sky Bar & Lounge is serving a "Shine Muscat × Vanilla" afternoon tea on a stand inspired by the green of 2026 fashion trends, daily from October 7 to November 30, 2026, with 6 sweets and 5 savory items.
From December 18 to 26, 2026, Conrad Tokyo serves limited-time Christmas dinner courses at its French, Japanese, Chinese and all-day dining restaurants and its bar & lounge, priced from ¥18,000 to ¥48,000 per person.
Fourtreat Hakone Sengokuhara in Hakone offers a women-only Ladies Plan for autumn and winter, with a 45-minute yomogi steam session, Micho fruit vinegar and a Hakone-exclusive LULULUN face mask, from ¥11,450 per person.
From November 1 to December 31, 2026, The Lobby Cafe at Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba will serve its limited-time "White Prelude Afternoon Tea," a white-themed menu inspired by a snowy "White Castle," with Christmas-colored savories and free-flow Ronnefeldt tea for ¥7,500.
Bar & Lounge ZATTA at Hilton Tokyo serves a bread-focused Christmas afternoon tea from November 13 to December 26, 2026. Breads including stollen are arranged on a Christmas-tree-shaped stand, priced at ¥6,500 per person.
From November 1, 2026 to January 3, 2027, Bar & Lounge Melody at Hilton Yokohama will serve a winter afternoon tea themed on white chocolate and red fruits, with a strawberry and meringue tart, a ruby chocolate parfait, and savories by the specialty restaurant chef.
HOTEL Jogakura in Hakkoda, Aomori City, is offering a stay plan called "The Luxury of Doing Nothing" for stays from November 10 to December 23, 2026, combining hot springs, dishes featuring Aomori ingredients, and one drink of choice per guest at dinner.
Hotel Universal Port and Hotel Universal Port Vita, official hotels of Universal Studios Japan, host a Christmas Fair from November 9 to December 25, 2026, featuring a dinner buffet returning after six years and a Christmas Cocktail Fair.
From November 20 to December 25, 2026, OMO7 Yokohama by Hoshino Resorts is holding its first "Legacy Christmas," with a guest-only YOKOHAMA Illumination Ride from Kannai to the port area, a Legacy Christmas Tree on the hotel's grand staircase, and a limited-time Stollen Parfait at OMO Bakery.
From December 4, 2026 to February 26, 2027, RISONARE Atami will hold its first "Citrus Academy" every Monday and Friday, teaching guests about Atami's specialty daidai through a quiz, a harvest and sorting experience with local farmers, and a patissier workshop.
The Lobby Lounge on the 28th floor of Shangri-La Tokyo will serve a Strawberry Afternoon Tea from December 27, 2026 to January 31, 2027, with five sweets, five savories, and three scones, priced from ¥8,580 per person (tax included, plus a 15% service charge).
The Top of Yokohama Bar Lounge on the 42nd floor of Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel serves the grape-themed "Afternoon Tea in the Sky PURPLE GRAPE" from November 1 to 30, 2026, at ¥6,700 per person.
Shisui, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara is selling limited-time stay plans that include admission to the 78th Annual Exhibition of Shōsō-in Treasures at Nara National Museum, available October 23 to November 10, 2026.
A courtyard tree about 5 meters tall, encircled by a ring of light symbolizing "goen," lights up at The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike from October 9, 2026, with seasonal candle-art workshops open to guests.
From December 26, 2026 to January 4, 2027, Restaurant & Bar TIDE TABLE Shiomi at Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel is serving festive dinner buffets with a live tuna dismantling show using tuna from Toyosu Market, osechi dishes, and New Year events such as mochi pounding and a lion dance.
On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, The Tokyo Station Hotel offers a plan combining a before-opening building tour of Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, Tokyo, a hotel tour and lunch, limited to 15 guests.
From October 26 to December 31, 2026, Biwako Hotel in Otsu, Shiga, serves winter lunches at Japanese Restaurant Oomi (Omi beef and Omi duck hoba-yaki, ¥6,500) and Teppanyaki Oomi (Omi jidori chicken and Omi beef loin, ¥8,500).
From October 6, 2026, Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel is taking reservations for five Christmas cakes under the theme "Heartfelt Christmas," including a fruit-topped party cake and a members-only cake. Pickup is December 23 to 25.
On December 19, 2026, the Fairfield by Marriott Michinoeki Project and Tamba Wine in Kyotamba, Kyoto Prefecture will hold a special Christmas dinner featuring Kyoto duck (京鴨®), game meat, and Japanese Black beef with wine pairings, exclusively for guests of Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Kyotamba.
Hotel Kanazawa is selling a stay plan that pairs a winter kaiseki dinner of sweet shrimp, snow crab and yellowtail with a breakfast buffet, available for a limited time from December 1, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is offering its "Autumn Consecutive-Night Stay" plan for stays through November 30, 2026. Each guest receives ¥5,000 in hotel credit per night to use at the hotel's restaurants and shops, and free parking is included. The hotel is a handy base for autumn leaf viewing in Kyoto and Nara.
A limited-time stay package from The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama goes on sale on October 6, 2026, for stays from November 21 to December 25. It includes a priority entry pair ticket to the Christmas Market in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse and premium mugs, from ¥52,400 per room for 2 adults.
From December 19, 2026 to February 28, 2027, the TV anime Lycoris Recoil collaboration event "LYCORIS RECOIL × Blue Turtle Collaboration 2026" offers a collaboration cafe at Blue Turtle, themed rooms at Hotel Atoll Emerald Miyakojima, and original goods on Miyakojima.
MIMARU SUITES Kyoto CENTRAL, an apartment hotel in central Kyoto where all 19 rooms have two or more bedrooms, has been selected as a "Selected Hotel" in the MICHELIN Guide 2026. It is the first MIMARU property to be selected.
From October 10 to November 10, 2026, guests staying in the two Naruto collaboration rooms at GRAND CHARIOT Hokuto Shichisei 135° on Awaji Island can order the Uzumaki Naruto Birthday Collaboration Drink for ¥1,320 and receive an exclusive postcard.
Nina at The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, the patisserie led by World's Pastry Chef 2024 Nina Métayer, takes reservations from October 5, 2026 for five Christmas cakes, individual sweets and galette des rois, alongside the hotel's Christmas takeout menu, Japanese hors d'oeuvre and osechi.
From October 15 to December 15, 2026, The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho is holding "Back to the Roots -Kishu, Wakayama-," a collaboration fair with Wakayama Prefecture offering a lunch course, dinner courses and cocktails made with Wakayama ingredients.
From November 1 to 30, 2026, the lobby lounge Fontaine at Royal Park Hotel in Tokyo serves a new Cheese and Nuts Afternoon Tea for ¥8,500 per person. An Aged Cured Ham × Cheese Marriage Dinner Buffet also runs on select dates at the Chef's Dining Symphony.
The Lobby Lounge on the 28th floor of Shangri-La Tokyo will serve a Christmas Afternoon Tea from December 1 to 26, 2026, with five festive sweets, five savories, three scones, and a Shangri-La Bear cookie to take home, priced at ¥9,680 per person (tax included, plus a 15% service charge).
Shangri-La Tokyo will serve limited-time Christmas dinners at Piacere, Nadaman and The Lobby Lounge, offered in stages from December 23 through December 26, 2026.
Five restaurants inside Shinagawa Prince Hotel in Tokyo are offering Christmas menus from December 1 to 25, 2026, with courses, buffets and pair dinners priced from ¥6,500 to ¥28,000 per person.
Cafe & Bar Rhythmos on the 26th floor of Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental will serve two winter parfaits from November 1 to December 28, 2026, pairing kiyomi orange with chocolate and Le Lectier pear with white chocolate, at ¥4,180 each.
The TAILOR YARD MAIN DINING, on the 5th floor of Hotel Metropolitan Oimachi Tracks, is taking reservations for a special Christmas dinner course served December 19 to 25, 2026, featuring snow crab and domestic beef sirloin with a view over the rail yard.
THE THOUSAND KYOTO near Kyoto Station is a Hotel Partner of the contemporary art fair Art Collaboration Kyoto, held November 7 to 9, 2026. The hotel offers a stay plan with fair invitation tickets from ¥122,000 for two guests, limited to 10 groups, plus in-hotel art displays and a custom card key case.
Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers will host a chestnut and autumn fruit night sweets buffet called "Sweets Parade" at the Sea Wind Lounge, with 11 seasonal sweets, light meals, and drinks, every Wednesday and Thursday from October 7 to November 26, 2026.
The Lounge & Bar "Marine Blue" at the Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel will serve an afternoon tea starring Fukuoka's "Amaou" strawberries from December 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, with a special Christmas version on December 24 and 25.
Authent Hotel Otaru has started taking online reservations for its Christmas-season stollen, sold since 1999. The lineup includes the Original Stollen and the Premium Stollen made with fermented butter from Akaigawa Village.
For stays from April 1, 2027, guests at Benesse House on Naoshima will be able to enter eligible art facilities on the island without buying tickets or booking online in advance. The eligible facilities and details will be announced around January 2027.
Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station will serve the 11th anniversary course "Kan-on" (感恩) at Teppanyaki Ikka Ichiyo on its top floor from November 1 to 30, 2026. The course features foie gras, lobster, Omi beef, and red snow crab at a special appreciation price of ¥11,000.
From November 16, 2026 to January 6, 2027, THE LOUNGE on the 39th floor of Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi serves a festive afternoon tea inspired by Christmas in Italy and Northern Europe, created by Executive Pastry Chef Michele Abbatemarco. Reservations opened on October 1.
Bakery & Sweets Picot at The Fujiya Hotel in Hakone is taking Christmas reservations until December 21, 2026. The menu has three cakes plus roast chicken, stollen and panettone, with pickup from December 23 to 25.
With snow crab fishing opening in Ishikawa Prefecture on November 6, Shokudokoro Kanazawa Suju on the first floor of HOTEL AO KANAZAWA will serve its Winter All-Crab Course from November 13, 2026 to February 28, 2027. The ¥33,000 dinner course (tax included) prepares snow crab by grilling, boiling, and shabu-shabu, and an overnight stay plan with dinner and breakfast is also available.
On October 31 and November 1, 2026, the Dining & Cafe Rendezvous Lounge at New Otani Inn Sapporo serves a Halloween Afternoon Tea Set with autumn-flavored sweets and a roast beef sandwich for ¥4,200 per person. A Halloween SNS Photo Campaign for set guests runs on October 31.
From November 1 to December 25, 2026, Pullman Tokyo Tamachi will serve a Christmas afternoon tea themed around a snowy Christmas forest. Seven sweets include a strawberry millefeuille that stands in for a tree and a chocolate mousse reindeer, and each guest receives a petite Christmas gift of Ronnefeldt tea.
Sapporo Park Hotel in Chuo-ku, Sapporo will hold a special tasting event by Akihiro Kikuchi, head chef of its Sichuan restaurant Togenkyo, from November 5 (Thu) to 7 (Sat), 2026. The eight-dish course costs ¥18,000 per person and includes free drinks and a souvenir.
From December 1 to December 28, 2026, STITCH HOTEL KYOTO, a suite-only hotel one minute on foot from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station, is offering a limited stay plan that comes with a L'OCCITANE Christmas gift set, available to just 30 groups.
Chef's Live Kitchen at Strings Hotel Nagoya is holding a limited-time strawberry sweets buffet from December 3, 2026 to January 11, 2027, on Thursdays, Fridays, weekends, and holidays only, with strawberry sweets, Christmas-themed desserts in December, and a build-your-own mini parfait corner.
From October 3 to November 29, 2026, on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays, ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Toyama holds the "Autumn Reward Sweets Buffet" at Café in the Park, featuring three Mont Blancs piped in front of guests (Ibaraki chestnut, Hokkaido pumpkin, and Goroshima Kintoki) alongside autumn sweets and savory dishes, with adult pricing at ¥5,800.
From October 19 to November 30, 2026, Ocean Breeze at Atami Pearlstar Hotel serves a Pear and Chestnut Autumn Harvest Afternoon Tea featuring pears, chestnuts, apples, and figs for ¥5,500 (tax included, service charge separate).
From November 1, FAUCHON Hotel Kyoto takes reservations for its Galette des Rois with an original Kyo-yaki fève in two flavors, and from January 1, 2027 it sells its "FAUCHON New Year Bag" lucky bag for one week.
From October 15 to December 15, 2026, Grand Hyatt Fukuoka takes reservations for Christmas cakes, stollen, and a takeout surf and turf set. Reservations made by November 30 get early-bird prices, and pickup runs December 23 to 26.
mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection on the Takeshiba waterfront holds the seafaring-themed festive promotion "Holiday Voyage 2026" from December 1, 2026 to January 7, 2027, with a stamp rally, postcards, a Nutcracker dinner, a Christmas cake, and a countdown party.
For the autumn festival of the Sawara Grand Festival from October 9 to 11, 2026, Sawara Shoka-machi Hotel NIPPONIA in Katori, Chiba, adds a daytime session on October 9 and 10 to its Premium Seat Plan, with seats on the second floor of a prefecture-designated cultural property for ¥12,000.
From October 1 to 31, 2026, the lobby lounge "&More by Sheraton" at Sheraton Grand Hotel Hiroshima serves a Halloween Afternoon Tea with a black cat chestnut butter cream sandwich, bamboo charcoal opera, and ART OF TEA teas for ¥4,900 per person.
From October 1, 2026, ANA Crowne Plaza Narita in Chiba is taking reservations for three Christmas cakes. Reserve by November 30 to save ¥1,000 per cake, with pickup on December 23 to 25.
Aomoriya by Hoshino Resorts holds its "Wattsudo Kaiun Matsuri" from December 3, 2026 to March 7, 2027, with Nebuta Seven Lucky Gods displays and new good-fortune activities for hotel guests.
CHICAMA, an all-day dining restaurant on the first floor of VADE HOTEL SHIBUYA in Maruyamacho, opened on October 1, 2026, serving wood-fired pizza, original ceviche, and more from morning to night.
From November 7 to December 26, 2026, Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort will hold Christmas events themed "A Silent Christmas of Falling Stars Shimmering in the Deep Sea," with special restaurant menus, Christmas cakes, seven decorated trees, Santa photos, and live opera.
To celebrate its first anniversary, Holiday Inn & Suites Sapporo Odori Park is hosting a one-day collaboration with Tokyo's BLUE BREW COFFEE ROASTER on Tuesday, October 27, serving specialty coffee normally available only in Tokyo and selling roasted beans, alongside a limited anniversary stay plan with a ¥100 breakfast.
From October 1 to December 18, 2026, Hotel Granvia Okayama takes reservations for three Christmas sweets at its 1st-floor Lobby Lounge Lumière, led by the limited-edition Premium Fraise de Noël shortcake. Pickup runs from December 1 to 25.
From October 1, 2026, Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto near Shijo Karasuma takes reservations for three Christmas cakes and a stollen. A fourth cake is sold exclusively at Daimaru Kyoto, and the new Coffret de Noël features Amaou strawberries.
From October 1 to November 30, 2026, the cafe CROSS POINT TENJIN at Hotel Oriental Express Fukuoka Tenjin serves "Après-midi Raisin & Shine Muscat," an autumn afternoon tea starring Shine Muscat and Kyoho grapes, for ¥3,000 per person.
HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO near Nijo Castle has opened reservations for Christmas 2026, including its first Christmas afternoon tea from December 1 to 25, special courses at TOKI and FORNI on December 24 and 25, and a Kyoto strawberry Christmas cake and chestnut stollen.
Starting October 1, the lunch course at TOKI, the French restaurant at HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, features two new dishes by head chef Tetsuya Asano, Kyoto Pot-au-Feu in all three courses and Kyoto Vegetable Gnocchi in the 8-course and 7-course menus.
On November 7, 2026, MILANO｜GRILL at Hyatt Regency Yokohama will hold a makers' lunch with Bordeaux wine company Baron Philippe de Rothschild, pairing four wines with a special course for ¥15,000 per person.
Janu Tokyo at Azabudai Hills partners with More Trees for its 2026 festive season, with Christmas cake reservations opening October 1, a Christmas Afternoon Tea from November 21 to December 25, and a Maple Stollen from December 1.
From October 1, 2026, TRUNK(HOTEL) CAT STREET in Tokyo's Jingumae takes reservations for six- and eight-course Christmas dinners at TRUNK(KITCHEN) on December 24 and 25, along with Christmas cakes made with Kumamoto ingredients and roast chicken at TRUNK(STORE).
From October 1, 2026, The Westin Sendai takes online reservations for its Christmas takeout menu "Westin at Home Christmas 2026," including the ¥23,000 "Noël Ensemble" set, with pickup on December 19, 20, and 23 to 25.
From November 1, 2026, Hotel Nikko Alivila in Yomitan Village, Okinawa, will take reservations for three Christmas cakes. Two stollen are also on sale, and cake pickup runs December 19 to 25.
To celebrate its 4th anniversary in October 2026, Hilton Hiroshima is holding four events, including the new "Showa Disco Night" starting October 9, a special Japanese course at Sensui, a one-night two-chef dinner on October 27, and a cocktail collaboration on October 30.
Hilton Hiroshima takes Christmas cake reservations from October 5, 2026, and starts selling stollen, cookies, croissants, and small cakes from November 1. The hotel also welcomes a new Executive Pastry Chef.
Cross Dine, the all-day dining restaurant at Hotel Metropolitan, holds a Year-End Special Buffet from December 1 to 18 and a Premium Year-End Special Buffet from December 26 to 31, 2026, with dishes from its Japanese, Western, Chinese, and sweets chefs.
FOURGRAINS, the French restaurant at Hotel Metropolitan Edmont in Iidabashi, Tokyo, will serve the 10-course Christmas dinner "Menu de Noël" on six days only in December 2026, priced at ¥32,000 per person.
Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay in Urayasu, Chiba will light up its winter illumination "Precious Time Illumination" at three spots on the hotel grounds from November 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, with an additional light wall for the courtyard this year.
Hotel Terrace The Garden Mito in Ibaraki is holding its annual "Halloween Afternoon Tea" from September 19 to November 3, 2026, featuring purple sweet potato, pumpkin, and chestnut sweets and savories, all-you-can-eat scones, and 90 minutes of free-flow tea for ¥4,400.
Hotel JAL City Haneda Tokyo West Wing marked its 10th anniversary on September 1, 2026. Going on sale September 30, its anniversary stay plan for families and friends of 4 to 6 guests in two rooms includes dinner, breakfast, a celebration cake, room decoration and an anniversary photo shoot, with stays from October 5 to December 28, 2026.
From October 1, 2026, JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura in Kitakyushu is offering a limited-quantity stay plan that comes with an original Kokura-ori folding fan, created together with Kokura Shimashima.
From November 17 to December 25, 2026, Restaurant Le Trianon at Kamakura Prince Hotel serves a Christmas afternoon tea featuring Christmas tree and snowman sweets and warm savories, with free-flow coffee or tea, for ¥6,000 per person.
From October 1, 2026, Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel is taking reservations for three Christmas cakes — an Amaou strawberry shortcake, a pistachio and Rendaiji persimmon mousse cake, and a cheese chiboust tart — available for pickup from December 23 to 25 at M-Boutique.
Punch Room Tokyo, the punch-focused bar at The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza, will introduce Vol. 3 of its signature cocktail menu WONDERLAND on October 28, featuring 20 new drinks inspired by Japanese history, culture, and food.
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto opens reservations on September 30, 2026 for a stay plan that includes admission to the Autumn Foliage and Sea of Clouds Illumination at Ninnaji Temple, with breakfast and a 20% dinner discount, from ¥27,660 for two guests in one room.
From December 1 to 25, 2026, Risonare Shimonoseki holds its first "Kaikyo Christmas" for hotel guests, with emerald green illumination at Naminami Terrace, a Christmas tree about 30 meters tall projected onto the guest-room building, citrus-scented hot wine, and live Christmas concerts.
From November 25 to December 25, 2026, THE 7th TERRACE at The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Nagoya serves a Christmas-season-only afternoon tea with ornament- and tree-themed sweets and seasonal savories, paired with a TWG Tea free-flow.
From October 1, 2026, The Bakery & Pastry at Sapporo Grand Hotel sells "Corn Bread" baked with the hotel's traditional corn soup, packed in an original drawstring pouch for ¥1,500 (tax included) to mark the 55th anniversary of its canned corn soup.
Sendai Royal Park Hotel will hold a garden illumination from November 6, 2026 to February 28, 2027, featuring about 25,000 LED lights, a new limited-time photo spot, and a bonfire cafe on the terrace.
From November 1, 2026 to January 17, 2027, Bar & Dining "TORRENT" at SHIBUYA STREAM HOTEL in Shibuya serves an afternoon tea that puts chocolate in both the sweets and the savory dishes, with unlimited TWG Tea and coffee.
Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Ikebukuro will offer a Claude Monet–themed concept room stay plan in collaboration with The National Gallery, London from November 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, along with an original parfait and lobby art displays.
Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Ikebukuro will offer two collaboration room stay plans themed on Touken Ranbu the Stage, the 2.5D musical based on Touken Ranbu ONLINE, from October 31, 2026 to January 9, 2027, with reservations opening October 1.
At The Shinmonzen in Kyoto's Gion Shirakawa, a Japanese afternoon tea with OGATA is served from Monday to Thursday, and an autumn afternoon tea by pâtissier Kakimoto Akihiro is served from Friday to Sunday starting in October, through November 2026.
Tokyo Bay Ariake Washington Hotel in Tokyo's Koto Ward will sell a limited New Year's osechi breakfast stay plan for December 31, 2026 from October 5. Breakfast is served in the Sky Banquet on the 21st floor on New Year's Day 2027.
From October 1 to November 30, 2026, EZARO at Tokyu Stay Shibuya Ebisu is serving an autumn afternoon tea built around a skin-on chestnut Mont Blanc parfait and sweet potato crème brûlée, paired with teas supervised by Daikanyama tea specialist THÉSIER.
From November 1 to 30, 2026, The Westin Miyako Kyoto serves an autumn afternoon tea at TEA LOUNGE MAYFAIR, turning Tamba chestnuts, Arita mandarins and figs into Western-style sweets, for ¥7,500.
From November 16 to December 25, 2026, NiNi on the 38th floor of 1 Hotel Tokyo in Akasaka is serving a limited-time festive edition of its "La Belle Vie Afternoon Tea," with Santa and reindeer sweets, upcycled ingredients, and a new Sustainable Chocolat Chaud.
Formerly Court Hotel Fukuoka Tenjin, the 70-room APA Hotel Fukuoka Tenjin opened on September 29, 2026, a 3-minute walk from Tenjin-Minami Station and 7 minutes on foot from the Nakasu yatai district.
Authent Hotel Otaru has begun selling "Authent Blend Tea Haskap & Lavender," an original blend developed with LUPICIA, priced at ¥1,300 (tax included). The tea is also on the drink menu of the hotel's autumn afternoon tea, available on weekends and public holidays through November 30, 2026.
From November 2 to December 27, 2026, SUNDROP, the 31st-floor lobby lounge & bar at Conrad Nagoya, serves a New York-inspired holiday afternoon tea in its first collaboration with jeweler Harry Winston.
Courtyard by Marriott Kobe, a 381-room hotel and the brand's first on Kobe's Port Island, opens on October 1, 2026 as a full rebrand of Hotel Pearl City Kobe.
From October 1, 2026, Courtyard by Marriott Fukui is taking reservations for its five-cake Christmas Cake Collection 2026, led by Chateau Fukuberry made with strawberries grown in Fukui City. Pickup is December 23 to 25.
From November 4 to 20, 2026, the Lobby Lounge at Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay is serving the autumn-only afternoon tea "Marron Collection," featuring a Japanese chestnut Mont Blanc, marron eclairs, and a freshly piped Mont Blanc parfait.
From December 18 to 25, 2026, Hakata Excel Hotel Tokyu in Fukuoka will serve a limited-time Christmas lunch at Charcoal Grill Keyaki, with a course featuring Fukuoka-produced red sea bream and aigamo duck and a platter dessert of 12 sweets to choose from, for ¥4,800 per person.
From November 14, 2026 to March 30, 2027, Auberge Homachi Mikuniminato in Sakai, Fukui is offering three winter stay plans built around Echizen crab landed at Mikuni Port, including a French crab course supervised by Michelin-starred chef Tateru Yoshino and a premium plan using imperial-presentation-quality crab.
From October 1 to December 15, Hotel Granvia Kyoto takes reservations at its 2nd-floor pastry shop "Le Temps" for five Christmas cakes, including a new limited-quantity Kyoto Tamba chestnut bûche de noël and Amaou strawberry cakes.
From November 7 to December 27, 2026, Hotel Kanazawa is offering an overnight plan that pairs a kobako crab kaiseki dinner at its 1st-floor restaurant DINING TSUZUMI with a breakfast buffet of local Kanazawa ingredients, starting from ¥17,000 per person.
From October 1, 2026, HOTEL METROPOLITAN TOKYO IKEBUKURO takes reservations for its 2026 Christmas cakes, a lineup of four Suica's Penguin cakes and a classic shortcake, ranging from sizes for two to three people to a party cake for about 12.
From October 1, 2026, Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay in Urayasu, Chiba, is taking reservations for seven takeout Christmas items, including the new Christmas Wreath Tart and Christmas Bay Chocolate cakes, roast chicken, and roast beef.
HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO celebrates its 6th anniversary on November 3, 2026 with a Tokaido-themed brunch buffet and dinner party, a Noh performance of Hagoromo in the lobby, and a November 7 four-hands gala dinner linking Kyoto and the soon-to-open HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE.
InterContinental Sapporo marks its first anniversary on October 1, 2026 with a month of events through October 31, including an Instagram stay-voucher giveaway, three one-night collaborations at SAWAKA and Norva, and a 9th-floor lobby photo spot.
On November 14, 2026, Kushiro Prince Hotel will hold a one-night-only tasting event featuring "Craft Beef," a new brand of beef from Tsurui Village raised on craft beer by-products, alongside local cheese, venison, vegetables, and more from the village.
From October 1 to November 30, 2026, Nozo Hotel in Furano offers room-only stays from ¥12,000 a night for two guests, along with three autumn foliage spots to visit from the hotel - Shirogane Blue Pond, Mt. Tokachidake, and Lake Kanayama.
This October, Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel is serving Halloween sweets at the COOKA buffet from October 17, an eight-day-only Halloween Parfait at LOUNGE PLUS from October 24, and "Veuve Clicquot Yelloween 2026" collaboration cocktails at BAR PLUS throughout the month.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Tea & Cocktail "The Lounge" is hosting a Pompompurin collaboration sweets buffet from November 3 to December 7, 2026, featuring character-inspired sweets, savory dishes like carved roast beef, an original can badge gift, and two collaboration drinks.
From November 1, 2026 to January 10, 2027 (excluding December 19 to January 5), the restaurant Ajikaido Gojusantsugi at Shinagawa Prince Hotel serves a Japanese afternoon tea supervised by the Japan Anko Association, featuring seven kinds of anko likened to seven Tokaido post towns, for ¥7,000 or ¥8,500.
From November 1 to December 28, 2026, Melodia Italian Grill at Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental in Shinagawa serves a Christmas Afternoon Tea filled with Santa Claus, Christmas tree, and ornament motifs, in a dining space with a 27-meter ceiling.
A new private-stay accommodation in Matsuyama's Dogo Onsen area, SUMiTAS STAY Dogo Koen 2F is scheduled to open in October 2026 with tatami flooring in every room, a tsuboniwa-style space, and Yogibo seating.
From October 2 to 24, 2026, Washoku Musashino at Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Higashi-Ikebukuro serves a seven-dish kaiseki course made with Hyogo ingredients, paired with six kinds of sake, in a collaboration with Tatsuuma Honke Shuzo.
The third original whisky from Tokyu Hotels & Resorts and Hombo Shuzo, a blended malt aged at the Mars Yakushima Aging Cellar, goes on sale November 1, 2026 at the restaurants and bars of 15 Tokyu hotels and at Tokyu Department Store.
The Waldorf Astoria Spa at Waldorf Astoria Osaka has been named "Japan's Best Hotel Spa 2026" at the World Spa Awards 2026, and a 100-minute commemorative plan, "The Ritual of Osaka," goes on sale September 29 for ¥40,000.
ALL DAY DINING 洛空 at The Westin Miyako Kyoto serves a Kyoto-themed winter buffet from November 1 to December 31, 2026, with about 40 dishes at both lunch and dinner and a separate Christmas menu from December 19 to 25.
On Saturday, October 24, The Westin Yokohama in Minato Mirai will hold an autumn wellness event featuring a guided Minato Mirai run with a recovery session and a Floating Sound Bath in the hotel's indoor pool.
From October 1, 2026, Lounge Sea Wind at Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers begins a seasonal anmitsu series by its pastry chef, opening with a Marron Anmitsu made with Tanba chestnuts and Uji matcha soft serve, alongside three new autumn cakes at Pastry Shop Dorer.
Dish Parade at Hotel Granvia Hiroshima is hosting a European Gourmet Journey lunch and dinner buffet from October 1 to November 30, 2026, with 27 seasonal dishes including pasta tossed inside a whole wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano.
Hyatt Centric Sapporo opens on October 3, 2026, bringing the 17th-floor restaurant Matsu Grill & Bar, which cooks Hokkaido ingredients over an open wood fire, along with the casual 1st-floor cafe dining spot Mr. Fish by Hyatt Centric Sapporo.
Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort fires up its snowmaking machines on Saturday, October 3, 2026, working toward what is once again expected to be the earliest ski resort opening in Nagano Prefecture on Saturday, October 31.
From October 3, Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho's 1F Bar & Lounge turns into a lantern-lit izakaya with classic snacks, drinks, and a dice game that can upsize your order for free.
GRAND CHARIOT Hokuto Shichisei 135°, the official luxury villa of Awaji Island's Nijigen no Mori anime park, is offering a limited-time Naruto VIP Tour Plan from February 11 to 23, 2027, with reservations opening September 25.
From December 15, 2026 to February 28, 2027, OMO3 Kyoto Toji, OMO5 Kyoto Sanjo, and OMO5 Kyoto Gion are running a "New Year Fortune Morning Prayer" program that pairs an early-morning visit to a nearby temple or shrine — guided by an OMO Ranger — with pre-visit purification rituals and fortune-themed food and drink built around each hotel's own theme of warding off bad luck, winning fortune, or family harmony.
Buffet Dining Kochel at Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel is holding the "Dagoumaka! Kumamoto Fair" from October 1 to November 30, 2026, featuring hearty ingredients from Kumamoto's mountains and seas, chosen through the chef's own visit to local producers.
SHIROIYA HOTEL, the art destination in Maebashi, Gunma, has completed this year's Art Illumination artwork, "Putting Down Roots in the Air" by painter and picture-book artist mirocomachiko, free to view September 19, 2026 through January 12, 2027, illuminated daily 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM. A limited-time mirocomachiko Room and mirocomachiko cookie tin are also available.
Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Ikebukuro will host its first-ever Fate/Grand Order collaboration restaurant at IKEPRI CANVAS from October 31 to December 20, 2026, featuring a banquet-themed menu and newly illustrated Servant artwork.
Tokyo Dome Hotel's French dining restaurant Deux Mille takes reservations from October 1, 2026 for its Christmas Dinner Course, served December 19 to 25 and featuring Kuroge Wagyu and blackthroat seaperch alongside a wine selection of over 100 labels, plus a Christmas Lunch Course on select dates.
CHICAMA CAFÉ RESTAURANT LOUNGE opens on the 1st floor of the newly opening VADE HOTEL SHIBUYA in Maruyamacho, offering all-day dining from breakfast through dinner for hotel guests and local residents alike.
On November 7, 2026, Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay Executive Chef Hidetoshi Nogami and L'AFFINAGE Chef Yasuyuki Takara will present a special course created just for the evening, paired with sommelier-selected champagne and wines.
Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay is offering a limited-time "Chapel de Christmas Night Proposal Plan" from December 18 to 20 and December 23 to 26, 2026, featuring a candlelit chapel decorated for Christmas, a bouquet of 21 shimmering "Jewel Roses," live violin and organ music, and a choice of Christmas dinner courses at four hotel restaurants.
Granvista Hotels & Resorts is rebranding the Ginza Grand Hotel into the 147-room boutique hotel Maven Ginza on April 9, 2027, with reservations opening today.
This autumn, Shizuoka City invites travelers to a refined 1-night, 2-day escape, from Sunpu Castle's Momijiyama Garden to the National Treasure Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, home to a reservation-only nighttime special viewing running September 19 to November 29, 2026.
On October 31, 2026, The Westin Tokyo's lobby lounge The Lounge hosts the one-night-only Halloween Night, "Black & Amber," featuring free-flowing Veuve Clicquot Champagne, a Halloween special food menu called "Luxury Bite," live violin and piano music, and a stilt performance by STILTANGO.
GOKUMIN is supplying specially selected bedding, including a fiber mattress, a fiber pillow, and a temperature-regulating comforter, to Geto Onsen Kanko Hotel in Iwate Prefecture for Nemuri no Toji, a stay plan running from September 21 to October 31, 2026, designed to help guests sleep better after bathing at the 1,000-year-old hot spring.
From October 1, JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo is taking reservations for its "Celebrate Together"-themed Christmas Collection 2026, a lineup of seven cakes by Executive Pastry Chef Shigeru Nojima along with a stollen, a cookie tin and a pistachio croissant for the season.
Champagne house Veuve Clicquot is hosting "Veuve Clicquot Yelloween," a stylish, playful Halloween event for adults built around its flagship "Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut," with Tokyu Kabukicho Tower dressed in Clicquot yellow and participating bars, restaurants and hotels across Shinjuku, Yokohama, Roppongi, Shibuya and Osaka from mid-September through November 1, 2026.
From September 23, 2026, the 38th-floor bamford WELLNESS SPA at 1 Hotel Tokyo in Akasaka is introducing three original treatments created with Kyoto organic skincare brand KOTOSHINA, blending its products with techniques inspired by traditional Japanese wellness and facial methods.
Aman Kyoto is serving autumn lunch and dinner courses at The Living Pavilion by Aman from September 16 through November 17, 2026, alongside an afternoon tea reflecting the fruitful season through October 31, drawing on smoking, fermentation, and charcoal-grilling techniques amid the resort's changing forest garden.
On October 17, associates, families, and partner companies of Courtyard by Marriott Fukui will trek Mount Asuwa as part of Marriott International's "Road to Give 2026" charity initiative, with proceeds going to Fukui Prefecture's disaster relief fund for the August 2026 heavy rain.
Haimurubushi, a resort on Okinawa's Kohama Island, is running an autumn wellness promotion from September 1 to November 30, 2026, with a private night sauna and stargazing pool session, floating sound baths, and SUP and mangrove kayak tours, alongside seasonal Yaeyama dining that includes a September spiny lobster fair, an October tomahawk steak and awamori tasting, and a November wagyu tasting course.
Hotel New Grand in Yokohama is serving an autumn-themed afternoon tea set at Lobby Lounge La Terrasse from November 1 to November 30, 2026, featuring seasonal sweets and savory bites inspired by the autumn harvest.
From October 6 to November 8, Hotel Niwa Tokyo's restaurant Dining Ryu serves a "Savor the Quiet Spaces of Autumn" afternoon tea featuring shine muscat, pear, chestnut, and Pacific saury, paired with rooftop-harvested honey and the gold award-winning Japanese black tea brand KAGUWA.
From September 11 to November 1, 2026, Hotel Plaza Kobe is marking Halloween with classic black-and-purple decor, limited-time Halloween menus at its buffet restaurant SORA, a pumpkin ring-toss game, a pumpkin weight-guessing contest, and a hotel-wide "trick or treat" password game.
Hotel Vischio Osaka's Italian Kitchen "Verde Cassa" is hosting a Harvest Lunch Buffet from October 1 through December 22, 2026, featuring new head chef Toru Yatsuhashi's signature Parmigiano cheese pasta and, for November only, Shion Sugiyama's competition-winning chicken galantine.
On Friday, October 16, JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo holds its first "JW Garden Party," a one-night-only dinner in the 29th-floor JW Ballroom themed around discovering the nature within and around Tokyo. A five-course menu built on Tokyo-grown ingredients is paired with Japanese wine and sake.
On November 8, HOTEL GRAPHY Shibuya returns to SHIBUYA BRIDGE with the sustainable fashion show RAILWAY TO RUNWAY 2026, collaborating with upcycled-clothing brand SAIKOUCHIKU on a 15-look lineup that includes two pieces upcycled from secondhand clothing collected in Shibuya. The free, reservation-only event for 100 guests also includes an after-party, a SAIKOUCHIKU pop-up shop, and an upcycled-hanger art installation.
From October 1 to November 29, 2026, Royal Pines Hotel Urawa's 19th-floor Top Lounge is serving an autumn-only afternoon tea, Autumn Grace Tea Salon, built around a picture-styled specialite of apple, persimmon, and chestnut alongside hotel-made sweets and French savories, paired with Darjeeling tea from Leafull Darjeeling House. Online reservations open September 19 at 12:00 PM.
Kurima Resort Seawood Hotel on Miyako Island's Kurima Island is hosting 88 Constellations Illumination 2026 from September 19 to 27, recreating all 88 constellations as lanterns above its water terrace, with a nightly stargazing talk from MIYAKO GALAXY-DOME's star navigators starting at 7:30 PM.
From Thursday, October 1, Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel's cafe "Toastina" is holding "Halloween Sweets & Bakery," turning motifs like a mischievous devil, a witch's apple, and a black cat into cute Halloween treats made with autumn ingredients such as pumpkin, chestnut, and apple. A sweets box, a limited-quantity Halloween afternoon tea, and a weekly Friday sweets buffet round out the lineup.
From December 23 to 25, 2026, Restaurant & Bar TIDE TABLE Shiomi at Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel is holding a three-day Christmas dinner buffet themed "Cozy Bayside Christmas," featuring a live-kitchen Japanese beef and foie gras Rossini alongside roast duck, plus a sound performance show on December 24 and 25.
From September 16, Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel's Pastry Shop is selling a Halloween-only trio of sweets featuring pumpkin, chestnut, and Anno sweet potato, available for takeout, for eat-in at the hotel's Garden Lounge Zabou and Garden Kitchen Caramelo, and as part of a limited-time stay plan.
For two days only, October 2 and 3, 2026, Hotel Associa Toyohashi's Lobby Lounge Scenery is serving a "Black Thunder Piyorin Collab Afternoon Tea," a Halloween-themed set featuring the Toyohashi-exclusive "Black Thunder Piyorin" sweet, tied to the "Piyorin Station Fes" at Toyohashi Station's Kalmia building. A Suite Day Use Plan offering the same afternoon tea in a private suite is also available.
Tea & Cocktail Garden Lounge at Hotel New Otani Tokyo introduces a limited-time afternoon tea set starring this season's chestnuts and grapes, available through November 30, 2026. Guests can enjoy an autumn-only lineup of hotel-made sweets while overlooking the hotel's sprawling Japanese garden.
On Sunday, October 18, 2026, Hotel Oriental Express Kagoshima Tenmonkan holds its first-ever sweets buffet at 13th-floor restaurant BLUE KITCHEN, lining up more than 30 items built around sweet potato, chestnut, and pumpkin, with views of Sakurajima.
From October 13, InterContinental Yokohama Grand is taking reservations for its 2026 Christmas cake lineup, led by the new dark chocolate "Sillage" alongside two returning favorites, plus stollen, a pound cake, mendiant chocolate and cookie tins.
InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8 is expanding its Anniversary Stay plan, adding a private Yokohama Port cruise and helicopter tour options alongside the original balloon decor and full-course dinner, so couples can further customize how they celebrate.
Kawagoe Prince Hotel's Lobby Lounge will serve the "Festive Afternoon Tea Set" from November 1 to 30, 2026, and again from December 26, 2026 to January 8, 2027, with sweets and savories that capture the sparkle of a snow-white city awaiting Christmas.
From December 1 to 31, Keio Plaza Hotel's 45th-floor Sky Lounge Aurora is serving a Christmas Afternoon Tea that turns Christmas trees and ornaments into sweets, enjoyed alongside a view of Tokyo from 160 meters above ground. A chestnut-and-autumn-flavors afternoon tea runs through November.
From September 15, Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel is taking reservations for two Christmas-season stay plans with special room service -- one pairing deluxe Amaou DX strawberries with sparkling wine, the other a chef's original hors d'oeuvre course for Suite and Executive rooms -- for a private, elegant evening overlooking Kobe's harbor lights.
From September 16 to 25, Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel's 15th-floor gift shop Crochet is selling a limited run of just 10 mooncakes a day, handmade by the dim sum chef of the hotel's Chinese restaurant Linka for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Nagoya Prince Hotel Sky Tower will offer a Christmas-themed afternoon tea inspired by the shimaenaga, a white bird from Hokkaido nicknamed the "snow fairy," at its 31st-floor restaurant Sky Dining Tenku from November 6 to December 27, 2026.
To mark the September 2, 2026 reopening of its newly renewed West Wing, Nara Hotel has launched a special page rounding up limited-time stay and dining offers, including a teppanyaki dinner-included stay plan, lunch and dinner at its main dining room, and a Japanese-style wedding ceremony plan.
To mark Pokémon's 30th anniversary and Pokémon Sleep's 3rd anniversary, The Pokémon Company and NOT A HOTEL have built a real, stay-in Poké Ball-shaped hotel in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, and launched a giveaway campaign offering fans a chance to spend the night inside.
Dining Luore, the 1st-floor restaurant at Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima, is introducing a Pasta Fair featuring four original pasta dishes from October 1, 2026, through January 12, 2027, as a limited-time addition to its a la carte menu.
Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka's long-running cultural school, École de Royal, is holding its first "Let's Go Meet the Dinosaurs!" day tour on October 11, 2026, pairing a guided walk through Tamba Dinosaur Museum's autumn special exhibition with a hands-on dinosaur plastic model workshop, with a morning or afternoon course open to participants of any age.
From September 16, The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka is taking reservations at The Ritz-Carlton Gourmet Shop for its 2026 Christmas lineup, themed "Winter Wonderland — A World of Winter Dreams," including five Christmas cakes from the team led by Executive Pastry Chef Frédéric Moreau alongside a range of festive confections and Italian panettone.
From Tuesday, October 6 to Thursday, October 8, 2026, Sapporo Park Hotel's terrace restaurant Piare is holding a special tasting dinner led by head chef Makoto Sanada, featuring a full course built around Hokkaido's autumn seafood and Shiretoko wagyu beef, paired with wine.
Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental is presenting its "Christmas Collection 2026," themed "A Symphony of Winter Blessings," with two Christmas cakes, three stollen, and two takeout items available from October 1, alongside two Christmas dinner courses at its restaurants.
Villa Yamaboshi, a whole-building villa reserved for one group at a time in Kyoto's Amanohashidate area, has added a full-scale outdoor sauna with 150 kg of sauna stones to its wood terrace, giving guests a private circuit between the sauna, a terrace pool, and the villa's natural Silver Hot Spring, with views of Miyazu Bay throughout.
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is marking the start of terrace season with a sweet potato anmitsu at FUJU, an autumn fruit afternoon tea at EMBA KYOTO GRILL, and a 20-serving-a-day Shine Muscat parfait at SEY, all set against the changing colors of its roughly 800-year-old Shakusui-en garden.
Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima is offering a stay plan featuring a private tour of Daisho-in, Miyajima's oldest temple, available from October 1 through December 27, 2026. The plan includes a night in a G7 suite, a high-speed boat to Miyajima, and a temple experience with a shojin ryori lunch and tea service.
On September 27, 2026, Hotel Chourakukan in Kyoto will hold a one-day-only exhibit exploring the ties between the TV anime Sparks of Tomorrow and its Important Cultural Property building, featuring comparison panels and a life-size standee of the character Yosuke Mizoe, as part of the "Art Festival in CHOURAKUKAN 2026."
PATCH&PLAY, an embroidery and mending shop from Harajuku's NewMake creative community, pre-opens September 18 and holds its grand opening September 29 in the first-floor lobby of the newly renovated Tokyu Stay Shinjuku, launching with a limited run of original patches inspired by the shuttered jazz cafe DUG.
Phoenix Seagaia Ocean Tower in Miyazaki City is hosting a "Halloween Monsters Party" from October 1 to 31, 2026, with monster-themed sweets, breads, and drinks, Halloween cocktails and mocktails, a room-service dinner stay plan, and seasonal decor throughout the hotel.
As the accommodation partner of the Maebashi Biennale 2026, running September 19 to December 20 in central Maebashi, Shiroiya Hotel is hosting a lineup of related programs — from a Gunma sake pop-up bar and a gastronomy demonstration to Suntory drink collaborations, an art illumination by Mirocomachiko, and a limited-edition cookie tin.
Tokyu Stay Shinjuku is undergoing a full renovation that cuts its room count from 179 to 120 while expanding the average room size by about 1.5 times, adding new signage, landscaping, and Shinjuku-inspired guest experiences ahead of its September 29, 2026 reopening.
Tsumagoi Resort Sainosato in Kakegawa, Shizuoka, is holding a reservation-only Halloween Dinner Buffet on October 23–24, 2026, with a witch's-forest theme featuring special menu items, face painting, a photo spot, and a bingo tournament.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Fukuoka is hosting the "Sweetimal" Chocolate Dessert Buffet from October 3 to November 29, 2026, weekends and holidays only, serving about 40 kinds of desserts and savory dishes, including roughly 30 sweets shaped like cute animals such as rabbits, lions, leopards, and giraffes.
From September 11, 2026, GRAND CHARIOT Big Dipper 135°, the official luxury villa of Awaji Island's Nijigen no Mori anime park, is offering a new stay plan that pairs its accommodation and Awaji-sourced dinner and breakfast with a viewing ticket to PASONA HARBOR STAGE, a seaside art stage on the island's east coast combining video, music, and live performance.
Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama will host a Halloween-themed event from September 16 to October 31, 2026, featuring atrium photo spots, a digital stamp rally, and a limited-time stay plan with pastry chef-made Halloween sweets.
Choutokan, the Japanese restaurant at Hamamatsu Marriott Hotel, is offering "Nami no Oto," a limited-time autumn kaiseki course featuring matsutake mushroom, ise lobster, and other seasonal ingredients, from September 1 to October 31, 2026.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is holding its Mejiro Woods Art Festival Christmas Family Concert & Buffet on December 25, 2026, marking Mozart's 270th birth anniversary with a two-part orchestra concert for all ages and a Christmas buffet featuring dishes inspired by Mozart's homeland of Austria.
Dining & Bar TENQOO on the 27th floor of Hotel Metropolitan Marunouchi is holding a "Yamagata Fair" from September 15 to November 11, 2026, featuring a nine-course French dinner, Yamagata wines and drinks, and a weekday shine muscat parfait lunch, all built around ingredients sourced directly from the prefecture.
From December 1 to 25, 2026, Hotel New Grand in Yokohama is offering the Christmas Stay 2026 (To Be Elegant) plan, with a pastry chef's Christmas cake and a full bottle of champagne delivered to the room and specially decorated Christmas Rooms limited to 3 a day. A companion Advent Stay 2026 plan, with an advent calendar and flavored tea, runs November 20 to December 25.
JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo celebrates its first anniversary on October 2, 2026 with the "One Year, One Story" promotion, featuring a one-night-only Presidential Suite stay plan, an anniversary stay package with an original journaling notebook, dining events at Kakō and Sefino, a JW Bar cocktail collection, and a 225-minute Spa by JW journey.
KAINOA Naminoue Beachfront Hotel, a new minimal luxury hotel directly across from Naminoue Beach, has opened in Naha, Okinawa, offering a design-forward stay that blends city convenience with an open, ocean-facing atmosphere.
On October 31, 2026, Grand Hyatt Fukuoka's Bar Fizz hosts Latin Bloom Halloween, a one-night Latin-themed Halloween event featuring exclusive tacos from guest chefs Kensuke Kubota of Telas&mico and Douglas da Matta of COCINA, cocktails and tequila, and live Latin music.
Ikebana artist Mika Otani presents her first Tokai-region hotel lobby installation at Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel, combining Aichi's traditional crafts with a large-scale flower arrangement on display from September 10 to October 26, 2026.
Park Hotel Tokyo's ART colours series presents its autumn exhibition, "Heart-Stirring Art for a Bountiful Autumn," curated by Ginza Galleries with works gathered from 15 galleries, in the hotel's 25th-floor Atrium from August 24 to November 15, 2026. Admission is free and open to all.
Hascap The Garden, the first-floor all-day dining restaurant at ANA Crowne Plaza Chitose, is hosting a "Matcha and Tapas" Sweets & Lunch Buffet from September 15 through October 12, 2026, blending Japanese matcha with Spanish tapas so guests can freely build their own small-plate "My Tapas" from the buffet spread.
From October 1, 2026, Hotel Harvest Atami Izusan is serving an autumn-inspired afternoon tea evoking the sea and mountains of Atami, with seating limited to six guests a day.
BEB5 Tsuchiura by Hoshino Resorts is holding "Sweet Marron Time" from September 1 to November 30, 2026, letting guests enjoy Ibaraki's top-producing chestnuts through an arrival tea set, a nightcap Mont Blanc, a wake-up smoothie, and a chestnut-themed lottery.
BIRD HOTEL, a garden hotel in Kamakura's Yuigahama, is bringing a layered matcha and green tea parfait to its restaurant THE TABLE from September 15, followed by a sweet potato and chestnut afternoon tea from October 16, alongside a new dog-friendly pizza starting September 15, 2026.
HANAMIYA HOTEL, a six-room private boutique hotel overlooking the Kamo River, is set to open in Kyoto's Tennocho neighborhood in fall 2026, pairing traditional Kyoto craftsmanship with an on-site omakase sushi restaurant.
Hoshino Resorts and JAPAN C.R.C. are bringing back their camping car plan for touring Hokkaido's Powder Belt for a third season, letting skiers and snowboarders chase the best snow conditions each day without being tied to a fixed hotel reservation.
On October 11, 2026, Hotel Kazenoyama's French restaurant BERGWIND will host a Makers Dinner limited to 24 guests, pairing a full-course French menu with wines from Clos de Tenryu and welcoming winemaker Tomohiro Iwata to share the stories behind each bottle.
Starting Thursday, October 1, 2026, Karuizawa Prince Hotel is marking the season with a Sweet Potato Fair, offering a specialty parfait, a stay plan built around a three-variety tasting set, and free roasted sweet potato giveaways on select autumn days.
Mesm Tokyo's 16th-floor French restaurant Chef's Theatre will serve a limited-time Traiteur Semi Lunch Buffet inspired by the food culture of Brittany and Normandy, called Autumn Table of Northwest France, from October 1 through November 30, 2026, priced at ¥7,600 per person.
NACHARAL has launched a new "Shizuoka Essence" in-bath series featuring organic tea and hinoki cypress grown at the foot of Mount Fuji, bringing a shampoo, conditioner, and body soap to hotel bathrooms as part of the guest bath experience.
From September 11, 2026, Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay in Urayasu, Chiba will bring a giant pumpkin-shaped "Pumpkin Gate" photo spot to its lobby, and on October 23, 24, and 30, overnight guests can enjoy a photo event with costumed Halloween characters in the hotel's guest-only welcome lounge.
A limited capsule collection born from a collaboration between the sashiko artisan collective Sashiko Gals and the fashion brand KUON launches at Patina Osaka and Patina Maldives on September 16, 2026, with Patina Tianjin to follow.
Tokyo Bay Maihama Hotel First Resort, an official Tokyo Disney Resort hotel, is decorating guest rooms for Christmas and offering three seasonal dinner menus from November 11 to December 25, 2026.
On October 11 and November 8, 2026, guests staying at Fairfield by Marriott Hyogo Kannabe Kogen can join a guided early-morning hike up Mount Kannabe in Toyooka, Hyogo, ending with a locally sourced breakfast box at the summit.
Fairmont Tokyo's 2026 holiday lineup, themed "Timeless Celebration," brings three Christmas cakes, gift-ready seasonal sweets, and two Christmas-inspired afternoon teas to the hotel's 35th-floor lounge Vue Mer, with reservations opening October 1.
From September 1 to October 31, Hamamatsu Marriott Hotel's teppanyaki restaurant Inanba is holding an autumn-limited "Live Abalone and Premium Wagyu Shizuoka Sodachi Steak Fair," pairing the Shizuoka Wagyu brand "Shizuoka Sodachi" with fresh live abalone and New Caledonian angel shrimp grilled tableside on the teppan.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo will open reservations on September 17, 2026, for its "Santa Claus and Christmas Stay" plans, in which Santa Claus delivers a pre-collected gift and poses for a photo with guests over a three-day window in December, alongside seasonal garden decorations from November 10 and a separate members-only Santa photo event.
Takuji Kadoya of French restaurant FOURGRAINS at Hotel Metropolitan Edmont has taken first place at the JR Hotel Group's annual culinary contest, and the restaurant is marking the win with a special course menu featuring his winning dish throughout October.
Hotel Granvia Osaka is offering an afternoon tea inspired by the film Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom at its 1st floor Tea Lounge and 19th floor River Head lounge, available October 1 to November 30, 2026, as the film opens in theaters nationwide on October 23.
From September 21 to 27, 2026, Hotel Intergate Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi is collaborating with long-established Kyoto honey specialty store miel mie, offering guests a rare Kyoto wildflower honey during Afternoon Service, a Kyoto-brewed mead during Happy Hour, and a one-day honey tasting event led by miel mie's "Honey Concierge" on September 22.
THE KAHALA Collection at The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama is offering a limited-quantity "Macadamia Nut Chocolate Kona Coffee Blend" from September 19, 2026, pairing the hotel's signature macadamia nut chocolate with a coffee blend made using 40% Kona coffee.
Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa, a highland resort hotel overlooking the majestic Zao mountain range, is offering a new stay plan through November 30, 2026, featuring a tasting of three sakes chosen from five Miyagi labels for adults and a shaved frozen strawberry dessert made with Shichikashuku-grown strawberries for children.
From September 9 to November 28, 2026, Mercure Urabandai Resort & Spa offers a motorcycle touring stay plan built around covered parking, a gear-drying room, a buffet dinner overlooking the parking area, and an open-air hot spring bath facing Mt. Bandai's autumn colors, priced from ¥12,020 per person per night, based on double occupancy.
Starting September 9, NIPPONIA HOTEL Ise Kawasaki Shonin-machi and Ise Rickshaw Tamaya are launching the "Tamaya Kago Plan," a new experience that puts guests in the starring role of a milestone celebration — riding Kansai's only traditional town palanquin through the historic streets of Ise, guided by a local rickshaw driver who knows the city inside out.
Lounge South Court at Odakyu Hotel Century Southern Tower is serving a "Halloween Plate" with five spooky-cute monster sweets and a "Halloween Evening High Tea" from October 1 to 31, 2026, featuring a berry-jelly "monster eye," a mochi "ghost," rotating Halloween desserts, and roast beef slider burgers with a choice of two drinks.
From October 3, JR East Hotel Mets Premier Sapporo revives its Suica Penguin Private Living Room concept room with a new autumn look, complete with exclusive guest novelties — and this will be the room's final run at the Sapporo property.
From October 1 to 31, 2026, The Strings Omotesando in Tokyo is marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a pink ribbon-themed shortcake and specialty drinks at its first-floor cafe and basement bar lounge.
From September 19 to 23, Bar Ignis Otaru at boutique hotel UNWIND HOTEL & BAR Otaru holds a gin fair pairing four cocktails made with craft gin from Hokkaido's Benizakura Distillery alongside three Chinese-inspired dishes — open to non-guests, with no reservation needed.
From October 16 to November 30, 2026, Lounge "Somerhouse" at Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu in Minato Mirai serves an all-chestnut Afternoon Tea, complete with a separately served chestnut parfait, savories, and an individual tea stand for each guest.
From October 17, FAUCHON Hotel Kyoto is taking reservations for its 2026 Christmas lineup, including four original cakes, three hotel-made stollen with a new matcha and chestnut Premium flavor, and a chocolate Santa's Shoe.
From September 11 to 27, 2026, The 30th Dining Bar at Futakotamagawa Excel Hotel Tokyu offers a limited-time set meal and dessert menu spotlighting venison, mushrooms, soba, and grapes sourced from Nagano City and Ueda City in Nagano Prefecture.
Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima hosts a one-night-only pairing dinner on October 3, 2026, featuring Executive Chef Masahiro Nishisaka's first dinner event alongside Hayashi Shuzo, an IWC2026 trophy-winning sake brewery.
Janu Tokyo at Azabudai Hills welcomes autumn with a Tea Trolley Afternoon Tea and Marron Afternoon Tea at Janu Lounge & Garden Terrace, three new sweets at Janu Patisserie, and an "Autumn Harvest on Terrace" free-flow plan at Janu Mercato.
Kawagoe Prince Hotel is taking reservations from September 8 for a five-cake 2026 Christmas lineup themed "Celebrate & Share," including a 35th-anniversary cake made with Saitama's Amarin strawberries.
As nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch), a prized San'in autumn delicacy often compared to fatty tuna, nears peak season, Kyukamura Hiruzen Kogen begins selling a limited-time autumn stay plan on September 1 pairing its evening buffet with a seared nodoguro rice bowl, fish bone soup, and a complimentary salt-grilled nodoguro plate for adult guests.
Mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection is serving a strawberry and pistachio "Layered Parfait — Shimmer of the Champs-Élysées" at its 16th-floor Whisk bar and lounge from October 1, 2026 to January 8, 2027, inspired by the glittering autumn streets of Paris's Champs-Élysées.
RISTORANTE E'VOLTA -il cielo- on the 16th floor of Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier is serving a fall-limited afternoon tea built around Japanese chestnut, sweet potato, and pear, available from September 9 to November 10, 2026, with sweeping views over Ginza.
Miyako Resort Shima Bayside Terrace in Shima City, Mie Prefecture is fully renewing its breakfast menu from November 10, 2026, with a Japanese and Western lineup built around Mie Prefecture ingredients such as Matsusaka beef, Ise madai sea bream, and local eggs.
Kobe Port Tower opened reservations on September 8 for entry tickets to "Moomin x Kobe Port Tower — a part of KOBE," a citywide Moomin-themed sightseeing event running October 10 to November 30, 2026, with two collaboration rooms at Hotel Okura Kobe also bookable from the same day.
mudae. by Justin Lee, the 12-seat dessert bar at Conrad Osaka's C:GRILL, begins serving a new autumn menu on September 9, 2026, featuring apple and miso popcorn, maitake with citrus and Pedro Ximénez sherry, and Shine Muscat with sudachi and dill.
From October 1, the patisserie Nina at The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo — led by Nina Métayer, named World's Pastry Chef 2024 — introduces a new autumn pastry lineup featuring seasonal apples, chestnuts, and buckwheat, including a Japan-exclusive baba made with matcha and the hotel's original Japanese whisky.
From November 1 to 30, 2026, The Prince Park Tower Tokyo is offering two rickshaw tour plans through Shiba Park, stopping at Zojoji Temple and other historic sites while taking in fall foliage and views of Tokyo Tower, followed by seasonal dining at the hotel.
From October 1, Pullman Tokyo Tamachi is taking reservations for its 2026 Christmas cake lineup, led by the new eight-layer "La forêt d'or" alongside the classic Christmas Hall Cake, plus two seasonal treats at KASA GRAB & GO.
All-Day Dining Remone at Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka is hosting an Autumn Harvest Sweets & Lunch Buffet and an Autumn Italian Dinner Buffet from September 28 to November 30, 2026, featuring a debut Shine Muscat Napoleon pie, playful look-alike sweets, and a tour of Italian regional dishes.
On Saturday, October 24, 2026, Sapporo Prince Hotel will open its 28th-floor Sky Room for a one-day workshop where guests craft an original wooden clock from Hokkaido-grown birch while taking in views of Sapporo's autumn foliage, followed by a specially designed seasonal dessert and drink.
Following a sold-out debut in June, SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL's 7th-floor bar is bringing back its Jazz & Parfait Night on October 7, this time starring a rare, gold award-winning strawberry from Hokkaido's Shimokawa Town making its Sapporo debut alongside live saxophone and piano jazz.
Sasayama Joka-machi Hotel NIPPONIA, operated by Kazeno Heritage in Tamba Sasayama City, Hyogo, has partnered with SASAYAMA COTTON BASE to offer a new stay-and-craft experience of cotton ginning, hand weaving, and dyeing with Tamba black beans and chestnuts, available from September 8 to December 26, 2026.
From October 1, 2026 through February 15, 2027, Shinagawa Prince Hotel celebrates the 40th anniversary of Chibi Maruko-chan's original manga with its first Chinese cuisine collaboration, offering a character-themed afternoon tea, lunch set, and ramen at Chinese Restaurant Shinagawa Daihanten, plus flower-shaped breads at Boulangerie Shinagawa, along with a stamp rally and limited stickers.
Six Senses Spa Kyoto is welcoming two visiting wellness practitioners this fall — Italian bodywork healer Govinda Chiesa from October 1 to November 4, and Japanese WATSU pioneer Yukako Ogasawara from November 6 to 23 — bringing sessions previously offered at Six Senses properties worldwide to both hotel guests and local residents in Kyoto.
From October 1 to November 30, 2026, the Japanese restaurant Shimizu at Tokyo Prince Hotel is serving a limited-time "Japanese Afternoon Tea – Autumn Sweets with Minamoto Kitchoan," pairing seasonal wagashi from the long-established confectioner with washoku savories such as temari sushi and domestic beef steak.
From September 19 to 27, 2026, Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station's Dining & Bar LAVAROCK will serve a five-course Silver Week lunch, "Autumn Harmony," pairing Angus beef ribeye with herb-marinated beltfish for 3,800 yen.
Garden Dining at Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba will run a limited-time "Autumn Premium Harvest Festival" buffet on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from October 2 to November 29, 2026, featuring chef-carved domestic beef roast beef, matsutake mushroom rice, and a build-your-own salmon and ikura rice bowl.
THE HIRAMATSU KARUIZAWA MIYOTA is holding a Shinshu Wine Week from October 2 to October 9, 2026, offering a limited-time pairing dinner stay plan along with daily salon tastings introducing the wines of Nagano Prefecture.
Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen is marking the 2026 holiday season with "Inuyama Christmas Story," featuring a limited-time Christmas dinner course, a Christmas stay plan with an original crest-motif cake, and a sustainable Christmas tree crafted by artist Seiya Kaji from reclaimed materials.
Tea & Cocktail "Garden Lounge" at Hotel New Otani (Tokyo) is holding the "Super Sweets Buffet 2026 — Chestnut & Grape" from September 1 through November 30, 2026, featuring chestnut and grape sweets, 17 original sandwiches, hot dishes, Shine Muscat drinks, and a two-day Silver Week JAZZ Night Buffet.
Hotel New Otani Osaka's "2027 New Year Package" has seen brisk reservations since bookings opened on August 30, as a weak yen and a shorter year-end holiday push more travelers toward a luxury domestic stay instead of an overseas trip. The hotel offers six plan options from one night to four nights, combining traditional New Year events, family-friendly activities, and a full lineup of seasonal dining at its location beside Osaka Castle.
Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay will host a limited 6-day Grand Sweets Buffet themed around Halloween's Sweet Temptation, featuring desserts made with autumn ingredients such as chestnut, purple sweet potato, pear, and persimmon, from October 26 to 31, 2026.
Bar & Restaurant COCONOMA at Hotel & Residence Roppongi is serving a Halloween-themed "Autumn Fruit Afternoon Tea" from October 1 to October 31, 2026, featuring playful sweets and drinks built around Kyoho grapes and Shine Muscat.
Karuizawa Marriott Hotel will hold a one-night Makers Dinner called "The Art of Fermentation" on November 21, 2026, pairing six wines from Six Cloves Wines and Karuizawa Anne Winery with a six-course menu built around Nagano's fermented ingredients, alongside a talk session with both winemakers.
From October 1 to November 25, 2026, the Lounge at RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto serves a seasonal glass parfait topped with roasted sweet potato brûlée and layered with kadaif, chestnut gateau, fresh fig, black tea jelly, and pumpkin ice cream.
From October 1, Royal Park Hotel in Nihonbashi, Tokyo is taking reservations for its 2026 Christmas cakes, including three new creations chosen through the hotel's in-house sweets contest alongside a lineup of petit gâteaux and classic holiday favorites.
Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel is adding Halloween-themed costumes, including pumpkin, bat, and black cat designs, to the rental goods in its stuffed animal dress-up stay plan, available from October 1 to 31, 2026.
The Warehouse at Aloft by Marriott Osaka Umeda adds an all-you-can-eat seasonal fruit option featuring Japanese pear, grapes, pomegranate, and persimmon, available for an extra ¥2,000 per person with a Salad Bar or Set Lunch starting Monday, September 7, 2026.
From September 14 to November 15, 2026, Aman Tokyo presents three seasonal dessert menus built around Shine Muscat grapes grown at its own Yamanashi farm, including a Shine Muscat Afternoon Tea and Parfait at The Lounge by Aman, and a new "Dessert d'Automne" assortment with a choice of Mont Blanc at The Cafe by Aman.
Courtyard by Marriott Osaka Honmachi has completed a partial renovation of restaurant STITCH and refreshed its popular semi-buffet lunch, adding new choose-your-own main dishes, fresh Senshu-grown vegetables, and an expanded bread and dessert lineup.
From September 1 to November 15, Jardin All-Day French Bistro at Four Seasons Hotel Osaka offers a Shine Muscat Afternoon Tea that pairs the sweetness of shine muscat grapes with autumn flavors like yuzu, matcha, and chestnut across a lineup of sweets and savories featuring foie gras, lobster, black truffle, and porcini.
Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f in Sengokuhara is offering a yukata experience with salon mizu timed to the mid-autumn moon, featuring both a self-dressing plan and a creator-styled plan for hotel guests on September 25, 2026.
The JW Lounge on the 30th floor of JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo introduces a Halloween-themed afternoon tea that pairs autumn ingredients like persimmon, chestnut, and pumpkin with playful ghost, cobweb, and cross motifs, available October 1 to 31, 2026, alongside limited-edition Halloween cocktails and mocktails at JW Bar.
Lake Biwa Hotel is offering a new stay plan bundled with tickets to the Vermeer exhibition "Girl with a Pearl Earring — Masterpieces of 17th-Century Dutch Painting, A Miraculous Return," available for its Premier Luxury Floor rooms from September 5 through checkout by September 20, 2026.
With International Red Panda Day and Japan's first five-day Silver Week in 11 years both falling this September, Shizuoka City suggests a refreshing family getaway built around Nihondaira Zoo's special program, easy access from central Tokyo, and a night spent at a hotel with a view of Mount Fuji.
Royal Hotel Co., Ltd. has announced that its previously revealed hotel in Hakone's Gora area will open as "Noir by RIHGA Hakone Gora," a new hot spring resort brand offering 90 rooms that each include a private open-air hot-spring bath. The hotel is set to complete construction in September 2028, with opening planned for around the end of December 2028.
Available through September 23, 2026, Shinagawa Prince Hotel's new "Lunch & Daytime Pool Pair Plan" pairs a lunch buffet at Japanese Bistro Ichozaka with access to the hotel's indoor and outdoor daytime pools, plus a dining discount for pool users at other in-house restaurants.
Tokyo Marriott Hotel is welcoming the 2026 holiday season with "ARTfully Christmas," a lineup of five artistic Christmas cakes, three stollen varieties, a panettone and a kringler, plus a limited-run Christmas dinner course at Lounge & Dining G.
YOKI MATSUSHIMA, a hot spring hotel in Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, is offering a stay plan available on two dates only — September 27 and October 26, 2026 — that pairs a nighttime special viewing of the national treasure Zuiganji temple with a Full-Moon Kaiseki dinner inspired by the moonlit bay, priced from ¥81,900 per person based on double occupancy.
From September 4, Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu is accepting reservations for three Christmas-season stay plans, limited to 10 rooms a day, running November 6 through December 23, 2026, including one December 24–25 exclusive plan with a full-course Christmas dinner served in the room.
ATAMI Sekaie in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, is offering a new "Sleep Retreat Plan" from September 3, 2026, combining TENTIAL sleep items, a plan-limited Japanese-cuisine dinner and natural hot springs, with an optional 60-minute personal conditioning session, for stays from September 14.
On October 15, 2026, Phoenix Seagaia Resort's teppanyaki restaurant "Fukami" will host a one-night maker's dinner pairing six wines from Italy's Banfi winery with a specially crafted teppanyaki course, with Banfi's North Asia Area Manager Paolo Fassina in attendance.
From September 19 to 23, 2026, Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel's Lake View Dining Biona (37F) welcomes three-generation families with an autumn Shiga gourmet buffet, offering one child under 7 free for every two adults.
KIHARU Brasserie at Cross Hotel Kyoto is introducing a new seasonal menu, "KIHARU de Autumn 2026," on weekends and public holidays starting September 19, 2026, pairing autumn ingredients like mushrooms and sweet potato with sustainable seafood and local Kyoto ingredients.
Mesm Tokyo's 16th-floor French restaurant Chef's Theatre will serve a limited-time five-course dinner inspired by the ballet The Nutcracker from October 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027, marking its third collaboration with the New National Theatre, Tokyo, timed to the theatre's own production of the ballet this winter.
Moxy Hotels has opened Moxy Niseko Village, its debut property in the internationally renowned mountain resort of Niseko and the fifth Moxy Hotel in Japan, with 310 rooms and ski-in/ski-out access beside the Niseko Village Gondola.
From December 5, 2026 to February 28, 2027, Oirase Keiryu Hotel by Hoshino Resorts will serve "Ice Fall Afternoon Tea," a heated-dome dining experience featuring sweets and drinks inspired by the gorge's frozen winter waterfalls.
This autumn, Okayama International Hotel presents a moon-viewing lantern art display in its lobby, seasonal café and course menus themed around the moon, and special suite-stay plans designed for enjoying the season's long evenings.
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo will open reservations for its "New Year Plan 2027" from September 24, 2026, adding a countdown event with a million soap bubbles, a Miki Asakura concert, and other new activities for three generations to share near Tokyo Tower.
From October 1, Shinjuku Prince Hotel is taking reservations for its 2026 Christmas Cake Collection, five designs built around the theme "Harmony of Christmas," including a premium box cake made with Amaou strawberries from Fukuoka Prefecture.
From November 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027, Japanese Dining & Bar FUGA on the 25th floor of Shinjuku Prince Hotel serves an afternoon tea inspired by the neighborhood's record culture, with a Forêt Noire-style parfait, seasonal sweets and savories, and a Christmas-only menu from December 1 to 25.
TREE HOTEL NIKKA Komono in Mie Prefecture has added a new "room-stay" option alongside its tree house and tent stays, with three family rooms from ¥28,000 per room, a kids' space open until 9:00 PM, and BBQ left as an optional add-on rather than built into the price.
From September 16 to October 31, 2026, Biwako Hotel's Café Bellago in Otsu, Shiga will offer "Tanuki," the 5th edition of its autumn-only tanuki-shaped cake, now in a chocolate and banana flavor inspired by the Otsu Festival season.
On Sunday, October 25, Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel's Japanese Cuisine Sakuragaoka holds the fifth annual Ho-no-kuni Toyohashi & Higashi-Mikawa food culture lunch seminar, pairing a chikuwa-grilling experience led by Yamasa Chikuwa's seventh-generation president with a course meal built around ingredients introduced by Toyohashi's own farmers.
Starting September 3, 2026, Hotel Chourakukan in Kyoto's Higashiyama district will offer "Night Photo at CHOURAKUKAN," a new photo wedding plan that captures couples amid the nighttime lighting and architecture of its main building, a National Important Cultural Property.
Hyatt Centric Sapporo, the brand's first hotel in Sapporo, will open on October 3, 2026, near JR Sapporo Station, and has begun taking reservations for stays and restaurant dining from that date, alongside opening commemorative rate plans offering up to 17% off and a limited-time sparkling wine offer at its restaurant, Matsu Grill & Bar.
This autumn, Manza Prince Hotel in Gunma presents a season of experiences themed around "Four Colors Unique to Manza" — a hot spring plan framed by golden foliage (September 26 to October 31, 2026), cuisine built around Tsumagoi's cabbage harvest, stargazing sessions at 1,800 meters, and guided walks through the historic hot spring town.
Sky Dining Tenku on the 31st floor of Nagoya Prince Hotel Sky Tower will host two Christmas buffets from November 6 to December 27, 2026, the White Noël lunch buffet with snow-white desserts, and the Sky Noël dinner buffet, which adds a choice of four main dishes from December 11.
This fall, Prince Grand Resort Karuizawa is offering a lineup of stay experiences unique to the season, including a night ski-lift ride to view the harvest moon from the summit, a guided birdhouse-building workshop in the resort's forest, free moon- and star-gazing nights by the campfire, and a getaway plan bundling activity vouchers for cycling, golf, and nearby sightseeing spots.
From October 1 to November 30, 2026, The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji's 15th-floor bar and lounge, THE BAR, offers "Atelier – Autumn Afternoon Tea," featuring chestnut, persimmon, and apple desserts scented with osmanthus, along with a high tea that adds a choice of evening main.
A new 39-room hotel opens in Oita's Yufuin in April 2027, with every guest room offering its own onsen bath, a Finnish-designed thermal spa by Avanto Architects, and dining that runs from morning to night.
From September 1 to October 31, 2026, Tsumagoi Prince Hotel in Gunma pairs its new highland disc golf course with a salad pizza made from Tsumagoi Highland Cabbage in a limited-time autumn plan designed for couples and partners.
Urbannet Sapporo Link Tower, a new office, hotel, and retail complex in Sapporo, will hold its grand opening on Saturday, October 3, 2026, with the hotel Hyatt Centric Sapporo opening on its upper floors the same day, kicking off an opening weekend with a Hokkaido marché, live music, and a flower giveaway.
HOTEL&RESORT Yamanouchi Hills in Nagano Prefecture has begun offering a new Family Plan for stays from August 20, 2026 to April 30, 2027, cutting children's rates to 50% of the adult rate and adding a renovated lounge with a rooftop pool, ball pool, and free-flow snack and drink corners for kids.
Mori Trust Hotels & Resorts is opening APARTHOTEL Lilt Hakone Gora on November 10, 2026, an 18-room apartment-style hotel with a kitchen in every room, a source hot spring bath, and a coin laundry built for longer family and group stays in Hakone.
From September 1, Asakusa View Hotel is selling two Christmas-limited stay plans for December 19, 20, 24, and 25, 2026, each paired with dinner at one of its high-floor restaurants — a buffet on the 26th floor or a Chinese-French collaboration course on the 27th floor — with night views of Tokyo Skytree from its newly renovated rooms.
From October 1 to 31, 2026, THE BBQ YARD GROVE HILLS NARITA — an outdoor BBQ venue in the garden space of ANA Crowne Plaza Narita — is offering a hands-free "Halloween BBQ Plan" with seven Halloween-themed dishes, a self-service costume bar, and a kids' trick-or-treat giveaway during the final week.
Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel reopened on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, after a five-month renovation marking the hotel's 30th anniversary. All 422 guest rooms and the lobby have been redesigned around the "Theater of the City" concept, with new self-service check-in, a self-service cloakroom, and an expanded breakfast buffet.
China Shadow, the Chinese restaurant at The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo, serves a Shine Muscat and Chestnut Chinese Afternoon Tea and matching parfait from October 1 through November 30, 2026, built around shine muscat grapes, chestnuts, and other autumn ingredients.
Starting September 1, FOREST KITCHEN with Outdoor Living inside Hotel Metropolitan Sendai East is taking reservations for its 2027 osechi, a three-tier, 22-dish box blending Italian and Japanese flavors with Tohoku ingredients such as Sendai beef, paired with Veuve Clicquot champagne, priced at ¥38,000 and serving 2–4 people.
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Hilton Osaka is launching an original private cask whisky bottled from a single selected cask of single malt "Sakurao," available in limited quantities at the hotel's restaurants and cafe & bar, alongside a matching original cocktail.
From November 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, HOSHINOYA offers three "Winter Wellness Stay" plans across its properties, drawing on each location's climate and culture to help guests reset the "winter fatigue" and "brain fatigue" common among modern people, with a culturally themed breakfast and a destination-inspired gift included in every stay.
From September 1 to November 30, GRACERY LOUNGE on the 8th floor of Hotel Gracery Shinjuku is serving an autumn fair of seasonal sweets, drinks, and cocktails, including an Acai and Sweet Potato Parfait that switches to a Halloween look from October 1 to 31.
From September 1 to November 30, Hotel New Otani's three directly managed hotels in Tokyo, Makuhari, and Osaka are serving chestnut and grape sweets, led by the seasonal Super Mont Blanc, across their restaurants and cake shops.
From September 1 to November 30, 2026, Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Autumn Special 2026 pairs seasonal dining — from a chestnut Mont Blanc to a matsutake kaiseki course — with cultural events and an all-you-can-practice golf stay, giving guests their choice of autumn.
WASHU BLUE RESORT KASAGO in Kurashiki, Okayama, is hosting an autumn dining event this fall, featuring 10 kinds of freshly fried bites at its buffet restaurant, including a new sweet potato and dill dish and deep-fried Shine Muscat grapes.
From October 1, 2026, Kyukaruizawa Kikyo, Curio Collection by Hilton, will serve a Halloween-themed afternoon tea featuring seasonal Shinshu ingredients such as pumpkin, purple sweet potato, apple, and Nagano Purple grapes at its casual dining restaurant à table in Karuizawa.
From September 1, Mampei Hotel in Karuizawa is selling a Halloween cookie tin modeled after its historic Alps Wing, holding 11 Halloween- and autumn-themed cookies, alongside the returning Walnut Bitter Caramel Sandwich in a Halloween-limited package.
Nagaragawa Seiryu Hotel, on the banks of the Nagara River in Gifu, is opening reservations September 1 for its 2027 New Year osechi — a 22-dish, Japanese-Western box built around Hida beef, Ibi tea, and seafood, paired with a half bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne.
NOT A HOTEL is teaming up with the sleep game app Pokémon Sleep on a special Poké Ball-Themed Hotel appearing in Hokkaido this September, with a campaign offering winners a chance to stay inside.
For one month only in October 2026, Cafe "&More by Sheraton" at Sheraton Kagoshima will serve a Halloween Afternoon Tea, while the hotel's cafe and 19th-floor bar VIVARIUM also roll out Halloween-themed pastries and cocktails from September 16 to October 31.
From October 1 to October 31, 2026, Café Belle at Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka is serving a Halloween lineup of seven new sweets and breads, including a purple mont blanc inspired by the yokai "Karakasa Obake" and a coffin-shaped mushroom quiche, alongside two returning favorites.
Sun Frontier Hotel Management has opened the official website and started taking reservations for Tabino Hotel lit Sakata in Yamagata Prefecture, a new hotel opening on February 25, 2027 with a top-floor natural hot spring open-air bath and lounge overlooking Mount Chokai.
UMITO has fully renovated its former UMITO VOYAGE ATAMI property in Atami's Sogaura into UMITO ATAMI HONTEI, a five-room private villa overlooking the ocean, with reservations opening September 1. A renewal campaign from October through December adds special stay plans, a welcome champagne perk, and a curry gift.
From September 26 to November 27, 2026, The Westin Sendai's Lounge & Bar Horizon on the 26th floor serves a grape-themed "Seasonal Parfait & Cocktail -Autumn-" lineup, featuring the "Grape Jewels" parfait made with Kyoho and Shine Muscat grapes alongside two seasonal cocktails.
From September 1, Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers is serving a new wedding banquet course called "RURI (Ruri)," bringing together its Japanese, Western, Chinese, and pastry chefs for a fusion menu priced at ¥39,556 and available for weddings of 40 guests or fewer.
On September 28, Capella Kyoto's bar and night dining venue Yoi welcomes bartenders from Brooklyn's buzzworthy Bar Rêve for a special one-night-only cocktail collaboration.
From September 14 to 27, 2026, Bar19 on the top floor of Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station serves "MOON LIGHT VEIL," a full-moon-inspired cocktail and the third installment in the hotel's autumn moon-viewing lineup, for 2,000 yen per glass.
From September 14 to November 15, 2026, THE LOUNGE at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi presents a fall afternoon tea built around Shine Muscat grapes, crafted by Executive Pastry Chef Michele Abbatemarco and Executive Sous Chef Kensuke Kuze on the hotel's 39th floor.
Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima is offering a "Pool & Lunch Plan to Enjoy the Lingering Summer Heat" from September 1 to 23, 2026, extending its outdoor pool season and letting day guests pair lunch at one of three restaurants with access to its normally guest-only pool and Hiroshima Onsen "Seto no Yu."
From September 7, HOTEL IL PALAZZO's lounge EL DORADO in Fukuoka is serving an autumn afternoon tea themed "Bitter Sweet," pairing nine sweets and four savories with a free-flow cocktail buffet of wine, sparkling wine, and cocktails.
Gallery 11 Restaurant & Bar on the 11th floor of Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya introduces cocktails and mocktails crafted from ingredients such as fruit peels and used coffee grounds starting September 1, 2026, alongside new fall and winter menu items.
From September 1 through November 30, 2026 checkout, Hotel New Otani Makuhari is offering two limited-time multi-night stay plans — the "Makuhari Suite Long Stay," giving guests a free third night in an ocean-view suite for the price of two, and the "Autumn Multi-Night Plan," which pairs accommodation with a meal coupon for use at the hotel's restaurants.
All-Day Dining "SATSUKI" at Hotel New Otani (Tokyo) is serving a reworked Super Mont-blanc alongside a rare Geisha coffee cold brew as the Super Mont-blanc & Geisha Cold Brew Set, available September 1 through October 31, 2026, at ¥6,000.
HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO is launching a guest-only program that pairs a stay overlooking Nijo Castle with a private after-hours tour of the World Heritage Site, offered as a token of thanks for a cultural heritage preservation donation, limited to four groups between October 2026 and March 2027.
Minomachiya Co., Ltd.'s dispersed kominka hotel in Mino, Gifu Prefecture, is renaming itself from NIPPONIA Mino Merchant Town to NAE Mino on September 8, 2026, adding guided town walks, a local-news LINE account, a "Mino Najimifu" shop pass, and a share of lodging revenue donated back to the community.
Okinawa Prince Hotel Ocean View Ginowan is holding an "Illuminated Churaumi Dome and Music Box Workshop" in its lobby from September 18 to 28, 2026, letting guests craft their own dome and music box souvenirs without a reservation.
On September 26, 2026, RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto's Kaiseki French Cuisine Gourmand Tachibana will host a one-night maker's dinner pairing five wines from Spain's historic Rioja winery Marqués de Murrieta with owner Vicente Dalmau Cebrián-Sagarriga and Asia-Pacific export director Alberto Fernández.
From October 1 to 31, 2026, Bar & Dining "TORRENT" at SHIBUYA STREAM HOTEL is serving its first-ever Halloween Party afternoon tea, with eerie sweets and savory bites like a staring canelé, a purple sweet potato brain Mont Blanc, and a bloody beet soup.
From September 1 to November 30, 2026, SORANO HOTEL's DAICHINO RESTAURANT is serving "Kinshu Chakai," a Japanese-style afternoon tea built around shine muscat, chestnut, and other autumn flavors, with a Halloween-themed arrangement offered for one week in late October.
Cafe & Dining ZelkovA at The Strings Omotesando in Tokyo will offer a new autumn sweets lineup from September 8, 2026, featuring three parfaits built around shine muscat, fig, and pear alongside a three-flavor "Triple Rich Pancake."
From October 1 through November 30, 2026, W Osaka's MIXup restaurant serves an autumn-themed afternoon tea created with Osaka patisserie Seiichiro,NISHIZONO, featuring chestnut, fig, and cassis sweets alongside savory dishes with truffle butter and foie gras.
From September 1 to November 6, 2026, The Westin Tokyo's international restaurant The Terrace offers a lunch and dinner buffet celebrating the autumn harvest, featuring Oktoberfest-style dishes such as grilled sausages and choucroute alongside a wide selection of world cuisine, with German and Spanish beers available a la carte.
THE C's SKY DINING, the Italian restaurant on the 17th floor of Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower, is serving the seasonal "THE C's SKY DINING Autumn Buffet 2026" for lunch and dinner from September 1 through November 30, 2026, pairing autumn ingredients with a wine-focused free-flow drink option.
Cafe 33 at Hyatt Regency Kyoto is holding a weekend and holiday afternoon tea buffet built around chestnut, sweet potato, and pumpkin from October 3 to November 29, 2026, with Halloween-themed sweets on October 31 and November 1.
From October 1, Kobe Sannomiya Tokyu REI Hotel's restaurant TORIKO is serving an autumn lunch course with unlimited refills on three main dishes — roast duck, seafood bouillabaisse, and sirloin steak — plus a chestnut Mont Blanc dessert, for ¥3,800 per person.
Chinese Restaurant Hoshigaoka at Kyoto Tokyu Hotel is holding an "Abalone and Autumn Flavors Fair" from September 1 to October 31, 2026, offering lunch and dinner courses plus a la carte dishes that pair abalone with seasonal chestnut, kabocha squash, and ginkgo nut.
From September 1 to October 15, 2026, Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu's 17th-floor restaurant PIC⊛NIKA hosts its first Osaka-mon Umariage dinner fair, pairing three wines from Katashimo Winery with three original pasta dishes made from Osaka-grown ingredients.
From October 1 to 31, 2026, Royal Park Hotel in Nihonbashi, Tokyo presents three Halloween-themed afternoon teas — a Sweet Potato and Chestnut Afternoon Tea at Lobby Lounge Fontaine, a Halloween Chinese Afternoon Tea at Keikaen, and a Halloween Twilight Afternoon Tea with free-flow drinks at the Royal Scots bar.
From October 2 to 31, 2026, Royal Park Hotel's Chefs Dining Symphony serves a Halloween Buffet on Fridays through Sundays and holidays, while the hotel's Sweets & Bakery Iki offers Halloween-themed sweets and bread from October 1 to 31.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka's Restaurant & Lounge Bar eu is serving a Velvet Martini Collection of dessert-inspired martinis from September 1 to October 31, 2026, available nightly from 5:00 PM.
A new kaidan (ghost-story) live show called "THE GHOST LOUNGE" debuts at B.B.S. Event Dining inside Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay on September 11 and 25, 2026, with background video that shifts alongside the storytellers' narration. Tickets are ¥3,500 with one drink included, and each of the two nightly sessions features a different lineup of stories.
Espacio Nagoya Castle will hold a special exhibition, from August 30 to October 25, 2026, of a Guinness World Records–certified stained-glass samurai armor depicting Toyotomi Hideyoshi, held in the collection of Toyokuni Shrine in Nakamura-ku, Nagoya — an area said to be Hideyoshi's birthplace.
To celebrate its 4th anniversary, Atami Pearlstar Hotel presents a limited-time "Shine Muscat Afternoon Tea" featuring shine muscat and kyoho grapes, available from September 1 to October 18, 2026.
BOUNCEE by RIHGA Fukuoka Hakata, the first hotel under RIHGA Royal Hotels' new BOUNCEE by RIHGA brand, opens in Fukuoka's Gion-machi on September 1, 2026, built around a "HOTEL BAR" concept with moody guest rooms, a sauna-equipped large bath, and a signature restaurant-bar serving Hakata cuisine and cocktails.
This autumn, Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel, Disney Ambassador Hotel, and Tokyo Disneyland Hotel each offer their own way to enjoy the season, from chestnut and pumpkin desserts to Chip 'n' Dale-themed treats and rooms filled with Disney film-inspired art.
Ahead of its September 14, 2026 rebrand opening in Hida Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Hilton Takayama Resort has revealed details of its guest rooms, executive lounge, hot spring terrace, and four restaurants.
Hilton Tokyo Odaiba is opening a new takeout-only shop, LE CHOU CHOU -SWEETS & DELI-, on September 15, 2026, offering chef-crafted sweets, bread, and delicatessen items as part of the hotel's full-property renovation.
Following a sold-out run this summer, Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura is bringing back its official-website-exclusive stay plan featuring a private nighttime visit to Hokokuji Temple's lit-up bamboo grove and matcha tea, with two dates in September 2026 and reservations opening August 26.
Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro is rolling out a new autumn flavor of its "Seasonal Parfait" at the Mezzanine Lounge "Suzukake" from September 1, 2026, featuring shine muscat grapes and black tea.
From October 1 to November 30, 2026, Hotel New Grand in Yokohama is offering an Autumn Dinner Stay plan pairing a private in-room dinner of seasonal dishes with harbor views, plus a choice of Japanese, Western, or room-service breakfast.
Hotel New Otani Tokyo's buffet and bar VIEW & DINING THE SKY serves the 'Super Afternoon Tea – Marron' from September 1 to November 30, 2026, pairing Mont Blanc creations from Patisserie SATSUKI and Pierre Hermé Paris with a 360-degree panoramic view of Tokyo.
Hotel Nikko Himeji is welcoming "Tabby" to its original "Himeneko" mascot family, joining "Shiro" and "Mike"; Tabby goes on sale September 1, 2026.
The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho is serving a sushi-style Japanese afternoon tea called "Karin," themed on fragrant osmanthus and autumn leaves, from September 1 to November 30, 2026.
Kinosaki no Yado Ryokufukaku, a hot spring inn in Kinosaki Onsen, Hyogo Prefecture, has opened a guest lounge called "Yuagari-dokoro" and a members-only lounge called "Shion" for guests on select plans, both designed to extend the relaxing time that follows a bath.
From September 11 to December 30, 2026, Chinese restaurant Karin at ANA InterContinental Tokyo is teaming up with French tea brand Kusmi Tea for their first collaboration afternoon tea, pairing 20 dishes and sweets built on the idea that food and medicine share the same origin with a free-flow of six teas.
Starting September 1, 2026, Pastry Shop La Mora on the first floor of Royal Pines Hotel Urawa is rolling out an autumn sweets and bread lineup led by a Kyoho and Shine Muscat grape parfait and a chestnut-filled Kouglof Marron.
Sapporo Grand Hotel is holding a Marron Sweets Fair from September 1 to September 30, 2026, with a sweets buffet, afternoon tea sets, chestnut parfaits, and take-out breads and sweets spread across four in-hotel venues.
Toba Hotel International's Lobby Lounge is offering a playful Halloween afternoon tea, "Halloween — The Monsters' Mischief," from September 1 to October 31, 2026, featuring witch, Frankenstein, and monster-eye motifs alongside Mie Prefecture specialties, plus a limited-time dessert plate and Halloween decorations throughout the hotel.
Toya Kohantei, a hot spring inn on the shore of Lake Toya in Hokkaido, is offering motorcycle riders covered parking so they can rest without worrying about rain, followed by a hot spring bath overlooking the lake.
Ubusuna no Sato TOMIMOTO, a renovated kominka hotel in Nara's Ikaruga–Horyuji area and the birthplace of ceramic artist and first Living National Treasure Tomimoto Kenkichi, marks the World Heritage registration of the Asuka-Fujiwara Imperial Capitals with a special kaiseki plan themed on ancient Yamato history, available from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027.
The Westin Osaka's Lobby Lounge is serving a grape-themed "Grape Afternoon Tea — Tea Time in the Autumn Forest" from September 1 to November 7, 2026, followed by a limited Shine Muscat Moon-Viewing Parfait from September 7, available in only 10 servings a day.
SEASCAPE TERRACE DINING at Hilton Tokyo Odaiba is holding a wellness-themed lunch and dinner buffet from September 14 to November 15, 2026, its first autumn fair since this summer's renewal, featuring a signature domestic wagyu roast, seasonal salmon and kamasu dishes, and Shine Muscat sweets.
Hotel Associa Shizuoka is holding "Muscat Elegance" from August 22 to September 27, 2026, featuring Shine Muscat afternoon tea, sweets, Chinese-style afternoon tea, cocktails, buffet desserts, and a stay plan built around the peak-season grape.
All Day Dining SATSUKI at Hotel New Otani Makuhari hosts the Super Sweets Buffet 2026 — Chestnut and Grape on weekends and holidays from September 12 to November 29, 2026, featuring a buffet-limited Chestnut Shortcake, Mont Blanc, and a wide range of Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes.
Hotel Universal Port in Osaka hosts a Halloween Fair from September 10 to November 8, 2026, featuring a dinner buffet, seasonal sweets and cocktails, and an in-room Halloween party set accommodation plan.
Cafe & Bar Plaza at Mito Plaza Hotel in Ibaraki is hosting Evening High Tea Autumn on Fridays and Saturdays from September 4 to November 28, 2026, pairing a three-tiered stand of seasonal dishes with a choice between a 90-minute standard plan and a 120-minute premium plan featuring craft beer and sake.
From September 1 to October 31, 2026, Lounge South Court at Odakyu Hotel Century Southern Tower near Shinjuku Station holds its first-ever Shine Muscat Fair, featuring five seasonal sweets built around the prized green grape, including a Shine Muscat parfait and a Shine Muscat and Kyoho grape mochi pancake.
Hotel New Otani Osaka's Tea & Cocktail "SATSUKI LOUNGE" hosts a Pompompurin collaboration sweets buffet from October 9 to November 30, 2026, celebrating both Pompompurin's 30th anniversary and the hotel's 40th anniversary with character-inspired cakes, drinks, and savory dishes.
From September 1 to November 12, 2026, The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka's Italian restaurant Splendido will host the Stars of Autumn afternoon buffet and the Flavor of Autumn lunch buffet, featuring seasonal chestnuts, pumpkin, grapes, and pears.
From September 1 to 30, 2026, Sapporo Grand Hotel is offering discounted restaurant plans across three venues for Silver Week and Respect for the Aged Day, including buffet and shark fin lunch specials for guests 65 and older, and a free-flow plan for guests 70 and older.
From October 1 to November 30, 2026, Sapporo Prince Hotel is serving an "Autumn Harvest Festival" menu at its restaurants and lounge, featuring a seasonal lunch and dinner buffet, a Chinese course dinner, and a Wagyu steak dinner, alongside a sky-high afternoon tea on sale from September 1.
From October 1 to November 17, 2026, TAVERN by the green at The Strings Omotesando in Tokyo is offering the "Triple Premium Mont Blanc Afternoon Tea," featuring three kinds of Mont Blanc alongside amber-hued autumn sweets and savories built around sweet potato, chestnut, and pumpkin.
From September 1, the 28th-floor bar lounge at Asakusa View Hotel is serving an autumn edition of its Sky View Afternoon Tea, with fig, grape, chestnut, and other seasonal flavors across 11 sweets and 5 savories, alongside nine new free-flow mocktails.
To mark its 2nd anniversary on August 20, 2026, Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto is relaunching Banyan Group's "Stay for Good" program tailored to Kyoto, centered on a new "Ninnaji Legacy Experience" created with the UNESCO World Heritage site Ninna-ji that gives guests special access to the temple, with part of the proceeds supporting its preservation.
Cafe & Dining HARUHORO, a restaurant on the first floor of Hotel JAL City Haneda Tokyo operated by Shunpanro Co., Ltd., celebrates its 10th anniversary with a limited-time "10th Anniversary Course" available from August 24 through September 30, 2026, built around a fugu poêlée wrapped in cured ham.
CANDEO HOTELS OSAKA HIRAKATA is offering four stay plans tied to the 5th Suito Kurawanka Fireworks Festival on September 20, 2026, including two new options — a private Sky Spa reservation and a fireworks dinner in its panoramic-view restaurant. Bookings open on the hotel's official website from 12:00 PM on August 28.
From September 1 to November 30, Courtyard by Marriott Sapporo's all-day dining restaurant Substance is holding an autumn France Fair, pairing Hokkaido ingredients such as beef sirloin with bistro-rooted French dishes like coq au vin and tarte flambée, served alongside wine.
DOG VILLA KOTO Kyotamba, a dog-friendly inn in Kyoto Prefecture, is opening a new special room called "Momiji" in November 2026, where guests can enjoy a private chef's kushikatsu course alongside their dog; bookings open September 1, alongside a limited-time plan offering up to 30% off existing rooms.
Starting August 3, 2026, guests staying at select hotels and ryokan around Ehime's Dogo Onsen can rent an original yukata featuring artist Mika Ninagawa's photography-based designs, part of the ongoing "Mika Ninagawa with EiM × Dogo Art" project that runs through February 2027.
From September 4 to December 3, 2026, Fuji Speedway Hotel in Oyama, Shizuoka presents autumn-limited dining experiences including AUTUMN AFTERNOON TEA, seasonal dinner courses at TROFEO Italian and Robata OYAMA featuring Fuji Atlantic Salmon, and seasonal cocktails at BAR 4563.
Grand Hyatt Tokyo's Fiorentina Pastry Boutique is offering nine limited-edition "creepy-cute" Halloween treats, including a new chocolate-dome Grand Premium Halloween Cake and the returning whole-edible Jack O Lantern, from October 1 to 31, 2026, alongside a Halloween Afternoon Tea Takeout Box.
From September through November 2026, Grand Mercure Nasu Highlands Resort & Spa is running a series of seasonal stays in the Nasu highlands, including a five-day garden pool and water-gun play during Silver Week, night lounge music, stargazing sessions, and autumn bonfire evenings with live music.
From October 1 to November 26, 2026, HOSHINOYA Okinawa will offer "Autumn Colors Dessert Course," a six-course dessert experience built around the character of Okinawa's rare purple sweet potato, paired with tea in an open garden setting.
As summer's heat begins to ease, Hotel Anaga on Awaji Island is inviting guests to enjoy a poolside resort stay under the theme "Just a Little More Summer," with time at the garden pool, original cocktails at the poolside bar, and a limited-time stay plan featuring Awaji beef and salt-baked Awaji onion.
HOTEL FORK & KNIFE Miyajima, the culture retreat hotel that opened near Miyajima this March, is holding a talk event and dinner built around the photobook Hiroshima 1958, featuring ref. head Kengo Nakamoto and editor Chihiro Minato on September 11 and 12, 2026.
From September 1, 2026, Hotel Harvest Kyu-Karuizawa's Japanese restaurant "Avant" will serve a limited-time eight-course "Matsutake Kaiseki" built around fragrant autumn matsutake mushrooms, available through October 31.
Starting September 2026, Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora's Riverside Kitchen & Bar introduces a new seasonal dinner course from Executive Chef Kei Sakamoto, layering French technique and wood-fire cooking with Japanese ingredients like plum, yuba, whitebait, and miso, available in three tiers from ¥10,000.
From August 20, 2026, Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen is taking reservations for two Christmas cakes -- a shortcake built around the hotel's original crest and a mechanical "karakuri" cake with a hidden surprise -- both featuring Gifu Prefecture's Mino Musume strawberry.
Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro is offering two limited-time stay plans paired with commemorative dinner courses — a luxury Chinese course at "Keilin," celebrating its renovation reopening, and a seasonal course at "Est," marking its 1st renewal anniversary.
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano is marking its 30th anniversary with a limited-edition Christmas cake, "Floraison d'Hiver," decorated with 30 strawberries as a tribute to three decades of gratitude, with reservations opening October 1, 2026.
Hotel Vischio Amagasaki's Café & Restaurant "West River" is running an Autumn Family Lunch & Dinner Buffet on select dates in September, October, and November 2026, featuring about 30 all-you-can-eat dishes made with seasonal ingredients like mushrooms and sweet potato, monthly sushi varieties, and a rotating hands-on food corner, plus 90 minutes of unlimited soft drinks.
Restaurant AVANTI at International Garden Hotel Narita is serving a weekday-only "Autumn Afternoon Tea" from September 7 to October 30, 2026, featuring nine seasonal sweets built around shine muscat, kyoho grapes, and chestnut alongside three savory dishes.
Starting September 5, 2026, JR Hotel Clement Tokushima's Dining Cafe Clement is serving "Sea of Sweets Afternoon Tea," a first-time collaboration with Shikoku Aquarium featuring photogenic sweets and savories modeled after the aquarium's dolphins, seals, garden eels, and coral, available through November 30.
Three restaurants at JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo are serving seasonal menus built around chestnuts, grapes, mushrooms, and other autumn flavors, running from September 1 through September 30, 2026.
From September 1, 2026, JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo debuts a season-long autumn promotion inspired by "Nijuroku-ya-machi," the Edo-era moon-waiting tradition historically tied to Takanawa, featuring a poolside sound bath, moon-themed dining and cocktails, and a Kyoto craft gin pop-up at bar "4-0-3."
Kyukamura Ibusuki begins serving its seasonal Ise Ebi (Japanese spiny lobster) course from September 1, timed with the citywide Ibusuki Autumn Gourmet Festival, and is also adding a new a la carte Ise Ebi tempura and miso soup dish this year.
Restaurant MOSORO at Matsue Excel Hotel Tokyu in Shimane is hosting an Autumn Dinner Buffet from September 19 to November 25, 2026, featuring live-kitchen sirloin steak, oden, saury sasazushi, and desserts made with chestnut, sweet potato, and pumpkin.
On September 11, 2026, Nagasaki Marriott Hotel's all-day dining restaurant HARBELLA will hold the 5th installment of its gourmet dinner series, themed around Australian wine, featuring a special course by Executive Chef Masayuki Haeiwa paired with sommelier-selected wines for 40 guests.
Gran Cafe at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel will host a Thai Food Buffet from September 1 to October 31, 2026, supervised by a Bangkok Marriott executive chef and featuring a limited-time collaboration with Thai skincare brand THANN.
From September 11 to 13, 2026, Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka's Restaurant & Lounge Bar eu will offer a three-day-only French course crafted by Chef Minoru Asada, using Osaka's Kawachi duck, sweet Pure White corn, and autumn persimmons and figs to capture the shift from summer into fall in every dish.
St. Regis Hotel Osaka and traditional Japanese confectioner Taneya mark their fourth collaboration with "St. Regis Afternoon Tea with TANEYA," served at St. Regis Bar from September 1 to November 15, 2026, with a menu built around the flavors of autumn.
From September 3 to November 30, 2026, China Shadow on the 26th floor of Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental adds a limited-time menu featuring seasonal Hokkaido ingredients to its dim sum course, letting guests build a personalized lunch or dinner from steamed and fried dim sum, with prices starting at ¥7,700.
Strings Hotel Nagoya marks its 10th anniversary this year, and its 1st floor teppanyaki restaurant Takumi is serving a Five Senses Autumn Course from September 11 to November 11, 2026, built around Aichi beef, angel shrimp, and a Shine Muscat tart.
Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto will renovate its historic restaurant buildings from December 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027, temporarily closing Saryo Hassui while Kyo Suiran continues to operate as usual.
TIAD, Autograph Collection in Nagoya has begun offering a weekday-only shine muscat parfait made with seasonal fruit and an anniversary verrine plan with a stick balloon and message plate at The Lounge, its 3rd-floor lounge overlooking Hisaya-odori Park.
Restaurant & Bar TIDE TABLE Shiomi at Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel is serving a weekend-only afternoon tea built around shine muscat and autumn fruit, available from October 3 to November 29, 2026.
From September 1 to November 30, 2026, Patisserie by The Westin Tokyo is offering a six-piece autumn sweets lineup, including three new pastries built around fig, hojicha, and nuts plus three Mont Blanc creations featuring Kumamoto Japanese chestnut and French marron.
FHG HOTELS and GREENING will open BASE LAYER HOTEL _ UNION, an 86-room "life experience hotel" in Nagoya Sakae, on January 9, 2027, featuring a restaurant and music bar, a large spa and sauna, a fitness gym, and an on-site wedding chapel and banquet space.
Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel's Lobby Lounge Port Nio offers "Halloween Afternoon Tea - The Ghosts' Tea Party" from October 1 to 31, 2026, featuring a charcoal-black Mont Blanc, ghost meringues, and a welcome drink that changes color.
From September through November 2026, Grand Mercure Okinawa Cape Zanpa Resort serves a rice whisky in its Executive Lounge, holds an awamori tasting event in the lobby, and hosts a Pineapple Fair pairing pineapple sweets with wine at its buffet restaurant Le Sensoriel.
For three days from September 20 to 22, 2026, the all-day dining restaurant Le Jardin at Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama will offer an Autumn Sweets Buffet featuring about 25 seasonal desserts alongside a full lunch menu built around grapes, pears, chestnuts, and sweet potatoes.
From October 13 to November 28, 2026, Hotel Metropolitan's Japanese restaurant Shikisai Saryo "Shunka" is running a "Nagano & Toyama Fair," serving charcoal-grilled and teppanyaki dishes made with regional ingredients such as Shinshu salmon, branded chicken and pork, and Toyama Bay seafood.
The newly rebranded Naha resort pairs European-style dishes with Okinawa's traditional flavors and the sustainable algae ingredient umamo for a lunch buffet running from August 1 to September 30, 2026.
AVANTI, the restaurant at International Garden Hotel Narita, is holding a "Casual Italian & Shine Muscat All-You-Can-Eat" fair from September 1 to October 31, 2026, featuring free-flow shine muscat grapes, a bamboo charcoal pizza dreamed up by young staff, and fresh pasta menus that change between lunch and dinner.
On September 23, 2026, THE KAHALA Lounge at The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama will host "The Session
Kanazawa Tokyu Hotel is holding its first Silver Week Buffet at restaurant Marais d'Or from September 19 to 23, 2026, celebrating Tigerair Taiwan's new twice-weekly Komatsu-Kaohsiung flights with Kaohsiung recipes the head chef researched firsthand alongside Hokuriku regional specialties.
From September 1 to November 30, 2026, Kichijoji Excel Hotel Tokyu's lounge & dining "SORAE" presents a limited-time Chestnut Afternoon Tea featuring Japanese chestnut Mont Blanc and shine muscat, paired with teas from local specialty shop TEA MARKET Gclef.
Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station is hosting an Italian Bar Dinner Buffet at its restaurant LINK SQUARE from September 1 to October 31, 2026, featuring weekly-changing freshly baked pizzas and live pasta finished in a Parmigiano cheese vessel.
This autumn, five in-house restaurants at Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima will serve shine muscat-inspired dishes and drinks, including a seasonal buffet, course items, and an original cocktail, as part of the Shine Muscat Collection 2026, with periods varying by restaurant.
From September 3 to November 30, 2026, Shima Kanko Hotel's cafe and wine bar "Lian" is serving an autumn-only afternoon tea featuring sweets made with muscat grapes, chestnuts, and figs alongside savories using Ise lobster and Matsusaka beef, priced at ¥6,800 per person.
From September 1 to November 30, 2026, Bar19 on the top floor of Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station is serving MARRON TREAT, a chestnut-themed high tea running from appetizers to dessert, paired with free-flow drinks including Veuve Clicquot and original cocktails.
From September 1 to November 30, 2026, Fiorentina at Grand Hyatt Tokyo serves its first Autumn Afternoon Tea, featuring a Kumamoto chestnut Mont Blanc, a Shine Muscat shortcake, and a pear-caramel mousse alongside Italian-inspired savory dishes and pandoro bread. A Halloween-themed edition with playful monster and ghost sweets runs October 1 to 31.
Starting September 1, 2026, Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f in Sengokuhara, Hakone, offers autumn seasonal courses at WOODSIDE dining and Japanese restaurant Hyoseki, featuring dishes with venison, mushrooms, chestnuts, and seasonal fruit.
From September 1 to October 29, 2026, Hilton Narita's Terrace Restaurant hosts the "Autumn Gourmet Journey Buffet & Shine Muscat Fair," featuring ten stone-oven pizzas inspired by flavors from around the world and all-you-can-eat fresh shine muscat grapes and desserts.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo will combine its evolved garden mist production "Tokyo Sea of Clouds YAKUMO" with the seasonal moon-projection display "TOKYO MOON" from September 15 to November 9, 2026, letting guests watch the moon float among layered clouds above the garden's pond.
Hotel Metropolitan's Cake & Bakery Shop in Ikebukuro is offering autumn-limited sweets made with seasonal figs, Shine Muscat, apples, and chestnuts from September 1, 2026, including new creations and a fan-favorite treat featured on TV last year.
Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura's official-website-exclusive stay plan guarantees two S-seats, the closest viewing seats to the stage, for the 68th Kamakura Torchlight Noh Performance at Kamakura-gu Shrine on October 9, 2026, with reservations opening August 20 and rooms from ¥84,900 per night.
From September 1 to November 30, 2026, Hotel New Grand's Coffee House The Cafe in Yokohama is serving the "Autumn Old Classic Fair I & II," a two-part course built on recipes handed down from founding executive chef Saly Weil, with a choice of fish or meat main courses.
Hotel New Grand's Coffee House The Café in Yokohama is serving a new "Banana Parfait," layering caramelized banana, mousse, and ice cream with chocolate and nuts, from September 1 to October 15, 2026, priced at ¥2,450.
Flying Stag, the lounge bar at JW Marriott Nara, is offering a "Halloween Autumn Afternoon Tea" built around black, purple, and orange ingredients such as bamboo charcoal, black rice, purple sweet potato, and pumpkin, available September 1 to October 31, 2026.
Dining Cafe SOCO at Kobe Portopia Hotel hosts the Family Dinner Buffet - Halloween Autumn Harvest Festival on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from September 19 to November 3, 2026, turning pumpkin and chestnut into Frankenstein- and devil-themed dishes alongside a kids' candy grab challenge.
Kyoto Tower Hotel Annex is launching a new collaboration room themed around "Keihan Electric Railway × Sound! Euphonium 2026 Autumn," with reservations opening on August 25, 2026, and stays available from September 14.
Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel's 19th-floor LOUNGE PLUS presents a Japanese chestnut Mont Blanc parfait from September 1 to November 30, 2026, spotlighting a different chestnut-growing region each month. M-Boutique also offers three takeaway chestnut sweets, including a Mont Blanc tart, a Marron Opera, and a Choux Mont Blanc, for a limited time.
On November 11, 2026, Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel's 57th-floor Japanese restaurant "ZK" will hold a one-day chef event where Head Chef Masashi Takemura prepares a ¥12,000 autumn lunch course with knife work performed in front of guests, high above the city; reservations open August 19, 2026.
Café Toastina at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel is set to offer an autumn-themed sweets and bakery lineup featuring grapes, apples, and pears, along with a seasonal afternoon tea and sweets box — running throughout September 2026.
TASSEL HOTEL SANJO SHIRAKAWA in Kyoto's Higashiyama Ward hosts artist Sakurai Hajime's "A LITTLE PRAYER" pop-up exhibition in its first-floor lounge from September 12 to October 12, 2026, with free admission and an opening reception featuring guest DJs on the first day.
From September 26 to November 27, 2026, the Westin Hotel Sendai's 26th-floor Restaurant Symphony serves a storybook-style afternoon tea built around caramel and autumn flavors, with seven sweets guided by the hotel's original squirrel character "Noix," six local-ingredient savories, and a weekend-only Miyagi wagyu roast beef.
From September 1, 2026, BOUROU LAKE TOYA at Lake Toya Onsen in Hokkaido will serve a new autumn-only dinner menu built around in-season Hokkaido produce, and the Lake Toya Long Run Fireworks Festival also runs through October 31.
Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay serves a Shine Muscat-filled "Muscat Mania!" afternoon tea from September 4, then shifts to a Halloween-themed "Muscat & Marron" edition with chestnut and pumpkin sweets from October 23 through November 20, 2026.
From September 2026, Hoshinoya Karuizawa serves a "Full Moon Parfait" made with Shine Muscat grapes and Anno sweet potato at a premium seat overlooking the property, offered on full moon nights as part of its "Karuizawa Autumn Moon Banquet" event.
On October 2, 2026, Hotel Granvia Wakayama marks the 10th installment of its Craft Draft Beer Festival, bringing together 8 breweries from Wakayama and the Chubu-Tokai region — Mie, Aichi, Gifu, Nagano, Shizuoka, and Yamanashi — for a one-night, all-you-can-drink event priced at 5,500 yen in advance.
From October 1 to 31, 2026, Bread & Sweets shop Patisserie Edmont at Hotel Metropolitan Edmont will offer two Halloween-themed pumpkin treats, a witch's-hat-shaped piece cake and a Hokkaido pumpkin pie, perfect for teatime or as a gift.
Cross Dine, the all-day dining buffet restaurant at Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, is holding a Nagano & Toyama Fair from October 13 to November 30, 2026, with Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine chefs preparing original dishes built around seasonal ingredients from both prefectures.
Hotel Nikko Osaka's tea lounges and French restaurant Les Celebrites host an Ibaraki Fair from September 1 to November 30, 2026, featuring limited sweets and drinks made with Ibaraki's chestnuts, Japan's top producer by volume, and dried sweet potatoes, which account for about 90% of national output, plus a one-day tasting seminar on September 24.
From September 1 to November 13, 2026, Kawana Hotel in Ito, Shizuoka hosts a guest-only classic film screening series in its Second Lobby, a space once used as a cinema for aristocrats and dignitaries in the early Showa era, featuring titles including Roman Holiday, Casablanca, and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
InterContinental Sapporo's 9th-floor bar Norva has opened Nikka Highball Paradise on August 1, letting guests build an original highball with Nikka Whisky from more than 4,000 combinations of whisky, mixer, flavor, and garnish, with a premium plan offering 6,000-plus combinations and a non-alcohol option available too.
Nikko Style Nagoya's style kitchen Cafe & Bar is serving the "ichi-ji-i-kku" parfait, made with figs from Aichi's Atsumi Peninsula and syrup-preserved pears, from September 1 to October 31, 2026, priced at ¥2,200.
Novotel Nara is serving a Japanese-Western afternoon tea featuring wagashi from Nara's Nara Shoraku, autumn flavors like persimmon and Shine Muscat, and Nara-inspired savories, available at Social Lounge from September 1 to October 31, 2026.
Shiba Park Hotel's seasonal "Blissful Afternoon Tea" pairs chestnut, sweet potato, and apple sweets and savories from three in-house kitchens with a book-filled dining room in Minato-ku, Tokyo, available September 7 to November 29, 2026.
Conrad Osaka is hosting a Peter Pan-inspired "Melon de Green Neverland" sweets buffet featuring around 17 melon desserts and 9 savory dishes, running Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from September 4 to November 29, 2026.
From September 15 to October 31, 2026, restaurants at Disney Ambassador Hotel, Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta, and Tokyo Disneyland Hotel are serving special menus themed after "Disney Halloween," including Empire Grill's signature dinner, Oceano's Mediterranean buffet, Silk Road Garden's dinner course, Sherwood Garden Restaurant's buffet, and Canna's Precious Canna dessert.
At Kyukamura Fuji on the shore of Lake Tanuki in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, sunrise aligns with the summit of Mount Fuji to create "Diamond Fuji" only twice a year, in April and August. Early mornings from August 20 offer this year's best chance to see it, and when conditions align, Mount Fuji's reflection on the lake's surface creates the rarer "Double Diamond Fuji."
Hotel Kanazawa's restaurant DINING TSUZUMI serves a new autumn lunch lineup from September 1 to November 30, 2026, featuring Ishikawa's Hyakumangoku rice cooked in a Banko-yaki clay pot alongside dishes made with seasonal seafood, wagyu, and Noto pork.
Keio Plaza Hotel Hachioji is celebrating its 32nd anniversary on September 9 with a gratitude fair running from September 1 to October 31, 2026, bringing autumn-inspired menus to every restaurant and lounge in the hotel.
All Day Dining Kaza at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto is holding a Halloween Sweets Lunch & Night Buffet from September 7 to October 31, 2026, with playful Halloween desserts, a 70-plus-dish fall menu, a letter-hunt game, and a weekend candy grab for kids.
To mark its 10th anniversary, Strings Hotel Nagoya's French restaurant Gramercy Suite is serving a new autumn parfait featuring Japanese chestnut Mont Blanc and Kyoho grapes, available from September 11 through November 12, 2026.
DoubleTree by Hilton Naha Shuri Castle is serving a limited-time afternoon tea inspired by classical music and European autumn scenery at Grand Castle Cafe, available from September 1 to November 30, 2026.
THE GATE HOTEL OSAKA by HULIC's rooftop bar and lounge PEAKS is running a Summer Beer "PERONI" Fair through September 30, 2026, featuring the Italian beer Peroni Nastro Azzurro and a fragrance-infused beer cocktail alongside sweeping views of Osaka from the 28th floor.
From September 1 to November 30, 2026, Ryutenmon at The Westin Tokyo serves a 20-item dim sum afternoon tea, "Autumn Harvest Festival & Hong Kong Delights," limited to 20 servings a day, featuring wagon-served dumplings and sweets built around chestnut, sweet potato, and Shine Muscat for ¥8,200.
Whispering Angel, the premium Provence rosé that has led the global "rosé renaissance" for two decades, is marking its 20th anniversary with a limited-edition design bottle available at select retailers in Japan, alongside anniversary promotions at hotels and restaurants nationwide.
On September 27, 2026, Oiso Prince Hotel will hold a one-night-only autumn dinner, "Harvest Moon Special Dinner ‐月の饗宴‐," featuring a moon-themed course by culinary advisor Yasuo Yamada served in the hotel's garden, with free-flowing drinks included.
THE 7th TERRACE RYUKYU at The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Naha is serving a limited-time Mediterranean cuisine fair built around autumn harvest ingredients from September 1 to October 31, 2026.
Onsen Villa Hanamomiji, a one-group-per-night exclusive villa in Kyoto's Amanohashidate area, has added a private sauna built with Japanese domestic wood alongside the natural Silver Hot Spring, a beauty bath known for its silky texture, all located within a single villa reserved for one party a day.
From September 1 to November 30, 2026, THE KITANO HOTEL TOKYO's all-day dining venue Tea Lounge Kafu introduces a gluten-free "Fragrant Chestnut Afternoon Tea" (¥7,500), while the rooftop bar Kitano Arms Lounge pours a new autumn cocktail lineup starting at ¥1,750.
To celebrate its sixth anniversary in July 2026, the environmentally conscious resort hotel LOCAL BASE in Miyakojima is giving away original acrylic keychains at its in-house shop LB Market starting August 11.
On September 1, Capella Kyoto's bar and night dining venue Yoi welcomes bartenders from Hong Kong's Bar Leone, ranked the world's best bar in 2025, and its sister bar Montana for a special one-night-only cocktail collaboration.
On September 27, 2026, Kyoto's Hotel Chourakukan will open Chorakuan, its normally private tea room, for a first-ever tea ceremony experience, part of the one-day "Art Festival in CHOURAKUKAN 2026" themed "Architecture and Hospitality Culture."
Hotel Kanazawa introduces an autumn afternoon tea built around Kaga vegetables and seasonal fruit, featuring a Gorojima Kintoki sweet potato tart and a gold leaf-topped Kyoho grape mousse. Available September 1 to November 30, 2026, at DINING TSUZUMI.
Hyatt Centric Sapporo, set to open in autumn 2026 near JR Sapporo Station and the former Hokkaido Government Office, has opened online and phone reservations from August 12, 2026, for stays from December 1 onward, alongside three opening commemorative rate plans and a World of Hyatt bonus points offer.
Kamakura Prince Hotel is offering an "Apple & Grape Afternoon Tea" featuring the fruits of the season, available from September 24 to November 16, 2026, at Restaurant Le Trianon.
From August 21 to October 15, 2026, Cafe & Bar Plaza inside Mito Plaza Hotel in Ibaraki is serving a limited-time Muscat Afternoon Tea Set for ¥4,800 per person, featuring Shine Muscat grapes delivered fresh from Honda Vineyard in Hitachiota alongside a tasting flight of the vineyard's recommended seasonal varieties and classic British scones.
Park Hyatt Kyoto's first-floor venue "The Living Room" is offering two autumn-limited tea menus — afternoon tea SUNLIT and evening high tea AFTERGLOW — featuring seasonal fruit and rich autumn ingredients paired with Japanese teas and wine. Available from September 19 to November 30, 2026.
From September 16 to December 8, 2026, Risonare Shimonoseki's main dining restaurant OTTO SETTE SHIMONOSEKI is serving a limited-time autumn course built around fugu, in-season venison, and amadai tilefish, of which Yamaguchi Prefecture lands the largest catch in Japan, paired with local sake and wine.
Shin-Furano Prince Hotel will serve a limited-time Japanese course menu themed around the scenes and story of TV drama "From the Northern Country" to mark the show's 45th broadcast anniversary, available from September 8 to October 18, 2026.
BOOK HOTEL Jimbocho and BOOK HOTEL Kyoto Kujo are hosting a Sylvanian Families collaboration from September 5 to October 31, 2026, with hotel-wide dioramas, exclusive collaboration rooms, and a limited reading-themed cafe menu, cooperating with Epoch Co., Ltd.
The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa, Takanawa Hanakohro, and Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa are opening reservations for their New Year Plan 2027 from September 18, 2026, featuring a countdown party and musical stage shows in the grand ballroom "Hiten," a New Year's Eve bell-ringing ceremony, and family-friendly Japanese culture experiences.
To mark Japan's "Inn Day" on August 10th, Booking.com has selected 10 distinctive ryokan and hotels from Hokkaido to Kyushu, spotlighting historic hot springs, ocean views, and regional cuisine found across the country.
Following a popular first round, Courtyard by Marriott Fukui is now taking reservations for a stay plan that rewards guests with up to ¥20,000 in FUKUI HAPI COIN, Fukui Prefecture's digital regional currency, for stays between September 1 and October 30, 2026.
Hotel Nikko Alivila in Yomitan, Okinawa, will hold its winter-only event season "las luces" from November 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, featuring patio illuminations, a Santa Claus room-delivery service, New Year fireworks, and Ryukyu performances.
From September 1, 2026, FIVE – Grill & Lounge at Hyatt Centric Kanazawa is serving a limited-time "Hokkaido Harvest Table" dinner course and afternoon tea built around Hokkaido's autumn ingredients, celebrating the upcoming opening of sister hotel Hyatt Centric Sapporo.
On September 12, 2026, Kushiro Prince Hotel will hold a one-night-only dinner buffet at its top-floor restaurant, timed to the "Kushiro Tairyo Donpaku" fireworks festival, letting guests enjoy dishes such as Hokkaido beef loin steak and nigiri sushi before taking in the fireworks display from a relaxed vantage point.
Kushiro Prince Hotel is running a temperature-linked discount campaign from August 16 through September 30, 2026, cutting room rates by up to 30% when Kushiro's forecast high climbs to 25°C or above, and by 15% when it drops to 15°C or below.
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Tokyo Shiodome will serve an autumn afternoon tea called "Shine Muscat" at its 24F Bar Lounge "THE BAR" from September 1 to October 31, 2026, centered on a glistening shine muscat parfait alongside a wide range of sweet and savory dishes.
The Lobby Lounge at Shangri-La Tokyo will offer a Halloween Afternoon Tea featuring handcrafted nebuta lantern displays by nebuta artist Asako Kitamura from September 16 to October 31, followed by an Autumn Afternoon Tea from November 1 to 30, 2026, both showcasing seasonal ingredients such as chestnut, pumpkin, apple, and Pacific saury.
A seasonal "Shine Muscat Afternoon Tea" is being offered at Lounge South Court, Odakyu Hotel Century Southern Tower, from September 1 through November 30, 2026, featuring a three-tier stand of green-hued sweets and savories built around the "green jewel" shine muscat grape.
A new 114-seat buffet restaurant inspired by the blue of Awaji Island's sea and sky has opened at Grand Mercure Awaji Island Resort & Spa, and a Silver Week plan will add Awaji beef steak and local craft beer to the dinner buffet from September 19 to 23, 2026.
On October 4 and December 6, 2026, Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima's 22nd-floor restaurant Steak & Seafood Boston will once again host "Art Wine Maison SETOUCHI," an art workshop where guests paint alongside sommelier-selected wines, followed by a lunch featuring seasonal Hiroshima ingredients.
An autumn-themed afternoon tea built around sweet potato, chestnut, and pumpkin will be served at Lounge Momiji in Grand Prince Hotel Shintakanawa from September 17 to November 25, 2026.
Starting September 21, 2026, HOSHINOYA Okinawa offers a lineup of autumn programs — from a traditional Ryukyu performing arts evening and a healing scent-sachet workshop to a purple sweet potato dessert course and a yachimun pottery afternoon tea — inviting guests to savor the beauty of Ryukyu culture and the flavors of the season.
From September 1 to October 31, 2026, Hotel Granvia Kyoto's four in-house restaurants — Le Temps, Ukihashi, Gozanbo, and Cotociel — will each serve an anniversary dish built around the autumn delicacy matsutake mushroom, marking the hotel's 29th anniversary on September 11.
On October 21, 2026, Hotel New Grand in Yokohama will host a Halloween Special Magic Dinner Show, "Hidden Masquerade," featuring magical artist Mahoutsukai Akitto, with a one-night-only dinner and story-driven magic for guests of all ages.
A share-style dinner pairing autumn ingredients from Izu with craft beers from Shuzenji's Baird Brewing will be offered at Izu Marriott Hotel Shuzenji's restaurant Grill & Dining G from September 1 to November 30, 2026.
From October 1 to November 30, 2026, Kawagoe Prince Hotel is offering a new overnight plan that comes with coffee tickets redeemable at 10 coffee shops around the city plus the hotel's own lobby lounge, part of a citywide push to spotlight Kawagoe's growing coffee culture.
From September 24 to November 15, 2026, Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo presents a limited-time afternoon tea at the Oriental Lounge on the 38th floor, with sweets and savories inspired by J.M.W. Turner paintings shown in the National Museum of Western Art's "Turner: Painting the Sublime, in Dialogue with Contemporary Art".
From September 1 to October 31, 2026, Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa's buffet restaurant Locavore serves up a Shine Muscat sweets fair featuring Nagano-grown grapes and fruit desserts, while a September tasting event introduces four craft beers inspired by Matsushiro's local specialties.
Mystery Night, a hotel-stay mystery experience that pairs an overnight stay with live theater and detective work, returns this August with performances in Tokyo, Fukuoka, and Osaka, each featuring its own lineup of guest performers.
Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel is unveiling a new wedding floral concept created by ikebana artist Mika Otani, marking her first full-scale venture into bridal work with striking new flower designs across the hotel's banquet halls.
From September 12 to November 9, 2026, Dining Luore on the 1st floor of Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima offers the "Shine Muscat and Autumn Harvest Buffet," serving 15 kinds of seasonal desserts alongside a full lineup of autumn dishes and freshly made live-kitchen specialties.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka is serving an autumn version of its "Night 和sweets" Japanese-style afternoon tea at Japanese Restaurant Uemachi on weekday evenings from September 1 to October 31, 2026, featuring chestnut, sweet potato, fig, and persimmon sweets alongside creative hand-rolled sushi.
Sunshine City Prince Hotel is teaming up with the asymmetrical battle app game Identity V for a concept room stay plan themed around a "Phantom Night Circus," running from September 5 to December 5, 2026.
Through September 30, 2026, The Westin Tokyo's international restaurant The Terrace is offering two "Patio Plan" courses on its lush, open-air patio, pairing hearty grilled dishes with free-flow drinks for a resort-like summer evening away from the city bustle.
JR Central Group and Marriott International have set the opening date and hotel reservation start date for Courtyard by Marriott Kyoto Station, a new 270-room hotel near Kyoto Station's Hachijo East Exit.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's tea and cocktail lounge The Lounge is holding the Sandwich & Sweets Buffet — Chestnut and Grape Autumn Sweets Collection from September 1 to November 2, 2026, featuring a fresh-pressed chestnut ice Mont Blanc, a new mala tang corner, and a wide range of seasonal sandwiches and desserts.
LUCY Oze Hatomachi by Hoshino Resorts is partnering with outdoor footwear brand KEEN for a one-night, two-day event called "LUCY x KEEN Outdoor Weekend," combining shoe fittings, a Leave No Trace workshop, an acoustic mini-live, and a guided hike through Oze.
Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo's District restaurant introduces a limited-time autumn afternoon tea themed "Fall in Love, Fall in Flavor," available from September 15 to October 31, 2026, featuring purple sweet potato mont blanc, Japanese chestnut, pumpkin, and apple desserts alongside truffle-scented savories.
Relo Stay VILLA Kinosaki The Condominium in Hyogo has installed Asahi Group Japan's fine-foam draft beer server, THE DRAFTERS, in 28 guest rooms of 60 m² or larger, letting guests enjoy authentic draft beer in their rooms with any stay plan through August 31.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Okayama reopens on Sunday, August 9, 2026, after a full renovation that adds 43 more three-person rooms, redesigns the large communal bath and restaurant, and brings in artwork from Okayama-based artists throughout the property.
From September 1 to November 30, 2026, Nanki Shirahama Marriott Hotel's first-floor lounge is offering "Harvest Voyage Afternoon Tea — A Taste of Autumn Woven by Hokkaido and Wakayama," a seasonal menu of sweets and savories inspired by both regions' ingredients.
Park Hotel Tokyo is serving an autumn-limited afternoon tea at ART colours Dining on the 25th floor, featuring petits fours made with seasonal vegetables and fruits and a first collaboration with artist Mayako Nakamura, from September 1 to November 30, 2026.
A jewel-inspired afternoon tea featuring 8 sweets, savories, and an original mocktail built around Shine Muscat grapes, available September 1 through November 23, 2026 at the hotel's Main Lounge.
To celebrate its 5th anniversary, ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts in Kyoto's Takagamine will host "Dive into RIMPA," a three-day event from September 11 to 13, 2026, spotlighting Rinpa-inspired culture and craftsmanship.
A new luxury apartment, SHOGUN PRIVATE RESIDENCE Shibuya Miyashita Park, opens on August 6, 2026, just a 2-minute walk from Shibuya Station and close to Miyashita Park. The whole-floor residence offers over 70 square meters of space and sleeps up to 6 guests.
The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike is serving an autumn Japanese-style afternoon tea called "Kinshu no Minori," featuring seasonal flavors such as Tamba chestnut, persimmon, and Kyoho grape, at the historic "Saryo" tearoom on select dates from September to November 2026.
From September 16 to November 2, 2026, Cafe & Dining ZelkovA at The Strings Omotesando in Tokyo is offering a limited-time "Purple Bloom Afternoon Tea," an 11-item lineup of purple-hued sweets and savories built around sweet potato, chestnut, and Kyoho grapes.
The TRAVELERS HOUSE ROOFTOP BAR, on the 26th floor of Hotel Metropolitan Oimachi Tracks, has introduced "LOTO YOAGE," a new bar dessert built around yogurt ice cream in three mood-based flavors, each finished with a different liqueur, available from August 1 through September 30, 2026.
1955 Tokyo Bay by Hoshino Resorts, a hotel themed after 1950s America, will host "OLDIES HALLOWEEN NIGHT" from September 16 to October 31, 2026, transforming its lobby into an American pumpkin patch and offering retro Halloween treats and activities throughout guests' stay.
With daytime heat at record highs, Accor is proposing seven premium evening experiences for cooling off after sunset at its hotels across Japan, from open-air terrace dining and a lit-up night pool to a four-night ghost-story dinner and rooftop stargazing.
A limited-time autumn afternoon tea themed around chestnut, pumpkin, and caramel is being served this season at six restaurant venues across Tokyo and Saitama, including THE PENTHOUSE with weekend terrace in Toyosu, where the menu runs from September 1 through November 30, 2026.
Citadines North Shinjuku Tokyo, a new 179-room hotel and serviced residence in Tokyo's Hyakunincho neighborhood, opens on October 28, 2026, with an interior design inspired by the area's multicultural history; reservations open August 4, 2026.
From September 1 to November 30, 2026, FOREST KITCHEN with Outdoor Living inside Hotel Metropolitan Sendai East offers a limited-time autumn afternoon tea featuring seasonal chestnut and pumpkin accented with caramel, including eight sweets, four savories, and a seasonal parfait.
GRAND MONday Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi, hotel MONday Group's 40th property and the first Kansai location for its top-tier "GRAND MONday" brand, opens near Shijo Kawaramachi on September 18, 2026, with 32 all-suite rooms featuring full kitchens, washer-dryers, and a rooftop terrace overlooking the Higashiyama hills.
Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f in Sengokuhara is introducing a one-night, two-day wellness retreat created with yoga and Ayurveda instructor AZUSA, featuring yoga, Ayurveda workshops, and a special seasonal dinner, available October 24 to 25, 2026.
Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk's Brasserie & Lounge Ciela is hosting an opera party-inspired autumn sweets buffet, "La vie en Rouge — An Enchanting Party Wrapped in Crimson," on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from September 5 to November 1, 2026, featuring about 20 types of sweets and 6 savory dishes for ¥5,000 per person.
Hotel New Grand introduces an autumn French course menu featuring roasted duck, scallop quenelle, and Ezo deer loin, available from October 1 to November 30, 2026 at Le Normandie.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari is offering a new "nui-katsu" stay plan for spending time with a favorite stuffed animal, available from August 8, 2026 through March 31, 2027, with perks that include a mini bed for the stuffed animal, matching eye masks, and a colored drink voucher.
From September 1 to November 30, 2026, restaurant GRILL TABLE and HARBOR CAFE at Kobe Marriott Hotel, along with crossfield with TERRACE LOUNGE in Osaka, offer a limited-time afternoon tea built around the season's chestnut, pumpkin, and caramel flavors.
The Living Room with SKY BAR on the 18th floor of Mitsui Garden Hotel Nagoya Premier is offering a limited-time afternoon tea from September 1 to November 30, 2026, pairing seasonal chestnut and pumpkin with fragrant caramel alongside about 10 kinds of sweets and savories.
From September 1 to October 31, 2026, Matsue Excel Hotel Tokyu in Shimane is serving a limited-time autumn afternoon tea centered on shine muscat grapes, paired with local ingredients such as Onan Town white corn and Miyakojima mango, along with Japanese black tea.
Miyako Hotel Amagasaki will hold the fourth DISCO NIGHT PARTY, "Halloween Boogie Fever," on October 16, 2026, featuring DJ sets, a tribute performance by Michael Jackton, and drag queen shows for a glamorous Halloween night.
Nagaragawa Seiryu Hotel in Gifu City is offering a limited-time autumn afternoon tea featuring chestnut, pumpkin, and caramel, available from September 1 to November 30, 2026, at ¥3,000 per person.
From September 1 through November 30, 2026, Nanki Shirahama Marriott Hotel's restaurant "Grill & Dining G" is offering "Hokkaido Gastronomy Journey in Shirahama," a seasonal dinner course pairing Hokkaido ingredients with Wakayama's local flavors.
THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection is introducing a new autumn teppanyaki course, Menu Homard Bleu — The Ocean's Blue Diamond, at its restaurant Teppanyaki Mizuki, featuring a whole blue lobster prepared four ways alongside Matsusaka and Ozaki wagyu, available September 1 through November 30, 2026.
From September 1 to October 31, 2026, The Prince Park Tower Tokyo's Lobby Lounge and Sky Bar & Dining Stellar Garden will serve "Autumn Afternoon Tea - A Gift from Hokkaido," featuring dishes made with Hokkaido pumpkin, apples, and mushrooms, including a Pumpkin Mont Blanc and a whelk and mushroom ajillo.
Shinjuku Prince Hotel's top-floor restaurant Japanese Dining & Bar FUGA is serving an autumn-themed Evening High Tea with free-flow wine, beer, and cocktails, available from September 1 through November 30, 2026, with sweeping night views over Shinjuku.
Cafe & Bar Rhythmos on the 26th floor of Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental will serve two new autumn-limited parfaits from September 1 to October 31, 2026, featuring shine muscat paired with green tea and fig paired with hojicha.
On September 25–26, 2026, Tokyo Prince Hotel's Chinese restaurant 中国料理 満楼日園 will serve a two-night-only dinner course that brings together French cuisine by newly appointed Executive Chef 落合吉紀 and Chinese cuisine by Head Chef Yuji Yamamoto, marking the anniversary of the hotel's September 1964 opening.
A 64-room mid- to long-term stay hotel residence, "unito OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI West," will grand-open in Osaka's Shinsaibashi area in October 2026, featuring a waiting lounge, a kiosk stocked with local specialty items, and a shared kitchen and laundry.
Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers is offering an Afternoon Tea Set – Shine Muscat at the 28th-floor Sky Lounge "Bay View" from August 1 to September 30, 2026, featuring the juicy grape across sweets and savories alongside free-flow sparkling wine and roast beef.
Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel's Lounge & Bar "Marine Blue" is serving Parfait Raisin, a seasonal parfait starring Shine Muscat and Kyoho grapes, from September 14 to November 30, 2026, layering the two grapes' contrasting colors, aromas and flavors into one autumn dessert.
From September 14 to November 30, 2026, Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel's Lounge & Bar "Marine Blue" is serving a limited-time Shine Muscat and Pear Afternoon Tea featuring seasonal fruit sweets, autumn savory bites, and chestnut scones.
From September 1 to November 30, 2026, Biwako Marriott Hotel's restaurant Grill & Dining G is offering "Pick & Enjoy Lunch Autumn," a lunch combining a choice of main dish with a deli salad buffet built around seasonal Shiga ingredients such as apple, chestnut, and mushroom.
Grand Mercure Lake Hamana Resort & Spa in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, rolls out summer 2026 programs including a boat cruise departing from its own pier, a customizable mini unadon at the dinner buffet, a Tamiya Mini 4WD experience, and family activities such as ground golf, hand-held fireworks, and a pool season extended through September 27.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo's lobby lounge "Le Jardin" introduces a Halloween-themed afternoon tea featuring playful ghost, mummy, and bat motifs alongside autumn ingredients like chestnut and pumpkin, available from October 1 to 31, 2026.
From September 15 to November 16, 2026, Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay presents its first afternoon tea made with coffee from Bacha Coffee, pairing the Morocco-born brand's aromatic beans with shine muscat, pear, and chestnut across five dining venues and in-room dining.
Kame no Yu by HATAGO INN, a rebranded hotel in Kumamoto City, opens in November 2026 with natural hot spring baths, a public bathhouse open to local residents, and a new manga library for overnight guests.
Karuizawa Marriott Hotel is offering a seasonal French dinner course that blends Shinshu's autumn harvest with the region's fermentation culture, available from September 1 through November 30, 2026, at the hotel's Grill & Dining G restaurant.
Kyoto Century Hotel is offering an accommodation plan bundled with tickets to the Vermeer exhibition "Girl with a Pearl Earring — Masterpieces of 17th-Century Dutch Painting, A Miraculous Return," available for premium and suite room stays with check-in from August 20 through checkout by September 27, 2026.
From September 1 to 25, 2026, Royal Park Hotel's Chinese restaurant "Keikaen" in Nihonbashi, Tokyo debuts a Moon-Viewing Chinese Afternoon Tea inspired by the harvest moon, alongside a Lobster and Autumn Flavors lunch and dinner course running through October 31.
Shinjuku Washington Hotel's 25th-floor "GRILL & DINING MANHATTAN TABLE" and its ANNEX 1st-floor "Teppanyaki Fujita" are serving specially crafted autumn menus for a limited time, from Tuesday, September 1 to Monday, November 30, 2026.
Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Ikebukuro will hold a Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- collaboration event from August 22, 2026, featuring a themed concept room stay plan and a collaboration menu at COLLABORATION RESTAURANT IKEPRI CANVAS.
Choyo Resort Hotel in Sounkyo Onsen, Hokkaido, has opened a new bird-watching corner in its lobby, complete with telescopes, binoculars, a bird guidebook, and video screenings, so guests can enjoy the surrounding forest's wild birds and scenery up close.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari is offering the sixth installment of its mystery-solving stay plan series, a hotel-wide puzzle game that has drawn more than 700 guests since it launched in 2021, available through September 30, 2026.
For a limited run in August and September 2026, Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Shell Pool is offering a new "Pool Inclusive Plan," bundling night pool admission with a choice of three add-on tiers, from drinks to premium poolside seating.
Surfeel Spa Okinawa, the sauna and spa facility at Laguna Garden Hotel in Ginowan, Okinawa, is extending its outdoor pool hours to 9:00 PM from July 18 through August 31, 2026, adding new daybeds and lantern lighting for a Night Pool with Okinawan food and drinks at the poolside bar.
LeGrand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort is celebrating its 8th anniversary with a new commemorative wedding plan featuring ten benefits, including a discounted ceremony fee and a complimentary overnight stay for the newlyweds, with bookings opening August 1, 2026.
Noboribetsu Sekisuitei in Hokkaido has introduced the "Kiwami Plan" at its restaurant "桜房" — available on weekdays only and limited to two groups a day — featuring a golden-grilled Ise lobster, seasonal vegetable clay-pot steaming, and a half buffet for dinner and breakfast.
From September 1 to 6, 2026, Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto's French Dining TOP OF KYOTO — the only revolving observation French restaurant in Japan — is holding a fair to celebrate "Revolving Restaurant Day," featuring a seasonal amuse-bouche and a limited-edition cocktail inspired by Kyoto's ever-changing scenery.
Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka, Vignette Collection is offering its "Cool Summer Stay" Pool Entry Ticket & Breakfast Plan through September 30, 2026, giving guests free access to one of western Japan's largest hotel indoor pools alongside a breakfast buffet featuring more than 130 dishes.
From October 31 to November 30, 2026, Chinese Restaurant Royal Ryuho at RIHGA Royal Hotel Tokyo is serving Steamed Shanghai Crab, a seasonal specialty finished with Shaoxing wine and served with vinegar and shredded ginger.
From September 16 to November 24, 2026, The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Nagoya's all-day dining restaurant THE 7th TERRACE offers an autumn-limited afternoon tea built around chestnuts, grapes, and pears, paired with a TWG Tea selection.
Sheraton Grand Hotel Hiroshima's buffet restaurant "Bridge" hosts a "Sweets Buffet with Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream" on weekends and holidays in August 2026, with parfait taking center stage and a build-your-own parfait experience.
Village & Hotel Shima Chichukaimura in Shima, Mie Prefecture, will launch the long-run stay campaign CAMINO SHIMA on August 1, 2026, inviting visitors to spend one more night enjoying Shima's food, scenery, and Mediterranean-style village through five experiences linking the Ise pilgrimage with Spain's Camino de Santiago.
Tateshina Tokyu Hotel in Chino City, Nagano, has completed the first phase of a renovation to its cottage building, introducing a "Pet Welcome Cottage" that begins welcoming guests together with their dogs on August 20, 2026.
From August 1 to 15, 2026, The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike will set up a reception space in its lobby where guests can offer gomagi votive sticks for "Matsugasaki Myoho," one of the bonfires of the Kyoto Gozan Okuribi lit near the hotel, alongside video screenings introducing the traditional Matsugasaki Daimoku Odori and Sashi Odori dances.
From September 1 to November 30, 2026, Tea Salon Pikake at Tokyo Prince Hotel is serving a limited-time "Shine Muscat Afternoon Tea," a three-tiered menu built around the jewel-like sweetness and aroma of Shine Muscat grapes, paired with a savory course featuring lobster royale.
From August 5 to 26, 2026, Yokohama Grand Intercontinental Hotel will fill its lobby and entrance with sunflowers for "HIMAWARI Week," including a special ice sculpture display on August 20 to mark the hotel's 35th opening anniversary, plus a limited-edition lemon cake sold for five days only.
Amanek Beppu Yurari has opened a seasonal rooftop bar at its infinity pool, running through September 26, 2026, serving kabosu mojitos and colorful original cocktails with views of Beppu Bay from dusk into the night.
To mark its 50th anniversary, ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Fukuoka is hosting a one-night-only "Lobster Collection Dinner 2026" on August 25, 2026, featuring a special course built around Brittany blue lobster and Canadian lobster, plus a luxury prize drawing.
ANA Holiday Inn Tokyo Bay will host the summer dessert buffet "SWEETS IN THE SKY" on the hotel's 28th-floor "Ocean Bloom" every Saturday, Sunday, and holiday from August 8 through September 27, 2026, pairing sky-and-canal views with sweets, light meals, and drinks.
APA Hotel Komatsu Grand in Ishikawa Prefecture is undergoing a large-scale renovation while remaining open, and will reopen on November 2, 2026 as APA Hotel STAY Komatsu Grand — the second property in the APA Hotel STAY brand — with room reservations now open ahead of the rebrand.
Garden Kitchen Caramelo at Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel in Shibuya is holding its first-ever Silver Week Buffet from September 19 to 23, 2026, featuring tableside-carved roast beef, oven-fired pizza, and freshly piped mont blanc for three generations of family dining.
Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Station is offering "Shinshu Terroir BBQ," a dinner BBQ menu built around ingredients from the Shinshu region (Nagano Prefecture), from August 1 to October 31, 2026, at DINING & BAR LAVAROCK on the hotel's first floor, featuring りんご和牛 ribeye, 信州太郎ポーク, venison sausage, and shell-on scallops.
Dorsett by Agora Osaka Sakai has partnered with the nearby "Noah Dolphin Dome" to open reservations for a stay plan that includes close-up dolphin viewing, alongside an official-site-only option to stay up to 26 hours.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Chinese restaurant "Taikanen" introduces the "Early Autumn Lunch Course — Sōshū," featuring seasonal ingredients such as figs, autumn salmon, mushrooms, and chestnuts, available from August 1 to October 31, 2026.
EMBA KYOTO Grill Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto introduces an autumn afternoon tea built around shine muscat, fig, chestnut, pear, and persimmon, available September 1 to November 30, 2026, from ¥7,000 per person.
The 6th floor Bar & Lounge ZATTA at Hilton Hiroshima is serving an autumn afternoon tea called "Harvest," built around persimmon, chestnut, pumpkin, pear, fig, and apple, from September 7 through November 8, 2026, priced at ¥4,700.
From September 1 to November 30, 2026, Hoshinoya Karuizawa presents five seasonal ways to experience Nagano's autumn with all five senses — a fermented steamed lunch overlooking terraced rice paddies, an in-room dining breakfast framed by vivid foliage, an evening cafe and bar by firelight, a sketching walk through the changing leaves, and a calming morning stretch in the crisp autumn air.
Hotel Kanazawa introduces a new Bonenkai/Shinnenkai party plan available December 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, with three course options from ¥10,000 per person, two hours of all-you-can-drink, and a complimentary plum wine toast.
Tea & Cocktail "Garden Lounge" at Hotel New Otani (Tokyo) is holding the one-month-limited "Super Sweets Buffet 2026 — Melon, Mango & Peach" from August 1 to 31, 2026, featuring shortcakes, glass desserts, and a wide range of savory dishes.
From August 1 to September 20, 2026, Hotel New Otani Tokyo will hold the "Tottori Wagyu Fair 2026," featuring Tottori Wagyu across eight in-house restaurants alongside seasonal specialties such as the Shinkansen pear and Mount Daisen foothill milk.
STREATS, the breakfast restaurant at Ibis Styles Tokyo Bay, is holding a special autumn flavors fair from September 1 to September 30, 2026 (excluding September 19 to 23), featuring a jewel box-like grape assortment with Shine Muscat and a truffle-scented Roast Beef & Chicken Bowl.
Izu Retreat Atagawa Suiko by Onko Chishin opens a new spa called Ukine on August 1, 2026, offering all-hand treatments blended with kuromoji and citrus native to the Izu Peninsula, alongside a limited-time spa stay plan on sale from July 28.
Kobe Port Tower Hotel's buffet restaurant The HARBOR Buffet Dining will hold its Summer Feast Buffet from August 1 to August 31, 2026, bringing back the hand-eaten seafood spread that drew the biggest response of any past fair, served alongside spiced jerk chicken, a kids' corner, and other seasonal dishes.
Kobe Portopia Hotel is offering a stay plan, limited to three rooms, that guarantees a spot on the "Kobe Airport Runway Night Walk Tour" on August 21, 2026, bundling a dinner buffet, airport transfers, and breakfast.
From August 1 to mid-September 2026, Lounge Flora on the 1st floor of Miyako Hotel Gifu Nagaragawa is serving a dessert plate built around Okinawan mango, pairing cut mango with a fruit sorbet to highlight its melt-in-the-mouth texture and rich sweetness.
From July 28 to August 31, 2026, Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel is displaying about 200 Yatomi goldfish spanning 12 breeds and 30 varieties in a giant tank on its 15th-floor main lobby, decorated with art inspired by ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi.
From September 1 to September 30, 2026, the 8th-floor French restaurant Pomme d'Adam at Marunouchi Hotel is offering an autumn afternoon tea built around the rich flavors of Kyoho grapes and Shine Muscat, with a lineup of sweets and savories celebrating the season's grape harvest.
From September 1 to November 30, 2026, the Chinese restaurant Chugoku Ryori Youmeiden at The Prince Park Tower Tokyo will serve its first Chinese Afternoon Tea, "A Harvest of Hokkaido and Chinese Tea," featuring Hokkaido ingredients, a new signature mala tang dish, and a choice of 12 Chinese teas.
From September 1, Tokyo Dome Hotel's French restaurant Deux Mille serves an autumn harvest course built around the rare 銀の鴨 duck alongside lobster, foie gras, and seasonal truffle, available through November 30, 2026.
Tokyo Dome Hotel's Sky Lounge & Dining "Artist Cafe" is introducing an autumn edition of its Night Afternoon Tea from September 1, 2026, featuring shine muscat and melon desserts alongside a red snow crab and matsutake pasta and more than 30 free-flow drinks, with panoramic night views 150 meters above Tokyo.
TERRACE & DINING ZERO at Cross Hotel Osaka is offering an autumn lunch buffet with unlimited dining time from September 5 through November 29, 2026, featuring seasonal mains, pastas, and desserts made with mushrooms, sweet potato, and Pacific saury.
From September 1 to November 29, 2026, Japanese Restaurant HANAMUSASHI at Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro serves the seasonal "HANAMUSASHI Kaiseki" course (¥17,000), offering a choice of Ise lobster or Japanese domestic beef sirloin through October 12, and kinki (a prized Japanese rockfish) or Japanese domestic beef sirloin from October 13 onward.
A new seasonal afternoon tea, "Gratitude for Autumn's Bounty and Rich Blessings – Harvest Festival," is coming to the all-day dining restaurant "Terrace and Table" at Hotel Metropolitan Kawasaki on weekdays from September 1 through November 30, 2026, priced at ¥3,900 (tax and service charge included).
From July 30 to September 22, 2026, Hotel New Otani Makuhari is offering a two-day, one-night "Night Pool & Afternoon Tea Stay" plan that pairs an evening at the outdoor "Shell Pool" with a melon, mango, and peach afternoon tea set at the 24th-floor Bay Court Café.
Nanki-Shirahama Marriott Hotel is renewing its Adventure World collaboration room and launching a new "Smiles and Animals Room Stay" plan from August 1, 2026, where guests complete animal-themed missions to become an "Animal Master."
Nanki Shirahama Marriott Hotel in Wakayama is renewing its former Panda Room into "Smiles and Animals Room Stay," a special guest room decorated with animals from neighboring Adventure World, available for a limited time from August 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
NOHGA HOTEL UENO TOKYO's restaurant Bistro NOHGA will hold the 18th edition of its Tripling Dinner series on August 29, 2026, pairing sake from Gunma's Nagai Sake Brewery, glassware selected by Taito-ku's Kimoto Glass, and a seasonal five-course dinner, with brewery head Noriyoshi Nagai joining as a guest.
The lounge at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto will serve a refreshing Shine Muscat parfait layered with muscat and lemon jelly, milk ice cream, and muscat mousse, available from September 7 to 30, 2026.
Sheraton Grand Hotel Hiroshima's buffet restaurant "Bridge" is holding an "America & Hawaii Fair" from August 1 to 31, 2026, featuring a wagyu-enhanced "Sheraton Burger," a lineup of American and Hawaiian dishes, a dinner-only wagyu roast beef, and a kids corner.
Spa Resort Hawaiians in Iwaki, Fukushima has opened a new restaurant, Onoa's Cafe & Grill, on the second floor of its Water Park, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a live hula performance during dinner hours. The resort has also added three new "Kids Room" guest room types at Hotel Hawaiians.
Hotel Associa Shizuoka's all-day dining restaurant Pergola is hosting its July and August buffet, Shizuoka Marche, with elementary school students dining free on July weekends and at half price on August weekdays.
From September 1 to November 9, 2026, the buffet restaurant Chef's Live Kitchen at Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay presents a "Shine Muscat & Autumn Jewel" sweets buffet, featuring all-you-can-eat Shine Muscat and grapes alongside tableside Mont Blanc parfait, seasonal tarts, mousse cakes, and other autumn-inspired desserts.
The all-day dining restaurant Pergola at Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel is hosting a Mediterranean Buffet from July 23 to September 9, 2026, bringing together dishes from Italy, Spain, and the South of France, including tableside porchetta, seafood paella, and a lineup of summer desserts.
Sapporo Prince Hotel's Chinese restaurant Fuyojo is serving a limited-time "Spicy & China Sweets" afternoon tea that pairs bold Sichuan-style spice with summery Chinese desserts, available through August 31, 2026.
On Friday, August 28, 2026, Strings Hotel Nagoya will turn its cathedral-view Cabana Garden blue for one night only with "STRINGS Blue Bubble Night," featuring a limited Chandon Brut blue cocktail, live jazz from Aichi University's Blue Stars Jazz Orchestra, a blue dress code with a Best Dresser Award, and an afternoon tea or evening high tea plan at the New York Lounge.
Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Tokyo's Ikebukuro area is offering a collaboration concept room stay plan themed on TV anime "Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court," available from September 5 to December 5, 2026, complete with original amenities and limited-time collaboration drinks.
Holiday Inn Express Sapporo Susukino, the brand's second location in Japan, opened on July 17, 2026, in the heart of Sapporo's Susukino district. IHG Hotels & Resorts highlights it alongside four other properties in Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya, and Tokyo designed for travelers who combine business trips with leisure.
A limited-time "magic hour" themed afternoon tea collaboration between Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station and Instagram influencer "aco" will be served at Cafe & Bar CROSS POINT from August 1 to September 30, 2026.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka will host a Chinese Liquor Seminar on September 24, 2026, exploring the charm of Chinese wine centered on Shaoxing wine, paired with an original course crafted by Chinese Restaurant Shisen.
TIAD, Autograph Collection in Nagoya will host a one-night-only "Summer Night Lounge" on August 8, 2026, at its 3rd-floor Lounge, offering a luxurious high tea of savories and sweets alongside a free-flow of tea, wine, and Champagne for an elegant summer evening.
Waldorf Astoria Osaka will open reservations on July 23 for a special overnight stay plan tied to The 38th Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival on October 17, offering an intimate way to enjoy the autumn fireworks from a private, uncrowded setting.
Ahead of the Makuhari Beach Fireworks Festa on August 1, Hotel New Otani Makuhari is offering a room-view stay plan and a dinner-then-fireworks restaurant plan at Shell the Garden, with both options still available to book.
Suruga Health Land in Shizuoka City has renewed its 3rd-floor manga corner and lounge as "Manga Park" and "Nagomi Lounge," expanding the manga collection to about 10,000 volumes and adding private booths and a tatami relaxation space.
NiNi, the 38th-floor all-day dining venue at 1 Hotel Tokyo in Akasaka, is introducing a summer edition of its popular Weekend Brunch from July 25, 2026, with new seasonal dishes and optional courses featuring FOS-certified caviar and free-flow Champagne.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, ANA Crowne Plaza Okayama's Casual Dining Urbano serves the seasonal twin parfait "Midsummer," combining Funao's Muscat of Alexandria grapes with Soja's white peaches, with extended hours through July 31.
Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel is hosting a Minions & Monsters film collaboration from July 17 to September 30, 2026, featuring two themed guest rooms overlooking Lake Biwa and a limited-edition sweets plate available to overnight and day-trip guests alike.
On September 27, 2026, Hotel Chourakukan in Kyoto will hold the one-day "Art Festival in CHOURAKUKAN 2026," themed "Architecture and Hospitality Culture," featuring a rare opening of its private Onari-no-Ma room, a Michelin-chef collaboration dinner, concerts, art exhibitions, and traditional tea and incense experiences.
From July 15, 2026, TERRACE & DINING ZERO at Cross Hotel Osaka adds a Naniwa pork croque monsieur and teppan-grilled yaki onigiri, freshly cooked at the live kitchen, to its breakfast buffet on a rotating daily basis.
French restaurant FOURGRAINS at Hotel Metropolitan Edmont in Tokyo's Iidabashi neighborhood introduces a new autumn menu from September 1 to October 31, 2026, featuring an "instant smoke" technique finished just before serving and a dish comparing loin and leg cuts of Ezo venison, paired with about 120 wines, mainly from France.
Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay is hosting the "Minions & Monsters Afternoon Tea" daily from July 24 to September 3, 2026, marking the release of the movie Minions & Monsters. The tropical, character-themed menu features Minion and グーミー-inspired sweets, a movie-logo cookie with a set parfait, and Osaka-style savories at the hotel's Lobby Lounge.
Grand Prince Hotel Shintakanawa is running a Minions & Monsters collaboration from July 17 to August 30, 2026, marking the film's August 7 Japan release with a themed guest room, poolside menu, the ICE Park Day ice-carving event, and tie-ins with the Takanawa Natsu Matsuri 2026 summer festival.
A new themed garden has opened on the hotel grounds at Lake Toya Tsuruga Resort Hikari no Uta in Toyako, Hokkaido. The Hikari to Kaze no Garden features a rose-covered arch, a chess-themed lawn, a photo-ready Hobbit's House, and hilltop views of Showa-Shinzan, with free admission for hotel guests and visitors alike.
From August 6, 2026, HOSHINOYA Fuji offers a summer-to-autumn menu for its Gastronomic Wild course dinner, featuring trout, persimmon, game, mushrooms, and root vegetables gathered from the Mt. Fuji foothills, served in a dining room surrounded by a red pine forest.
From September 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, HOSHINOYA Okinawa will offer "Ryukyu Fermentation Stay," a two-night, three-day wellness program that uses Okinawan fermented ingredients such as kashijee to help reset the body after summer heat.
FRENCH LE CHENE at Kyoto's Hotel Chourakukan is joining Kyoto Gourmet Tour 2026 Summer from August 1 through September 30, 2026, serving four limited-time lunch and dinner courses centered on Tanba beef and other seasonal ingredients inside the historic National Important Cultural Property mansion.
Greens Co., Ltd. has opened HOTEL GEOMETIQ Osaka Umeda, an Ascend Collection Hotel, in Osaka's Umeda district on July 16, 2026, bringing Art Deco-inspired design and 132 rooms just a short walk from JR Osaka Station.
From July 11 to September 2, 2026, Hotel Granvia Osaka is decorating its lobby and floors with tenugui hand towels dyed using Naniwa Hon-zome, a nationally designated traditional Osaka craft, alongside a range of sustainability-minded summer initiatives shared with Hotel Vischio Osaka.
TABI Asakusa opens in Tokyo's Asakusa on September 18, 2026, as the second property in hotel MONday Group's new "TABI" brand, offering 58 rooms across seven room types that blend Zen tranquility, traditional Japanese aesthetics, and Asakusa's Edo-era spirit for long-stay and family travelers alike.
During the Hakodate Port Festival on August 1 and 2, 2026, Hotel Resol Hakodate is offering a "Port Festival Enjoyment Stay" for guests, featuring a squid-themed breakfast buffet, free access to its top-floor restaurant for fireworks views, festival-style stalls, and support to join the local Hakodate Squid Dance.
SEION Co., Ltd. is beginning membership sales for HOTEL SEION FUJI, a one-group-per-day private resort in Yamanakako, Yamanashi, offering the joy of a vacation home without the usual ownership burden through plans starting from 6 nights a year.
Iizaka Hotel Juraku in Fukushima Prefecture is installing two "Calpis® Faucets" — taps that pour cold Calpis at the turn of a handle — marking a first for the prefecture. The plain and white peach flavors will be available free of charge exclusively to hotel guests starting July 23, 2026, following a preview event on July 20.
From September 1, the buffet restaurant Chef's Live Kitchen at Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay presents an "Autumn Hokkaido Gourmet & Shine Muscat" lunch and dinner buffet, featuring weekday all-you-can-eat red snow crab, Hokkaido king crab and abalone teppanyaki, hand-pressed sushi, and an all-you-can-eat Shine Muscat and fresh Mont Blanc dessert spread.
Kawagoe Prince Hotel will hold a 35th anniversary special show, Kinpare: What Do You Do with Rakugo and Painting?, on August 11, 2026, pairing illustrator Kin Shiotani's live drawing performance with rakugo storytelling by Tatekawa Harunosuke, alongside a pre-show lunch buffet at the hotel's Prince Hall.
Kawagoe Prince Hotel's Lobby Lounge will serve a limited-time menu inspired by the movie Minions & Monsters from July 17 to August 31, 2026, timed to the film's August 7 Japan release.
KOKO HOTEL Residence Tokyo Oshiage, a new 25-room apartment hotel just a 5-minute walk from Oshiage Station and about 10 minutes from Tokyo Skytree®, opened on July 16, 2026, with spacious kitchen-equipped rooms and a rooftop terrace for families, groups, and long-stay travelers.
Nagaragawa Seiryu Hotel in Gifu is holding its popular annual summer event, the Nagaragawa Seiryu Summer Festival, for three days from August 14 to 16, 2026. The garden celebration features grilled ayu, somen noodle slides, festival-style food, make-your-own desserts, and classic games for visitors of all ages.
On August 15 and 16, 2026, KYOTO TSURUYA, the Japanese restaurant on the 18th floor of Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel, is holding a parent-child cooking class where families learn dashi tasting and plating basics from the head chef, followed by a family kaiseki meal.
From July 17 to September 8, Nagoya Prince Hotel Sky Tower is serving a limited-time dessert collaboration with the film Minions & Monsters — a chocolate banana Mont Blanc plate that recreates a scene from the movie, with the monster Goomi appearing in a swirl of smoke.
THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection is accepting lottery entries from July 23 for a one-night stay plan tied to the 38th Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival on October 17, 2026, with corner rooms on the 32nd to 38th floors offering panoramic views of the fireworks over Osaka.
With another hot summer forecast, Prince Grand Resort Karuizawa is offering a lineup of "cool escape" experiences — a summer snow play area, a misting station on the ski slopes, nighttime nature tours, and chilled seasonal menus — to help visitors beat the heat at the cool highland resort.
On July 13, 2026, Risonare Atami held a special "Fisherman's Academy" event for third-graders from a local elementary school in Atami. Guided by a representative of Atami Fish Market working to reduce unused-fish waste, the students learned about fish landed in Atami, watched hotel staff prepare a lunch using unused fish, and recorded their discoveries on a worksheet.
Restaurant Southwest at Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel is holding a three-day, all-you-can-drink dinner buffet themed around aging, fermentation, and smoking, featuring 26 dishes built mainly around Hokkaido ingredients, from September 19 to 21, 2026. Guests who reserve through the official website by August 31 get ¥500 off the adult price.
Cafe "Toastina" at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel hosts a Hawaiian-themed "Tropical Sweets & Bakery" fair from August 1 to 31, 2026, featuring tropical parfaits and tarts, a sweets box, an afternoon tea, and a weekly Friday sweets buffet.
From July 21 to September 24, 2026, Shinagawa Prince Hotel is running Japan's only hotel collaboration tied to the movie Minions & Monsters, with character-themed cakes and breads at its coffee lounge and bakery, plus limited stickers and postcards for guests who purchase the collaboration items.
Shinjuku Prince Hotel is celebrating the August 7 release of Minions & Monsters with a themed collaboration room available August 1 to 31, 2026, and a Hollywood-inspired collaboration afternoon tea at Japanese Dining & Bar FUGA running July 21 to August 31, 2026.
Shiraraso Grand Hotel in Shirahama, Wakayama, is partnering with SIEFtour to launch hotel-departure day-trip tours from July 17, 2026, taking guests to the rarely accessible Phoenix Fold rock formation, the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, and the Nanki-Shirahama Geopark.
To mark its 10th anniversary, Strings Hotel Nagoya's French restaurant Gramercy Suite is hosting a "Kids Table Manner" class on August 17 and a "Kids Cooking" class on August 27, letting children ages 6 to 12 learn dining etiquette and try their hand at making gnocchi alongside the hotel's chefs.
Italian Grill "Melodia" on the 26th floor of Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental in Shinagawa is offering the "Summer Vivace" semi-lunch buffet from July 16 to September 15, 2026. Choose one from six main courses and enjoy an unlimited summer-inspired antipasti and dessert spread.
On August 16, Six Senses Kyoto's Rooftop Lounge will host "TELMONT Champagne Rooftop Okuribi Night," a one-night-only event pairing free-flow Telmont Champagne and signature cocktails with a seasonal Kyoto food buffet, set against the glow of the Gozan Okuribi bonfires.
From August 28 to October 12, 2026, TEA AND BAR at THE THOUSAND KYOTO serves a Shine Muscat-themed afternoon tea featuring a tiara-like welcome parfait, six tea stand sweets including a whole-grape tuncaron, a Shine Muscat sandwich, and around 30 free-flow drinks.
Tokyo Bay Maihama Hotel First Resort, an official Tokyo Disney Resort hotel, is decorating guest rooms with a "Spooky Fantasy" Halloween theme and offering two limited-edition Halloween sweets from September 15 to October 31, 2026.
From August 1 to September 30, 2025, The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka is offering a limited-time collaboration afternoon tea with Italian luxury leather brand Valextra at Cafe Diva on the 18th floor, featuring seasonal Kyushu fruit and an original Valextra charm.
Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers is running its popular night sweets buffet, Sweets Parade, with a Shine Muscat theme every Wednesday and Thursday from August 5 to October 1, 2026, in the Sea Wind lounge. A Shine Muscat afternoon tea set is also served daily from August 1 to October 1.
Starting August 1, 2026, Bar & Dining CLOUDS on the 35th floor of Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk is offering "After 8," a nighttime afternoon tea paired with Fukuoka's glittering skyline, featuring a sweets wagon, three kinds of snacks, and a choice of cocktail, mocktail, or sparkling wine for ¥3,500 per person.
Bonsalute Cafe, the first-floor restaurant at Hotel Gracery Sapporo, is hosting a limited-time summer lunch buffet built around Hokkaido melon, a new self-serve shaved ice corner, and other seasonal sweets from July 18 through July 26, 2026.
Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen in Aichi Prefecture is offering an "Autumn Wellbeing Stay Plan" from September 1 to November 30, 2026, pairing a seasonal Japanese-style dinner course with a natural hot spring and fitness center to help guests restore balance amid the area's autumn scenery.
Hotel Monterey Okinawa Spa & Resort in Onna Village is teaming up with Osteria Lucca owner-chef Shuichiro Masuya and its own French restaurant Escale for a one-night-only collaboration dinner on September 21, 2026, blending Italian and French cuisine with Okinawan ingredients.
Starting July 15, 2026, resort hotel Kyukamura Irago on Japan's Atsumi Peninsula is offering an overnight stay plan with all-you-can-eat musk melon and a hands-on melon harvesting experience at a nearby farm, plus a lighter half-melon option, as part of the resort's 60th-anniversary summer lineup.
Maihama View Hotel by HULIC will offer a limited-time "Harvest Halloween Room" from September 4 to October 31, 2026, wrapping guests in warm orange, storybook-like decor inspired by the autumn harvest and Halloween, with reservations opening July 13, 2026.
OMO5 Yokohama Bashamichi by Hoshino Resorts is offering "BASHAMICHI PARTY TIME" from July 15 to November 30, 2026, pairing a takeout party set from neighborhood Italian favorite Trattoria Da KENZO with a private night view of Yokohama from a guest room more than 154 meters above the city.
RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka in Nakanoshima is running its "Family-Friendly Gourmet Support" campaign from July 18 to August 31, 2026, offering free kids meals and other perks for children in elementary school or younger at seven in-house restaurants spanning Japanese, Chinese, and Western cuisine.
Starting July 16, 2026, the Japanese restaurant Shikisai on the 5th floor of Royal Pines Hotel Urawa is offering a weekday-night-only "Nagomi" set meal fair, with two shareable courses designed for couples and friends to enjoy together.
Available on weekdays through August 7, 2026, SORANO HOTEL's new "Private Retreat" plan pairs a 60-minute spa treatment with a seasonal Japanese-style afternoon tea in an 86-square-meter guest room, limited to one group per day, with optional access to the infinity pool.
Tokyo Bay Ariake Washington Hotel unveils its newly renovated lobby on July 15, 2026, themed as an "extraordinary oasis enveloped by shimmering water and light," complete with a Packing & Dressing Room for guests attending nearby conventions. A members-only renewal plan and a second Yurikamome collaboration room, themed as a mini train museum, are also introduced.
Towada Prince Hotel on the west shore of Lake Towada has begun offering a stay plan that includes a gasoline ticket, helping guests offset fuel costs while touring the fresh greenery of Lake Towada and the Oirase Stream by car this summer.
The Westin Sendai's Restaurant Symphony is serving "Chef's Journey TOHOKU -Otsuchi-," a dinner course spotlighting Iwate's Otsuchi venison alongside Miyagi's Kanpo wagyu and other Tohoku ingredients, from August 28 to December 3, 2026, for ¥20,000.
From July 18 to September 25, 2026, The Westin Sendai is adding a new plan to its "My Melody Peach Tea Party" afternoon tea, pairing the experience with an original clear bottle, tote bag, and scarf themed "A Summer Gift From My Melody."
Promotool has added an Aroma Hand Soap to its 100% natural essential oil "White Tea & Thyme Natural" series, sold under its own brand and offered as an OEM product for hotels, ryokans, residences, and luxury brands.
Aman Kyoto is serving a summer-only lunch and dinner course at The Living Pavilion by Aman through September 15, 2026, alongside a forest-garden-themed afternoon tea through August 31, offering a cool retreat from the Kyoto summer heat.
Li Fang, the Chinese restaurant at Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel, is holding a "Chilled Chinese Cuisine Fair" through August 31, 2026, offering reimagined cold dishes such as chicken broth shaved-ice fried rice, black vinegar sweet and sour pork, and chilled shrimp in chili sauce.
Sankei Building, Tokyu Land, and Nittetsu Kowa Real Estate are opening BLISSTIA SUITES & RESORT Okinawa Onna Village, a 139-room hotel condominium in the heart of Onna Village on Okinawa's west coast, on July 15, 2026, with private lanais, an infinity pool, and access to Moon Beach within a five-minute walk.
Guesthouse Chura Cucule Ishigaki Island, operated by Time Arrow Yaeyama Co., Ltd., is celebrating its 10th anniversary in October 2026 with a novelty campaign starting July 9, letting guests earn LINE points through their stay and Instagram posts to redeem for original goods and a breakfast voucher at sister hotel Ishigaki Island Hotel Cucule.
Guests staying at Fairfield by Marriott Fukuoka Ukiha can join a new hands-on event on August 30, 2026, harvesting Kyoho grapes at a local orchard and making an original Danish pastry with a local navigator — the first installment of a seasonal fruit series tied to the "Travel Serendipity" travel podcast.
From August 17 to 23, 2026, two bars at Grand Hyatt Fukuoka team up with Fukuoka-based artist KOGAKEN for "Canvas & Cocktails," featuring an art exhibition, a live painting performance, and a kids' workshop combining cocktail-making and painting.
Hilton Narita is holding a "Hands-On Kids Program" from July 19 to August 30, 2026, pairing hands-on experiences — including sushi making, pastry, pizza, and mocktail workshops — with a meal, so children can learn from hotel professionals and receive a certificate afterward. The 14-program lineup can also double as a theme for a summer vacation research project.
HOTEL Hoshitori Terrace Sekigane hosts an opening conference on July 23 for its photo exhibition "Ripples of Sand," featuring Tottori Sand Dunes as seen by German photographer Günter Zorn.
Hotel Aomori is offering a limited-time "Suite Renovation Commemorative Plan" for stays from July 6 through September 30, 2026, in its newly updated Junior, Deluxe, and Royal Suites, starting at ¥47,500 for two guests sharing one room.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo's lobby lounge "Le Jardin" will host a beginner-friendly afternoon tea etiquette class for families on July 29 and August 19, 2026, pairing a peach and melon afternoon tea with lessons in British tea manners.
GREENING and FHG HOTELS release a brand movie for HOTEL FORK & KNIFE Miyajima, the new Hiroshima hotel built around wood-fired local gastronomy and curated contemporary art near the gateway to Miyajima.
Hotel Gracery Ginza is renovating all 108 rooms on its 10th to 13th floors into the "Executive Floor Smart Room," where in-room tablets control the bed, lighting, and curtains. The renewed floors reopen on October 1, 2026, with advance reservations already open since July 1.
Hotel Ijikasou, an oceanview hotel in Toba, Mie Prefecture, begins offering new accommodation plans from July 8, including a women's retreat plan featuring ReFa beauty devices and a stay plan bundled with Toba Aquarium admission tickets.
LeTech begins self-operated management of two long-stay hotels in Osaka, pairing Nipponbashi's subculture charm with Minamisenba's textile and fashion heritage.
Hotel New Otani Osaka's outdoor "THE BOTANICAL POOL -NIGHT POOL-" is open through September 23, 2026, offering illuminated poolside views of Osaka Castle along with new poolside burgers and a color-changing "Colorful Peach Fizz" drink.
From July 17 to September 30, 2026, InterContinental Tokyo Bay's New York Lounge and Hudson Lounge are serving two limited-time shaved ice desserts made with pure ice — one featuring a whole white peach and Yamanashi Shine Muscat, the other built around award-winning Sayama matcha.
Irago Resort & Convention Hotel in Aichi Prefecture is opening "Irago Water Park," one of the prefecture's largest floating athletic courses, at Irago Coconuts Beach, its top water-quality-rated swimming beach, from July 18 through August 30, 2026.
From August 1 to September 30, 2026, the JW Lounge on the 30th floor of JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo offers a limited-time afternoon tea inspired by Santa Maria Novella's "Giardini Medicei" fragrance collection, pairing sweets and savory dishes with the scents of the Medici family's gardens.
Comptoir Ruban at Kobe Portopia Hotel hosts the third "La Table du Chef" event from August 7 to 9, 2026, offering a special course centered on Kobe beef, with producer Morimoto Kazuki joining as a guest speaker on the opening night.
Kyoto Century Hotel's main bar Essex is serving two original cocktails inspired by ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi's warrior prints and playful cat artwork from July 18 to September 23, 2026, timed to coincide with a Kuniyoshi exhibition at the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art.
On July 25, 2026 — the day of the 49th Sumida River Fireworks Festival — Lotte City Hotel Kinshicho will hold its original summer festival "Sumida Ennichi," offering guests hands-on workshops with local Sumida artisans, retro festival food, and a limited hotel-collaboration craft beer.
Meitetsu Komaki Hotel in Aichi Prefecture is holding a one-night 1980s disco-themed event called "DISCO REVIVAL! Time Slip to the 80s!!" on August 29, 2026, featuring live vocal group Sweet Voice, DJ Leaf Motif, a buffet dinner, and free-flow drinks.
RISTORANTE E'VOLTA -il cielo- on the 16th floor of Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier is offering a summer-limited afternoon tea built around fresh white peach and rich mango, available from July 8 to September 8, 2026, with views of Tokyo Tower and the bay area.
From July 17 to August 31, 2026, Okinawa Harborview Hotel is hosting a range of summer-limited family events across the property, including a kids' mocktail-making experience at its renewed garden pool, a hotel-wide shisa-hunting game, and a kids-free offer at its buffet restaurant.
Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay in Urayasu, Chiba, is offering a new stay plan that lets guests try ReFa recovery wear, pillows, hair dryers, and other beauty and wellness items in their room, with reservations opening July 9 and stays beginning July 15, 2026, limited to three rooms per day.
From July 7 to September 30, 2026, Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima's 1st-floor restaurant Dining Luore will serve two new shaved ice flavors, Mango & Hiroshima Lemon and Uji Matcha Kintoki, as a limited-time cafe menu available from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Ahead of its renewal 10th anniversary in September 2026, Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto is releasing two new stay plans from July 7 — a 10-room plan packed with up to 10 perks, and a suite room plan with welcome fruit, limited to three rooms per day.
The Royal Park Canvas Fukuoka Nakasu (5-6-20 Nakasu, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka) is holding "CANVAS FUKUOKA NAKASU × REC COFFEE Special Event 2026" in its 2F Canvas Lounge, with the first session on July 18, 2026 offering an iced coffee tasting across three extraction methods paired with desserts crafted to match each one.
For two days this July, Sapporo Grand Hotel brings the tastes and music of Okinawa to Hokkaido with an all-you-can-eat buffet marking the opening of its group hotel, BLISSTIA SUITES & RESORT Okinawa Onna Village.
Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel in Maihama, Urayasu will host its sixth annual Hawaiian fair "ALOHA! Sheraton" from July 21 to August 31, 2026, featuring a Hawaiian buffet supervised by three Oahu hotels, hula and ukulele performances, morning yoga, and hands-on workshops throughout the hotel.
From July 25 to October 18, 2026, Shinagawa Prince Hotel's Ajikaidou Gojusantsugi restaurant serves a special washoku menu with dishes inspired by ukiyo-e prints and folding screens featured in the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum's British Museum exhibition.
From July 25 to August 15, 2026, Sounkyo Onsen's "Canyon Fire Festival" brings nightly fireworks that echo through the gorge, with Choyotei and Choyo Resort Hotel offering special stay plans to mark the occasion.
To mark its 40th anniversary, The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike is offering a special one-night stay plan on September 20, 2026, featuring a lecture on architect Murano Togo by Professor Ishida Jun'ichiro, a concierge-led tour of the hotel, and a visit to the neighboring Kyoto International Conference Center the following day.
To celebrate its 40th anniversary this autumn, The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike is offering a limited-time stay plan featuring a guided special viewing at Jissoin Monzeki, an Imperial-associated temple in Kyoto's Rakuhoku district, followed by an autumn kaiseki dinner at Saryo, available from September 1 to November 20, 2026.
Cafe & Dining ZelkovA at The Strings Omotesando in Tokyo is hosting the "Shine Muscat & Mango Juicy Summer Afternoon Tea" from August 12 to September 15, 2026, featuring a colorful lineup of Shine Muscat and ripe mango sweets alongside refreshing summer savory dishes.
Tokyo Dome Hotel's Sky Lounge & Dining "Artist Cafe" has introduced a nighttime take on its popular afternoon tea from June 23, 2026, pairing peach-based sweets and a chef's original pasta course with over 30 free-flow drinks and panoramic night views 150 meters above Tokyo.
All-day dining "Compass" at Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers is holding the "Summer Hokkaido Fair, Dohoku (Rumoi & Soya)" from July 11 to October 16, 2026, featuring Wakkanai-born tako-shabu, Rumoi seafood, natural bluefin tuna nigiri sushi, snow crab, and red-flesh melon.
Gensen no Yado Yugawara Chiyoda-so, a hot spring inn in Yugawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, has launched a summer stay plan running from July 1 to September 30, 2026, that comes with a complimentary chilled ramune soda handed out at check-in.
Bleston Court Yukawatan, the main dining restaurant at Hoshino Resorts' Karuizawa Hotel Bleston Court, is serving a summer-only course from July 3 to September 7, 2026, built around its "Water Gibier" concept. The menu features eel terrine with a seasonal rice salad, Shinano Yukimasu trout with fennel espuma, and charcoal-grilled kid goat, alongside a terrace apéro experience surrounded by greenery.
On August 16, THE CHAPTER KYOTO, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is marking its 5th anniversary with a one-day "Natsu Matsuri" dinner buffet, featuring a special cocktail event hosted by KI NO BI global ambassador Masashi "Marcy" Sakuma.
Starting July 1, 2026, HOSHINOYA Okinawa offers a summer menu for its "Ryukyu Gastronomia — Bellezza" dinner course, pairing Okinawa's in-season tropical fruits and nuchigusa herbs with Italian culinary techniques, rooted in the island's traditional food-as-medicine philosophy.
From August 5 to 7, 2026, Hotel Metropolitan Sendai's Grand Ballroom SENDAI hosts "Metropolitan Summer Festa 2026," an evening event featuring Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes made with Tohoku and Miyagi ingredients, a dedicated Miyagi sake corner, and a live jazz stage.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is offering two premium stay plans for three-generation family trips during the Obon holidays, along with a lineup of Obon-only activities, giving guests a resort-style escape in central Osaka without the traffic and crowds of long-distance travel.
Kamakura Prince Hotel and Oiso Prince Hotel are hosting a three-day pop-up event from July 31 to August 2, 2026, bringing in the owner of Okinawa's evolved shaved ice brand "Koori wo Kizame" for exclusive dessert menus.
Strings Hotel Nagoya's Okinawa & Hawaii-themed resort buffet, running from July 1 to August 31, 2026, is adding special summer holiday programming this year, including Hawaiian hula dance shows plus hands-on shell painting and herbarium-making workshops for the whole family.
To celebrate TIGER & BUNNY's 15th anniversary, HOTEL NEW OTANI (Tokyo) is launching a fourth collaboration accommodation plan from August 16 to November 15, 2026, featuring an anniversary champagne set, original voice recordings, and exclusive take-home goods.
Through July 31, Aloft Tokyo Ginza's W XYZ Bar offers "A Journey of Nikka Whisky," a limited-time tasting promotion inspired by Nikka Whisky founder Masataka Taketsuru that lets guests explore Japanese whisky without leaving Ginza.
Kyoritsu Maintenance has pre-opened Natural Hot Spring Hekiho-no-Yu Dormy Inn Komatsu near Komatsu Airport in Ishikawa Prefecture, featuring a natural hot spring bath, Kabuki-inspired interior design, and a breakfast buffet built around local specialties.
From June 16 through July 31, 2026, MAISON MARUNOUCHI at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi is serving a Miyazaki Mango Afternoon Tea packed with mango sweets and savory bites, part of Four Seasons Asia's "101 Days of Summer" campaign. The hotel's Bar & Champagne Lounge is also pouring three seasonal cocktails through August 31.
Three Henn na Hotel and Henn na Resort & Spa properties in Osaka have launched the "Black Myaku Myaku Collab Room" from July 3, featuring room décor and original goods themed around Black Myaku Myaku, the fourth collaboration room based on Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan's official mascot MYAKU-MYAKU.
From September 1 to November 30, 2026, Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen presents "The Colours of Autumn - Inuyama Afternoon Tea," a seasonal menu supervised by Inuyama tourism ambassador Ryoga Haruhi that traces the town's scenery, culture, and stories through seasonal sweets and savory dishes.
hotel MONday Group is bringing three hotel pools to the Maihama area this summer, from a rooftop pool with day and night looks to a year-round outdoor lagoon, each paired with its own restaurant, large bath, and stay campaign for guests and members.
Tea & Cocktail "Garden Lounge" at Hotel New Otani (Tokyo) is serving a one-month-limited afternoon tea set built around strawberry, melon, and mango, available through July 31, 2026, at ¥8,200 per person.
All Day Dining SATSUKI at Hotel New Otani Makuhari hosts the Super Sweets Buffet 2026 on summer weekends and holidays from July 4 to August 30, 2026, with July's lineup built around strawberry, melon, and mango, featuring three types of shortcake and all-you-can-eat Napoleon pie.
From July 10, 2026, Kobe Portopia Hotel's outdoor Roof Garden Pool and Night Pool are serving a summer poolside food and drink menu, along with a new Poolside Food & Beer Plan that pairs pool admission with a dining voucher.
On July 11, 2026, guests staying the night before at Fairfield by Marriott Mie Kumano-Kodo Mihama can join a scarecrow-making workshop at Maruyama Senmaida, one of Japan's finest rice terraces in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture, hosted by the Kumano City Furusato Promotion Corporation.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, Miyako Hotel Yokkaichi displays a Tanabata-themed art installation titled "Soraboshi" by landscape designer Aika Hayano in its first-floor lobby, and guests visiting through July 7 can write their wishes on tanzaku strips to add to the display.
Guests staying at the hot spring inn Oedo Onsen Monogatari Aizu in Fukushima Prefecture can try a hands-on Akabeko painting experience from July 19 to August 23, decorating the region's beloved red cow folk craft as a keepsake of their trip.
Kazetsuchi and The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Naha are introducing "Ryukyu Experience," a new program pairing Ryukyu bingata workshop tours with hands-on dyeing sessions, starting July 10, 2026.
LIVELY HOTELS' flagship brand THE LIVELY celebrates its 7th anniversary with "THE LIVELY 7DAYS," a week of music, art, and food events open to hotel guests and the public alike at its Tokyo Azabu-Juban, Osaka Honmachi, and Fukuoka Hakata properties.
From July 17, 2026, Tokyo Midtown hosts more than 20 summer workshops across its cool indoor spaces, including a giant newspaper-and-tape dinosaur art project, a Ritz-Carlton Tokyo hotel-staff experience, and hands-on craft sessions for the whole family.
CROSS Suites Tokyo Asakusa, the debut property of ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS' new lifestyle apartment hotel brand CROSS Suites, opened on July 3, 2026, offering spacious rooms suited to group travel and long-term stays near Asakusa.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Grand Court Nagoya is holding a Hokkaido Fair from July 1 to August 31, 2026 (through lunch on September 16 at Garden Court), with five restaurants and the lobby lounge each serving original Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes crafted from Hokkaido's seafood, beef, and seasonal ingredients.
ANA Holiday Inn Resort Karuizawa in Kita-Karuizawa, Gunma, celebrates its first anniversary on September 12, 2026 with taiko performances, a 105-shot fireworks finale, and prize drawings, plus a September-long anniversary stay campaign and a new golf plan at Nature Hills Karuizawa Country Club.
From August 2026 through March 2027, Ascott Marunouchi Tokyo and Otonami are holding a monthly flower art object workshop with art and ikebana artist Norihiko Kamei in a two-bedroom suite overlooking the Imperial Palace that is available only to hotel guests; reservations for the first three sessions open July 2.
Ryozen, the kappo restaurant at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto, is serving a summer afternoon tea from July 4 to August 31, 2026, built around kuzu ice, mizuyokan, and other cooling Kyoto-style sweets alongside seasonal savory dishes.
BASE LAYER HOTEL KOBE SANNOMIYA opens on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, becoming the culture business hotel brand's third location after Nagoya and Fukuoka. The 82-room hotel sits on Kobe's historic Tor Road and features a Kobe beef restaurant, a music bar with a custom sound system, a guest sauna and spa, and a room with a private in-room sauna.
From July 1, 2026, CROSS POINT NAKASUKAWABATA at Hotel Oriental Express Fukuoka Nakasukawabata adds cafe hours built around Kyushu's Yame and Kagoshima matcha, with sweets and drinks whisked to order in front of guests.
GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO begins selling a special stay plan on July 1, 2026 that bundles an admission ticket to “Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring: Dutch masterpieces of the 17th century” in Osaka with lounge access and a commemorative Keihan Railway ticket for a comfortable art getaway.
From July 14, 2026, GRAND CHARIOT 北斗七星135° on Awaji Island is serving a summer-limited "Well-done Steak" BBQ dinner inspired by the iconic Monster Hunter in-game item, available only to guests staying in its two Monster Hunter collaboration rooms.
From July 1, 2026, Hakone Hotel Kowakien is bringing back two dishes loved across generations since its predecessor's days, Kowakien Ramen and Kowakien Katayakisoba, as a la carte items at its first-floor restaurant, Fontainebleau.
HESTA RESORT Izu, overlooking Sagami Bay in Higashi-izu, Shizuoka, reopens on Monday, July 13, 2026, after a full renewal built around a new concept, a resort where every moment of the stay becomes part of the journey. The refreshed property brings a calmer, nature-connected interior, an updated room lineup for families, couples, and groups, and new outdoor-style spaces near the entrance, including an outdoor lounge and an indoor camp lounge, with an RV park planned for the future.
Hotel New Grand in Yokohama will hold a six-day-only "Summer Lunch Buffet" in the historic Phoenix Room from August 11 to 16, 2026, featuring the hotel's original seafood doria, carved roast beef, and teppanyaki fillet steak in a space not normally open to the public.
Hyatt Centric Kanazawa celebrates its 6th anniversary with "Summer Celebration 2026," a lineup of dining events at FIVE – Grill & Lounge and Roof Terrace Bar running from July through August 2026, including a signature Champagne night, tomahawk grill nights, a Hawaiian-themed BBQ buffet, and a rooftop fireworks party.
To mark its 20th anniversary, Hyatt Regency Kyoto is offering a summer-only family stay plan with a special Italian dinner course for adults, a free kids' dinner and breakfast for children 12 and under, and a commemorative sake gift in the room.
Maihama View Hotel by HULIC is serving a yellow-themed "Summer Fruits Afternoon Tea" at its Fantasy Dining Fleur from July 1 to August 31, 2026, with tropical sweets, savories, and the trending Dubai chocolate mochi, all enjoyed with no time limit.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, Mercure Fukuoka Munakata Resort & Spa is running a season of cooling summer events, including a day and night outdoor pool, a wind chime-filled "Suzumi Chapel," an ice-cube fortune-telling game, a festival week with vegetable scooping, and two nights of fireworks.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama Minatomirai Premier is offering two limited-availability stay plans that let guests watch the August 24 Minatomirai fireworks from its 20th-floor outdoor terrace or Sky Pool, complete with drinks and food from BAR BELLO GATTI.
A new overnight stay plan at Miyako Hotel Amagasaki pairs a night's stay with shaved ice made from fully ripe strawberries grown at Sasahara Farm, a strawberry farm operating in the middle of the city, offering guests a taste of Amagasaki's urban agriculture.
On Saturday, August 1, 2026, kakigori specialist Asako Harada personally shaves premium shaved ice at the café 囲炉裏と甘味 gururi inside Nagaragawa Seiryu Hotel in Gifu, reviving a popular event held for the first time in Gifu Prefecture last year.
Eleven chefs with roots in Shinshu come together across culinary genres for Next Shinshu 2026, a one-night collaboration dinner at Hotel Sierra Resort Hakuba in Nagano on July 7, 2026. Reservations are already full.
SURFEEL HOTEL WAKKANAI in Hokkaido has begun selling a new summer-only sweet, the Yubari Melon Shortcake, generously filled with Hokkaido's signature Yubari melon.
From July 1, 2026, TIAD, Autograph Collection in Nagoya introduces a new add-on for its afternoon tea, letting guests personalize their visit with a colored stick balloon and a message plate for birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions.
For three days during Nagasaki Kunchi, Tototei, an auberge set in a renovated 118-year-old Japanese house, is again offering a one-night, two-meal stay plan with a reserved box-seat ticket for the dance offerings at Suwa Shrine, paired with a seasonal Italian dinner course at its restaurant HAJIME.
noos Inc. opens the apartment hotel VOMA in Tokyo's Shin-Okubo area on July 1, 2026. Built around the idea "Voice of Mind Archive," the mid- to long-stay property offers a quiet, design-focused retreat near Shin-Okubo Station for spending deeper time with family, partners, and close friends, with rooms from ¥98,000.
Yokohama Haikara Kimono-kan is running a summer plan that combines professional yukata dressing with afternoon tea at one of five Yokohama hotels, with three plan options starting from ¥9,500.
To mark its 88th anniversary, Noboribetsu Grand Hotel in Hokkaido is offering "88"-themed discounts and limited sets at its restaurant, gift shop, café, and bar from July 1 to December 20, 2026.
Shizuru Kamogawa, a small luxury hotel along the Kamo River in Kyoto, begins selling a whole-hotel private rental plan on July 1, 2026, letting a single group book all five rooms plus the lounge, private dining & kitchen, and rooftop terrace.
Fairmont Tokyo's 35th-floor lobby lounge Vue Mer is introducing two summer-limited kakigori — Mango & Creme Brulee and Peach & Meringue — from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
Hilton Garden Inn Yokohama Minato Mirai's 19th-floor restaurant Together & Co. will host a Premium Fireworks Viewing Dinner on August 24, 2026, timed to the Sky Symphony in Yokohama fireworks display during the Minato Mirai Festival. Only 112 seats are available, with reservations opening June 30.
Hoshino Resort is set to open a new 23-room hotel condominium in the Gora Onsen area of Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, in 2028 — the brand's first new-build hotel condominium in the Hakone Gora area.
Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen in Aichi Prefecture is hosting an autumn sweets buffet centered on chestnuts, running from September 1 to November 30, 2026, featuring seasonal desserts blending Japanese and Western flavors.
Hotel Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture is offering a new stay plan combining the six-course dinner "SAN (燦)" with a two-hour all-you-can-drink option and a morning breakfast buffet, available from July 1 to December 20, 2026.
From July 18 to 31, 2026, the Japanese restaurant Isshin at Hotel New Otani Osaka is offering a limited-time selection of premium eel dishes made with carefully selected domestic unagi, prepared using Edo-style techniques.
Hotel New Otani (Tokyo, Makuhari, and Osaka) is hosting a one-month limited Strawberry, Melon & Mango Sweets Fair from July 1 to 31, 2026, featuring a sweets buffet, afternoon tea, and a range of seasonal shortcakes and desserts.
A night-themed summer collaboration event featuring Miffy runs across the Kobe Waterfront from July 30 to September 30, 2026, with collaboration tickets at Kobe Port Tower available via a dedicated reservation site opening July 2 at 6:00 PM.
Matsue Excel Hotel Tokyu is presenting "Tamayura (玉響)," a limited-time Japanese-Western fusion dinner course for 10 guests per day, featuring premium Shimane ingredients including wagyu beef fillet, abalone, nodoguro, and domestic eel, during Obon (August 8–15) and Silver Week (September 19–21, 2026).
THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection is bringing back its popular white peach afternoon tea for August 2026, featuring seasonal sweets, a parfait, and savory bites at THE LOBBY LOUNGE on the 29th floor.
From July 1 to September 30, 2026, the 皇家龍鳳 Chinese restaurant at RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka, Vignette Collection is running a summer-only HOT&COOL Fair, a three-dish lineup that pairs the deep heat of Sichuan cooking with refreshingly cool flavors to help diners beat the summer heat.
Sapporo Park Hotel is hosting a special one-night wine dinner event on July 29, 2026, featuring Jennifer Julian, official ambassador of Champagne Jacquart, alongside four varieties of champagne and a hotel-crafted semi-buffet menu.
A limited-time kaiseki course evoking the scenes of a Japanese summer festival — goldfish scooping, insect cages, and fireworks — is available at Japanese Restaurant Hagoromo on the 40th floor of Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
Shinagawa Prince Hotel is opening its outdoor and indoor pools for the summer season from July 4, 2026, offering daytime and nighttime swims plus Chinese restaurant poolside food, and optional stay packages starting from ¥9,730 per person.
Nihonryori Sushimaru, a long-established Japanese restaurant with 78 years of history in Matsuyama, is opening a new location inside APA Hotel Matsuyama-shi Ekimae on July 28, 2026, offering a breakfast buffet showcasing Ehime's local food culture.
From August 13 to 15, 2026, the Restaurant & Bar TIDE TABLE Shiomi at Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel will hold a three-day summer buffet themed around a fish market, featuring live tuna-cutting performances and fresh seafood sourced directly from Toyosu Market.
Bar "2000" at Tokyo Dome Hotel is offering a new high tea experience featuring free-flow cocktails crafted by hotel bartenders alongside chef-curated appetizers, available from July 4, 2026, with sweeping views of Tokyo Dome City's illumination.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Grand Court Nagoya is hosting a parent-child cooking class on July 28, 2026, where families will prepare a chilled napolitan pasta under the guidance of a hotel chef, followed by the Hokkaido Fair lunch buffet. Limited to 10 pairs; reservations required.
Nanki Shirahama Marriott Hotel will hold "HANABI Night Terrace 2026," an exclusive fireworks-viewing dinner for hotel guests at the 4th-floor Ocean Deck terrace, running on select dates from July 18 to September 13, 2026.
Hotel Resol Ueno in Ueno, Tokyo is launching the "Panda Anniversary Stay Plan" from July 1, 2026 — a one-room-only stay in a fully panda-themed room complete with a 100 cm panda plush, sparkling wine, whole cake, Instax photo, and late checkout until noon.
Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel's new head chef presents a peach-inspired "adult tea party" buffet for two days only — July 19 and 20, 2026 — at ダイニング ブルーム, with panoramic views of Mt. Asama.
Miyako Hotel Yokkaichi's Restaurant & Guest Lounge Palmiere has launched a renewed lunch menu centered on a "luxurious vegetable time" concept, featuring a deli and salad marché with more than 20 types of healthy, colorful vegetable dishes.
Noboribetsu Sekisuitei in Hokkaido is offering complimentary welcome drinks — local 伊達牛乳 from Date City and Milmake — in the lobby for arriving guests every Saturday and Sunday from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
Nozo Hotel in Furano, Hokkaido, has launched a lineup of summer activities for families, including a night watching tour, Sorachi River rafting open to guests from age one, a fishing experience, and a seasonal summer dining package.
Oiso Long Beach in Kanagawa opens July 4, 2026 for a 72-day summer season through September 13, featuring new mist cooling stations, 9 pool areas including a 140 m water slide, and a family water safety workshop on opening day.
Park Hyatt Niseko HANAZONO offers a range of summer 2026 experiences, including a terrace BBQ dinner overlooking Mt. Yotei, kids cooking classes, the Mountain Lights art installation by Bruce Munro, and outdoor activities on the Shiribetsu River.
A new summer seasonal cocktail, "Okatotoki," will be served at Bar Granada in Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto from July 1 through August 31, 2026, featuring Kyoto-made craft gin and sake.
Risonare Nasu's outdoor harvest brunch "YATAI to FARM" returns in September 2026, with hands-on vegetable picking, charcoal-grilled highland produce, and a new iron-pot Riso Pilaf made from the resort's own paddy rice — all served beside shimmering golden rice fields, limited to three groups per day.
LAKEHOUSE, the gastronomy restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton Nikko, is offering a limited 7-course dining experience drawing on the seasonal bounty of Oku-Nikko, available from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Naha is serving three varieties of summer shaved ice at its all-day dining restaurant THE 7th TERRACE RYUKYU from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
From July 16 to September 15, 2026, Shinagawa Prince Hotel's three restaurants and boulangerie will serve an array of Hawaiian-inspired dishes and drinks, including a special executive chef live cooking event on August 22 and 23.
The first-floor French restaurant Gramercy Suite at Strings Hotel Nagoya celebrates its grand renewal opening on July 1, 2026, followed by the limited-time Otona no Gohobi Parfait Juicy Peach, served from July 10 to September 10.
A summer tropical afternoon tea featuring mango, lychee, and passion fruit is available at the 20th-floor restaurant RISTORANTE E'VOLTA -Unico Polo- at Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama Minatomirai Premier from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
TAVERN by the green at The Strings Omotesando hosts a premium seasonal afternoon tea featuring juicy peaches and elegant Shine Muscat grapes from August 19 to September 30, 2026, with views of Omotesando's zelkova-lined boulevard.
Tokyo Dome Hotel is holding a hands-on fruit shortcake baking class for elementary school children on August 12 and 13, 2026, guided by Chef de Pâtissier Kenji Nagashima, with a creative glass cake upcycling activity and a Kids Chef Certificate for every participant.
Hotel Metropolitan Takasaki is offering a new collaboration stay package with Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park starting July 1, 2026, including park admission and a guided JNR Class EF63 train simulator session.
Windsor Bloom Spa at The Windsor Hotel Toya Vignette Collection by IHG in Hokkaido is offering a limited-time seasonal gut and body warming program through August 2026, using Hokkaido-produced Black Silica in a 90-minute treatment.
From July to September 2026, The 30th Restaurant at Futakotamagawa Excel Hotel Tokyu offers a herb-infused French course featuring seasonal dishes including marinated lobster, slow-cooked lamb, and a verbena blanc manger — with panoramic views 130 meters above the city.
Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f in Sengokuhara is hosting a crystal bowl sound retreat on July 7–8, 2026, performed by crystal bowl artist Junko. Open to hotel guests, the program invites visitors to immerse themselves in the resonance of crystal and forest.
From July 2026, the luxury resort Lomä Central Peaks in Shinano-machi, Nagano begins serving its "Immersed in Deep Green" afternoon tea. The summer course centers on seasonal apricots from Chikuma and white peaches, created by chef Kawaguchi of Pâtisserie Lomä, priced at 8,800 yen (tax included) per person.
From July 1 to August 20, 2026, Cafe & Bar Plaza inside Mito Plaza Hotel in Ibaraki is serving a limited-time Peach Afternoon Tea Set for ¥4,800 per person, featuring peach-forward sweets including a whole-peach dessert, Mirabelle tart, cold peach-yogurt soup, and classic British scones.
Miyako Hotel Yokkaichi is bringing back its summer tradition with MIYAKO Beer Hall 2026, running on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from July 9 to September 26, featuring Hawaiian and Asian & Ethnic themed buffets with free-flow drinks on the 16th-floor sky banquet.
Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Ikebukuro is launching a Ranma 1/2 collaboration concept room stay plan themed around the Tendo family home, available from July 25 to October 24, 2026, with a matching collaboration drink at the hotel cafe.
All-day Italian dining "EZARO" at Tokyu Stay Shibuya Ebisu is offering a summer-limited peach afternoon tea from June 29, 2026, developed with Daikanyama tea specialist "THÉSIER." The menu runs through September 30 and is priced at ¥4,980 (tax included) with 90-minute free-flow drinks.
Tsumagoi Prince Hotel in Gunma Prefecture is offering a sparkling wine brunch plan from July 18 to September 18, 2026, on a scenic terrace at 1,100 m altitude. Special summer events including a wine pairing dinner, crystal bowl performance, and stargazing session are also planned.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, The Westin Tokyo's The Terrace restaurant transforms its Innovation Buffet into a summer celebration headlined by live-carved churrasco, a 10-wine free-flow option, and Western classics loved across generations.
Five Autograph Collection Hotels across Japan are serving exclusive daruma-inspired cocktails throughout August 2026, each reflecting the individual character and story of their respective property.
The Talk Shop cafe and dining at Caption by Hyatt Namba Osaka is introducing a new Burger & Greens menu on August 1, 2026, featuring six craft burgers and three salads made with local ingredients from Kuromon Market.
Comfort Hotel Ishigakijima has rebranded as Comfort Hotel ERA Ishigakijima, introducing the Comfort Library Cafe with 300 island-themed books, time-based local drink services, and a breakfast buffet featuring Okinawan favorites like Spam curry and taco rice.
Starting July 13, 2026, THE LOUNGE at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi presents an Exotic Summer Afternoon Tea featuring ripe mango, pineapple, and exotic spices crafted by two acclaimed French chefs on the hotel's 39th floor.
HAKODATE Uminokaze hotel in Hakodate, Hokkaido has unveiled a summer-limited sushi kaiseki course at its Blue Seasons restaurant, inspired by New York-style WINE & SUSHI dining and featuring eight chapters of world-influenced seafood dishes from June 2026.
Hotel Granvia Wakayama is introducing a new Japanese multi-course menu called Kishu Kaiseki at its fifth-floor restaurant Mari, showcasing premium local Wakayama ingredients including Kumano beef, Ogata sweetfish from Shirahama, and seasonal seafood.
THE LEGIAN TOKYO in Shibuya will offer "Peach & Blossom Summer Afternoon Tea" from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring a theatrical cotton candy dessert, free-flow drinks, and seasonal peach sweets at the top-floor resort restaurant.
Tokyo Bay Ariake Washington Hotel is renovating 594 of its 830 guest rooms around an "Ariake — Moon at Dawn" theme, with soft indirect lighting and improved in-room functionality. The lobby is also set for a grand reopening on July 15, 2026, complete with a new Packing & Dressing Room.
Auberge Villa SOSO (楚々), a one-group-per-night exclusive villa in the Amanohashidate area of Kyoto, has introduced a fully private sauna, combining its signature gourmet dining with premium wellness facilities including two types of natural hot springs.
BIRD HOTEL, a garden hotel steps from Yuigahama Beach in Kamakura, is launching summer-limited parfait shaved ice in three varieties and spiced carnitas tacos at its restaurant THE TABLE from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
Biwako Hotel in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, is rolling out a lineup of summer activities centered on children, including handheld fireworks, a quiz rally, an ennichi festival, and a uchiwa fan-making workshop, alongside an outdoor pool and rooftop BBQ, available through the summer of 2026.
Center One Hotel Handa in Aichi Prefecture has completed a full interior renovation, incorporating designs inspired by Handa's local history and culture, along with new locally themed breakfast menus starting July 16.
Fairfield by Marriott Hokkaido Eniwa is hosting a guided garden tour and hands-on workshop at Hanafuru on July 26, 2026, featuring lavender picking and dried flower crafting for hotel guests.
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi is offering a lineup of seasonal sweets and drinks this summer as part of the Asia-wide "101 Days of Summer" campaign, running from May 29 to September 6, 2026.
Hakone Kowakien Tenyu hotel introduces a special summer stay plan featuring bingata-style yukata dressing with kimono culture guidance and Okinawan-themed dining from July to August 2026.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo's lobby lounge "Le Jardin" introduces a new afternoon tea featuring pear and fig as the star ingredients, available from August 17 to September 30, 2026.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, the 19th-floor Dining & Bar "Applause" at Hotel Granvia Okayama hosts a summer beer hall featuring sub-zero draft beer, Islay whisky, and a chef-prepared course menu including ribeye steak.
Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro will reopen its 2nd-floor Chinese restaurant "Keilin" and Bar "Orient Express" on August 29, 2026, following a renovation closure from July 27 to August 28.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's outdoor pool Shell Pool reopens from July 18 to September 22, 2026, introducing a new "PINK & GOLD" concept with photogenic burgers, seasonal sweets, and colorful drinks at the poolside Garden Restaurant Shell the Garden.
Shiraraso Grand Hotel in Shirahama, Wakayama is launching a hotel-guest-only nighttime beach program called "Moon & Wave Beach," running from July 1 to August 31, 2026, offering an evening of relaxation with the sound of waves, moonlight, and local Wakayama drinks.
A 2-day, 1-night bus tour from Tokyo to Nasu Highlands offers a guided stargazing session with Vixen telescopes, a French dinner, and a Nikko Kogen beef shabu-shabu lunch, departing September 4, 2026.
Nikko Style Nagoya's style kitchen Cafe & Bar is serving the "Peachy" parfait — layered with white peach, jasmine, and plum — from July 1 to August 31, 2026, priced at ¥2,400.
Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa in Nago City will host "Eisa Night," a series of 14 traditional Okinawan Eisa performances by different local youth associations, every Saturday and holiday from July 18 to September 26, 2026 — free for hotel guests.
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima is offering a special summer stay plan that includes admission tickets to the "Miffy 70th Anniversary Exhibition" at Hiroshima Museum of Art, available from July 11 to September 7, 2026.
Starting July 1, 2026, The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto's dining café THE OIKE TERRACE is introducing a 1,000-yen drink set — two drinks plus an amuse-bouche — for a relaxed pre-dinner happy hour in the heart of Kyoto.
Ryukyu Hotel & Resort Nashiro Beach in Itoman, Okinawa, marks its 4th anniversary with a summer program running July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring a beach live concert, fireworks show, Dom Pérignon experiences, buffet dinners, and extended pool hours.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka's Restaurant & Lounge Bar eu is serving a special Summer Cocktail Collection of fruit-infused margaritas from July 1 to August 31, 2026, available nightly from 5:00 PM.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, Café Belle at Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka is serving refreshing glass desserts made with seasonal fruits and spicy savory breads — five new items debut this year.
The Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition HIROSHIMA, running July 18 to September 6, 2026 at NTT Credo Hall in Hiroshima, has announced collaboration programs with two nearby venues — AQUA ALIVE MUSEUM and RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima — offering a full sensory ukiyo-e experience.
Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers is offering a special summer kids' etiquette program featuring a full French course menu and a hands-on mocktail class led by a professional bartender, held in the panoramic Manhattan Room on the 28th floor.
Comfort Hotel Nagoya Meiekiminami has rebranded as Comfort Hotel ERA Nagoya Meiekiminami on June 24, 2026, introducing an Urban Creative Stay concept centered on local Nagoya culture, food, and a Comfort Library Cafe.
Fairfield by Marriott Wakayama Kumano-Kodo Susami is hosting a special backstage tour of Susami Town's Shrimp and Crab Aquarium on August 2, 2026, exclusively for guests staying at the hotel the night before.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, Lagoon restaurant at Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall is hosting "Summer Parfait All-You-Can-Eat Season 2," offering five summer parfaits including two new peach varieties, plus additional seasonal sweets.
Hakone Hotel Kowakien in Kanagawa opens its private outdoor pool on July 3, 2026, for the summer season. A day-trip plan combining the pool, a 60-dish lunch buffet, and access to the adjacent hot spring facility is available via advance reservation.
Hakone Hotel Kowakien is holding a Summer Sweets Buffet from July 18 to 20, 2026, featuring around 15 seasonal sweets, an interactive "drawing pancake" station for kids, and optional add-on plans combining the buffet with Yunessun or a private pool.
Hotel Agora Osaka Moriguchi is hosting the "Peach & Fig Sweets Maison" sweets and lunch/dinner buffet from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring around 20 varieties of peach and fig sweets alongside open-kitchen dishes at The Loop restaurant on the first floor.
Hotel Granvia Okayama launches a summer family stay plan where parents and children can try making kakushi-zushi, a traditional Okayama dish with Edo-period roots.
Hotel Indigo Nagasaki Glover Street is offering a 3-night, 4-day luxury stay plan starting July 22, 2026, featuring visits to 潜龍酒造, a historic sake brewery, and 三川内焼 pottery kilns, with a special dinner at Restaurant Cathedréclat.
To mark its 41st anniversary on June 30, dining café "Bel Tempo" at Hotel Metropolitan Edmont in Iidabashi will offer a special buffet featuring around 60 dishes at both lunch and dinner.
R Hotel Nagoya Station, inspired by the world of railways and night trains, is set to open in August 2026 near Nagoya Station, offering a unique stay concept centered on stillness and transit.
Four restaurants and bars at Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka are offering a diverse lineup of shaved ice creations from July 1 to September 30, 2026, including a Vermeer-inspired art kakigori, a frozen ROKU gin cocktail, and classic uji kintoki.
Asahi Resort Hotel in Sounkyo Onsen, Hokkaido, has introduced a new "Shima Enaga Room" stay plan. The special Western-style room is decorated with shima enaga motifs throughout, available from June 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
The Westin Yokohama is offering a limited-time "Westin Sleep Well Package with Anker," bundled with the sleep-focused Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds from Anker Japan — available for stays from July 17 to September 30, 2026.
Yokkaichi City Hotel Annex in Mie Prefecture has renewed its guest rooms and lobby space, introducing a salvia-inspired design and a new exhibition area spotlighting local culture and craftsmanship. New breakfast dishes are also being added from July 16.
Courtyard by Marriott Fukui is holding a Hawaiian-themed lunch buffet at its 15th-floor restaurant Substance on weekends and holidays from July 18 through September 13, 2026, featuring Hawaiian staples alongside locally sourced Fukui ingredients.
From July to September 2026, the 30th-floor "The 30th Dining Bar" at Futakotamagawa Excel Hotel Tokyu offers a summer afternoon tea featuring vibrant red, orange, and yellow seasonal treats alongside sweeping views of Futakotamagawa.
Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa is hosting NIGHT POOL LIVE on four Friday evenings in summer 2026, combining an open-air rooftop pool experience with live music performances by featured artists.
Hotel Kintetsu Universal City is hosting a 25th anniversary dinner buffet at restaurant Epoch from July 18 to August 31, 2026, featuring live kitchen stations, summer desserts, and a limited-run lunch buffet during the Obon period.
Brasserie RÉGINE at the St. Regis Hotel Osaka is offering a summer menu for its "Appetizer Marché" from July 1 to September 30, 2026, inspired by the Mediterranean and the flavors of southern France.
Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Ikebukuro, Tokyo is offering a limited-period collaboration stay plan with the popular smartphone game "#Compass: Combat Providence Analysis System," available from July 25 to October 24, 2026.
Tokyo Dome Hotel is transforming its PROJECT R.E.D. Room with a dynamic new design inspired by KAKUSEIHUNTER OMEGAHORN, the second entry in the PROJECT R.E.D. tokusatsu series. Reservations open June 23, 2026, with stays starting August 26.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is bringing back the legendary Trader Vic's restaurant experience for a limited time this summer, with tropical cocktails, BBQ spare ribs, and sweeping views of Osaka Castle from the 18th-floor Sky Lounge "Four Seasons."
Atami Pearl Star Hotel is offering a seasonal afternoon tea featuring Shizuoka-grown melon and Yamanashi-grown peach in a lineup of creative sweets and savories, available from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
Conrad Osaka in Nakanoshima is offering an exclusive stay plan to enjoy the 38th Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival on October 17, 2026, complete with champagne and an optional room service dinner set.
Fairmont Tokyo's lobby lounge "Vue Mer" on the 35th floor will serve two peach-themed afternoon teas — a Champagne-accented French style and a sake-inspired Japanese style — from July 1 to September 13, 2026.
Starting July 1, 2026, the luxury villa resort GRAND CHARIOT 北斗七星135° on Awaji Island will offer a summer-limited "極上プレミアムBBQ" plan featuring A5-ranked 淡路ビーフ, 淡路もち豚, 淡路鶏, and fresh abalone — enjoyed on a terrace with panoramic island views.
Grand Mercure Minamiboso Resort & Spa, set within the Minamiboso Quasi-National Park in Chiba Prefecture, is offering 10 nature-based and hands-on summer experiences for families, from an all-inclusive outdoor pool to a stargazing session and an ocean plastics workshop, running from July through September 2026.
Starting July 18, 2026, Hilton Tokyo Odaiba's Japanese restaurant "Sakura" on the 3rd floor will offer a Japanese-style afternoon tea set on weekends and holidays, featuring wagashi sweets, artisan savories from tempura, teppanyaki, and sushi counters, and a self-serve kakigori station.
Hotel Amanek Kanazawa is hosting a hinoki woodcraft coaster-making workshop on June 26 and 27, 2026, led by craft artist Susan Maree. Open to hotel guests and visitors alike, the hands-on session takes place at the hotel's 2nd floor lounge for ¥1,500 per person with no reservation required.
From August 1, 2026, Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo launches a hotel-wide Italian cultural fair featuring special dinners, wine pairings, accommodation plans, and more, commemorating the 160th anniversary of Japan-Italy diplomatic relations.
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo marks the 10th anniversary of its North Wing's opening with a limited-time event from July 1 to 15, 2026, featuring a special nigiri sushi breakfast, a Premium Lounge menu with sparkling wine and roast beef, and an original mini-uchiwa fan gift for guests who leave anniversary messages.
From July 1 to September 30, 2026, Hotel Granvia Osaka's restaurants are showcasing seasonal summer dishes and drinks, including French courses, teppanyaki, Japanese kaiseki, fresh fruit cocktails, and a peach pudding ala mode.
Hotel Granvia Wakayama's 1st-floor cafe "Hotels Cafe Password" is hosting a cake buffet on July 18 and 19, 2026, featuring an all-you-can-eat spread of cakes and soft-serve ice cream made by the hotel's own patissiers.
Hotel Kanazawa's DINING TSUZUMI restaurant is refreshing its acclaimed dinner course "奏 KANADE" with a brand-new summer menu featuring Noto pork, sea bass, and seasonal vegetables from Ishikawa, available from July 1, 2026.
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont's bread and sweets shop "Patisserie Edmont" will offer two new summer cakes and three new breads for a limited time from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura is offering a limited accommodation plan that includes an original handkerchief created through a collaboration between JR East Kamakura Station and メーカーズシャツ鎌倉, tied to the ongoing stamp rally event "鎌倉いろどりトリップ."
Hotel Metropolitan Kawasaki's all-day dining "Terrace and Table" is introducing a nighttime-only summer dessert featuring rum-infused shaved ice made from natural spring water ice, available from 8:00 PM starting June 24, 2026.
Hotel Metropolitan Marunouchi is selling a stay plan featuring an in-room draft beer server in a corner twin room with two-sided windows, available from June 17 to September 30, 2026.
Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro is rolling out a new summer flavor of its "Seasonal Parfait" at the Mezzanine Lounge "Suzukake" from July 1, 2026, featuring peach, raspberry, and cranberry.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is offering a special shaved ice dessert at two of its restaurants through late September 2026, featuring rare natural ice sourced from the Southern Alps and Yatsugatake region.
Hotel Vischio Osaka's Italian Kitchen Verde Cassa is hosting an all-you-can-eat Italian buffet featuring hearty meat dishes and colorful summer vegetables from July 1 through September 30, 2026.
The Jackson Garden at Grand Green Osaka is offering a summer-limited Afternoon Tea BOX "Summer Breeze" from July 1 to August 30, 2026, featuring lobster open sandwiches sautéed in Échiré butter alongside seasonal fruit sweets.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo hosts a seasonal restaurant fair "Summer Table" at three venues, featuring summer-inspired dishes, a panoramic lunch buffet, domestic eel over rice, melon parfait, peach granita, and a peach afternoon tea set.
Mercure Yokosuka is hosting an all-you-can-eat-and-drink Hawaiian dinner buffet on the 20th floor "Sky Banquet" hall from July 16 to August 29, 2026, featuring KING'S HAWAIIAN certified sliders and panoramic views of Yokosuka Port.
Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel's top-floor bar Bellovisto hosts a month-long Nikka Whisky fair in July 2026, featuring exclusive tasting sets, limited-edition cocktails, a special night with a senior blender, and a guest bartender cocktail event.
OMO Kansai Airport by Hoshino Resorts is hosting its first-ever Yonayone Neighborhood Beer Garden on the 22nd-floor rooftop from July 23 to October 31, 2026, featuring local Izumisano snacks and Yoho Brewing craft beers with a sunset happy hour.
Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station is hosting a Summer BBQ & Grill Dinner Buffet at its restaurant LINK SQUARE from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring live-grilled US beef steak, pork spare ribs, and a variety of bold grill dishes.
Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel is offering a limited-time afternoon tea featuring summer strawberries as the star ingredient, paired with savories and superfood-infused desserts, available from July 1 to September 30, 2026.
Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima is offering two collaboration stay plans with Astram Line, including a special station backstage tour, available from July 20 to August 31, 2026, limited to one group per day.
From September 15 to October 31, 2026, Risonare Kohamajima on Kohama Island offers the "うつろい絶景ディナー" — a one-group-per-night outdoor dinner that takes guests from amber sunset to a canopy of stars, now with champagne pairings and a new awamori dessert cocktail.
Café Tostina at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel is hosting the "Asian Tropical Sweets & Bakery" event from July 1 to 31, 2026, featuring tropical fruit-inspired sweets, bakery items, a sweets box, and afternoon tea.
From July 1 to September 30, 2026, Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel is offering special summer deals, including the "Heat Escape Stay" plan with 50% off room rates on days when temperatures hit 35°C or above, plus all-you-can-eat shaved ice at the rooftop BBQ terrace and a visit-count campaign at the Japanese restaurant on the 40th floor.
Shiraraso Grand Hotel in Shirahama, Wakayama, is launching new autumn and winter stay plans including a chef's kaiseki course spotlighting carefully selected local ingredients and a kue (longtooth grouper) kaiseki course featuring the prized fish.
From July 18 to August 31, 2026, Shizukuishi Prince Hotel in Iwate Prefecture hosts a starlit summer evening event featuring night garden BBQ, a ropeway ride to the summit, LED golf, special readings, and a Perseid meteor shower observation night.
On July 15, 2026, The Balvenie hosts an exclusive tasting event at The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo, featuring four whiskies aged in different casks paired with a special menu by Executive Chef Jesus Nino.
THE MEAT FES. BUFFET! SUMMER RECHARGE runs from July 14 to September 3, 2026 at the buffet restaurant The Cafe on the ground floor, featuring beef, pork, chicken, and lamb dishes prepared in a variety of styles.
The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike is serving a Japanese-style afternoon tea set featuring Fukujuen green teas paired with seasonal sweets and savories at the historic "Saryo" tearoom, available on select dates from July to August 2026.
Toba Kokusai Hotel in Mie Prefecture has added a new size 5 (15 cm) plain cheesecake to its longstanding lineup, responding to growing demand for smaller portions suitable for everyday use and small gatherings.
Toba Kokusai Hotel in Mie Prefecture is serving a peach-filled afternoon tea inspired by the theme of "Shangri-La" at The Lobby Lounge, available from July 1 to August 31, 2026, with reservations required by 6:00 PM the day before.
Wood Design Park Kyoto-Sai in Kyotanabe, Kyoto has unveiled a new hostel stay plan tailored for solo travelers and remote workers, featuring all-you-can-drink alcohol, free meal bring-ins, and a cafe lounge open around the clock.
The sky lounge "Bay View" on the top floor of Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers is hosting its popular seasonal Beer Festa "French BBQ" from July 1 to September 30, 2026, featuring French-inspired BBQ dishes by Chef 髙木 浩平 and an all-you-can-drink free-flow selection.
Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel's Lounge & Bar "Marine Blue" is serving a lavish melon parfait called Parfait Melon for a limited time from July 13 to September 13, 2026, featuring seasonal fresh melon and a melon soda-inspired aesthetic.
From July 17 to September 6, 2026, the Ocean Terrace buffet restaurant at Yokohama Grand Intercontinental Hotel is adding a special Dinosaur Zone featuring five dinosaur-themed dishes, timed to coincide with the Minato Mirai area's summer dinosaur events.
Hakone Kowakien Tenyu in Kanagawa has added an all-inclusive free-flow (unlimited drinks) option to its popular premium dinner buffet, with the renovated Dining Hakone now offering the experience since May 29, 2026.
Hotel Gracery Tamachi in Tokyo's Minato Ward is converting its 16 ladies' rooms into Comfort Double Rooms and renovating its guests-only lounge, with the renovated spaces set to open on September 1, 2026. Reservations for a commemorative breakfast plan are already available.
Hotel Granvia Osaka is offering a "Retro" afternoon tea set featuring five classic sweets at two locations — the 1st floor Tea Lounge and the 19th floor River Head lounge — from July 1 to September 30, 2026.
Hotel Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture is now accepting reservations for a summer-limited stay plan that includes the "金鼓〈KONKU〉" afternoon tea and breakfast, available from June 1 to August 31, 2026.
Hotel Nikko Tsukuba will hold a Makers' Dinner on August 8, 2026, combining a brewery tour at Tsukuba Brewery's Tsukuba Mountain foothills facility with a special five-course French pairing dinner at Restaurant Serena.
Kamakura Prince Hotel's collaborative "Enoden Cake" returns in a summer edition featuring mango and melon, available from July 8 to September 23, 2026, at the Ajisai Lounge on the 3rd floor of the hotel.
TOE LIBRARY HOTEL in Asakusa, Tokyo is offering a special fireworks viewing plan for the Sumida River Fireworks Festival on July 25, 2026, with reserved rooftop and upper-floor seats, dinner, and free-flow drinks from 38,500 yen per person.
Comfort Hotel Chitose opened on June 15, 2026 in Chitose, Hokkaido, marking a milestone as the 100th Choice Hotels-branded hotel in Japan. Just a 6-minute walk from JR Chitose Station, the property features 142 rooms across 12 floors and offers a free breakfast buffet with local Hokkaido dishes.
Marriott International opens the Courtyard by Marriott Okinawa Resort on June 15, 2026 — the brand's first property in Okinawa and its first beach resort in Japan — featuring 170 rooms along Kise Beach in northern Okinawa.
Gran Foresta Villa Nikko, a dog-first villa resort in Tochigi's Nikko area boasting the largest private dog runs in the Kanto region, is celebrating its first anniversary with limited-stay plans, an original treats tin gift, and a welcome snack marche for dogs.
Hotel Granbach Tokyo Ginza is now serving a seasonal parfait inspired by the classic Peach Melba, reimagined with a wellness twist through fermented raspberries and house-made peach amazake.
From August 9 to 15, 2026, Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen presents a two-meal Summer Family Stay Plan featuring a summer festival–inspired dinner buffet with grilled meats, unagi rice, and family-friendly activities in the garden.
Starting July 10, 2026, the 1F Restaurant Paseo Garden at Laguna Garden Hotel in Ginowan, Okinawa, will open new outdoor terrace seating — a 77.37 m² wooden-deck space with 9 tables where guests can enjoy breakfast and lunch buffets, or an evening Terrace BBQ & Dinner Buffet.
To mark the 90th anniversary of its Alps-kan building, Manpei Hotel in Karuizawa is releasing a special parfait at its Café Terrace from July 1, 2026, featuring chocolate lilies of the valley, fruit jelly inspired by stained glass, and raspberry mousse.
The nine hours brand's first university-affiliated location opens in Kita-Shinjuku, partnering with Tokyo Women's Medical University to offer health and sleep data to guests.
Odakyu Hotel Century Southern Tower's Lounge South Court presents a peach fair featuring five luxurious peach desserts, running from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection will offer a limited-edition white peach shaved ice dessert, 白桃氷香 (Hakuto Hyoka), at its 29th-floor THE LOBBY LOUNGE from July 1 to September 30, 2026, with only 10 servings available per day.
Bar & Restaurant COCONOMA at Hotel & Residence Roppongi is offering a special peach afternoon tea from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring seven peach-themed sweets and a seasonal Peach Mojito.
Chinese Dining 黄鶴 at Sapporo Grand Hotel is offering two gold award-winning gyoza dishes from the 2026 "Local Gyoza Contest," available from June 16 through July 15, 2026.
Sapporo Prince Hotel's Sky Lounge Top of Prince is offering a summer-limited afternoon tea called "Soukei" (蒼景), themed around the vivid blues of Hokkaido's landscapes, from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
On July 31, 2026, Sapporo Park Hotel presents a one-night-only dinner buffet at Sapporo Lilac Square Hall, where guests can enjoy hotel-made cuisine and free-flowing drinks while watching the Toyohira River Fireworks Festival up close.
The French restaurant Azur at Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel is offering a special course inspired by the Yokohama Museum of Art's "Marie Antoinette Style" exhibition, running from August 1 to November 23, 2026.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, Hilton Tokyo Odaiba's Grillogy Bar & Grill on the 2nd floor is offering a summer-exclusive Peach Afternoon Tea featuring 9 peach-themed sweets and table service scones and sandwiches.
THE GATE HOTEL OSAKA by HULIC has opened its doors in Shinsaibashi, Osaka, marking the brand's first flagship property in the Kansai region with 223 rooms and a rooftop bar 120 meters above the city.
Ibis Styles Kyoto Shijo, located in the central Shijo area of Kyoto, has launched a limited-time plan where booking three consecutive nights means the third night is completely free.
On June 11, 2026, Oirase Keiryu Hotel by Hoshino Resorts welcomed 16 first-year students from Towada City First Middle School for a one-day collaborative outdoor learning program, featuring moss walks, an open-top bus tour, and a kokedama crafting experience.
Main Dining Itozakura at The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike is offering a special hybrid French-Japanese dinner course called "Cinq Saveurs," available from July 1 to September 30, 2026, crafted by Chef Noguchi Sawako in collaboration with Japanese cuisine head chef Goto Takahiro.
Toba Kokusai Hotel in Mie Prefecture is offering a limited table manners dining plan for families with children during summer 2026, with dedicated staff support throughout the French dinner service at the main dining room Sea Horse.
China Shadow at Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental is offering a summer limited mango menu in collaboration with CRAFT WONDER's MANGO WONDER liqueur, featuring Chinese afternoon tea, parfait, and savory dishes from July 8 through September 30, 2026.
Restaurant "Ash" on the 3rd floor of Cross Hotel Sapporo is serving a summer-edition lunch buffet on weekends and holidays through August 30, 2026, featuring around 20 seasonal dishes including braised lamb, tropical fruit desserts, and a live cheese wagon.
Grand Prince Hotel Shintakanawa is hosting "TAKANAWA Forest Garden," a poolside summer beer garden surrounded by greenery, from July 17 to September 11, 2026. Menu plans for both adults and children are available, with a kids BBQ plan making its debut this year.
Celebrating a decade of high repeat-visitor rates and chef's French cuisine, Hotel Futari Komorebi launches a limited "10th Anniversary Plan" from ¥49,800 per person, complete with all-inclusive dining, natural hot spring baths, and exclusive commemorative gifts.
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima is holding a special cultural event from June 15 to 21, 2026, featuring a recycled origami crane badge-making workshop, a French toast service with Seto Inland Sea lemon sauce, and an original Hiroshima-inspired cocktail — all exclusively for hotel guests.
Until June 30, 2026, the all-day dining restaurant SATSUKI at Hotel New Otani Tokyo is featuring a special matcha pancake and a matcha brioche French toast, both served alongside Japanese-style accompaniments including warabi mochi and oshiruko jelly.
The boutique luxury hotel Ayanna Miyakojima on Irabu Island, Okinawa, is set to rebrand as "JIVANA Miyako Island" and expand from 7 to 14 rooms, adding a private sauna and new restaurant "JIVANA KITCHEN." The rebranded property is scheduled to open in June 2027.
Starting June 1, 2026, JW Marriott Hotel Nara has opened its popular cultural experience programs — sake brewing, tea ceremony, wagashi-making, Nara brush crafting, and hand-drip coffee — to all hotel guests, not just those booked on dedicated package plans.
For five Saturdays in August 2026, the Buffet Restaurant Etoile at Kawagoe Prince Hotel will open for dinner service, offering a "Saturday Night Half Buffet" that combines a prix-fixe main course with a free-flow buffet, themed around Southern Europe.
A summer buffet event is coming to Miyako City Osaka Tennoji on August 8, 2026, featuring teppanyaki, hand-pressed sushi, and festival activities for guests of all ages.
Restaurant Brasserie Laurier at Hotel Metropolitan Takasaki in Gunma is hosting a "Niigata Food Fair" from July 1 to August 31, 2026. The lunch buffet showcases carefully selected ingredients from the Chuetsu region — including Tsumari pork, Niigata wagyu, and local seafood. On two special days, fresh fish caught off Sado Island is transported to Takasaki by Shinkansen and served as nigiri sushi in a live kitchen setting.
BAR PLUS on the 19th floor of Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel is rolling out summer-exclusive tropical fruit cocktails from July 1, alongside a champagne free-flow plan running through August 31, 2026.
Raffles Hotel Singapore's Long Bar marks 111 years of the Singapore Sling on June 27, 2026, with a pineapple exchange campaign, the debut of Singapore Sling Zero, a photo booth, Golden Peanut prizes, and a roulette spin with every three cocktails ordered.
All-Day Dining Remone at the Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka will offer a limited-time Hawaiian Buffet from July 15 to September 27, 2026, featuring an evening beer fair with free-flow drinks and a tropical sweets lunch buffet.
The Ritz-Carlton Osaka is participating in the Marriott Bonvoy collaboration campaign with global girl group Twice, launching the "Candy Dream" Twice Afternoon Tea Buffet at its Italian restaurant Splendido from June 25, 2026.
A wine tasting event featuring 100% locally grown Sera Town grapes will take place on July 11, 2026, at the Fairfield by Marriott Hiroshima Sera lobby lounge for hotel guests staying that night.
From June 19 through September 30, the bonfire lounge at Snow Peak YAKEI SUITE ABURAYAMA FUKUOKA will serve eight seasonal cocktails—five alcoholic and three non-alcoholic—crafted from Kyushu-sourced drinks, available nightly from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM.
A new apartment-style hotel, SYLA HOTEL NISHI-AZABU, has opened in Tokyo's upscale Nishi-Azabu neighborhood, offering a spacious 96.45㎡ suite for up to 8 guests with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.
TAVERN by the green at The Strings Omotesando in Tokyo is hosting the "Precious Summer Peach & Mango Afternoon Tea" from July 7 to August 18, 2026, featuring an elegant spread of peach and mango sweets alongside seasonal savory dishes.
The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza and The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon are hosting two Pride Month events in June 2026 — a glamorous afternoon tea collaboration with M·A·C at Sophie at EDITION, and an electrifying night event featuring Cyber Jazz artist Solene Velvet at Gold Bar at EDITION.
This summer, the Tea Lounge Belcour at Kobe Portopia Hotel is offering a tropical afternoon tea set featuring mango, passion fruit, and seaside resort-inspired sweets and savories, available from June 29 to August 30, 2026.
UNWIND HOTEL & BAR SAPPORO is reviving its popular rooftop BBQ with a fully refreshed American BBQ menu, offering an exclusive private terrace rental for one group per day from July 1 through September 30, 2026.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Akita is running the Oga & Ogata Fair from June 1 to August 31, 2026, offering a buffet, teppanyaki dinner course, and Chinese cuisine course featuring seasonal seafood and produce from the Oga Peninsula and Ogata Village.
Garden Dining at Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba will run a limited-time "Hokkaido Fair" buffet on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from July 3 to September 27, 2026, serving Hokkaido specialties including grilled scallops, Wagyu roast beef, soup curry, and Hokkaido ramen.
SEASCAPE TERRACE DINING at Hilton Tokyo Odaiba is set to reopen on July 13, 2026, following a renovation that introduces a wellness-inspired buffet and a redesigned space overlooking Tokyo Bay.
The lobby lounge "Lumière" at Hotel Granvia Okayama is offering a summer lineup of cool treats made with locally grown Okayama white peaches, including a white peach parfait, three varieties of shaved ice, and a white peach lemon soda.
Two restaurants at Hotel Metropolitan Edmont in Iidabashi, Tokyo are hosting an "Oriental Fair" featuring colorful Southeast Asian cuisine, running from July 15 through August 31, 2026.
Starting June 13, 2026, Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Yatsugatake will offer three varieties of the rare Domaine Mie Ikeno 2024 Millésime—Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Merlot—exclusively to hotel guests, alongside a special Mori Hibiki Symphony Yatsugatake Pinot Noir.
Starting July 11, 2026, Shiraraso Grand Hotel in Shirahama, Wakayama, is offering a summer-limited lunch menu at Lounge Sugar Beach, featuring locally sourced Wakayama ingredients — from shirasu don and Kumano pork yakisoba to Cremia cream soda — available for dine-in or poolside and beachside takeout.
SKY-HILL HOTEL Izu Kogen in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, is set to open two new suite rooms featuring private saunas and semi-outdoor baths on July 18, 2026, offering secluded retreat experiences with views of Mt. Omuro.
Saryo Hassui, the café at Suiran Luxury Collection Hotel Kyoto in Arashiyama, will serve two varieties of limited-season shaved ice from June 15 through September 30, 2026, including a newly introduced mandarin and yogurt espuma flavor.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, voco Osaka Central in Kyomachibori is hosting a summer-limited afternoon tea inspired by the bittersweet feeling of first love, featuring fresh white peach and lemon flavors.
Starting June 21, 2026, W Osaka's outdoor open-air terrace and indoor pool launch a summer-only promotion featuring Yamazaki 12-Year whisky kakigori, seasonal dinner packages, and a one-night opening party with international DJs and a poolside sushi bar.
Inspired by waka poetry from the Hyakunin Isshu anthology, Biwako Hotel's Café Bellalogo and Italian Dining Bellalogo in Otsu, Shiga will offer a new cocktail and mocktail from July 1 to September 30, 2026.
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont in Iidabashi, Tokyo is holding the 22nd Edmont Summer Festival 2026 on July 28, 2026. Enjoy Bon Odori dancing, live Tsugaru shamisen, food stalls, and more in the cool comfort of the hotel's banquet halls.
FAUCHON Hotel Kyoto is introducing two summer menus spotlighting "Kino Sato no Momo" peaches from Kinokawa City, the largest peach-producing area in western Japan, available from June 20 through August 11, 2026.
Restaurant LAPUTA at Fukuoka Sun Palace Hotel & Hall is hosting a special summer-only French lunch course centered entirely around peaches, from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
HOTEL GRAPHY NEZU's café in Tokyo's charming Yanesen neighborhood has refreshed its breakfast lineup under the theme "Comfort & Discovery," showcasing locally sourced ingredients from nearby bakeries and specialty shops. The breakfast is open not only to hotel guests but to all café visitors.
On June 27, 2026, Hotel Intergate Kanazawa will hold a special one-day pop-up event in collaboration with local wagashi shop Kanazawa Fukuusagi, featuring complimentary Himuro Manju served during Happy Hour and a special sales corner—free for hotel guests.
Three in-house restaurants at Hotel Metropolitan Edmont in Iidabashi, Tokyo, will hold the "Mountain & Sea Summer Feast Fair" from July 1 to August 30, 2026, featuring seasonal mountain and seafood dishes curated by skilled chefs.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Japanese restaurant Senbazuru is serving Chilled Kabosu Udon — a refreshing cold noodle dish made with fragrant kabosu citrus and delicate dashi broth — for a limited summer run from June 15 to August 31, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is offering a limited-time summer stay plan for groups of 3 or more, available from July 4 to September 12, 2026, featuring unlimited day pool access, a breakfast buffet, and free parking.
From July 10, Hotel New Otani Tokyo's outdoor GARDEN POOL expands its operating hours and introduces three exclusive luxury areas complete with unlimited champagne free-flow.
Starting July 7, 2026, Trattoria Sette at Hyatt Regency Kyoto hosts a limited-time pizza collaboration with owner-chef Tomohiro Togo of Pizzeria Napoletana Don Ciccio in Fushimi, Kyoto — featuring two original pizzas and a special summer set.
International Garden Hotel Narita in Chiba is offering a weekday-only casual afternoon tea for parents and children during the summer holidays, from July 21 to August 31, 2026, featuring 9 summer fruit sweets and 3 savory items on a shared gold circle stand.
Restaurant AVANTI at International Garden Hotel Narita is running a summer Italian buffet from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring freshly made pasta, stone-baked pizza, around 15 kinds of hotel-made desserts, and all-you-can-eat seasonal fruits that rotate monthly.
Keio Plaza Hotel in Shinjuku is reopening its sky pool to non-hotel guests for the first time since 2019, offering limited summer plans that combine pool access with dining at the hotel's restaurants and lounges.
KIHARU Brasserie at Cross Hotel Kyoto is introducing a summer menu featuring local Kyoto ingredients and sustainable seafood, available on weekends and holidays from June 20, 2026.
OMO5 Hakodate by Hoshino Resorts has received a Silver Winner award in the Hospitality, Recreation, Travel and Tourism Design category at the A' Design Award & Competition 2026, marking the hotel's third international design accolade.
From July 1 to September 30, 2026, Dining Ferio at the Regal Royal Hotel Tokyo in Shinjuku will run the "Beer Fair 2026," a free-flow drinks event featuring a diverse selection of beers and other beverages alongside seasonal dishes.
From June 26 to July 7, 2026, French Dining Top of Kyoto on the 14th floor of Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto will serve a limited-time Tanabata dinner course titled "Éclat Céleste," featuring starry decorations and seasonal Kyoto ingredients crafted by new chef Keita Ishibashi.
Book by June 30, 2026 to save ¥500 per adult on three buffet plans at Sapporo Grand Hotel's Northern Terrace Diner, featuring live cooking with roast beef, garlic shrimp, and Hokkaido melon desserts.
Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel is offering a special stay plan for fans of "nui-katsudo" — the trending hobby of dressing up stuffed animals and photographing them. The plan runs from June 20, 2026 to March 31, 2027, with rooms decorated in seven fan-inspired colors and around 100 stuffed animal outfits available to borrow.
The Café Restaurant Oasis at Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande is serving a seasonal afternoon tea set featuring summer fruits from June 1 to August 31, 2026, priced at ¥5,000 per person.
Center Hotel Narita 1 has refreshed all 130 guest rooms with aviation photographs by Narita-based photographer Charlie Furusho, covering 11 categories from cockpit views and seasonal scenery to night shots and overseas airports.
Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora's Riverside Kitchen & Bar is running a limited summer cocktail promotion from June 1 through August 31, 2026, featuring 11 original cocktails crafted with Japanese ingredients and premium spirits including ABSOLUT TABASCO Vodka, matcha liqueur, and premium tequila.
Kawana Hotel in Ito, Shizuoka, is launching a special rainy-season program featuring a historic film screening in the original projection lobby, a guided history tour, and half-price access to private hot spring baths and billiards — free and open to non-guests too.
Two summer-exclusive menus are running at Kobe Portopia Hotel through September 2026 — chilled noodle dishes at Chinese restaurant Shukeien on the 29th floor, and a four-variety curry lunch at dining cafe SOCO.
Royal Pines Hotel Urawa is offering a limited 10-room stay plan with a dinner ticket for its Summer Family Buffet 2026 event on August 9, 2026, now on sale from June 8. The plan includes a Japanese/Chinese/Western buffet, tuna filleting show, kids chef experience, and breakfast.
Shinagawa Prince Hotel is launching a summer hotel-complete stay plan from July 17 to August 31, 2026, combining cool-themed dining, entertainment facilities, and special limited-date events for a refreshing escape from the heat right in central Tokyo.
Six Senses Kyoto is running a Honey & Botanical promotion from June 21 to August 22, 2026, featuring afternoon tea, two types of shaved ice desserts, and herbal drinks made with on-site-harvested honey and herbs.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's all-day dining restaurant SATSUKI will host a special three-day pasta fair from June 26 to 28, 2026, showcasing a kaiseki-inspired multi-course Italian menu by renowned chef Mamoru Kataoka of Ristorante Alporto in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo.
From July 7 to November 9, 2026, the buffet restaurant Suriyun at Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort offers a daily feast of premium meat dishes, with all-you-can-eat crab added on weekends and holidays.
Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay is offering three limited-date experiential programs this summer for families, covering table etiquette, cooking, and patisserie — each led by a specialist from the hotel's culinary team.
To mark the 160th anniversary of the birth of Beatrix Potter™, creator of Peter Rabbit™, Hotel New Grand in Yokohama is hosting a limited-time Peter Rabbit™ Dressy Apero at its Lobby Lounge La Terrasse on weekday evenings from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
Miyako City Osaka Tennoji is serving a special afternoon tea at its 17th-floor Sky Restaurant Etoile from July 1 to August 31, 2026, showcasing seasonal ingredients from both Hokkaido and Okinawa.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Rilakkuma collaboration sweets buffet, running through June 30, 2026, now includes a new anniversary cake plate option — a great choice for celebrating birthdays and special occasions with a personalized touch.
Running from June 20 to August 31, 2026, the Park Beer Garden returns for its final season at Sapporo Park Hotel, offering Jingisukan, Hokkaido wagyu, ice-cold beer, and themed areas including a tent glamping zone, a dog-friendly area, and a fireworks corner.
TIAD, Autograph Collection in Nagoya is offering a limited-time "Asian Afternoon Tea" from July 1 to September 13, 2026, featuring dishes inspired by countries participating in the upcoming 20th Asian Games held in Aichi.
Grand Mercure Minamiboso Resort & Spa in Chiba has expanded its family room lineup with a projector-equipped room and a Japanese-style room accommodating up to 7 guests (including 2 co-sleeping), available from spring 2026.
The Bar & Lounge on the top floor of Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba is offering a limited-time summer parfait featuring white peach and blue curaçao, along with three summer cocktails, from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
The renovated restaurant THE DESERT at Grand Park Hotel Panex Tokyo, a 2-minute walk from JR Kamata Station, has reopened with a new Kobe beef lunch half buffet launching on June 6, available every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
A summer afternoon tea showcasing fresh Shine Muscat grapes and juicy peaches will be served at Lounge Momiji in Grand Prince Hotel Shintakanawa from July 9 to September 16, 2026.
Hoshino Resorts has launched its typhoon cancellation waiver program at six Okinawa properties for stays through December 2026, covering flight and ferry disruptions, 50% room discounts during typhoon approach, and special rates for extended stays.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, the 2nd-floor café restaurant "Le Temps" at Hotel Granvia Kyoto offers an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet showcasing Kyoto local ingredients and summer-inspired dishes.
Hotel Granvia Osaka's 19th-floor Sky Dining "Abu" is holding a limited beer hall event on 15 select evenings between July 23 and September 17, 2026, featuring all-you-can-drink beverages and a chef-curated menu of meat dishes and hotel-style cold plates.
FIVE – Grill & Lounge at Hyatt Centric Kanazawa is offering a summer afternoon tea featuring juicy peaches and large-grain blueberries from Noto, available from July 1 through August 31, 2026.
Kobe Port Tower Hotel is hosting a limited-time Father's Day event at two of its restaurants on June 19–21 and June 26–28, 2026, with a "Gratitude Dish," flower soap, and — at the 13th-floor HIDEOUT — a dessert-decorating moment where kids add the final touch for dad.
Madarao Tokyu Resort in Shinano-machi, Nagano Prefecture is offering a limited-time plan that pairs a hotel breakfast buffet with one round of self-play golf, available through July 31, 2026.
Running from June 4 to July 22, 2026, the "Chefs' Competition Buffet — With Gratitude for Our Anniversary" is back at the 15th-floor all-day dining restaurant Pergola inside Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel, offering dishes from all 8 of the hotel's restaurants and bars in a single buffet spread.
NOHGA HOTEL UENO TOKYO will host a pop-up store from San Francisco-origin bean-to-bar specialist Dandelion Chocolate for three days from June 19 to 21, 2026, alongside a limited-time frozen chocolate drink at the hotel's Bistro NOHGA.
THE LOBBY LOUNGE on the 29th floor of THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection will serve a grape-themed afternoon tea featuring Queen Rouge®, Shine Muscat, and Nagano Purple from July 6 to 31, 2026.
The Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa reopens on July 17, 2026, following a full renovation of all restaurants and its lobby lounge & bar. A new stay package, "Coastal Italian Elegance," is now available for booking, offering exclusive dining at the newly opened Italian restaurant Riva Ristorante.
From July 1 to September 30, 2026, Restaurant Ricomonte on the 15th floor of Toyama Excel Hotel Tokyu is offering a limited-time Shine Muscat Afternoon Tea, pairing juicy grapes with the rare aromatic herb kuromoji from Toga Village in Nanto, Toyama.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, Tea Salon Pikake at Tokyo Prince Hotel offers a seasonal Summer Fruits Afternoon Tea featuring three tiers of vibrant summer fruits including white peach, mango, and melon.
A new hotel in the heart of Osaka's Shinsaibashi district is now accepting bookings at pre-opening rates from 5,500 yen per night, with a Fortune Wheel campaign where guests can win prizes including pure gold.
A limited-edition "Uji Matcha Daifuku" is on sale at the Cake Boutique of Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe through June 30, 2026, combining traditional wagashi with modern patisserie techniques including a matcha mousse, Hokkaido tsubu-an, gyuhi, and a crunchy feuilletine base.
UNWIND HOTEL & BAR Otaru is hosting UNWIND MARCHE on June 27, 2026, a free one-day event open to all visitors featuring a sweets market, high tea-style meals, live painting, jazz performances, and Hokkaido wine.
Atami Korakuen Hotel at ATAMI BAY RESORT KORAKUEN is offering a first-ever collaboration room with popular local pudding shop Atami Pudding, available for one room per day from July 18 to September 30, 2026. A dinner buffet sweets collaboration will also run concurrently at the hotel's restaurants.
Starting July 1, 2026, Hotel Granvia Okayama's 19th-floor restaurant Applause is hosting a 90-minute all-you-can-eat Sky View Lunch Buffet featuring live kitchen steak, unlimited sushi, locally sourced Okayama ingredients, and an interactive dessert corner.
Hotel Indigo Karuizawa's all-day dining KAGARIBI has refreshed its showcase lineup with new pastry creations by Chef Koji Tachikake, each inspired by flowers found in the Karuizawa area.
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont's dining cafe Beltempo in Iidabashi, Tokyo is serving a mango-forward afternoon tea set from July 1 through September 30, 2026, featuring handcrafted sweets, savories, and a free-flow drink menu of about 20 options.
Hotel Tokaien in Nishiura, Gamagori (Aichi Prefecture) is running "Rainy Season Weeks" from June 1 to 30, 2026, featuring complimentary shuttle tours to Katahara Onsen's illuminated Ajisai no Sato, a seasonal ajisai kaiseki course, and various rainy-season themed events.
Le Pristine Tokyo at Hotel Toranomon Hills is rolling out a series of summer limited menus from July to September 2026, featuring a southern Italy-themed dinner course, a Peach & Mango Afternoon Tea, weekly Thursday celebration dinners, and more.
Hyatt Regency Kyoto has been selected for the newly announced Triple Crown collection by Condé Nast Traveler, becoming one of only eight hotels in Japan — and three in Kyoto — to earn recognition across all three of the magazine's major hotel awards.
Silk Road Dining at JW Marriott Hotel Nara is staging a two-day-only Asian buffet on June 6 and 13, 2026, followed by a summer-limited Asian Prix-Fixe Course Menu launching July 1.
A new hotel brand series called "Kazeno Heritage" brings together stays in Japan's castles, historic estates, and heritage townscapes, with properties now open across the country — including a grand opening in Kurayoshi, Tottori, planned for July 2026.
From June 15 to August 27, 2026, the lounge La Jyho Terrace at Kyoto Century Hotel will serve monthly-rotating melon, peach, and mango tarts with unlimited coffee and tea on weekdays.
The Westin Hotel Sendai is hosting a My Melody-themed afternoon tea from July 18 to September 25, 2026, featuring peach sweets, Sendai local specialties, and exclusive character novelty gifts for each guest.
A limited-edition "Peach Afternoon Tea" is being offered at Lounge Southcourt, Odakyu Hotel Century Southern Tower, from July 1 through September 30, 2026, featuring a three-tier stand filled with peach-inspired sweets and savories.
From July 21 to September 11, 2026, Dining Ruore at Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima will offer a summer buffet featuring 15 varieties of tropical desserts and a lineup of spicy savory dishes for both lunch and dinner.
SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL's 7th-floor bar is hosting a one-night-only event on June 26, 2026 that brings together Sapporo's beloved late-night parfait culture and live jazz from a professional saxophone and piano duo.
A hotel stay package bundled with viewing tickets for Season 2 of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon -Shining Theater Shinagawa Tokyo- is available from August 3 to November 30, 2026, with exclusive original souvenirs for guests.
Two seasonal parfaits showcasing summer fruits launch at the 26th-floor café & bar "Rhythmos" of Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental from July 1 through August 31, 2026.
Kyoto Century Hotel's La Jyho Live Kitchen is presenting a summer buffet featuring wagyu and diverse Japanese, Western, and Chinese meat dishes rotating every 30 minutes, from June 25 to August 26, 2026.
UNWIND HOTEL & BAR Otaru is hosting "Bloom for me," an art exhibition by Hokkaido-born artist SARU 1 from June 1 to August 30, 2026. Featuring 25 works inspired by flowers, plants, and the feeling of falling in love with the seasons, the exhibition fills the hotel's Art Deco lobby and Bar Ignis Otaru — and a limited-edition art pairing cocktail is available throughout the run.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, Authent Hotel Otaru's top-floor lounge presents a seasonal afternoon tea featuring summer fruits, original mocktails, and elegant Otaru glassware, available on weekends and public holidays only.
From June 16 to September 30, 2026, the cafe "Bean there, UMEDA" at Canopy by Hilton Osaka Umeda is adding a summer-limited butter sandwich flavor — "Strawberry × Passion Fruit" — to its ongoing collaboration with popular Osaka patisserie Seiichiro, Nishizono. A frozen takeout option is also available for the new flavor.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, FOREST KITCHEN with Outdoor Living at Hotel Metropolitan Sendai East is serving a limited-time afternoon tea highlighting the flavors of peach and Shine Muscat.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo will open its new "Foresta" wedding banquet hall on October 25, 2026, unveiling exclusive original dresses designed in collaboration with Hatsuko Endo Weddings and TAKAMI BRIDAL, along with a signature aroma experience in the corridor leading to the hall.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, the 2F café restaurant "Le Temps" at Hotel Granvia Kyoto will offer a limited-time parfait featuring a whole peach, wildflower honey from Kyoto Higuchi Apiary, and a beautifully layered glass of seasonal ingredients.
Hotel New Otani Tokyo is offering special fireworks viewing restaurant plans for the 2026 Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival on August 8, featuring buffet dining with champagne and premium menu options at two top-floor venues.
On June 3, 2026, Hotel Vischio Amagasaki unveiled a new decorative panel at its check-in counter featuring "Route Map Art" by railway designer Masaki Omori, connecting the cities of Kyoto, Osaka, Amagasaki, and Kobe through a route map-inspired design.
A seasonal afternoon tea themed around fresh peaches and Shine Muscat grapes is available at Nagaragawa Seiryu Hotel in Gifu City from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring 10 sweets, savories, and a variety of teas for ¥3,000 per person.
A summer-limited afternoon tea spotlighting the seasonal pairing of peach and shine muscat is available at two venues inside the Kobe Marriott Hotel from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
A seasonal afternoon tea themed around peach and Shine Muscat grapes is being served at six venues across Tokyo and Saitama from July 1 through August 31, 2026.
To celebrate its third anniversary on June 21, 2026, The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka is hosting two exclusive dining events and releasing a limited-edition Arita porcelain tumbler crafted in Kyushu's traditional style.
Starting June 18, 2026, The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka's Lobby Lounge will host the Color Palette Summer Picnic afternoon tea, followed by the Italian Seaside Picnic lunch buffet at Splendido from June 24.
Starting June 16, 2026, the Pastry Shop La Mora on the first floor of Royal Pines Hotel Urawa in Saitama is serving its annual "Dolce Kakigori" — fluffy shaved ice made from pure Shinshu deep spring water ice, paired with seasonal ingredients.
The Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Ikebukuro is running a Hawaiian-themed event from July 1 through August 31, 2026, with Hawaiian menus, live ukulele performances, and festive decorations throughout the hotel.
Three Prince Hotels in the Takanawa area of Tokyo are opening two outdoor pools this summer — the garden-side Diamond Pool for daytime use and the rooftop Sky Pool for nighttime relaxation.
TEA LOUNGE MAYFAIR at the Westin Miyako Hotel Kyoto will serve a summer-exclusive afternoon tea showcasing domestic peach and tropical mango from July 1 through August 31, 2026.
The rooftop garden pool at Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay will open for a limited summer season from June 13 to September 27, 2026. The pool shifts from a daytime urban oasis to a vividly lit night pool after dark, with poolside dining, a Peroni beer experience, and various plans available.
Hotel Metropolitan Morioka is holding "Metro Summer Fes 2026" from July 17 to September 19, 2026, with summer-exclusive dinner menus at four restaurants and pre-sale tickets at ¥5,500 available from June 1.
Patisserie SATSUKI at Hotel New Otani Tokyo is offering a lineup of four matcha sweets, from a castella shortcake layered with black sugar bean paste to a rich and bittersweet matcha pie.
Hotel Vischio Amagasaki's Café & Restaurant "West River" is running a Summer Family Lunch Buffet on select dates in July and August 2026, featuring around 20 all-you-can-eat dishes including beef harami steak, hand-rolled or nigiri sushi, kids' favorites, and an interactive kakigori (shaved ice) station.
InterContinental Sapporo is offering one-night limited stay packages for the Toyohira River Fireworks Festival on July 31, 2026, with guaranteed river-view rooms and three distinct plans to choose from.
From June 29 to September 23, 2026, Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo offers a limited-quantity premium afternoon tea at the Oriental Lounge, featuring Christofle's new "Malmaison Riviera" tableware collection and inspired by the vibrant lifestyle of the French Riviera.
The Lobby Lounge at Shangri-La Tokyo will serve two exclusive summer cocktails — Crystal Passion Spritz and Piña Royale — from July 1 to September 30, 2026.
Sheraton Kagoshima is hosting a limited-time "Tarumizu City x Mediterranean Fair" from July 1 to September 30, 2026, featuring premium local ingredients from Tarumizu City prepared with Mediterranean-inspired cuisine across four dining venues.
A limited-time collaboration lunch featuring Hokkaido's beloved Shimaenaga bird launches at the 22nd-floor Pegasus restaurant of Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo from June 17 to September 25, 2026.
SONO Moon Nagoya, the first Japanese hotel from South Korea's SONO International, opened on June 1, 2026, just an 8-minute walk from Nagoya Station with 130 rooms and complimentary breakfast for all guests.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, three bars and lounges at Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel are serving up summer-limited original drinks, with themes ranging from Hawaiian to summer fruits and summer nights.
From July 18 to August 31, 2026, Westin Hotel Sendai's Lounge & Bar Horizon on the 26th floor offers seasonal shaved ice and cocktails starring locally sourced peaches from Fukushima Prefecture.
GRAND CHARIOT Hokuto Shichisei 135°, a hilltop retreat on Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture, is offering a quiet Christmas Stay Plan for couples from December 19 to 25, 2026. Reservations open June 1, 2026.
A new budget hotel with easy access to Haneda Airport and the Kawasaki Daishi area is opening in Kawasaki Ward, Kanagawa Prefecture in June 2026.
Hotel Livemax Tottori GRANDE, a new 195-room property from the Livemax hotel chain, is opening in June 2026 just a 7-minute walk from Tottori Station, with Western rooms, Japanese-style group rooms, cabin floors, and large communal baths.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's garden restaurant "Shell the Garden" will offer three summer gourmet sets — a Wagyu BBQ, a Chiba local food set, and a Beer Party — all with unlimited drinks, from July 18 to September 22, 2026. Early bird tickets with up to around 20% off go on sale from June 8.
Hotel Universal Port is relaunching its top-floor "Port Deep Ocean Floor" with three redesigned accommodation plans starting July 15, 2026, offering everything from a full-benefit premium stay to a simple room-only option.
The second entry in Mampei Hotel's cookie sandwich series, featuring a lemony butter cream filling and charming Karuizawa-inspired packaging, is now available at the hotel shop and online.
Mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection is serving a seasonal parfait at its 16th-floor Whisk bar and lounge from July 1 to September 30, 2026, featuring fresh melon and prosciutto layered with mascarpone, pistachios, tomatoes, and basil.
The "Ekimae Beer Hall" returns to Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo's Dining Café & Bar "Rondo" for a limited run from June 27 to September 30, 2026, featuring a revamped food lineup paired with free-flow drinks.
SMILE SMART INN OKINAWA CHURAUMI, a new smart hotel in Motobu, Okinawa, opens on July 1, 2026 — just 4 minutes by car from Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, offering 25 fully-equipped rooms with contactless check-in.
The all-day dining restaurant korare WINE AND DINE at DoubleTree by Hilton Toyama is introducing two summer lunch styles from June 1, 2026 — a world-themed weekend buffet and a chef's selection weekday course.
Hotel Gracery Asakusa's 1F restaurant "Bonsalute" is launching a renewed breakfast buffet from June 1, 2026, highlighted by a live kitchen serving freshly made teppan yakisoba alongside approximately 40 menu items celebrating the flavors of Asakusa's shitamachi culture.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's seasonal outdoor pool Shell Pool returns from July 18 to September 22, 2026. Reservations open June 1, with an unlimited-use Pass Card and a new Short Plan also available.
The popular shaved ice at Kawagoe Prince Hotel's Japanese restaurant returns from July 2 to September 30, 2026, featuring three Saitama-inspired flavors made with Oku-Chichibu pure spring water ice, plus a new ¥800 half-size option for dining guests.
Starting June 3, 2026, Regal Royal Hotel Kyoto will offer a stay plan that includes admission tickets to the newly renovated UZUMASA KYOTO VILLAGE immersive theme park. Prices start from ¥24,940 per room for two guests.
ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort in Onna Village, Okinawa, has opened reservations for its 2026 summer-limited program featuring snorkeling tours, stargazing cruises, night trekking, fireworks cruises, and coral conservation experiences.
Cross Hotel Kyoto's popular Concierge Map series gets an update with a refreshed Uji edition, now featuring the up-and-coming Ogura area alongside the city's established tea culture and literary heritage.
From June 12 to September 3, 2026, Fuji Speedway Hotel in Oyama, Shizuoka presents summer-limited dining experiences including the popular PEACH AFTERNOON TEA, seasonal dinner courses at TROFEO Italian and Robata OYAMA, and six summer herb cocktails at BAR 4563.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo has introduced wedding packages for overseas visitors that combine a ceremony, reception, and a two-night stay. Plans went on sale May 28, 2026, with options for Shinto-style or Western ceremonies in the hotel's historic Japanese garden.
Hotel Granvia Kyoto is launching an exclusive program for guests on its special Gran Via Floor, offering private access to the normally closed Shoin building, prayers at the main hall, and a traditional kagura performance at Fushimi Inari-taisha.
The popular all-inclusive dinner course "SAN" at Hotel Kanazawa moves to the 16th floor Sky Banquet "Raspberry" from June to August 2026, offering panoramic city night views for groups of 20 or more at ¥6,000 per person.
Patisserie Edmont at Hotel Metropolitan Edmont in Iidabashi is selling a limited-time "Mango Passion Mountain" danish from June 1 through August 31, 2026. Priced at ¥300, it features mango puree baked into the dough and a special mango-passion fruit syrup.
CrossDine, the all-day dining restaurant at Hotel Metropolitan Ikebukuro, will host the popular "LOVE HAWAII" buffet from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring Hawaiian-inspired dishes crafted by specialist chefs and tropical décor designed to evoke the spirit of the islands.
Hotel Universal Port and Hotel Universal Port Vita, official hotels of Universal Studios Japan, will decorate with rainbow flags throughout June 2026 and serve a colorful rainbow cocktail at Lounge R.
A limited-time "Muscat Afternoon Tea" featuring fresh muscat grapes and seasonal ingredients comes to the Flying Stag Lounge & Bar at JW Marriott Hotel Nara from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
Kamakura Prince Hotel is selling a stay plan bundled with Hase-dera admission tickets and Ajisai-ji path entry tickets from June 6 to June 26, 2026, perfect for experiencing the ancient capital's signature rainy-season scenery.
A free sake tasting event featuring selections from Kizakura, a well-known Kyoto sake brewery, will be held at Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Kyotanba on June 27, 2026, open to all hotel guests during event hours.
Naeba Prince Hotel and Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata Prefecture will host summer outdoor activities from July 11 to August 30, 2026, including the 100-meter Rainbow Slider, Wild Buggy rides, and the HOSHIZORA GONDOLA to a mountaintop terrace with illuminations and projection mapping.
From June 1 to July 17, 2026, Michi-no-Eki Umiterasu Nadachi in Joetsu, Niigata hosts the Japan Sea Marche, featuring Hokuriku seafood products, special restaurant menus, and a unique sunset guarantee hotel stay plan.
Sheraton Grand Hotel Hiroshima's buffet restaurant "Bridge" is hosting a summer-limited sweets buffet featuring Häagen-Dazs ice cream on weekends and holidays from June to August 2026, with June spotlighting a matcha theme.
A new outdoor terrace space exclusively for hotel guests has opened at Lakeside Villa Suimeikaku on the shores of Shikotsu Lake in Hokkaido. Designed to immerse visitors in the lake's natural scenery, the terrace also features complimentary sparkling wine as an aperitif before dinner during the opening period.
From July 16 to September 15, 2026, "THE 7th TERRACE" on the 7th floor of The Royal Park Hotel ICONIC Nagoya will serve a summer afternoon tea featuring colorful sweets with peach and mango, bamboo charcoal savory items, and 90-minute free-flow TWG Tea, priced at ¥5,000 per person.
From June through September 2026, The Westin Tokyo presents seasonal eel menus at Japanese restaurant Mai, Cantonese restaurant Ryutenmon, and Teppanyaki Yebisu, with each chef offering domestic eel in their own distinctive style.
The seasonal outdoor beer garden "Hamabeer!" is back at the Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel, running from July 2 to October 31, 2026, with a Spanish-inspired BBQ menu and unlimited drinks on a waterfront terrace.
Cafe & Dining ZelkovA at The Strings Omotesando is serving a new "Fresh Fruit Smoothie Parfait" from July 7 to September 7, 2026 — a hybrid drink-and-eat dessert featuring fresh fruit, homemade smoothies, and flaky pastry in a stunning 3D presentation.
The luxurious muskmelon shaved ice at Aman Kyoto's The Living Pavilion by Aman is back from June 15 to September 30, 2026, with a whole domestic muskmelon used per serving — a cool treat in a serene forest garden setting.
The season's first Genji fireflies were confirmed at Horai-en Garden on May 25, 2026. Through June 28, the Hakone Kowakien Hotaru Festival offers day-trip plans, and Lantern Night returns for two nights on June 6 and 7.
A special exhibition of works by artist Aki Iwakawa opens at Resol Gallery Ueno, inside Hotel Risol Ueno's living lobby, from June 1 to 30, 2026. Admission is free and the gallery is open to all visitors, not just hotel guests.
The Lobby Lounge at Kawagoe Prince Hotel is serving a peach-themed afternoon tea set in a vivid pink and aqua blue color palette from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
A premium wagon-service summer sweets buffet is running at La Jyho Terrace in Kyoto Century Hotel from June 13 to August 23, 2026, delivering colorful seasonal fruit desserts and savory dishes directly to guests' seats.
Mampei Hotel in Karuizawa is offering a special dinner course to celebrate the 90th anniversary of its historic Alps Wing. Featuring Shinshu local ingredients and time-honored recipes, the course is available starting July 1, 2026.
From June 16, 2026, The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji will serve four varieties of Osaka Beer — a craft beer brewed and distributed exclusively in Osaka — alongside curated food pairings at its 15F bar lounge "THE BAR."
Chinese Dining Kokaku at Sapporo Grand Hotel is running its beloved Cold Noodle Fair from June 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring two classic dishes and a monthly rotating special, alongside a new Mango Shaved Ice for the season.
Chinese Restaurant Shinagawa Daihanten at Shinagawa Prince Hotel will serve a limited-time Chinese Afternoon Tea featuring summer fruits from June 22 to September 13, 2026, at ¥6,000 per person.
SORANO HOTEL in Tachikawa, Tokyo is rolling out a fresh lineup of summer menus at its rooftop bar and main dining restaurant from June 1, 2026, featuring seasonal Italian courses, Japanese cuisine, and limited-time desserts.
From June 11 to 30, 2026, Biwa-ko Otsu Prince Hotel is running a special restaurant fair featuring ¥3,500 lunch courses and afternoon tea at five restaurants along the shores of Lake Biwa, celebrating the hydrangea season.
Biwako Marriott Hotel in Shiga Prefecture will serve the "Peach Afternoon Tea with Rose Aroma" at its lakeside restaurant from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring eight peach-based sweets and savory dishes made with local Shiga ingredients.
Comfort Hotel Kyoto Horikawa Gojo, Comfort Hotel Nagoya Meieki Minami, and Comfort Hotel Ishigaki Island are set to rebrand as Comfort Hotel ERA in June 2026, bringing locally immersive stays through revamped library cafes, regional breakfasts, and culturally themed interiors.
TERRACE & DINING ZERO at Cross Hotel Osaka is offering a summer lunch buffet with unlimited dining time from June 6 to July 26, 2026 (weekends and holidays only), featuring seasonal mains, pastas, and colorful desserts.
GRILL 54TH at Dhawa Yura Kyoto in Higashiyama is offering a summer Wellbeing Buffet from July 1 to September 30, 2026, spotlighting Josper-grilled Kyoto mochi pork porchetta and a refreshing citrus-themed Italian menu.
From July 1 to September 30, 2026, Grand Hyatt Tokyo is offering two terrace dining experiences — a fermented ingredient beer garden at Oak Door and a Provençal-inspired semi-buffet dinner at French Kitchen.
THE HIRAMATSU HOTELS & RESORTS GINOZA has launched a new 2-night, 3-day plan — limited to two groups per day — featuring a French cuisine full-course dinner on the first night and an Aguu pork shabu-shabu villa dinner on the second.
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo's Lobby Lounge is offering a Hokkaido Melon Afternoon Tea from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring melon-centered sweets and savories made with Hokkaido ingredients including Ezo deer and water octopus.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, restaurant Waldhaus at Hotel Granbach Tokyo Ginza offers a 5-course wellness French lunch designed to nourish and tone the body through summer, with an optional InBody measurement and SIXPAD training experience.
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont in Tokyo's Iidabashi neighborhood is offering a one-group-per-day premium stay plan combining dinner at its newly opened French fine-dining restaurant FOURGRAINS with an overnight stay in a suite room, available from June 2026.
The Japanese restaurant Shunkasado "Shunka" on the second floor of Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro will offer a summer edition of its Shikisai Course from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring a limited-time option of grilled unagi kabayaki paired with charcoal-grilled wagyu beef.
Starting June 1, 2026, the "Hana no Yousei" café at Hotel New Akao in Atami introduces two new seasonal parfaits — one using Izu New Summer Orange and another featuring two types of mango with Izu lemonade essence.
Hotel New Grand in Yokohama's Yamashita-cho is offering an early summer limited stay plan called "Heart-Lifting Relax Stay" from June 1 to July 31, 2026, featuring an exclusive dessert plate delivered by room service and ReFa beauty amenities as gifts.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari is offering its popular summer-limited "Night Pool & Stay" plan from July 18 to September 22, 2026, pairing accommodation with guaranteed access to the illuminated Shell Pool at night, just 30 minutes from central Tokyo.
Hyatt Regency Kyoto is rolling out summer-exclusive offerings across its dining venues, featuring an Italian course inspired by southern Italy, seasonal shaved ice, mango sweets, and cocktails with Japanese-inflected flavors.
Karuizawa Marriott Hotel is hosting the 2nd Karuizawa Fermentation Festival from June 19 to 21, 2026, featuring around 20 Nagano fermented food producers, hands-on workshops, and special hotel-exclusive fermented dishes and mocktails.
New Otani Inn Yokohama Premium is launching a collaboration summer afternoon tea with Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise from June 1 to August 31, 2026. Guests receive a discount coupon for the theme park, making it easy to pair a relaxed hotel teatime with a day of summer fun at the sea-themed attraction.
From July 1 to September 30, 2026, guests at OMO5 Tokyo Gotanda by Hoshino Resorts can enjoy a rooftop summer evening event featuring craft beer, ice cream floats, and seasonal menus in a sky garden 60 meters above the city.
Park Hotel Tokyo is serving a summer-limited afternoon tea at ART colours Dining on the 25th floor, featuring seasonal fruits like melon and mango, from June 1 to August 31, 2026.
Park Hyatt Kyoto's first-floor venue "The Living Room" is offering two limited summer afternoon tea menus, SUNLIT and AFTERGLOW, that express the changing expressions of the summer sky from midday through dusk. Available from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
La Mora pastry shop at Royal Pines Hotel Urawa is selling a special Father's Day cake featuring bitter chocolate and caramel chocolate mousse, available for pickup June 16–21, 2026. Reservations open from May 27, and must be made at least 3 days in advance.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, the café restaurant "Current" at Hotel Atoll Emerald Miyakojima will offer a "Summer Asian Afternoon Tea" featuring locally grown yam, Miyakojima-produced ingredients, and vibrant tropical fruits.
From July 17 to August 23, 2026, TEA AND BAR at THE THOUSAND KYOTO serves a peach-themed afternoon tea featuring a peach parfait topped with spun sugar, six seasonal sweets, a fresh peach scone sandwich, and around 30 free-flow drinks.
Bar & Café Camellia at The Tokyo Station Hotel is serving two limited-time summer cocktails featuring loquat from Minamiboso and fresh melon, available from June 1 through July 31, 2026.
Tsumakoi Resort Sainosato in Kakegawa, Shizuoka, is hosting a summer festival buffet from June 1 through August 31, 2026, featuring festival-inspired dishes, refreshing summer plates, and a special live cooking performance in August.
Starting June 1, 2026, Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers will accept Sotetsu Points at all in-hotel restaurants and its pastry shop. A commemorative campaign running through June 21 also gives guests a chance to win dining vouchers and bonus points.
Starting June 15, 2026, Komyuniti — the restaurant and bar on the first floor of YOTEL Tokyo Ginza — is serving a Summer Afternoon Tea through September 14, featuring colorful seasonal sweets, savory bites, and free-flow tea and coffee.
From June 1, 2026, Espacio Nagoya Castle in Nagoya's Nishi Ward introduces seasonal early summer menus at its 4th-floor restaurant and bar, including a fruit-themed afternoon tea and three premium Chinese dining courses.
Grand Nikko Awaji's lobby lounge "Lucciola" is offering a limited-time "Island Breeze Afternoon Tea" from June 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring tropical fruits paired with fresh local Awaji Island ingredients.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is offering a series of family-friendly hands-on workshops during the summer holiday season—from a French course table manners class to traditional Edo wind chime painting and bread and sweets making—starting July 21, 2026.
The Chinese restaurant Tokalin at Hotel Okura Fukuoka is launching a weekday-only dim sum order buffet from June 1 to July 31, and a year-round weekend congee lunch course beginning June 6.
NEMU RESORT in Ise-Shima National Park is kicking off the 6th installment of its immersive real mystery game, where guests solve cryptographic puzzles to uncover the hidden secret of a mysterious shrine and a vision of the resort 100 years in the future.
Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe in Tarumi, Kobe, is hosting a limited-time "Early Summer Gourmet Fair" at its in-house restaurants from June 1 to July 31, 2026, with special seasonal menus spanning Japanese cuisine, a herb-and-spice buffet, and an American-themed restaurant on the 14th floor.
Bar & Dining "TORRENT" at SHIBUYA STREAM HOTEL in Shibuya will offer a limited-time afternoon tea from July 1 to August 9, 2026, celebrating colorful summer vegetables in playful, pop-inspired sweets and savory bites.
Tour d'Argent Tokyo at Hotel New Otani (Tokyo) is offering a summer menu "Ma Provence" crafted by M.O.F.-awarded Executive Chef Renaud Augier, available from July 1 to August 23, 2026, evoking the sun-drenched landscapes of the French Côte d'Azur.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Narita is now offering a BBQ stay plan featuring a covered outdoor BBQ dinner, handheld fireworks, and ice cream from Narita Yume Farm — available from May 28 through November 30, 2026.
Dining & Bar LAVAROCK at Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station is serving a special summer dinner course from June 1 to August 31, 2026, showcasing ingredients sourced from three distinct Kyoto regions—Miyama, Nishijin, and Kamigamo—fused into American grill cuisine.
Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f in Sengokuhara is introducing a bonsai stay plan that invites guests to travel with a single bonsai tree throughout their visit — and bring it home as a living memento of their time in the forest.
Hotel Granvia Osaka, connected directly to JR Osaka Station in Umeda, is now accepting reservations for a limited-period "Summer Party Plan" for groups of 20 or more, available from July 1 to September 30, 2026, with two course options starting from ¥8,000 per person.
Starting June 1, 2026, Ovest on the 25th floor of Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro is offering a new customizable dinner and bar menu featuring chef-crafted cold dishes, hot mains, and desserts paired with cocktails, wines, and more.
Three new premium Kobe beef teppanyaki courses are coming to "Shioji" on the top floor of Hotel Plaza Kobe in Higashinada, Kobe, starting June 3, 2026 — including the flagship "Wadatsumi" course featuring live lobster and abalone alongside specially selected Kobe beef.
WASHU BLUE RESORT KASAGO in Kurashiki, Okayama, is marking its 7th anniversary with two seasonal dining events — a world beer fair in June and a spicy summer dining experience from July through August, all available as part of the all-inclusive plan.
A new resort in Shikabe, Hokkaido is set to open on May 29, 2026, offering hot springs, sauna, and local Hokkaido cuisine at Livemax Resort Hakodate Shikabe Onsen.
Starting June 1, 2026, the newly renovated Towers Junior Suite Room at Lotte City Hotel Kinshicho offers views of both Tokyo Skytree® and Tokyo Tower, along with traditional craftsmanship from the Sumida area. A limited-time 50% off monitor plan is also available through July 31.
THE-MOMENT GRILL&DINING at THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection is serving a summer edition of its "Le Buffet Gourmand" with over 60 dishes and a monthly-changing meat or fish choice menu from June 1 to August 31, 2026.
Sapporo Grand Hotel is holding a Blueberry Sweets Fair throughout June 2026, featuring an all-you-can-eat sweets buffet, afternoon tea sets, blueberry parfaits, and take-out cakes and breads — all centered on the sweet-tart flavors of fresh blueberries.
Shangri-La Tokyo's Italian restaurant Piacere is introducing a new summer omakase dinner course drawn from The Pillow Book, weaving classic Japanese imagery with seasonal domestic ingredients. Running from June 2 to August 29, 2026, the course is priced at ¥24,200 per person.
Shin-Tomakomai Prince Hotel "Nagomi" in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, has introduced a new stay plan with a 12 PM checkout — two hours later than the usual 10 AM — for guests who want a more unhurried morning.
The all-day dining restaurant Raku at The Westin Miyako Kyoto is hosting a Summer Meat Fest Buffet from July 1 to August 31, 2026, offering a cool indoor escape with international meat dishes, premium Japanese cuisine, and seasonal desserts for the whole family.
Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers' lounge Sea Wind is offering two premium shaved ice varieties and a peach & mango afternoon tea set from June 1, 2026.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, Pullman Tokyo Tamachi's lounge and bar JUNCTION will hold a limited-time Japanese Whisky Fair, offering rare Suntory expressions including Yamazaki, Hakushu, Hibiki, and the highly coveted Hibiki 30 Years.
Shikanoyu Jozankei Hot Spring Hotel, one of the oldest inns in Jozankei Onsen, is launching a sauna-focused weekday stay plan from June 1, 2026. The plan includes a choice of 5 hearty sauna meals, a complimentary Oropo drink, and a sauna poncho in a flexible format designed for dedicated sauna enthusiasts.
From June 23 to August 11, 2026, Cafe & Dining ZelkovA at The Strings Omotesando serves up a luxurious summer afternoon tea spotlighting peach, melon, and mango across seven vibrant sweets, seasonal savory dishes, and free-flow drinks.
Towers Bar BELLOVISTO on the 40th floor of Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel in Shibuya is hosting a one-night-only champagne and dinner pairing event on August 25, 2026, featuring four selections from Champagne Pommery alongside a specially crafted dinner course.
Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f in Sengokuhara is introducing a retreat experience built around "Mamabi" — miniature candlelight — featuring a rainy-day lounge space and a gift-ready flame kit, available from June 1 to August 31, 2026.
Hotel EN-YO, a newly converted apartment hotel in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, opened on May 18, 2026. Located a short walk from Akihabara Station, the property offers spacious rooms of approximately 60 m² accommodating up to 6 guests.
A new hotel, Hotel EN-YO, has opened in the Akihabara-Kanda area of Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward. Converted from an office building, it positions itself as a comfortable base for multi-city travelers looking to rest and recharge between destinations.
Hotel New Grand in Yokohama is hosting a Summer Curry Fair from July 1 to August 31, 2026, with six curry varieties — including two new additions and four long-standing classics — served as full set menus at Coffee House The Cafe.
Kichijoji Excel Hotel Tokyu's 2nd-floor lounge SORAE is offering a summer-limited Lemon Afternoon Tea from June 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring lemon-accented sweets and savories alongside tea leaves from a beloved local Kichijoji specialty shop.
Nestled on the slopes of Mt. Haguro in Bandai-Asahi National Park, Yamagata Prefecture, Kyukamura Shonai Haguro has ranked No. 1 in the guest experience category among all 35 Kyukamura resorts nationwide for three consecutive years. Its hotel-guest-only tour to witness the morning Shinto ceremony at Dewa Sanzan Shrine has drawn the highest praise, and 2026 as the once-in-twelve-years auspicious Year of the Horse makes it a particularly ideal time to visit.
Hotel New Grand in Yokohama is presenting a special summer French dinner course at Panoramic Restaurant Le Normandie from July 1 to August 31, 2026, celebrating the classic French tradition of pairing cheese with wine through every course of the meal.
Patisserie SATSUKI at Hotel New Otani Tokyo is holding a pop-up at Isetan Shinjuku B1F from May 20 to 26, 2026, offering an exclusive advance sale of the new Orange Soufflé Cheesecake along with other early summer sweets made with Iwaiizumi Yogurt from Iwate Prefecture.
Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo has teamed up with Trip.com to release two original parfaits expressing the excitement of travel through blue and yellow. Available for a limited time from June 15 to August 16, 2026, at the hotel's NAMIKI667 restaurant.
Starting June 1, 2026, Sheraton Kagoshima will offer "SHERATON LOVELY," a three-layered sweet potato cake developed in its first-ever collaboration with Festibaro, a popular Kagoshima confectionery shop specializing in sweet potato sweets.
Chinese Restaurant Shisen at Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka is serving three varieties of cold noodles from June 1 to August 31, 2026, including a new spicy noodle dish with century egg, char siu, and colorful vegetables.
A summer-limited specialty burger featuring a double patty of Koshu wine beef and Yamanashi venison, served on a Mount Fuji-shaped brioche bun, is available at Grill & Dining G inside Fuji Marriott Hotel Yamanakako from June 1 to August 31, 2026.
Starting June 1, 2026, Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f in Sengokuhara, Hakone, offers summer seasonal courses at WOODSIDE dining and Japanese restaurant Hyoseki, featuring dishes with eel, summer vegetables, and wagyu.
The popular Sumikko Gurashi collaboration sweets buffet is returning to Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk's Brasserie & Lounge Ciela from July 4, 2026, with a new "Starry Night Walk" theme featuring around 20 types of sweets and savories.
Hilton Takayama Resort, the first Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in Gifu Prefecture, will open on September 14, 2026. Reservations open on June 1 at 11:00 AM via the official website.
Starting June 1, 2026, the all-day dining restaurant "Terrace and Table" at Hotel Metropolitan Kawasaki will offer "Kawasaki-gori," a premium shaved ice crafted by the hotel's pastry chef, served daily from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at ¥1,680 per serving.
Western cuisine restaurant Bella Vista at Hotel New Otani Tokyo is launching a three-pasta tasting lunch course for one month to celebrate its first anniversary since renovation, available June 1 to 30, 2026, limited to 10 servings per day.
Cafe 33 at Hyatt Regency Kyoto in Higashiyama is running a summer-limited outdoor BBQ from June 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring an all-you-can-order menu and a live churrasco carving service on weekend evenings.
From June 1 to September 30, 2026, THE KAHALA Lounge at The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama will serve a seasonal "Mango on the Shinpancake," topping the brand's signature thin-rolled pancake with a whole ripe mango.
Starting August 1, 2026, Maihama View Hotel by HULIC will open an all-weather, hotel-guest-exclusive kids' park called "Umière" for a limited summer season. The facility features three themed zones with internationally recognized play equipment for children aged 0 to 12.
Miyako Resort Shima Bayside Terrace in Shima City, Mie Prefecture is offering a complimentary Welcome Drink Bar to overnight guests throughout June 2026, with free canned drinks available in the ocean-view lobby from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM each day.
From July 17 to August 31, 2026, TWIN-LINE HOTEL YANBARU OKINAWA JAPAN in northern Okinawa holds OKINAWA SUMMER NIGHT FEST, featuring local Okinawan beers, festival-style food stalls, and a limited sanshin live series in the garden.
Following six months of collaborative training and field visits, Park Hyatt Kyoto and the chef collective Chefs for the Blue are presenting a special sustainable gastronomy event, "Sustainable Seas, Kyoto Table," on July 7, 2026, featuring an 8-course dinner by three acclaimed Kyoto chefs.
A one-night-only dinner event at Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu on June 26, 2026 pairs wines from Housui Winery in Iwamizawa with a specially crafted Japanese menu, with early-bird pricing available through June 5.
Lobby Lounge "Fontaine" at Sendai Royal Park Hotel will serve a seasonal summer afternoon tea set featuring peaches from Fukushima's "Kenjou Momo no Sato" and honey from Miyagi's EIGHT CROWNS, running from July 6 to August 31, 2026.
Grand Café at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel in Maihama will serve up a North America Food Fair from June 1 to July 20, 2026, featuring buffet-style dishes from the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Sophie at EDITION on the 14th floor of The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza is relaunching under a new Italian concept starting June 3, 2026, bringing handmade pasta and classic trattoria-style dining with panoramic views of the Ginza cityscape.
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Nagoya is offering a summer dinner menu at THE 7th TERRACE from July 16 to September 15, 2026. Featuring sea bass with lemon cream sauce, peach cold soup, and burrata caprese, the seasonal lineup pairs beautifully with the Sakae cityscape.
A new lifestyle hotel, THE NEXTT HOTEL, is set to open in Faret Tachikawa on March 1, 2027, offering 211 guest rooms and one of the Tama area's largest banquet facilities under the concept of "CASUAL but SPECIAL."
THE THOUSAND KYOTO completed its first honey harvest of the 2026 season on April 20, as part of its urban beekeeping project now in its sixth year. Starting June 1, a new Honey Croissant Brûlée will be served at the hotel's café and bar, TEA AND BAR.
On June 23, 2026, the Tokyo Station Hotel is offering a special lunch plan that includes a private morning building tour of Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum before it opens to the public, followed by a hotel tour and a choice of two dining venues — limited to just 15 guests.
Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu's all-day dining "Café Tosca" will host a Thursday-only peach dessert buffet from July 2 through August 27, 2026, with reservations for July dates opening on June 1.
From June 1 through July 31, 2026, the main bar "The Bar" at ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe will become a limited-time beer hall called "Beer Night Stadium," offering free-flow drinks and sports viewing on a large screen.
Biwako Hotel in Otsu, Shiga opens its rooftop outdoor BBQ "Hoshi" from July 1 to September 30, 2026, featuring Omi beef grills and a newly added champagne free-flow tapas plan.
From June 16 to September 15, 2026, the Fiorentina Pastry Boutique at Grand Hyatt Tokyo offers 16 seasonal creations including refreshing verrines, premium shortcakes, and assorted gift boxes featuring peach, Shine Muscat, and mango.
Hotel Associa Shizuoka is offering "The Garden BBQ" plan at its outdoor garden space, where guests can enjoy a hands-free BBQ experience with premium ingredients including Hokkaido scallops and Shizuoka's Fuji chicken. Available until July 31, 2026.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is launching two summer stay plans for families in 2026 — a honeybee honey harvesting workshop starting August 2 and an original crayons art stay with pool access starting July 1.
Dining & Bar TENQOO on the 27th floor of Hotel Metropolitan Marunouchi will serve a special weekday lunch featuring a parfait made with Miyazaki mangoes and Okinawa pineapple from May 21 to July 10, 2026.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, the lounge "Ariacara" at Hotel Nikko Alivila in Yomitan, Okinawa, presents the Alivila Birdcage Afternoon Tea themed around "el sol" — the Spanish word for "the sun."
Hotel Nikko Nara is offering a special accommodation plan that includes admission tickets to the Nanto Buddhist Paintings exhibition, a joint project between the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Nara National Museum, held at Nara National Museum from July 18 to September 13, 2026.
Throughout June 2026, the 19th-floor restaurant Bistro Bourgogne at Mercure Yokosuka is serving a limited-edition rainbow cocktail where guests pick their own color syrup – with a non-alcoholic mocktail option available too.
The outdoor resort pool at Miyako Resort Shima Bayside Terrace in Shima, Mie Prefecture opens from July 4 to September 24, 2026. Hotel guests can enjoy the daytime pool free of charge.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, the Nanki Shirahama Marriott Hotel's 1st-floor lounge is serving a seasonal whole peach custard parfait priced at 2,700 yen.
A former convenience store building in Hakodate's Horai-cho has been transformed into NEXUS HOTEL Hakodate, a whole-building rental accommodation for up to 12 guests, opening for reservations on May 22, 2026.
Starting July 1, 2026 — the anniversary of Asahiyama Zoo's founding — OMO7 Asahikawa by Hoshino Resorts will begin offering the "Asahiyama Zoo Backpack," a customizable backpack rental and sale service designed to make zoo visits more enjoyable for hotel guests.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, Pullman Tokyo Tamachi is serving a limited-time summer afternoon tea showcasing seasonal green fruits — muscat grapes, melon, and mango — alongside refreshing herbs and free-flow Ronnefeldt tea.
Conrad Osaka in Nakanoshima is launching the "Purple Moment" Açaí & Berry Afternoon Tea at its 40 Sky Bar & Lounge from June 8 to August 16, 2026, celebrating purple as one of 2026's trend colors through açaí, cranberry, blueberry, and other seasonal berries.
SCAPES THE SUITE in Hayama, Kanagawa is now taking reservations for its 2026 summer shaved ice season, featuring three new flavors including a special recipe produced by celebrated shaved ice expert Harada Asako.
Starting June 1, 2026, the Chi Spa on the 29th floor of Shangri-La Tokyo will introduce two new limited-season treatment menus designed to help guests refresh and unwind through the summer months.
A new SHARE LOUNGE has opened inside the Tokyu Stay Mercure Hiroshima hotel in central Hiroshima, offering a three-level co-working and lounge space with free soft drinks for hotel guests and drop-in access starting from 60 minutes.
From June 19 to September 30, 2026, Restaurant Ricomonte on the 15th floor of Toyama Excel Hotel Tokyu hosts Beer Foam Festa 2026, an indoor summer event featuring all-you-can-drink beverages including rare SORACHI 1984 beer and seasonal Toyama-inspired cuisine.
Westin Hotel Osaka's Lobby Lounge is serving a limited-edition "Swan Melon Pudding Parfait" from May 18 to August 31, 2026 — just 10 servings per day, with reservations required.
On May 30, The Westin Yokohama in Minato Mirai will host a one-day wellness event featuring a Minato Mirai Run & Tai Chi Session and a Floating Sound Bath in the hotel's indoor pool.
A new retreat hotel, FUTATABI FUTABA FUKUSHIMA, is set to open on June 1, 2026 in Futaba Town, Fukushima Prefecture. Ahead of the opening, the completed interior spaces and an original entrance artwork are being shared publicly for the first time.
Grand Mercure Okinawa Cape Zanpa Resort hosts the Summer Yui Festival from July 20 to August 29, 2026, featuring daily traditional Okinawan performances including Ryukyu dance, eisa, sanshin, and fireworks shows, all free for hotel guests.
Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura is offering a special Father's Day accommodation plan from June 1 to 30, 2026, featuring an exclusive handkerchief from Makers' Shirt Kamakura, a bottle of award-winning Kamakura Beer, and handcrafted smoked nuts made with locally sourced cherry wood.
Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura is putting its popular in-room original postcard set on sale from May 20, 2026. The five-card collection features hand-drawn illustrations by Kamakura-based artist Horiharu, capturing the city's four seasons and landmark scenery.
Il Giardino Italian Restaurant at Hotel New Grand in Yokohama will offer a limited-time summer dinner course from June 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring seasonal delicacies and garden illumination views.
Keio Plaza Hotel in Shinjuku is launching a summer-limited "Summer Travel Support" accommodation plan from July 1 to September 30, 2026, featuring an outdoor rooftop pool, the 47th-floor relaxation space SKY PLAZA IBASHO, cultural workshops, and a ¥6,000 hotel use coupon per room.
A 182-room dual-brand hotel combining Tokyu Stay's extended-stay functionality with Mercure's local hospitality opened in central Hiroshima on May 18, 2026.
Marking its 25th anniversary, Mito Plaza Hotel in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture is set to unveil a new garden stage called "PLAZA GARDEN," designed around the concept of a forest-blessed celebration space.
A new urban hotel from the SHIFT HOTEL series is set to open in the Jinnan neighborhood of Shibuya in July 2026, housed within the mixed-use complex JINNAN VALLEY — just a 3-minute walk from Shibuya Station.
A limited-time "Peach Afternoon Tea" showcasing seasonal peaches across sweet and savory creations will be served at Tokyo Dome Hotel's Sky Lounge & Dining "Artist Cafe" from June 23, 2026, 150 meters above the city.
A PR event for the Ayame Matsuri Support Fair is set for May 17 at Hotel Nikko Narita, bringing together mayors and mascot characters from Katori, Itako, and Sakura cities to celebrate the region's iris festival season.
Conrad Osaka is hosting a summer-limited sweets buffet featuring 16 SNS-popular sweets from 14 countries worldwide, running on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from May 29 to September 13, 2026.
A new air-conditioned indoor luxury pool seat called "Hale Lani" is coming to Hotel New Otani Makuhari's outdoor Shell Pool this summer, offering champagne free-flow and rental amenities from July 18 to September 22, 2026.
Miyako Hotel Hakata is hosting its Italian Beer Hall 2026 at the 3rd-floor lobby lounge TTT Café from June 1 to September 30, 2026, offering a set course with 120-minute free-flow drinks for ¥6,500 per person.
Grand Hyatt Tokyo is serving a limited-time Pokémon-themed collaboration menu featuring a Flying Pikachu summer parfait, an all-yellow gourmet burger set, an anniversary mango cake, and assorted sweets, available from June 20 to August 31, 2026.
A first-of-its-kind collaboration between Sumikko Gurashi and Chinese cuisine, "Sumikko Gurashi Yumcha Day," will be served at Boukairou restaurant on the 5th floor of Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk from July 1 to August 30, 2026.
THE LIVELY BAR at THE LIVELY Fukuoka Hakata is offering a summer limited menu from June 2 to September 13, 2026, featuring "Furupakoori" — a hybrid parfait kakigori dessert made with Kyushu fruits — alongside fruit lassi and craft gin cocktails.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, Lounge & Dining G at Tokyo Marriott Hotel offers a summer-limited afternoon tea showcasing rare, tree-ripened peaches from Maruto Farm in Yamanashi, served in eight dessert creations and four savory bites.
The Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel in Otsu, Shiga is presenting "Peach Afternoon Tea" at its lakeside Lobby Lounge Port Nio from July 1 to August 31, 2026. The seasonal menu, created by an award-winning patissier, spotlights fresh peaches alongside local Shiga ingredients.
Dai-ichi Hotel Ryogoku will host a parent-child hands-on event where participants can create their own original softball baseball glove, complete with a lunch buffet. The workshop is scheduled for July 29, 2026.
Fujiya Hotel in Hakone is running a special limited-time plan combining a stay in the historic Western Wing — built in 1906 — with a traditional French dinner at Main Dining Room The Fujiya, available for stays from June 1 to July 31, 2026.
Grand Mercure Ise-shima Resort & Spa is hosting a series of summer-limited events from July through September 2026, including a lantern night, day and night resort pools, a natural material bag-making workshop, a poolside food truck, glowing super ball scooping, and table magic shows — all included in the room rate for hotel guests.
From May 27 to June 2, 2026, Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo will hold a one-week limited pop-up store at Ginza Mitsukoshi, bringing its beloved sweets, new limited cakes, and exclusive scones to Ginza for the very first time.
Hotel Laforet Nasu in Tochigi Prefecture is launching a limited summer accommodation plan from July 18 to August 31, 2026, combining in-hotel festival activities, a forest cottage stay, a Nasu highlands buggy ride, and a breakfast buffet featuring local seasonal ingredients.
A new seasonal afternoon tea, "Summer Evening Afternoon Tea – A Moment of Evening Coolness," is coming to the all-day dining restaurant "Terrace and Table" at Hotel Metropolitan Kawasaki on weekdays from June 1 through August 31, 2026, priced at ¥4,600 per person.
Janu Tokyo's Janu Mercato offers a seafood and antipasto stand with Italian beer and prosecco freeflow starting June 9, while the Janu Lounge & Garden Terrace presents a seasonal fruit cocktail collection from July 1.
Starting June 1, 2026, Karuizawa Marriott Hotel's Grill & Dining G restaurant will offer a seasonal sparkling wine tasting set featuring two varieties from Karuizawa An Winery, curated to capture the refreshing essence of a Shinshu highland summer.
NOHGA HOTEL UENO TOKYO has teamed up with Kuramae-based distillery startup Ethical Spirits to create a craft gin upcycled from the ginger pulp left over from Bistro NOHGA's housemade ginger syrup. The limited collaboration spirit has been available at the hotel's restaurant since May 13, 2026.
Rembrandt Resort Shiretoko, the first property under the newly launched Rembrandt Resort brand, opened in Shari Town, Hokkaido on May 1, 2026, offering all-inclusive stays with panoramic Sea of Okhotsk views, natural hot springs, and locally sourced cuisine.
Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto is offering a limited-time stay plan featuring its train-themed concept room and a special Doctor Yellow chocolate cake created by the hotel's own pastry chefs, available from May 20 to September 30, 2026.
The "Bubbles and Breeze Terrace Plan" is back for summer at THE 7th TERRACE, offering free-flow sparkling wine, beer, and cocktails alongside grilled brochettes and a new cold pasta dish on a Nagoya rooftop from June 15, 2026.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, The Royal Park Hotel Ginza 6-chome is offering limited-time summer stay plans, with extra savings available for The Club members.
Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel is running a Pingu summer festival-themed collaboration from June 15 to August 31, 2026, featuring character afternoon tea at the 42nd-floor bar lounge, decorated concept rooms, and a skating package at KOSÉ Shin-Yokohama Skate Center.
Surrounded by the fresh greenery of Kita-Karuizawa in Gunma Prefecture, ANA Holiday Inn Resort Karuizawa offers nature walks, birdwatching, golf, onsen, sauna, and seasonal dining in early summer. A limited-time All-inclusive Resort Stay plan is available through July 31, 2026.
Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel and Omi Railway are teaming up for a family-focused collaboration room available from July 4 to September 23, 2026, featuring red-train-inspired decor, a 1-day railway pass, and lakeside dining.
Starting June 4, 2026, China Shadow at Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental is serving a summer Gastronomic Theater menu crafted by head chef Hidekazu Ando, pairing classic Chinese cuisine with carefully sourced ingredients from the Tohoku region.
Grand Hyatt Tokyo is launching spicy summer menus at China Room and Fiorentina Pastry Boutique from June 2026, featuring bold Sichuan-inspired noodles, curry-coconut daoxiao noodles, mango shaved ice, and an array of creative curry breads.
A peach-themed limited-time afternoon tea featuring four handcrafted sweets and a MOMO Parfait is being held at Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay's Lobby Lounge on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from June 5 through July 20, 2026.
Hilton Tokyo Odaiba's Japanese restaurant Sakura is running a weekend dessert buffet showcasing seasonal melon and mango sweets, set against views of Tokyo Bay and a lush Japanese garden.
Hotel New Grand in Yokohama is running a four-month French lunch series at its Panoramic Restaurant Le Normandie. The first installment, "A Burgundy Table," takes place from June 1 to July 31, 2026, spotlighting traditional dishes from the celebrated wine region of Burgundy.
Hotel New Otani Hakata in Fukuoka has upgraded every guest room with the ReFa FINE BUBBLE U shower head, bringing a fine bubble shower experience designed to gently cleanse and refresh guests throughout their stay.
Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto near Shijo Karasuma is holding the "Tanzania Fair in Kyoto '26" from May 15 to June 7, 2026, featuring Tanzanian cuisine, original cocktails, and Tingatinga artwork.
Starting May 13, 2026, the hidden bar "4-0-3" on the 30th floor of JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo in Takanawa will host KI NO BI Room, a limited-time pop-up bar showcasing KI NO BI Kyoto Dry Gin through seasonal cocktails and special events running through late October 2026.
The Chinese restaurant Sichuan at Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo is launching a new group dining plan for 10 or more guests, featuring a guaranteed private room and all-you-can-drink beverages, starting May 17, 2026.
From June 2 to September 30, 2026, the 24th-floor tea lounge at The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Nagoya will offer two contrasting summer shaved ice creations — one built around the fragrance of TWG Tea, the other around the layered depth of Uji matcha.
Starting June 5, 2026, NAMIKI667 Bar & Lounge at Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo introduces "NAMIKI667 Tapas Table," a Friday-only tapas experience featuring seasonal small plates, wine pairings, and occasional live music.
Phoenix Seagaia Resort in Miyazaki City is offering a variety of summer gourmet experiences for 2026, including a dinosaur-themed buffet, a festival-style meat dinner, poolside food, and novelty summer sweets.
Northern Terrace Diner at Sapporo Grand Hotel is running an all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner buffet themed around ethnic cuisine and herbs, featuring live cooking with Hokkaido ingredients and herb-infused desserts.
SCAPES THE SUITE, a compact design hotel in Hayama, Kanagawa, is now accepting reservations for its summer seasonal stay program FOUR SEASONS STAY "ESCAPE & TWILIGHT," running from July 1 to August 31, 2026, limited to one group per day.
Shin-Furano Prince Hotel in Hokkaido is set to renovate its Main Banquet Hall, create a spacious new outdoor terrace, and build a new corridor to its Furano Onsen Shisai no Yu hot spring facility, with all work scheduled for completion by late November 2026.
A new zone on the 3rd floor of SPAWORLD HOTEL & RESORT in Osaka opened on April 29, 2026, serving as a kids' space for families by day and a board game lounge for adults at night.
A 7-course "Summer Skyscraper Dinner" runs from June 1 to August 31, 2026, at the 24F all-day dining restaurant "Harmony" of The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Tokyo Shiodome, featuring lobster, abalone, octopus, and more — all paired with Tokyo night skyline views.
Cafe Prashanti at The Crown Palace Kochi is offering a reservation-only Afternoon Tea from May 1 to July 31, 2026, featuring seven original sweets crafted by the hotel's dedicated patissier alongside a savory selection, all served with a 2-hour free-flow drink option.
From June 1 to 30, 2026, Tokyo Dome Hotel's 1F Lobby Lounge "Garden Terrace" offers a fruit-laden anniversary cake crafted by the hotel's Chef de Pâtissier, with only 10 units available each day.
Tokyu Stay Gotanda in Shinagawa, Tokyo, is undergoing a full-scale renovation from May 11, 2026, with a planned reopening in November 2026. The hotel will adopt the design concept "Urban Sanctuary," blending JAPANDI aesthetics with integrated artwork throughout the property.
The Chinese restaurant Karyu on the 31st floor of the Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel is offering its popular "Premium Seafood Chilled Jade Noodles" for a limited time from June 3 to September 30, 2026.
Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel's Lounge & Bar "Marine Blue" is serving two types of premium fruit shaved ice this summer — Crown Melon from June 1 and Peach from July 1, both available through August 31, 2026.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is launching Tokyo Unkai Yakumo (Eight Clouds), an evolved version of its acclaimed Japanese garden mist display, from July 1, 2026. The upgraded presentation features layered, three-dimensional cloud formations, enhanced nighttime illuminations, and a lineup of limited-time seasonal menus.
Hotel JAL City Naha marks its 20th anniversary on June 20, 2026, with a limited-time French dinner course blending Okinawan ingredients and a dinner-inclusive stay plan available throughout June.
From July 1 to September 6, 2026, Kawagoe Prince Hotel is running a special summer stay plan featuring a nighttime rickshaw tour through the illuminated streets of historic Little Edo Kawagoe — exclusively for hotel guests.
Kawana Hotel's Sun Parlour lounge is serving a trio of summer-limited chilled shakes inspired by the gradients of a summer sky, available from June 22 to August 31, 2026.
A new lifestyle hotel steps from Nagoya Station, SONO Moon Nagoya is set to open on June 1, 2026, offering 130 rooms across 6 categories and complimentary café-style breakfast for all guests.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, hotel restaurants at Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo Ariake and the Villa Fontaine hotels at Haneda Airport are serving limited-time summer menus — a Spanish food fair, an Italian summer course, and a spicy buffet.
A new in-hotel café, Café NUPURI, opened at Hakodate Onuma Prince Hotel on May 2, 2026, serving specialty coffee, sweets, and light meals amid the scenery of Onuma Quasi-National Park.
Hilton Hiroshima's all-day dining restaurant "Mozaik" is running a Pompompurin-themed sweets buffet from June 6 to September 6, 2026, with over 25 types of sweets and savories inspired by the beloved Sanrio character's 30th anniversary.
Dessert Cafe Chourakukan at Hotel Chourakukan in Higashiyama, Kyoto, will serve a limited-time "Tropical Mango Afternoon Tea" throughout July 2026, featuring tropical fruits in an elegant three-tiered tea stand presentation set inside a Meiji-era designated cultural property.
Keio Plaza Hotel in Shinjuku is adding a tropical pina colada-inspired shaved ice to its Cocktail & Tea Lounge menu, limited to 20 servings per day from June 1 to August 31, 2026.
NAMIKI667 at Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo is offering a limited-time "Purple Afternoon Tea" from May 11 to June 30, 2026, with purple-hued sweets and savory bites inspired by blueberries, cassis, and lavender.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, the Nankishirahama Marriott Hotel will hold its first-ever afternoon tea, showcasing Arakawa peaches from Wakayama with six sweets, four savories, and a selection of organic teas.
Starting June 20, 2026, Lagunasia theme park and Henn na Hotel Laguna Ten Bosch in Gamagori, Aichi are launching a collaboration with Onsen Musume character Gamagori Uta, featuring exclusive merchandise and a special hotel stay plan.
Restaurant ZK on the 57th floor of Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel is set to host an exclusive one-night collaboration dinner on June 12, 2026, pairing Sichuan Chinese and European cuisine by two acclaimed chefs, with champagne, Shaoxing rice wine, and red wine pairings included at ¥35,000 per person.
After a hugely popular debut last year, the rooftop beer garden at Swissotel Nankai Osaka's 10th-floor retro bar "Number 10" returns this summer with new menu additions, offering free-flow Japanese gin "Sui" cocktails and hearty grill dishes in the heart of Namba.
Bar & Café Camellia at The Tokyo Station Hotel is offering the Marunouchi Jikan Cheese Afternoon Tea from June 1 to July 31, 2026, featuring 9 types of cheese across every dish — from New York Cheesecake to Mac 'n' Cheese Gratin — in a fun, American-inspired lineup.
TEA LOUNGE MAYFAIR at The Westin Miyako Kyoto in Higashiyama is serving a Crown Melon Parfait from June 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring seven layers of melon flavors and priced at ¥3,500 (tax and service charge included).
Starting June 1, 2026, Fiorentina at Grand Hyatt Tokyo will serve the hotel's first Italian afternoon tea, inspired by the Italian afternoon snack culture of "Merenda," with classic sweets like tiramisu, amaretti, and cannoli alongside savory dishes crafted by the Italian chef team.
Cafe & Dining ZelkovA at The Strings Omotesando will offer a new Honey Lemon Pancake inspired by an early summer flower garden, available from May 26 to July 6, 2026.
From May 7 through June 6, 2026, Hotel Vischio Toyama in Toyama City is displaying miniature andon lanterns inspired by the vibrant Tsuzawa Yotaka Andon Festival held annually in Oyabe City, Toyama Prefecture.
Karuizawa Prince Hotel West in Nagano Prefecture is selling a limited "Tabi no Hi" (Travel Day) plan for stays from May 14 to 17, 2026, offering gas vouchers worth ¥2,000 and a 20% hotel restaurant dinner discount to help travelers enjoy a quality trip on a tighter budget.
Novotel Nara's 8F Rooftop Terrace hosts a limited-time summer beer garden from June 1 to October 31, 2026, with charcoal-grilled Baaku pork, international-inspired sides, and free-flow plans starting from ¥7,000.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's The Lounge is hosting the "Hotel New Otani" × "Rilakkuma" Super Sweets Buffet for the first time in Chiba Prefecture, running from May 7 to June 30, 2026, with 7 character-themed sweets, special collaboration drinks with acrylic stirrers, and a full savory menu.
The Shin-Furano Prince Hotel in Furano, Hokkaido, is hosting a one-night-only 10-course French dinner on June 6, 2026, with Head Chef Moriya Ogawa presenting seasonal Hokkaido ingredients alongside wines curated by a senior sommelier.
Running from June 1 to August 31, 2026, "Terroir Yamanashi – A Gourmet Journey Through Yamanashi in Summer" is a dinner course at Fuji Marriott Hotel Lake Yamanakako's "Grill & Dining G" restaurant, featuring dishes that express the landscapes and culture of various regions across Yamanashi Prefecture.
THE TSUBAKIMORI Hotel & Residence opens on May 7, 2026 as Chiba City's first boutique hotel, just a 10-minute walk from JR Chiba Station, with 26 designer rooms, a ground-floor bistro, and local experiences in the surrounding Chiba Park neighborhood.
Hotel New Otani Osaka's Tea & Cocktail "SATSUKI LOUNGE" is hosting a first-ever Cinnamoroll collaboration sweets buffet from July 1 to August 16, 2026, featuring 8 types of adorable sweets and original drinks inspired by Cinnamoroll and friends.
Hamamatsu Marriott Hotel has officially opened in central Hamamatsu, marking Marriott International's debut in the city and further expanding the brand's presence across Japan's regional markets.
Hayama Umino Hotel in Kanagawa is now accepting reservations for a weekday-only day trip plan combining access to the hotel's panoramic artificial hot spring "Horizon Onsen" with a choice of lunch or dessert set, starting from ¥3,000.
From May 15 to September 13, 2026, Hilton Nagoya's all-day dining venue InPlace 3-3 is running a Korean sweets-themed summer event featuring 16 desserts and a special afternoon tea experience with a complimentary Abib sheet mask.
A limited-time collaboration plan combining a seasonal prix-fixe lunch at Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo's NAMIKI667 and admission to ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA is available from May 2 to June 21, 2026.
SHIROYAMA HOTEL kagoshima has launched a special accommodation plan counting down to Saigo Takamori's 200th birth anniversary and 150th death anniversary in 2027, offering themed dinner courses, historical perks, a breakfast buffet, and outdoor hot spring access, with stays available from April 10 to September 30, 2026.
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel is offering a special stay plan combining a private yakatabune fireworks viewing cruise on the Arakawa River with hotel accommodations for the Koto Fireworks Festival on August 11, 2026.
W Osaka is hosting a collaboration afternoon tea with Italian fashion brand N°21 at its 3rd-floor LIVING ROOM, running from May 2 to July 31, 2026.
Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers will host a peach and mango-themed night sweets buffet called "Sweets Parade," featuring 10 seasonal tropical desserts at the spacious Sea Wind Lounge, every Wednesday and Thursday from June 3 to July 30, 2026.
Akita Castle Hotel in Akita City is opening its rooftop beer garden from May 28 through September 18, 2026, with a new unlimited-drink option and an early-bird discount on the standard course.
Aman Tokyo's 33rd-floor Italian restaurant Arva will host a special Italian sweets buffet on June 6 and 7, 2026, inspired by the traditional "Infiorata" flower festival in Spello, Italy. La Patisserie by Aman Tokyo will also offer limited-edition cakes for Mother's Day and Father's Day.
The cabin-style compact hotel near JR Akihabara Station is relaunching with renovated facilities and an expanded coin laundry, five years after it was forced to close.
A limited-time buffet at Hotel ABEST Sapporo features a dramatic prosciutto leg display alongside all-you-can-eat crab, steak, and daily-rotating ham-inspired dishes from May 8 to June 30, 2026.
From May 9 to June 21, 2026, SATSUKI restaurant at Hotel New Otani Makuhari is hosting a weekend sweets buffet featuring strawberry, matcha, and mango-themed desserts alongside Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine.
From May 7 to June 30, 2026, Hotel New Otani (Tokyo, Makuhari, and Osaka) is hosting its first-ever sweets fair themed around strawberry, matcha, and mango, with special desserts served across the hotels' restaurants and bakeries.
Hotel Vischio Osaka is marking its 8th anniversary with a limited-time plan that includes exclusive lounge access with drinks and a dessert plate, plus late checkout until noon.
A seasonal "Matcha and Cherry Afternoon Tea" is on offer at the 20th-floor restaurant of Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama Minatomirai Premier from May 1 to June 30, 2026, along with three new matcha-themed seasonal cocktails at the adjoining BAR BELLO GATTI.
THE LOBBY LOUNGE on the 29th floor of THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection will host a Miyazaki mango-themed afternoon tea from June 1 to July 5, 2026, showcasing the fruit's rich sweetness through a range of elegant sweets and savories.
From June 1 to July 31, 2026, Phoenix Seagaia Ocean Tower in Miyazaki City holds a Mango Fair across all its restaurants and bars, showcasing Miyazaki-grown mangoes in sweets, savory dishes, cocktails, and a special stay plan.
The Royal Park Hotel Hiroshima Riverside is running a Puyo Puyo collaboration from May 1 to June 30, 2026, offering exclusive novelty goods for stay plan guests, a limited-run collaboration drink at the 1F restaurant, and a restock of 35th anniversary merchandise.
From June 1, 2026, the Super Dining "Rilassa" at Tokyo Dome Hotel hosts a limited-time anniversary buffet featuring signature dishes crafted by chefs from across the hotel's restaurants.
The Sky Grill Buffet Musashi on the 26th floor of Asakusa View Hotel is running an early summer buffet from May 1 through June 30, 2026, featuring around 100 varieties of dishes — from Musashi kiln grills to Japanese, Western, and Asian cuisine — plus a special GW animal cake and capsule toy event for children.
Starting May 18, 2026, 21 Grand Mercure and Mercure hotel restaurants across Japan will offer a seasonal summer dinner buffet centered on World Street Food and Three Authentic Curries, running through October 31.
GRAND MONday Resort Tokyo Bay Maihama, the first property under the new GRAND MONday Resort brand, is set to open on July 18, 2026 in Maihama. The 140-room resort features all ocean-front rooms overlooking Tokyo Bay, a year-round outdoor lagoon pool, multinational dining, and a premium sauna experience.
Hotel GrandBach Atami Crescendo is unveiling a seasonal lineup of seven blueberry-inspired cocktails, available from May 1 through October 31, 2026, at its bay view terrace and bar lounge in Atami.
From May 7 to June 30, 2026, the 19th-floor Dining & Bar "Applause" at Hotel Granvia Okayama is offering a dinner plan where guests choose between a hearty BBQ meat platter or an indulgent sweets plate, with a mini buffet and drink bar included in both options.
Hotel Kanazawa in Kanazawa City is introducing a new all-inclusive premium banquet plan starting May 1, 2026, showcasing Hokuriku's finest ingredients including Noto beef, abalone, and nodoguro in two curated course menus.
From May 12 to June 30, 2026, Hotel Metropolitan Ikebukuro is hosting a Kagoshima-themed restaurant event at two of its Japanese dining venues, where guests can sample regional dishes and try on a samurai helmet modeled after baseball star Shohei Ohtani.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari is offering a summer package that includes access to the outdoor Shell Pool for up to 16 hours across a two-day stay, along with a breakfast buffet and restaurant discount vouchers, available from July 18, 2026.
Designed for one group at a time, the newly opened illi Atra Aoyama offers a raw, creative space inspired by artists' ateliers, just a 7-minute walk from Omotesando Station.
Kushiro Prince Hotel is marking 2026 as the 100th year since Japan's Showa era began, featuring a special retro café menu at its restaurant and a Showa-era exhibition in the hotel lobby, both running through October 31, 2026.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, Grill & Dining G at Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel will serve a buffet-style lunch with a choice of main dish alongside seasonal deli salads, warm dishes, desserts, and drinks, priced at ¥4,500 per person.
Cafe & Bar Plaza at Mito Plaza Hotel in Ibaraki is hosting a Japanese-style Evening High Tea on Fridays and Saturdays throughout May 2026, featuring seasonal Japanese appetizers, a main dish, and a 90-minute all-you-can-drink service.
Eight restaurants at Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka are offering free children's meals and special perks for families during Golden Week, from April 25 to May 6, 2026.
Garden Dining Kanraku at the Sapporo Grand Hotel is launching a renewed "Japanese Afternoon Tea Set" from May 1, 2026, featuring seasonal dimsum and a variety of Japanese sweets in a three-tiered wooden box, served with premium Japanese tea.
Starting May 2026, boutique hotel Shizuru Kamogawa in Kyoto is offering a new suite that gives guests sole access to a 46㎡ private noryo-yuka riverside terrace—a quiet reimagining of one of Kyoto's most beloved summer traditions.
Starting May 16, 2026, Sunshine City Prince Hotel's Cafe & Dining Chef's Palette will offer a seasonal sweets buffet featuring melon and cherry desserts, with over 30 menu items in total.
From May 1, 2026, THE THOUSAND KYOTO's café and bar "TEA AND BAR" will offer three seasonal cakes, plus a melon parfait limited to just 10 servings daily from May 29.
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel is running a limited-time Early Summer Sale from April 27 to May 11, 2026, with approximately 30% off standard rates for stays from Golden Week through September 12.
Restaurant Amadeus at The Westin Osaka is introducing the "Première Course," a new French lunch menu crafted by newly appointed chef Eriko Yukino, available from April 27 to June 30, 2026.
HIRAMATSU HOTELS is now offering round-trip private hire car transfers from within Tokyo's 23 wards to three destinations — Atami, Sengokuhara, and Karuizawa Miyota — for a fully seamless luxury travel experience.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is offering a limited-period hotel stay plan tied to Universal Studios Japan's immersive mystery show "Masquerade: The Targeted Masquerade Ball," complete with hotel-exclusive perks, from May 1 to June 28, 2026.
From June 1 to September 30, 2026, Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima will host BEER FAIR 2026 across three of its restaurants, offering chef-crafted dishes paired with a wide selection of drinks in a comfortable indoor setting.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, the Lobby Lounge Bamboo at Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo will serve a seasonal "Summer Strawberry Afternoon Tea," featuring strawberry sweets, colorful summer savories, and free-flowing drinks from the TWG tea selection.
From July 1 to October 12, 2026, the "Garden of Breeze" at Shin-Furano Prince Hotel in Furano, Hokkaido, will feature a freely playable street piano — the actual instrument used during filming of the 2008 TV drama. Special live concerts are also scheduled throughout the period.
Choyotei, a hot spring resort in Hokkaido's Sounkyo Onsen, is offering a special plan featuring shabu-shabu with three types of wild game — Ezo deer, wild boar, and pheasant. Available from April 15, 2026 to January 31, 2027, with one shabu-shabu hot pot included per adult per stay.
The Westin Yokohama has started accepting reservations for a limited-time stay package that includes admission tickets to Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum, available for stays through August 31, 2026.
To mark Yumihari-no-Oka Hotel's 30th anniversary, a new retort food series is now available, letting you enjoy the flavors of the hotel's kitchen and Zona ITALIA restaurant at home.
From April 25 to October 31, 2026, Centara Grand Hotel Osaka's rooftop bar "Crudo Deck" is hosting the "Centara Rooftop Experience" in collaboration with champagne house Veuve Clicquot, with lunch and dinner plans 135 meters above Namba.
Metropolitan Grill on the second floor of Hilton Tokyo is hosting a "Hawaiian Meat Afternoon Tea" starting May 8. Savory Hawaiian-French fusion appetizers, wood-fired grills, and a 10-item dessert buffet await guests looking for a tropical resort escape in the heart of Tokyo.
BLUE KITCHEN, the 13th-floor restaurant at Hotel Oriental Express Kagoshima Tenmonkan, is adding freshly fried dishes and just-baked sweets to its already popular curry buffet. The upgraded lunch buffet launches on May 1, 2026.
Bistro Bourgogne, the 19th-floor restaurant at Mercure Yokosuka, is hosting a limited-time matcha-themed afternoon tea from May 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring exclusive sweets created in collaboration with Sakakura Sohonke, a Yokosuka wagashi shop established in 1891.
Miyako Hotel Amagasaki is offering a Mango Afternoon Tea from May 1 to June 30, 2026, with a three-tier stand themed around a fantasy game world where each layer tells its own story.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, ROKU KYOTO presents seasonal summer menus at TENJIN All-day Dining and The Bar, featuring a "Summer Afternoon Tea -Aone-" alongside limited lunch, dinner, and cocktail offerings.
Sapporo Grand Hotel is holding a Lemon & Honey Sweets Fair from May 1 to May 31, 2026, with a sweets buffet, afternoon tea, a lemon-honey parfait, and seasonal baked goods spread across three in-hotel venues.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo is hosting the Shirokane Summer Buffet 2026 "Summer Festival" on July 17 and 18, 2026, featuring hotel-quality Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes, a cold noodle bar, summer festival-themed desserts, and a leisure corner with games for all ages.
A luxury complex combining a hotel, restaurant, and hot spring opens near Tonosho Port on Shodoshima Island, Kagawa Prefecture, in September 2026, with reservations now open.
THE C's SKY DINING on the 17th floor of Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower is offering a special Mother's Day lunch buffet from May 7 to 10, 2026, featuring seasonal Italian dishes and panoramic city views.
A new private villa-style hotel, TOVILLA STAY Niigata Honcho, is set to open in Niigata City's Furumachi area on May 30, 2026, offering a fully unmanned stay experience with sauna-equipped suite rooms.
Tea Lounge Mayfair at The Westin Miyako Kyoto is serving an eight-layer ripe mango parfait for just one month, from May 1 through May 31, 2026, priced at ¥3,200.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Kobe is bringing back its popular Malaysian fair "Taste of Malaysia" from June 17 to June 30, 2026, with an expanded lineup featuring authentic dishes like Nasi Lemak and Beef Rendang, live cooking demonstrations, traditional dance, and more.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Toyama is launching its all-weather rooftop beer garden on May 1, 2026, offering an all-you-can-eat-and-drink buffet featuring a rare comparison of four major Japanese domestic beer brands alongside a live-kitchen teppanyaki mishima steak.
A new dining experience has arrived at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto, with the opening of Ryozen Sen Bettei — a special counter restaurant on the hotel's third floor created in collaboration with Michelin-starred chef Ken Sugisawa of Nihon Ryori Sen SEN.
ESPACIO NAGOYA CASTLE in Nagoya is hosting a range of seasonal events for Golden Week and Mother's Day 2026 — from live accordion performances and a children's art tour stay plan to special dining packages and a spa and afternoon tea duo experience.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, ESTINATE HOTEL NAHA will serve a seasonal lineup centered on Nakijin Watermelon — a premium brand watermelon from Okinawa — including a shaved ice parfait and an original craft cola.
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is collaborating with French crystal house Baccarat for a limited-time summer afternoon tea from June 1 to August 31, featuring peach-themed sweets and luxurious savories served on a signature red crystal stand.
Hoshino Resorts has partnered with Shueisha to launch a collaboration featuring five popular manga artists, each creating an original travel story to bring the character of one of the group's five hotel brands to life.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo's lobby lounge "Le Jardin" will serve a summer afternoon tea featuring peach and melon, available from July 1 to August 16, 2026, alongside a new Evening High Tea experience.
From June 1 through August 31, 2026, Restaurant Dining FUJI at Hotel LaForet Shuzenji offers a summer-limited Japanese-Western dinner course featuring Izu's seasonal seafood and local vegetables, priced at ¥9,900 per person.
Hotel New Grand in Yokohama is serving a summer-themed afternoon tea set at Lobby Lounge La Terrasse from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring seasonal sweets and savory bites inspired by summer vacations.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is launching two premium plans for the Tenjin Festival on July 25, 2026, combining reserved viewing seats for the traditional boat procession and fireworks display with hotel dining options.
Hotel New Otani Tokyo is hosting the Kuroge Wagyu Fair 2026 from April 29 through July 31, 2026 at eight of its in-house restaurants, with menus ranging from tantanmen and katsu sando to bolognese and udon — all made with carefully selected kuroge wagyu.
SOLID BAR on the 13th floor of Hotel Oriental Express Kagoshima Tenmonkan is adding a dessert-focused evening experience with a new "Dessert BAR" launching May 1, 2026.
A summer-limited share-style dinner highlighting Izu's seasonal ingredients paired with three craft beers from Shuzenji's Baird Brewing will be available at Izu Marriott Hotel Shuzenji from June 1 to August 31, 2026.
Laguna Garden Hotel in Ginowan, Okinawa is opening its 53-meter outdoor pool for the 2026 season on April 29 (Wed, public holiday). The outdoor sauna "Laguna Sauna" at Safi Spa Okinawa will also introduce new morning sessions from the same date.
Miyako Hotel Amagasaki has introduced a new "ReFa Room" — the first of its kind in Hyogo Prefecture — offering guests a premium beauty and wellness experience with a curated selection of ReFa devices and the ReFa VITALWEAR recovery sleepwear.
Okinawa Harbor View Hotel in Naha has introduced a special anniversary stay plan featuring handcrafted swan towel art, available from May through December 2026, with optional add-ons for birthdays, anniversaries, and proposals.
Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa in Nago, Okinawa, will hold FUN NIGHT@resort from July 1 to October 31, 2026, featuring a night pool open until 10:00 PM, poolside BBQ, a cocktail bar, spa, and summer events.
La Baie, the French restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka, has been recognized with one Michelin star in the MICHELIN Guide Kyoto Osaka 2026 — marking the 9th consecutive year and 15th time the restaurant has received the distinction.
BEB5 Tsuchiura by Hoshino Resorts is hosting the inaugural "Melon Marugoto Summer Festival" from July 15 to August 31, 2026, transforming its TAMARIBA public space into a summer festival venue featuring melon-skin lanterns, melon-themed food stalls, and exclusive merchandise activities.
Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station is offering a Golden Week limited lunch featuring the "Shobu Course" for adults, plus children's options including a Mini Shobu Course with Omi beef and a Kids Course, available April 29 to May 6, 2026.
From July 1 to September 14, 2026, Tokyo Disneyland Hotel and Disney Ambassador Hotel are set to offer a range of summer-exclusive experiences, including a Lost Kids rally program, a tropical-themed restaurant event, pool activities, and an expanded Happy Entry benefit covering Tokyo DisneySea.
Now in its 5th year, Hotel Metropolitan Morioka's WELLNESS TIME 2026 event offers five sessions of Zen meditation led by a temple abbot, followed by a traditional shojin cuisine breakfast — open to both first-timers and returning participants.
S.Weil by HOTEL NEW GRAND at Yokohama Takashimaya is introducing a refreshing new Lemon Pie dessert this early summer, featuring a tangy lemon cream layered beneath a smooth yogurt cream, available from May 1 through August 31, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Japanese restaurant Senbazuru is offering the limited-time "Okonomi Don Gozen (Kiwami)" from May 7 to June 30, 2026, letting diners choose any two mini donburi from a selection of ten varieties.
Three restaurants at JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo are serving seasonal menus centered on fresh herbs and early summer ingredients, running from May 1 through June 30, 2026.
Laguna Garden Hotel in Ginowan, Okinawa has relaunched its official website on April 20, 2026, featuring new visuals, responsive design, and a dedicated page for SAFI Spa Okinawa, which opened in March 2026.
The highland resort hotel Qkamura Okudaisen in Tottori Prefecture runs exclusive weekday guided outing programs from Monday to Friday, each day visiting a different local attraction with complimentary shuttle service for hotel guests.
A fragrance and art installation titled "The Fragrance of Art" will take place at Setouchi Retreat Aonagi in Matsuyama, Ehime, on May 24 and May 31, 2026, showcasing new works by Ehime-based natural painter Emi alongside the hotel's original room fragrance "ESSENCE OF AONAGI."
Brasserie RÉGINE at The St. Regis Osaka will present "Bread & Flavor by Nespresso," running from May 2 to June 21, 2026, featuring an expressive lineup of croissants, savory breads, Nespresso coffee-inspired sweets, and original drinks.
A limited-time Early Summer Strawberry and Matcha Afternoon Tea will be available at five venues in Hakata, Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka from May 1 to June 30, 2026. The event features six seasonal sweets combining strawberry and matcha, starting from ¥5,800 per person.
For three days during Golden Week (May 3–5, 2026), Cafe Restaurant Oasis at Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande is hosting a special all-you-can-eat buffet featuring carved Nikko Kogen Beef sirloin roast beef and live seafood grilling on an iron plate.
A limited-edition "CANDEO HOTELS Original Rum-Infused Adult Dojima Tiramisu Roll" is now available at THE C's SKY CAFE on the 17th floor of CANDEO HOTELS OSAKA THE TOWER, created through a collaboration between CANDEO HOTELS and Dojima Roll maker Mon cher.
The restaurant CROSS POINT TENJIN at Hotel Oriental Express Fukuoka Tenjin is introducing a new interactive Ochazuke Bar to its breakfast buffet from May 1, 2026, featuring freshly cooked clay pot rice paired with carefully selected Kyushu ingredients.
Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima will host "Lea Lea! Seaside Beer Hall" from July 18 to September 22, 2026, featuring all-you-can-eat Hawaiian local food and all-you-can-drink beverages with views of the Seto Inland Sea.
Bar Granada at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto will serve "Temarikusa," a vibrant blue cocktail made with fruit liqueur jelly and sparkling wine, from May 1 to June 30, 2026.
From April 20 to June 20, 2026, Six Senses Kyoto runs a matcha promotion featuring an afternoon tea using Ippodo teas, a karesansui-inspired matcha parfait, seasonal café drinks, and a matcha bath salt workshop at the Alchemy Bar.
Mercure Sapporo in Susukino is hosting a special "Earth Week" from April 19 to 25, featuring candlelight evenings, carbon-neutral wines, fair-trade tea and jam, and eco-friendly stay incentives for multi-night guests.
Henn na Hotel Tokyo Asakusabashi now offers a new concept room featuring eight health and beauty devices from the DOCTORAIR brand, available starting April 17.
Fine dining restaurant La Provence at Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay in Tokyo is offering a limited-time course menu inspired by Vincent van Gogh's masterpieces from southern France, running from June 5 to August 31, 2026.
A limited-time strawberry and matcha afternoon tea is served at W XYZ Bar in Aloft Osaka Dojima from May 1 to June 30, 2026, starting at ¥5,900 per person.
Hotel Agora Osaka Moriguchi is hosting a Fruity Sweets & Lunch/Dinner Buffet from May 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring sweets and dishes made with 10 varieties of fresh fruit including mango and melon, at its 1F All Day Dining & Lounge The Loop.
Starting May 1, 2026, the Cake & Bakery Shop at Hotel Metropolitan Ikebukuro is introducing new sweets and breads, including a fresh chilled mango danish, a returning raspberry basque cheesecake, and new seasonal breads.
From May 7 to June 30, 2026, Hotel Okura Kyoto's teppanyaki restaurant "Tokiwa" on the 17th floor offers a special course featuring Kyoto Wagyu beef and seasonal ingredients to mark the hotel's founding anniversary.
Marking its 7th anniversary this spring, THE KITANO HOTEL TOKYO is offering a special "7 Feast" course at its main dining room "Orangerie Koan," available from April 21 to May 14, 2026.
Two new indoor table tennis experiences themed around the Karatsu Kunchi Festival are opening on April 25, 2026, at Mercure Saga Karatsu Resort in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture. KUNCHI Rally transforms a floored room into a festival-themed space, while OZASHIKI Ping Pong invites guests to play on tatami in a traditional Japanese banquet hall.
Lounge South Court on the 20th floor of Odakyu Hotel Century Southern Tower will offer a limited-time Melon Sweets Fair from May 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring five melon-themed desserts including a whole-melon sundae, parfait, roll cake, pudding, and a sweets sampler platter.
OMO5 Hakodate by Hoshino Resorts is launching a non-stop bus service from the hotel to the summit of Mt. Hakodate, letting guests skip the evening crowds and enjoy one of Japan's three best night views at a more relaxed pace.
The lounge at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto will serve a seasonal melon parfait topped with a bouquet-shaped crepe and a straw hat cookie, available from May 7 through June 28, 2026.
All Day Dining REMONE at Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka is holding a limited-time matcha buffet from May 11 to July 14, 2026, featuring 19 matcha-themed sweets at lunch and classic Western and bistro dishes paired with matcha desserts at dinner.
Starting in late April 2026, The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka will offer two seasonal highlights — a vibrant multi-berry afternoon buffet at Italian restaurant Splendido and an elegant Japanese tea afternoon tea at The Lobby Lounge — running through mid-June.
A special lunch buffet featuring roast beef, Hamburg steak, Spaghetti Carbonara with Grana Padano, and approximately 50 dishes is coming to the all-day dining restaurant at The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Naha from May 2 to May 10, 2026.
Café Toastina at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel in Urayasu, Chiba, will host a pistachio and nut-themed sweets and bakery fair from May 1 to May 31, 2026, featuring monthly sweets, bakery items, a sweets box, afternoon tea, and a Friday sweets buffet.
From April 29 through September 22, 2026, The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike will open BAR Saryo on select dates, offering fine drinks and seasonal appetizers in a Murano Togo-designed sukiya-zukuri tea house set within the hotel's illuminated Japanese garden.
The Café & Bar LOKAL HOUSE at voco Osaka Central is launching a rose-themed afternoon tea from May 9 to June 30, 2026, with a dreamy pastel menu inspired by the nearby Utsubo Park rose season.
The Lobby Lounge at Westin Osaka Hotel is offering a limited-time Melon & Green Afternoon Tea from May 7 to June 20, 2026, with 10 house-made sweets and 4 savories built around five green ingredients.
For a limited period starting May 2026, Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu in Minato Mirai is serving original melon parfaits at French cuisine "Queen Alice" and Chinese cuisine "Szechuan Restaurant Chen," each offering its own unique interpretation of seasonal domestic melon.
On June 20, 2026, Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel presents an exclusive one-night stay plan combining lakeside fireworks viewing and special dinners featuring Omi beef, one of Japan's three great wagyu.
The island resort Haimurubushi on Kohama Island in Okinawa's Yaeyama archipelago is offering a limited 1st anniversary renewal plan and commemorative events to mark one year since its July 2025 renewal opening.
The breakfast buffet at Hewitt Resort Naha in Okinawa has been revamped with a photogenic taco theme, offering 23 customizable ingredients across proteins, toppings, sauces, and tortillas — plus an Instagram campaign with a junior suite stay as the prize.
A seasonal afternoon tea spotlighting mango and melon across 18 varieties — including 9 sweets, 3 savories, and unlimited scones and sandwiches — is coming to Grillogy Bar & Grill at Hilton Tokyo Odaiba from May 18 to June 30, 2026.
Hotel Metropolitan Haneda is offering a limited-time upgrade to its eco-friendly "CO₂ Zero STAY® Plan" from April 15 through August 31, 2026. Guests will receive an upcycled Yamagata cherry craft lager — co-created by JAL and JR East — as an additional special gift.
HOTEL METROPOLITAN TOKYO HANEDA is offering a limited-date stay plan that bundles a hotel stay with a guided tour of JAL SKY MUSEUM, where guests can explore JAL's history and get up close to real aircraft in the maintenance hangar.
From May 1 to July 25, 2026, the bar Orient Express on the 2nd floor of Hotel Metropolitan Ikebukuro hosts an original cocktail fair featuring four handcrafted ume-based cocktails.
Restaurant Fontana at Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay in Urayasu, Chiba will offer a limited Italian-themed afternoon tea for six days in May 2026, showcasing traditional dolce from across Italy alongside Italian-inspired savory dishes.
Mampei Hotel in Karuizawa is releasing a Mother's Day gift set, "MAMPEI TEA TIME GIFT," featuring an original herbal tea and boulede neige cookies in two flavors. Pre-orders are open now, with delivery starting May 7, 2026.
Mito Plaza Hotel in Ibaraki Prefecture is set to open "Plaza Garden," a new outdoor space nestled in its lush forested grounds, in June 2026, coinciding with the hotel's 25th anniversary.
A new all-suite residence hotel, Premium MONday Asakusa I, is opening in Nishi-Asakusa, Tokyo on June 1, 2026, featuring 26 rooms averaging 45 sq m with full kitchens, washer-dryers, and a rooftop terrace for guests.
SEGA's iconic puzzle game Puyo Puyo marks its 35th anniversary with new collaborations, including a Tokyo Revengers anime tie-up and a hometown Hiroshima partnership featuring special merchandise, hotel rooms, and festival events.
Bar Granada at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto is offering three melon-themed cocktails through June 30, 2026, bringing a taste of early summer to the hotel's elegant main bar.
The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho is offering the "Rose Bouquet Parfait," a dessert inspired by a rose bouquet, at All-Day Dining OASIS GARDEN from May 1 to June 30, 2026. A seasonal rose-themed afternoon tea and cocktails are also on offer.
Starting May 1, 2026, The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Tokyo Shiodome launches a seasonal Evening High Tea "Melon & Mango" at its 24F Bar & Lounge "THE BAR," featuring monthly pasta, five savory dishes, and five melon and mango desserts paired with panoramic waterfront night views.
From May 15 to June 30, 2026, the Sky Lounge Top of Prince at Sapporo Prince Hotel presents a Japanese tea-themed afternoon tea in collaboration with Kyoto's historic tea house Fukujuen, pairing over 230 years of tea heritage with Hokkaido's finest local flavors.
From May 8 to June 30, 2026, Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu is hosting "AKITA CONNECTION," a fair celebrating Akita Prefecture's food culture and ingredients across three in-house restaurants, featuring Hinai jidori chicken, Inaniwa udon, Akita beef, and more.
DINING & BAR TABLE 9 TOKYO on the 39th floor of Shinagawa Prince Hotel is offering two elegant night desserts from May 1 to August 31, 2026, for guests looking to end their evening with a sweeping city view.
HOTEL NIWA TOKYO in Kanda Misakicho will hold a special evening combining traditional rakugo storytelling and seasonal kaiseki cuisine on May 16, 2026 — the 10th installment of its beloved "Misakicho Salon" cultural event series.
Grand Hyatt Fukuoka is teaming up with Yame City producer Nakamura-en to offer a seasonal afternoon tea and concept order buffet centered on Yame tea, running from May through June 2026.
On May 2, 2026, Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay will host a ghost story live event — "Kaiki no Yube" — featuring acclaimed storytellers performing in an eerie, unused tatami suite on the hotel's 6th floor.
Hotel Kanazawa, just a one-minute walk from Kanazawa Station, has begun accepting reservations for a new stay plan featuring the 10-course "HORIKAWA" Japanese kaiseki dinner and a locally-sourced breakfast buffet, starting from ¥14,000 per person per night.
Karuizawa's Hoshino Area and Shinanorailway's scenic train "Rokumon" are joining forces for a year-round collaboration, "A Culinary Cruise Through the Four Seasons," with the first spring run on May 31, 2026 featuring French cuisine by Karuizawa Hotel Bleston Court.
Oku-Yugawara Onsen Tubaki, Oku-Yugawara Onsen Sansuirou, and Gensen no Yado Yugawara Chiyoda-so—three inns under the Noguchi Kanko group in Yugawara, Kanagawa—are offering Golden Week limited-time stay plans featuring exclusive perks such as Ise lobster at dinner, room mini-bars, and all-you-can-drink options.
Oirase Keiryu Hotel by Hoshino Resorts is introducing "Oirase Kokodama Ice," a uniquely themed shaved ice experience available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from June 5 to August 30, 2026, recreating the natural moss balls found along the Oirase Stream in edible form.
From May 7 to July 20, 2026, Dining Luore on the 1st floor of Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima offers a buffet featuring 11 varieties of strawberry sweets and dishes inspired by the FIFA World Cup host nations — Canada, Mexico, and the USA.
From May 7 to June 28, 2026, Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto's lounge will serve a limited early-summer afternoon tea set featuring a basket filled with seven flower-themed sweets and nine savory items, limited to 10 sets per day.
Starting Saturday, May 2, 2026, the tempura restaurant "Arakawa" on the 5th floor of Royal Pines Hotel Urawa moves its weekend and holiday dinner start time earlier to 5:30 PM.
From April 24 to May 10, 2026, Sapporo Grand Hotel is offering special buffets, a Chinese daytime drinking course, hors d'oeuvres takeout, and more across its restaurants.
Shogetsu Grand Hotel in Jozankei Onsen, Sapporo is offering a limited early Golden Week stay plan from April 26 to 30, pairing a room-type-surprise discount with the hotel's signature Japanese kaiseki cuisine.
THE THOUSAND KYOTO near Kyoto Station is holding five Earth Day-themed eco-friendly actions from April 18 to 22, 2026, including organic cold-brew tea, free garden tickets, and urban honey menus — also serving as a satellite venue for Earth Day in Kyoto.
The Super Dining "Verdure" at Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo is hosting a Spring & Early Summer Fair from April 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring a weekday-only customizable "Okonomi Burger" alongside seasonal highlights like roast beef and white fish nage.
1 Hotel Tokyo's signature "La Belle Vie Afternoon Tea" is introducing a melon-focused early summer collection, available from May 11 to July 20, 2026, at the NiNi restaurant on the 38th floor in Akasaka.
From April 27 to June 30, 2026, four restaurants at Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel are running a seasonal fair spotlighting Omi beef — one of Japan's three great wagyu breeds — across French, Japanese, Chinese, and buffet menus.
The airy buffet restaurant GARDEN DINING at Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba will offer a limited-time "Mediterranean Gourmet Fair" running from May 8 to June 28, 2026, featuring dishes from Greece, Morocco, Spain, Italy, and beyond.
Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a limited-time stay plan featuring teamLab Borderless admission, a rickshaw tour, and transfer services, available from April 21 through September 30, 2026.
DoubleTree by Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort's restaurant Matira will host an Alice in Wonderland-themed lunch and sweets buffet on weekends and holidays from May 23 to September 7, 2026, featuring 13 sweets and 8 savory dishes for ¥4,600 per adult.
Shanghai Saikan, the Chinese restaurant at Highland Resort Hotel & Spa in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, has reopened on April 10, 2026 as a fully-reservation-required private dining establishment featuring five private rooms accommodating 4 to 48 guests.
From May 1 to June 30, 2026, Ryutenmon at Westin Hotel Tokyo serves a weekday-only dim sum afternoon tea featuring 20 items including freshly steamed dumplings, Hong Kong sweets, and matcha desserts for ¥8,200.
Fujiya Hotel in Hakone is launching a new concept room called "Chaplin's Room" on April 16, 2026 — Charlie Chaplin's birthday. The exclusive one-group-per-night plan includes film-inspired afternoon tea and an original key holder as a stay gift.
Miyako Hotel Gifu Nagaragawa will host its Sky Beer Garden SOT△DE from June 11 through September 30, 2026, offering a buffet-style dinner with over 70 drink varieties 40 meters above ground, with advance tickets available from April 13.
On April 18, 2026, the newly opened Setouchi Cycle Stays Hiroshima Ujina hotel is running a free-admission all-day program featuring live painting by nature artist Emi, a spring sakura and strawberry sweets buffet, extended day bathing with sauna, and an evening DJ night.
To mark the 10th anniversary of its rebranding, Sheraton Okinawa Sunmarina Resort is offering a special dinner course where guests choose two dishes from 10 main options featuring locally sourced Okinawan ingredients.
Tokyo Prince Hotel has renewed its sleep-focused "Gentle Sleep Support Stay" plan, supervised by sleep therapist Miho Mihashi. The revamped plan runs through March 2027 and features newly added wellness devices alongside take-home sleep items, all set in a room overlooking Tokyo Tower.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Kanazawa is offering a limited-time afternoon tea set in collaboration with Ishikawa Zoo, themed around a small zoo hidden in the forest, running from May 1 to June 30, 2026.
Starting May 9, 2026, the 15F restaurant Substance at Courtyard by Marriott Fukui will offer a weekend and holiday lunch buffet showcasing regional dishes from across Kyushu, including Hakata motsu nabe, Miyazaki chicken nanban, and a live kitchen serving Hakata wagyu roast beef.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, Hoshinoya Fuji will offer a special breakfast featuring three varieties of Yamanashi peaches paired with five wine vinegars, served on a private cabin terrace overlooking Lake Kawaguchi.
Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen is offering a Summer Wellbeing Stay Plan from May 6 to August 31, 2026, featuring a locally inspired wellness dinner course, welcome herbal tea, natural hot spring, and fitness center access.
Hotel Kintetsu Universal City, an official hotel of Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a year-long "Colorful Pop Journey" decoration campaign featuring Sesame Street characters, running from April 7, 2026 through March 31, 2027.
On May 17, 2026, Keio Plaza Hotel's Main Bar Briant will host a whisky seminar featuring five Johnnie Walker Blue Label expressions, including a bottle limited to just 888 units worldwide, paired with Scottish cuisine curated by the hotel's chef.
Laguna Garden Hotel's newly opened sauna and spa facility, Saffi Spa Okinawa in Ginowan, Okinawa, now offers a 12-dish poolside food menu featuring Okinawan cuisine, finger foods, and Chinese dishes to enjoy after a sauna session.
From June 5 to July 9, 2026, the 31st-floor Sky Dining Tenku at Nagoya Prince Hotel Sky Tower is hosting a Star Festival-themed afternoon tea featuring Tanabata-inspired sweets and savory dishes, with day and evening sessions available.
BASE LAYER HOTEL NAGOYA NISHIKI has introduced "ROOM 0" by BLH, a new program helping guests enjoy sports during their travels, starting with New Balance running wear and shoe rentals available from late March 2026.
Grand Hyatt Tokyo in Roppongi is offering Pokémon-themed stay plans from June 20 to August 26, 2026, with Pokémon-decorated rooms, themed meals, and exclusive collaboration amenity gifts to mark the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Hotel New Otani Osaka's all-day dining restaurant SATSUKI is hosting a limited-time GW Special Gourmet Buffet from April 29 to May 6, 2026, featuring wagyu beef, sushi, and amaou strawberry sweets.
FIVE – Grill & Lounge at Hyatt Centric Kanazawa is offering a "Blissful Melon Afternoon Tea" from May 18 to June 30, 2026, showcasing seasonal melon in both sweet and savory creations.
Sky Dining Tenkū on the 31st floor of Nagoya Prince Hotel Sky Tower will host a Tanabata-themed afternoon tea and night afternoon tea from June 5 to July 9, 2026, featuring seasonal sweets and savories inspired by the star festival legend.
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Tokyo Shiodome will serve a refreshing melon and mango afternoon tea from May 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring a showstopping melon pudding parfait and a generous selection of sweets and savories.
Yuno Mori Hotel Shidotaira, a stream-side resort in Hanamaki, Iwate, is running a "Happy Easter at Shidotaira" event from April 10 to June 30, 2026, featuring an Amatake collaboration buffet, Easter egg painting, costume events, and more.
TOKIO ART BOOK FAIR 2026 by TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR takes place at Shiba Park Hotel in Tokyo from May 1 to 3, 2026, bringing together 52 artists, publishers, and galleries through an invitation-only exhibition format.
Lounge & Bar Horizon on the 26th floor of the Westin Hotel Sendai will feature a limited-time mango-themed parfait and cocktail menu from May 16 to July 17, 2026.
On May 5, 2026, Biwako Hotel in Otsu, Shiga will hold a children's workshop where kids can learn to make colorful temari sushi under the guidance of the hotel's Japanese cuisine chef, followed by a family lunch.
A free art exhibition featuring works by 28 artists from Fukuoka Prefecture is coming to two Mitsui Garden Hotels in Fukuoka from April 11 to May 31, 2026, with a total of 61 pieces on display across both venues.
Hotel Granvia Kyoto's 2F cafe restaurant Le Temps will serve a seasonal melon parfait featuring sake lees from Kyoto's historic Sasaki Brewery, available from May 7 to June 30, 2026.
Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen in Aichi's historic Inuyama city introduces a Summer Wellbeing Stay Plan from May 6, 2026, featuring a seasonal vegetable-focused dinner course, welcome herb tea, natural hot spring, and 24-hour fitness center.
Hotel Kintetsu Universal City, an official hotel of Universal Studios Japan, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a year-long "Colorful Pop Journey - 25 Years of Smiles" interior decoration project, running from April 7, 2026 through March 31, 2027.
Hotel New Otani Osaka's French restaurant SAKURA will host a two-day special gastronomy fair on June 13–14, 2026, bringing Executive Chef Renaud Augier and the team from TOUR D'ARGENT TOKYO to Osaka.
Hyatt Regency Kyoto is offering a range of limited-time menus across its restaurants and bar during Golden Week 2026, including an Italian lunch course, outdoor terrace BBQ, Cinco de Mayo cocktails, and a spring dinner course available through mid-June.
The lobby lounge LATTICE LOUNGE at Hilton Kyoto is offering a colorful Spring Afternoon Tea featuring seasonal fruits and pastries from April 7 through June 19, 2026.
Kawana Hotel in Ito, Shizuoka is offering a limited-time guided cart tour and mini golf experience on the world-ranked Fuji Course — open to guests with no prior golf experience required.
Kyukamura Shonai Haguro in Yamagata Prefecture is offering a spring-limited kaiseki plan featuring sea bream, mountain vegetables, and Yamagata Wagyu from April 1 through June 30, 2026. A free shuttle bus from Tsuruoka Station is also available for guests.
From May 11 to June 30, 2026, Tea Salon Pikake at Tokyo Prince Hotel offers a seasonal afternoon tea inspired by blooming hydrangeas, with colorful sweets and savories served against a backdrop of garden hydrangeas visible through large windows.
From May 1 to 10, 2026, the pastry boutique "ORIGAMI" at THE CAPITOL HOTEL TOKYU offers limited-edition flower-themed sweets, including delicate candy art roses and a charming "flower field" cake, available as elegant Mother's Day gifts.
For four days during Golden Week, the all-day dining restaurant Le Jardin at Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama will offer a special lunch buffet featuring about 65 varieties of dishes highlighting the flavors of early summer.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is offering a limited-time terrace experience from May 1 through October 31, 2026, featuring free-flow champagne and seasonal hors d'oeuvres in an open-air garden setting.
Starting April 1, 2026, the buffet dining restaurant Harbor Kitchen at Hyatt Regency Yokohama has launched a renewed breakfast lineup themed around "A Gourmet Journey Around the World," featuring international dishes and a live kitchen.
Set against the backdrop of Mt. Asama at around 1,000 meters elevation, Karuizawa Asama Golf Course begins its 2026 season on April 4, offering a new resort-style plan for pairs that combines golf, hot springs, and afternoon tea.
Hakko L-R is offering a limited three-group "LOTUS OSAKA TOP-NOTCH TEST DRIVE" plan from April 19 to May 31, 2026, combining a test drive of the latest Lotus models with a stay at The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto.
Park Hyatt Kyoto's first-floor The Living Room is offering an early summer afternoon tea from May 1 to June 30, 2026, with six kigo (seasonal haiku words) guiding each course alongside Japanese tea pairings.
A limited-time pop-up shop featuring NAKAGO's tin sake vessels and tea sake ware is on display at Shimoda View Hotel from April 6 to May 8, 2026.
From May 2 to 5, 2026, Delicious Kitchen EMONDEL at Shin-Osaka Esaka Tokyu REI Hotel offers a special Golden Week lunch buffet with live-cooked New Zealand Angus beef and a full spread of seasonal strawberry sweets.
From April 20 to June 21, 2026, the Chinese restaurant Shinagawa Daihanten at Shinagawa Prince Hotel serves a seasonal Chinese Afternoon Tea inspired by the colors of fresh spring foliage, featuring savory dishes, dim sum, and creative desserts for ¥6,000.
The Kitano Hotel Tokyo offers a special wellness stay package from April 29 to July 31, 2026, combining luxury accommodation, French cuisine dining, and professional acupuncture and osteopathy treatments in the heart of the city.
ESPACIO Nagoya Castle is hosting "Celebration with cherry blossoms" through April 12, featuring a cherry blossom tunnel, a first-ever Pierre Hermé Paris collaboration dessert, and a lineup of spring activities including rickshaw rides, gold leaf workshops, koto performances, and nightly Jazz lives.
Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay has joined Universal Studios Japan's Associate Hotel program as of April 1, 2026, bringing Studio Pass-bundled accommodation plans, on-site ticket sales for hotel guests, and a complimentary shuttle service to the park.
From May 1 to June 30, 2026, the main dining venue of Hoshinoya Karuizawa — Nihon Ryori Kasuke — serves a limited early summer edition of its "Yama no Kaiseki" dinner course, featuring seasonal yamame trout, abalone, and mountain vegetables that capture the lush new-green landscape of Karuizawa.
A chocolate tart layered with blueberry jam, custard cream, and two types of fromage cream, topped with edible flowers, will be available at Hotel New Grand's Coffee House The Café from May 1 to June 30, 2026.
From May 11 to July 12, 2026, Park Hyatt Tokyo's The Peak Lounge & Bar is hosting a limited-time afternoon tea collaboration with top jeweler Harry Winston, inspired by the iconic sights and culture of New York City.
A seasonal afternoon tea pairing juicy melon sweets with fragrant matcha and vibrant green-themed savories is available at the Lobby Lounge Bamboo throughout May 2026.
Odakyu Hotel Century Southern Tower's Southern Tower Dining and Lounge South Court on the 20th floor will offer a limited-time, reservation-only "Thanks Menu" throughout May 2026, featuring French-inspired lunch and dinner courses with a "Thank you" parfait, plus a melon afternoon tea with a non-alcoholic sparkling wine toast.
Restaurant Symphony on the 26th floor of The Westin Sendai is hosting a melon-themed afternoon tea from May 16 to July 17, 2026, spotlighting the sweetness and fragrance of Nishijima Mask Melon from Kochi Prefecture.
The Westin Yokohama's Pacific Table restaurant is staging a Matcha Garden Dessert Buffet from May 11 to June 30, 2026, featuring a DRY BONSAI centerpiece and a full spread of matcha-themed sweets.
BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts is hosting "NEO Awamori Summer Night" from June 1 to August 31, 2026, offering guests a new Tropical Frozen Cocktail and returning NEO Awamori Sour in the awamori bottle-decorated TAMARIBA public space.
Hotel Intergate Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi will host "Maiko-han and the Light of Japanese Wax Candles – Experiencing Kyoto's Traditional Culture," a monthly evening event every second Friday from April 2026 through March 2027, featuring maiko dance performances, talk shows, ozashiki games, and photo opportunities.
A new 10-course kaiseki experience called "HORIKAWA" is now available at Hotel Kanazawa's DINING TSUZUMI restaurant, celebrating the area's historical waterway heritage and featuring Noto seafood alongside Kaga regional cuisine for ¥8,000 per person.
From April 1, 2026, Hotel Metropolitan's Cake & Bakery Shop in Ikebukuro is refreshing its beloved Suica Penguin Cake and Suica Penguin Pudding with brand-new flavors, available daily in limited quantities.
From April 25 through May 31, 2026, Hotel New Otani Tokyo is opening its rooftop Red Rose Garden — home to 30,000 red roses in 30 varieties — to select guests for a limited-time special event.
Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay is offering two limited-time early summer parfaits — the Cherry Rouge Parfait and the Melon Grace Parfait — at its New York Lounge and Hudson Lounge from May 8, 2026.
From May 7 to June 30, 2026, Kawagoe Prince Hotel's Lobby Lounge is hosting a special matcha afternoon tea set featuring matcha from Gion Tsujiri, a Kyoto tea brand with 160 years of history.
La Prairie SPA, Asia's first hotel spa using exclusively La Prairie products, opens at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto on April 1, 2026, where Swiss precision skincare meets Kyoto's quiet aesthetic sensibility.
Starting June 5, 2026, the Sky Beer Garden at Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo will open on the rooftop, offering sweeping mountain and train views alongside a summer festival lineup of food and drinks.
From May 1 to June 30, 2026, The Lobby Lounge at Shangri-La Tokyo will be offering a "Chocolat Garden Afternoon Tea" featuring chocolates from Belgian Royal Household chocolatier Pierre Marcolini, paired with seasonal fruits.
Cafe & Bar Rhythmos on the 26th floor of Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental will serve two new early-summer limited parfaits from May 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring honey-glazed dekopon citrus and refreshing melon with lime.
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa is introducing 12 new "Samurai King Double" rooms in collaboration with the historic Oyama Shrine, celebrating Kanazawa's samurai heritage with reservations opening March 31, 2026.
The Vessel Inn Asakusa (Tsukuba Express) has finished a full renovation of all 173 rooms as of March 31, 2026. To celebrate, a campaign offering free-stay coupons to five lucky pairs is running on Instagram and X through May 6.
From April 27 to June 30, 2026, The Westin Tokyo's international restaurant The Terrace offers a Hawaiian-themed buffet featuring iconic dishes from the legendary Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach, celebrating its 125th anniversary this year.
Private resort hotel YAWN YARD Kouri Island on Okinawa's Kouri Island is kicking off a new creative community project called "Tsunagaru Niwa" (Connected Garden) with a two-day free exhibition by Okinawa-based illustrator MIREI on April 18–19, 2026.
Biwako Hotel in Otsu City, Shiga, has lined up stay and day-trip plans for the 2026 Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival on August 6. With an unobstructed lakeside location, guests can watch approximately 10,000 fireworks launched over the water from the hotel's rooms and rooftop.
From April 26 to June 25, 2026, Biwako Hotel in Otsu, Shiga will offer early summer lunch menus at its two in-house restaurants, featuring vibrant seasonal sushi and live-action teppanyaki with Omi beef.
A new Hilton lifestyle hotel is opening on Miyako Island in Okinawa on April 1, 2026. The 306-room resort features a rooftop infinity pool overlooking Irabu Bridge, four dining venues, and an adjacent commercial facility "Yard miyakojima."
A limited-time buffet featuring a live kitchen with roast beef and pizza will be held from May 2 to 6, 2026, at Garden Kitchen "Caramelo" in Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel, Shibuya. The event is designed for families of all ages with a wide selection of dishes and desserts.
Comfort Hotel Himeji and Comfort Hotel Wakayama have undergone renovations, incorporating local cultural design elements and enhanced guest facilities just in time for the spring tourism season.
Hakone Suishoen, a 23-room historic inn centered around a nationally registered tangible cultural property built in 1925, is set to reopen on April 9, 2026, following renovations that preserved its timeless atmosphere while refreshing furnishings and introducing new Japanese cultural activities.
The Terrace Restaurant at Hilton Narita is holding a "VIVA Western Food Buffet — Melon and Mango Sweets Fair" from April 29 to June 30, 2026, with all-you-can-eat snow crab during Golden Week and a jumbo shrimp fry from May 7. A special all-you-can-eat melon add-on plan is also available.
Hotel Agora Osaka Moriguchi is opening its rooftop outdoor terrace for the 2026 beer garden season, running from May 8 through September 30. Guests can enjoy all-you-can-eat teppan grill dishes and rotating Mediterranean menus alongside unlimited draft beer and summer sangria.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo will hold its Firefly Evening Dinner Buffet from May 17 to June 30, 2026, featuring a lavish spread of Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes, live kitchen performances, seasonal cocktails, and firefly viewing in the hotel's historic garden.
From May 7, 2026, the Chinese restaurant "Keirin" at Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro is offering the "Yokihi Course" (¥13,000), featuring a side-by-side tasting of classic Peking duck and Sichuan duck with plum sauce, along with braised whole shark fin, seasonal shrimp stir-fry, and other refined Chinese dishes.
Starting May 7, 2026, Chinese restaurant "Keilin" on the 2nd floor of Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro is offering a 7-course early summer lunch featuring shark fin soup, seasonal seafood, and two desserts for ¥4,900.
Hotel New Otani (Tokyo) is opening its outdoor pool "GARDEN POOL" for five days during Golden Week 2026, from May 2 to 6, complete with a heated pool, a toddler section, poolside dining, an ice sculpture performance, and exclusive private cabana areas.
La Vista Atami Terrace, a large resort hotel offering panoramic views of Sagami Bay, has opened in Atami. The hotel features private hot spring baths in upper-floor rooms, an observation open-air bath, four free private baths, and two distinct dining styles.
Lounge SouthCourt on the 20th floor of Hotel Century Southern Tower is bringing back its popular Melon Afternoon Tea for a limited run from May 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring domestic melon in sweets, savory dishes, and baked goods.
A spring-themed afternoon tea served on Francfranc tableware is coming to New Otani Inn Yokohama Premium from April 1, 2026, with a 500-yen Francfranc shopping ticket included.
Nozo Hotel in Furano's Kitanomine area is offering a limited-time spring stay plan starting from ¥15,600 per room. Bookings must be made by April 19, 2026, with stays available through May 31.
From April 15 to June 15, 2025, The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka is teaming up with Bacha Coffee to deliver three exclusive coffee experiences, including an afternoon tea and hand-drip coffee service.
From April 29 to May 5, 2026, Shin Furano Prince Hotel will offer a seasonal afternoon tea experience inspired by the transition from winter snow to spring, served on the hotel's top-floor lounge overlooking the mountains of Furano.
The Italian Grill "Melodia" at Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental is offering a limited-time Mango Afternoon Tea from May 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring mango-inspired sweets, scones, and savories in a soaring 27-meter-high atrium.
On April 25, 2026, Whisky & Wine "Shun" at Swissôtel Nankai Osaka will host a special "Whisky Social" featuring Suntory's 5th Master of Whisky, Yuzo Ishihara, as guest lecturer, with a tasting of The Yamazaki, Suntory Yamazaki 12 Years, and Suntory Yamazaki 18 Years.
A new boutique hotel, illi Toas Tokyo-Toranomon, is set to open in the Toranomon area of Minato Ward in March 2026. Designed around the concept of "Neo-Late," the hotel offers an entire floor as a single suite for up to six guests.
From April 20, 2026, JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo offers a matcha-themed lineup across its 30th-floor venues, including afternoon tea at the JW Lounge, seasonal pastries at Le Cres, and original matcha cocktails at the JW Bar.
Bar Granada at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto is extending its popular strawberry-themed cocktail trio, the "Strawberry Collection," through April 30, 2026.
All Day Dining Kaza at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto is hosting a special encore run of its popular Strawberry Sweets & Lunch Buffet from April 6 to 8, 2026, featuring seasonal strawberry desserts and a full lunch spread.
On April 18, 2026, The Union Bar & Lounge at Hyatt Regency Yokohama hosts a one-night guest bartender event featuring Shingo Noma, one of Japan's most celebrated bartenders from Hiroshima.
Wood Design Park Okazaki's HEYAmping guest rooms are being renovated around a solid wood and modern aesthetic, blending a two-tier private space with an in-room cinema experience that makes staying inside the main attraction.
From May 1 to June 30, 2026, the Biwako Marriott Hotel's 12th-floor restaurant "Grill & Dining G" will offer a limited-time parfait showcasing three distinctive teas from Shiga Prefecture, said to be the birthplace of Japanese tea.
A limited-time Strawberry Breakfast Fair featuring seasonal Yayoihime strawberries runs at RISTORANTE E'VOLTA -il cielo- on the 16th floor of Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier from March 27 to 31, 2026.
Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro is hosting a Golden Week buffet event featuring Suica's Penguin-themed dishes and around 25 menu items, including seasonal spring ingredients, with two daily sessions from May 2 to 6, 2026.
Bar & Dining CLOUDS on the 35th floor of Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk is hosting a themed afternoon tea from May 1 to June 30, 2026, showcasing beloved classic sweets given a fresh, contemporary spin.
Starting May 15, 2026, HOSHINOYA Okinawa offers a lineup of summer programs — from moonlit pool evenings and traditional Sabani boat paddling to Eisa processions and seasonal Ryukyu sweets — designed to immerse guests in the timeless culture and natural beauty of Okinawa.
Restaurant Bon Salute Café on the 1st floor of Hotel Gracery Sapporo is hosting a limited-time strawberry-themed lunch and sweets buffet from April 21 to 29, 2026, featuring a brand-new pancake machine, free-cut cake, and a white chocolate fountain.
The Club InterContinental Lounge on the 20th floor of Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay is set to reopen on April 1, 2026, following a full renovation inspired by the themes of light and the sea.
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel is selling a seasonal picnic set called "Picnic Palette" until April 30, 2026, featuring local Shiga ingredients, picnic gear, and views of Lake Biwa – just 9 minutes from Kyoto.
To mark its 10th anniversary, Strings Hotel Nagoya is holding a public vote to determine the most beloved parfait from its 10-year history. The winning creation will make a special comeback on June 28 — Parfait Day.
To celebrate its 4th anniversary on April 1, 2026, NOHGA HOTEL KIYOMIZU KYOTO is hosting four special events centered on music, art, and food — including a live music night with artist Shinra Shinji, a limited-edition craft beer, a sushi and wine pairing evening, and a photography exhibition.
THE LOBBY LOUNGE on the 29th floor of THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection will offer a cherry-themed afternoon tea from April 27 through May 31, 2026, featuring desserts, a parfait, and savory bites inspired by the season's first cherries.
The Station Café Bar at Shinjuku Prince Hotel is offering a hands-on pizza making event for elementary school children, paired with a special lunch buffet, on May 5 and 6, 2026.
Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel is offering a limited-time stay plan that includes a one-day pass for BayBike, Yokohama's community cycle-share service. The plan runs from April 1 through May 31, 2026, covering the city's peak cherry blossom and tulip seasons.
A new hotel from the RIHGA Royal Hotels brand is set to open in the Namba/Shinsekai area of Osaka on April 3, 2026, offering art-filled rooms, an Osaka-inspired restaurant, and a rooftop large bath with sauna.
BASE LAYER HOTEL FUKUOKA, a culture-focused business hotel developed by GREENING and fav hospitality group, opens on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 in Fukuoka's Chuo Ward, offering 126 rooms across seven types, an in-room sauna option, a skincare lab, a cashless convenience store, and a lounge cafe and bar.
Bourou NOGUCHI Hakodate is offering a limited spring travel plan for April and May (excluding Golden Week), featuring discounts of up to 2,750 yen, 2,000 yen in-hotel credit, and a 9-course Japanese-Western fusion kaiseki dinner in a semi-private dining room.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun is hosting the seasonal "Hanami Onsen 2026" event from March 26, 2026, featuring a duck-filled cherry blossom bath, outdoor hanami in swimwear, and limited spring cocktails at the resort's hotels.
From May 11 to June 30, 2026, CrossDine at Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro will offer a special Kagoshima fair buffet showcasing regional dishes and local ingredients from Kagoshima Prefecture, crafted by specialist chefs in Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine.
Coffee House The Café at Hotel New Grand in Yokohama will serve the refreshing Kiyomi Orange Parfait from April 1 to May 15, 2026, priced at ¥3,000 including tax and service charge.
On March 8, 2026, Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Yatsugatake held a special maker's dinner pairing rare wines from Kisvin Winery with a bespoke eight-course menu at the resort's main dining room, OTTO SETTE.
To celebrate the 45th anniversary of Kobe Portopia Hotel and the upcoming 5th anniversary of the theater-style aquarium átoa, the hotel's Tea Lounge Belcour will offer a limited-time collaboration afternoon tea set from April 27 to June 28, 2026.
The all-day dining restaurant Pergola at Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel is hosting its popular "Spring Hokkaido Buffet – Roast Beef & Dolce –" from March 26 to June 3, 2026, featuring all-you-can-eat boiled crab, roast beef, Hokkaido-style dishes, and seasonal desserts.
Starting April 10, 2026, the Oirase Keiryu Hotel by Hoshino Resorts will offer the upgraded "Oirase Moss Journey" plan, featuring a newly added moss art bath, moss-themed meals, and a 20th anniversary stamp campaign for all guests.
Starting April 1, 2026, the flagship hotel at Phoenix Seagaia Resort in Miyazaki will release the third installment of its popular "Jewel Angel" gemstone sweets series, with only 30 pieces available each month.
A special photography exhibition by Photographer Sho runs at "Resol Gallery Ueno" inside Hotel Resol Ueno from April 1 to April 30, 2026, featuring works centered on quiet strength, hope, and the spirit of Zen.
Five restaurants at Shinagawa Prince Hotel will celebrate Japan's diverse regional food culture with traditional local and chef-arranged dishes from April 16 to July 15, 2026.
For the first time since its 2016 opening, all 350 rooms at Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel – Discover will feature renewed artwork, with new designs rolling out from September 1, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Tokyo and JR East are offering an exclusive members-only 2-night, 3-day tour combining a stay at Executive House ZEN with the luxury cruise train Train Suite Shiki-shima, departing July 2026.
Yuamu ryokan in Yumura Onsen, Hyogo Prefecture, is offering a spring gourmet plan from April 1 to June 15, 2026, featuring a full serving of Kasumi Crab, Tajima beef, nodoguro, and a local shrimp comparison tasting.
For the entire month of April 2026, Aloft Osaka Dojima serves a limited-time sakura afternoon tea featuring strawberry sweets, seasonal savories, and spring cocktails.
APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT has completed a comprehensive interior and exterior renovation and reopened as an all non-smoking hotel, with new room types and upgraded facilities in the heart of Kyoto's Gion district.
hotel around TAKAYAMA, Ascend Hotel Collection™ in Gifu Prefecture has received Level 4 "Gyoiko Cherry Blossom" certification under Sakura Quality An ESG Practice, recognizing its commitment to sustainable tourism and deep ties with local Hida Takayama culture.
Dining Café Beltempo at Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo is offering an early summer afternoon tea set featuring cherry-themed desserts from May 1 to June 30, 2026.
Le Pristine Tokyo at Hotel Toranomon Hills is offering a series of early summer limited menus from May 1 to June 30, 2026, including an Italian regional dinner course, a Shine Muscat and musk melon afternoon tea, seasonal cocktails, and an evening canape plan.
Hotel Listel Inawashiro in Fukushima's Aizu region is offering a range of spring experiences to coincide with the Fukushima Destination Campaign, from cherry blossom viewing along Kannon-ji River to illuminated night sakura and a strawberry-filled dinner buffet.
The private tatami room at Nishitetsu Grand Hotel's Japanese restaurant Matsukaze has been renovated and renamed "Matsuhana no Ma," now accommodating up to 30 guests with a flexible layout and comfortable chair-and-table seating.
A limited-time original tour jointly developed by OMO5 Kanazawa Katamachi by Hoshino Resorts and the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa runs from April 25 to September 6, 2026, turning the entire city into an exhibition venue through a guided street observation walk.
A limited-time spring afternoon tea collaboration between Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station and Instagram influencer "aco" will be served at Cafe & Bar CROSS POINT from April 1 to May 31, 2026.
From April 27 to June 30, 2026, the 8th-floor French restaurant Pomme d'Adam at Marunouchi Hotel near Tokyo Station is offering an early summer afternoon tea built around the refreshing sweetness of melon.
From May 7 to June 29, 2026, THE RAY restaurant at Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka offers a limited 20-servings-per-day Rose and Afternoon Tea Lunch, pairing French course cuisine with seven rose-inspired sweets.
Shiba Park Hotel in Tokyo has installed a new book exchange shelf called the "Traveling Bookshelf," where guests can leave a book they've finished and take one in return, connecting travelers from around the world through stories.
A pop-up store for Ando Co., Ltd.'s Shibori Bags is coming to Cross Hotel Kyoto from March 25 to May 6, 2026, featuring 25 variations and new shibori-dyeing workshop stay plan courses.
From April 1 to June 30, 2026, Hotel New Grand's Coffee House The Café in Yokohama offers "Fraîcheur," a seasonal dessert featuring edible flowers captured in champagne jelly atop a smooth white wine mousse.
Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay in Urayasu, Chiba, is launching a MERMAID STORY ROOM stay plan from March 24 through August 28, 2026, featuring mermaid-themed decor, wave-inspired lighting, and exclusive summer perks for families.
Kyukamura Hiruzen Kogen, a highland resort in Daisen-Oki National Park, is offering a free guided outing to cherry blossom spots — including the historic Gaisen Sakura in Shinjo Village and the Kayabe Shrine cherry blossom avenue — for hotel guests starting April 1.
A new wing featuring a private sauna converted from a century-old storehouse and dog-friendly suites with private gardens is set to open at the heritage hotel in Iga, Mie Prefecture.
Towada Prince Hotel on the west shore of Lake Towada opens for the 2026 season in April, with an exclusive early morning lake cruising café experience available for hotel guests.
Wolfgang's Steakhouse Fukuoka is serving a limited-time "Afternoon Tea Set Strawberry Ver." featuring Fukuoka-grown Amaou strawberries, available from April 1 to May 31, 2026.
Pastry Chef Koichi Sato presents four season-limited cakes featuring citrus, matcha, strawberry, and lemon, on sale from April 1, 2026.
BEB5 Karuizawa by Hoshino Resorts and wellness company suwaru are hosting a 1-night, 2-day retreat in the Karuizawa Hoshino Area, featuring yoga, meditation, forest bathing, and flying squirrel watching in the fresh greenery of May.
Casual Dining Iris on the 18th floor of Meitetsu Grand Hotel in Nagoya is renewing its popular lunch menu from April 1, 2026, featuring premium ingredients including domestic beef fillet and a 20-variety dessert buffet.
Strings Hotel Nagoya celebrates its 10th anniversary with a one-night-only spring event on April 22, 2026, featuring Chandon Rosé as the welcome drink in a pink-themed Cabana Garden.
The matcha afternoon tea collaboration between FAUCHON Hotel Kyoto and long-established Uji tea house Tsujiri Heibei Honten returns for a second year, featuring a limited lacquerware stand version. A special matcha pairing dinner event is also planned for June.
A self-driving delivery robot wrapped in a Hakoneko Bozappy mascot design now delivers amenities directly to guest rooms at Hakone Hotel Kowakien, the next-generation resort in Hakone.
HOSHINOYA Kyoto presents six seasonal experiences from early to late summer 2026, set in the verdant valley of Arashiyama — once a retreat for ancient Heian aristocrats.
From April 1 to June 30, 2026, Hotel Granvia Osaka's restaurants are offering a seasonal dining fair featuring Japanese kaiseki, teppanyaki, and French cuisine to mark life's milestone moments.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is holding a limited "Spring Special Time Sale" at three of its top-floor restaurants during April 2026. Reservations for the discounted plans open March 18 and close March 31.
The Lounge & Bar "Marine Blue" at the Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel is offering a luxurious melon-themed afternoon tea from May 11 to July 12, 2026, with creative sweets made from both red and green fleshed melon.
KIHARU Brasserie at Cross Hotel Kyoto is introducing its new spring menu "KIHARU meets Spring 2026" from April 4, 2026, featuring seasonal ingredients like cherry salmon and sea bream paired with fresh herbs, alongside a Kobe beef lunch course and a shift to weekend-only lunch service.
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion is hosting a complimentary English-guided night sakura walking tour from March 28 to April 10, 2026, taking guests through Kennin-ji Temple, Hanamikoji, Yasaka Shrine, and Maruyama Park.
A new overnight stay plan with a canal cruise experience is now available at Miyako Hotel Amagasaki, letting guests explore the city's industrial waterfront and the historic Ami Lock from the water.
Starting April 1, 2026, the all-day dining restaurant on the 7th floor of The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Nagoya will roll out a renewed breakfast buffet spotlighting local Nagoya specialties and creative hotel-original arrangements.
During Golden Week 2026, buffet restaurant Printemps at Okinawa Harbor View Hotel in Naha is running a kids-free promotion where one child under 12 eats for free when the family arrives by 6:00 PM.
Cafe & Dining ZelkovA at The Strings Omotesando will be offering a limited-time strawberry and apple parfait dressed in soft cherry-blossom pink, available from April 1 to April 20, 2026.
Park Hotel Tokyo has unveiled "TOKAIDO," its 51st Artist Room, where Fukuoka-based artist Namonaki Sanemasa transforms a guestroom into an immersive journey inspired by the historic highway and the traditional sugoroku board game.
Cross Hotel Sapporo is hosting PLUS ART FAIR 2026, a three-day art event from April 3 to 5, 2026, where eight rooms on the 13th floor become galleries showcasing works by Hokkaido-based artists.
Royal Park Hotel in Nihonbashi, Tokyo will hold a Golden Week Restaurant Fair from April 29 to May 6, 2026, featuring wagyu roast beef buffet, Peking duck all-you-can-eat, teppanyaki steak all-you-can-eat, and a TOKYO X brand pork shabu-shabu course.
A new original sweet using honey harvested from the hotel's own rooftop is coming to Sapporo Park Hotel starting April 1, 2026, pairing the richness of cheese with bright lemon acidity.
Café Toastina at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel is set to offer a spring-themed sweets lineup featuring flaky pastry and tart doughs, along with a seasonal afternoon tea and a sweets box — running throughout April 2026.
Buffet Dining Kessel at Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel is holding a Nagasaki Fair from April 1 to May 31, 2026, featuring rare local ingredients and regional dishes personally selected by the head chef during a visit to Nagasaki.
A new lifestyle hotel where the restaurant takes center stage is set to open in Tenjin, Fukuoka. THE KNOT FUKUOKA Tenjin brings together wood-fired pizza made with farm-fresh cheese, Kyushu's first tap cocktails, and 206 compact guest rooms designed for urban exploration.
Starting March 2026, the Michelin one-star gastronomy auberge VILLA COMMUNICO in Nara is offering an afternoon tea experience in its lounge with sweeping views of Mt. Wakakusa.
From May 1 to 10, 2026, the Fiorentina Pastry Boutique at Grand Hyatt Tokyo in Roppongi Hills will offer a special Mother's Day Sweets Collection featuring four elegant creations, including three new items.
From March 12 to April 8, 2026, La foret buffet restaurant at Hotel Green Tower Makuhari is offering a special web-reservation-only course featuring all-you-can-eat domestic strawberries.
Hotel Metropolitan's 1F Cake & Bakery Shop is offering a limited-edition Mother's Day cake called "Sweet Topiary," featuring a topiary-inspired dome design with fruits and cream chantilly. Pre-orders open April 6, 2026.
The signature roll cake from S.Weil by HOTEL NEW GRAND has earned the Yokohama Mayor's Award (food category) at the 21st YOKOHAMA GOODS 001 certification review, selected from 169 products for its exceptional quality and Yokohama character.
Nagoya Kanko Hotel is holding its "Sakura Fair 2026," transforming the entire property with cherry blossom hues and offering a range of seasonal dining, stay, and spa experiences through spring 2026.
The French restaurant Gramercy Suite at Strings Hotel Nagoya is serving the "Adult Reward Parfait – Strawberry Matcha" for a limited one-month period from April 14 to May 14, 2026, as part of the hotel's 10th anniversary celebrations.
The 8th-floor Rooftop Terrace bar at Novotel Nara will offer a limited-time "Cherry Blossom Evening High Tea" from April 1 to May 31, 2026, featuring Nara's local ingredients, sakura-infused dishes, and free-flow drinks including rosé sparkling wine or champagne.
Oarai Park Hotel in Oarai, Ibaraki has reopened after a full renovation in March 2026, featuring redesigned guestrooms and seven newly built private sauna and jacuzzi suites under the theme "Revival of Elegance."
Enjoy 8 elegant rose-themed sweets paired with seasonal teas and an original mocktail, available May 7 through June 30, 2026 at the hotel's Main Lounge.
All-Day Dining Kaza at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special campaign from April 25 to July 20, 2026, offering free admission for children turning 10 in 2026 when accompanied by one paying adult.
During the 2026 Golden Week period, the 1F Sweets & Bakery "Sui" at Royal Park Hotel in Nihonbashi will be selling a special lineup of adorable animal-themed sweets and bread to celebrate Children's Day.
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji will be offering a seasonal afternoon tea called "Saison des jeunes feuillages" at its 15th-floor bar and lounge, THE BAR, from April 29, 2026, featuring teas from the 300-year-old Kyoto tea shop Ippodo Tea.
Sendai Royal Park Hotel is serving a hydrangea-themed afternoon tea set called "Purple Garden" from May 2 to July 5, 2026, featuring blueberry roll cake, melon tart, butterfly pea chocolate cookies, and more — all enjoyed while gazing at the garden.
From May 1 to June 30, 2026, Buffet Dining Prince Marché at Shinjuku Prince Hotel offers a seasonal buffet featuring spice-infused dishes and citrus-based desserts, plus a special Golden Week crab feast.
The Lounge at Westin Hotel Tokyo is offering two matcha-themed afternoon tea experiences from May 1 to June 30, 2026. A weekend menu (¥8,900) features 8 varieties of matcha desserts, while a weekday menu (¥7,500) blends Japanese and Western sweets — both served with views of the hotel's lush garden.
An exclusive winery dinner event featuring a premium vineyard tour, barrel cellar tasting, and 6-course meal with wine pairings is set for May 23, 2026, for guests staying at Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Kyotamba.
From May 1 to 6, 2026, Hakodate Onuma Prince Hotel is holding a limited-time "Night Cherry Blossom Tour by Golf Cart," inviting guests to ride through a golf course blanketed in spring blooms beneath a star-filled sky.
For five days in late April and early May 2026, Hotel New Grand in Yokohama opens its rarely seen Phoenix Room for a limited afternoon tea featuring seasonal sweets and savory bites, with views of fresh greenery from the historic main building.
Starting March 25, rickshaw rides through Shinjuku and Kabukicho run through May 5. The spring issue of free inbound magazine TOKYO CHEWY was also published on March 16, focused on cherry blossom and hanami culture.
A seasonal outdoor dining destination is coming to the hills of Fukuoka. THE GARDEN BRASSERIE at HILLTOP RESORT FUKUOKA will open for a limited time starting April 18, 2026, offering panoramic city views alongside BBQ and fusion buffet dining.
The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo and Paris haute joaillerie maison Chaumet are collaborating on the Bee de Chaumet Afternoon Tea, running from April 1 to May 31, 2026, on the 45th floor Lobby Lounge.
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo is holding "Golden Week Family Festa 2026" on May 2 and 3, featuring a massive 7.2m x 3.6m Plarail diorama, railway job experiences with real station staff, shinkansen model displays, a magic show, and a junior patissier activity.
SEIBU FAST SPORTS FIELD Shinagawa Pickleball is opening on the 10th floor of Shinagawa Prince Hotel's Main Tower on March 23, 2026, offering an indoor pickleball court that can be enjoyed year-round regardless of weather.
From May 1 to 6, 2026, Restaurant Fine Terrace at Maihama View Hotel by HULIC will host a Golden Week Dinner Buffet featuring live roast beef carving and seasonal early-summer dishes, with special pricing for children staying at the hotel.
Restaurant Chambord on the 33rd floor of RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima is offering two limited-time French cuisine courses to celebrate the appointment of Chef Rei Watabe, who previously served as head chef at the reception hall during the Osaka-Kansai Expo.
From April 1 to May 31, 2026, The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo presents a special collaboration afternoon tea with Parisian high jewelry maison CHAUMET, available at The Lobby Lounge on the 45th floor.
A seasonal Italian buffet "Primavera" runs from March 18 to May 25, 2026, at Terrace Dining Michela on the 1st floor of Royal Pines Hotel Urawa, featuring freshly baked pizza, pasta, acqua pazza, caprese, and a variety of Italian regional dishes.
Shangri-La Tokyo is hosting a special one-evening collaboration with Kisvin Winery from Yamanashi on April 25, 2026, featuring a four-course dinner pairing seasonal local ingredients with acclaimed wines.
The Lobby Lounge bar at Shangri-La Tokyo introduces four new cocktails crafted by acclaimed bartender Shingo Gokan and his SG GROUP, available from March 16 through February 2028.
Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu is launching a new accommodation plan "Love Story Stay" designed for proposals and special anniversaries, featuring a guaranteed high-floor room, in-room full-course dinner, and breakfast buffet.
Hotel Taisetsu ONSEN & CANYON RESORT in Sounkyo Onsen, Hokkaido, has completed a full renovation of 10 Japanese-style rooms on the 5th floor of the East Wing, launching a new guest room category called "Forest Room" on January 23, 2026.
The POOL SIDE LOUNGE at 8HOTEL CHIGASAKI in Chigasaki, Kanagawa is opening to non-guests from March 15 to June 30, 2026, offering cocktails and a relaxed night by the pool in the Shonan area.
From April 1 to June 30, 2026, Biwako Hotel in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, will serve two new drinks inspired by classical Japanese poetry as the latest installment in its long-running Hyakunin Isshu Cocktails series.
Guests staying at hotels operated by Greens Co., Ltd. can earn a small gift by recording 5,000 steps or more a day during the spring event running through April 30, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's outdoor garden restaurant "Shell the Garden" will host a special Golden Week gourmet event featuring open-air BBQ, a premium chef's dinner, and a poolside afternoon tea — with dogs now welcome, too.
Perched on the rooftop of Hilton Kyoto, the Cloud Nest Rooftop Bar returns for its spring season on March 20, 2026, featuring a refreshed menu of signature cocktails, bites, and desserts with views of the Kyoto skyline.
Dining & Bar TENQOO on the 27th floor of Hotel Metropolitan Marunouchi is hosting a "Fukushima Fair" from April 1 to May 20, 2026, featuring a 9-course French-style dinner crafted with ingredients from Fukushima Prefecture.
Lotte City Hotel Kinshicho is opening a spring seasonal SAKURA Terrace Café & Bar on the 4th floor restaurant terrace from March 20 to April 26, 2026, offering sakura-themed desserts, cocktails, and a relaxing outdoor space open to all guests.
Four top-floor rooms at Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima are set to reopen on March 20, 2026, featuring a new design concept inspired by Itsukushima Shrine and the cultural symbols of Hiroshima. The renovation also expands room capacity to accommodate families and group travelers.
Sapporo's rooftop MoonLight Hokkaido Bistro & Bar is holding a limited two-day anniversary event on April 18 and 19, 2026, featuring a special French course with rare Homard bleu, Tokachi herb beef, and classic French preparation techniques.
Nara Hotel's West Wing is set to reopen on September 2, 2026, following a large-scale renovation. General reservations open from April 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM.
The Top of Yokohama Bar Lounge on the 42nd floor of Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel is offering a limited-time Chocolat & Fromage Afternoon Tea from April 1 to June 14, 2026, featuring an indulgent combination of rich chocolate, creamy cheese, and vibrant seasonal fruits.
Chef's Live Kitchen at Strings Hotel Nagoya is hosting a limited-time Nordic Fair from April 13 to June 30, 2026, featuring Nordic dishes made with ingredients from Aomori, Iwate, and Akita, along with strawberry and peach desserts.
Three restaurants at Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande in Tochigi Prefecture are presenting special spring menus and limited-time events from March through May 2026, featuring seasonal Japanese cuisine, afternoon tea, teppanyaki courses, and a dessert buffet.
Starting March 15, 2026, the restaurant and bar Komyuniti at YOTEL Tokyo Ginza is offering a spring afternoon tea menu centered on cherry blossom and matcha, with 10 items combining Japanese and French culinary techniques.
Celebrated Kyoto-based mural artist Ki-Yan (Hideki Kimura) has created a white tiger lobby mural at the soon-to-open Agora Place Kyoto Nijo, marking his first depiction of the guardian deity in a hotel space.
The FLYER'S Afternoon Tea returns at Cafe & Dining "Flyer's Table" from April 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring a special "Noisette Citron" airplane-shaped choux cream puff exclusive to this season's menu.
From May 15 to August 31, 2026, Hoshinoya Okinawa will run a special night pool program featuring time-specific cocktails and live Ryukyuan classical music performed by the illuminated infinity pool.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo's main dining Italian restaurant Il Teatro welcomes Alberto Folcorin as Executive Chef from March 2026, with a new spring menu launching on April 13.
Hotel Okura JR Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki will hold a free-admission event on March 29, 2026, gathering about 20 bakeries from the Saga and Nagasaki areas alongside live music performances and a special sweets event.
Hyatt Regency Kyoto's Café 33 is offering a limited-edition spring bento box—available by reservation from March 23 to April 15, 2026—perfect for cherry blossom viewing or gatherings at home.
Courtyard by Marriott Hakuba is presenting the "Shinshu Blessings Dinner -Spring-" dinner course from April 1 to May 31, 2026, showcasing local Shinshu ingredients including Shinano snow trout, mountain vegetables, and sake lees.
Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Ikebukuro is launching a new "Moomin Special Room" stay plan in collaboration with Moomin Valley Park, available from April 11, 2026.
THE KAHALA Lounge at The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama is hosting a "Sakura Drink Selection" from March 16 to April 15, 2026, featuring four original sakura cocktails, a sakura cream soda, and a sakura latte—perfect for brunch, afternoon tea, or bar time throughout the cherry blossom season.
From April 1, 2026, Hotel Okura Kobe will offer photo wedding plans during operating hours at AQUARIUM×ART átoa in Kobe, giving couples a chance to capture film-like moments in the aquarium's enchanting spaces.
Boryou NOGUCHI Hakodate is offering a limited-time spring plan featuring a special tuna breakfast with grilled fish and sashimi made from locally sourced tuna from southern Hokkaido.
HOTEL INTERGATE OSAKA UMEDA will hold a one-day special event on April 1, 2026, featuring live Daikagura performances and Osaka's iconic local dishes to celebrate the hotel's 5th anniversary.
From June 26 to July 31, 2026, Iriomote Hotel by Hoshino Resorts offers a limited-time "Blissful Mango Morning" program combining an early morning farm tour, a hands-on mango-picking experience, and a mango-filled breakfast set.
The seven private villa rooms at ITOMACHI HOTEL 0 in Saijo, Ehime, have been reimagined as a culinary annex called "Bettei Seizan Ryokusui," offering private open-air hot spring baths and seasonally inspired Japanese cuisine by an acclaimed executive chef.
Kyoto Tower Hotel Annex is launching a new collaboration room themed around "Keihan Electric Railway × Sound! Euphonium 2026 Spring," with reservations opening on March 16, 2026, and stays available from April 10.
Patina Osaka is distributing 200 free upcycled paper leisure sheets for hanami season, available from March 20 to April 12, 2026. Chef-prepared picnic sets and sandwiches are also available for takeout at the hotel's P72 restaurant.
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto is releasing two limited special plans to mark its 10th renovation anniversary in September 2026, with reservations opening March 10 and stays available from May 2026.
Rose Hotel Yokohama's Brasserie Millie La Forêt is running a spring Strawberry Fair from March through April 2026, offering afternoon tea, a weekend sweets buffet, and a limited rose parfait showcasing premium strawberry varieties grown at Kitada Farm in Tokorozawa.
THE THOUSAND KYOTO is serving a matcha-themed afternoon tea inspired by Kyoto's lush new greenery and traditional garden aesthetics from April 17 to May 24, 2026.
On March 21, 2026, overnight guests at Fairfield by Marriott Hyogo Tajima Yabu can join a special event at Kashin Tanitsune, a confectionery shop founded in 1868, featuring a factory tour, strawberry harvesting, and hands-on daifuku-making guided by skilled artisans.
On March 27, 2026, Hotel GrandBach Sendai will host a special cocktail night on its 7th-floor bar, featuring original cocktails paired with cheese and live classical music performed in the lobby.
Kobe Portopia Hotel has set up a weeping cherry blossom photo spot in the main lobby through April 19, 2026, alongside a lineup of spring-limited sakura breads and sweets available until April 30.
A limited two-month afternoon tea program inspired by Claude Monet's "On the Boat" will be offered at mesm Tokyo's 16th-floor bar & lounge Whisk from April 1 to May 31, 2026.
Gotokuji House, a new apartment hotel in Tokyo's Setagaya Ward, is now accepting reservations via Airbnb. Located just a 4-minute walk from Gotokuji Station, the property offers a stylish stay near the famous lucky cat temple.
From April 1 to May 31, 2026, S.Weil by HOTEL NEW GRAND will be selling a new apple danish called "Galette Pomme" — a crispy, buttery treat with thinly sliced apple compote and crunchy crumble topping.
ZelkovA Cake Boutique at The Strings Omotesando is releasing a limited-edition Spring Easter Gimmick Cake from April 1 to 12, 2026. When sliced, pastel-colored dragees spill out for a photogenic and joyful surprise.
TIAD, Autograph Collection in Nagoya's Sakae district is extending its popular strawberry afternoon tea, showcasing the rare Aichi-brand strawberry "Mai Ichigo," through April 12, 2026.
Capella Kyoto, set to open in Kyoto's Miyagawacho district on March 22, 2026, has begun accepting restaurant reservations. The hotel's dining lineup includes the first overseas outpost of California's Michelin three-star restaurant SingleThread.
Chalet Ivy Weiss, a mountain resort nestled in the primeval forests of Hanazono, Niseko, is offering a limited-time "Weekend Getaway" plan for spring weekends in April and May 2026, with 30% off regular room rates and exclusive perks.
Dorsett by Agora Osaka Sakai marks its first anniversary on March 25, 2026, with a new restaurant and a bayside afternoon tea limited to 30 servings per day, featuring Asian sweets and free-flow tea overlooking Sakai Old Port.
From March 11 to 20, 2026, Hotel Intergate Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi is holding a 10-day series of events and workshops celebrating Kyoto's traditional crafts and culture, including a maiko performance by candlelight, Kyoto koma spinning top workshops, Nishijin-ori weaving demonstrations, and a tea ceremony.
Hotel JAL City Fukuoka Tenjin will offer an "Easter Garden Afternoon Tea" at Cafe Contrail from April 3 to May 30, 2026, featuring 11 spring-themed sweets and 5 savory items inspired by Easter and a rabbit's garden tea party.
Due to overwhelming demand, the Super Sweets Buffet 2026 at Hotel New Otani Osaka's SATSUKI LOUNGE is extending its weekday hours until 8:00 PM from March 16 to March 31, 2026.
Three restaurants at Hotel New Otani Osaka are offering limited-time menus inspired by the bond between Toyotomi Hideyoshi and his brother Hidenaga, available from March 1 through April 19, 2026.
Kobe Portopia Hotel is offering two limited-time spring takeout options — a hotel-made Picnic Box and a seasonal Japanese bento from Kobe Tamura — perfect for a day out at the nearby parks on Port Island.
La Vista Atami Terrace, a new resort hotel from the Kyoritsu Resort group, has pre-opened in Atami, Shizuoka. Located about 10 minutes on foot from Atami Station, the hotel features panoramic ocean views, natural hot spring baths, and 239 rooms of various types.
A strawberry-themed sweets buffet called "Strawberry Bloom" is coming to Maihama View Hotel by HULIC in Urayasu, Chiba for just three days from March 20 to 22, 2026. The event takes place at Restaurant Fine Terrace and features over 20 varieties of strawberry sweets alongside seasonal savory dishes.
Bar & Lounge "Whisk" on the 16th floor of Mesm Tokyo will serve a limited-edition Matcha and Ganache Layered Parfait from April 1 to June 30, 2026, drawing inspiration from the serene beauty of a traditional Japanese tea room.
Gran Cafe at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel is holding a Nagasaki & Saga Gourmet Fair from March 1 to April 30, 2026, featuring regional dishes from both prefectures supervised by the executive chef of Nagasaki Marriott Hotel.
From March 16 to April 15, 2026, the rooftop BBQ venue at Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel is offering a cherry blossom-themed barbecue plan featuring seasonal ingredients and sakura-inspired decor.
The Tokyo Station Hotel, just steps from Tokyo Station, is preparing cherry blossom-themed experiences for the spring season, including an original sakura map, an in-room afternoon tea plan, and seasonal menus at Bar & Café Camellia.
Restaurant Ricomonte on the 15th floor of Toyama Excel Hotel Tokyu will offer a limited-time "Mango & Melon Bloom Afternoon Tea" from April 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring edible flowers grown in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture.
APA Hotel (Okhotsk Kitami) opens April 1 in Kitami, Hokkaido, and APA Hotel (Fukuchiyama Ekimae) opens May 1 near Fukuchiyama Station in Kyoto. Reservations are now available through the APA direct booking channel.
Comfort Hotel Chitose is set to open on June 15, 2026, in Chitose City, Hokkaido — the 100th Choice-brand hotel in Japan. Reservations opened on February 19, 2026.
Dining & Bar TENQOO on the 27th floor of Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Marunouchi is serving a spring citrus parfait lunch set featuring three seasonal citrus varieties from April 1 to May 15, 2026, on weekdays only.
S.Weil by HOTEL NEW GRAND in Yokohama is offering a limited-edition honey tea bread featuring the Garden Bear mascot, with only 10 loaves available per day throughout May 2026.
Starting March 7, 2026, The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama will sell a limited-edition Macadamia Nut Chocolate Sakura at THE KAHALA Collection. The spring-only confection pairs roasted macadamia nuts with sakura-flavored chocolate and a hint of salt.
Hotel Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture is offering a limited spring stay plan featuring the "Aromatic Spring" afternoon tea, which pairs strawberries with spices and herbs for a sophisticated, grown-up tea experience — available from March through May 2026.
A limited-time pairing dinner course, "Le Printemps," is available at Top of Yokohama Teppanyaki & Dining through March 31, 2026, pairing dishes made with Kanagawa-sourced ingredients with wines selected from around the world.
The 28th-floor bar lounge at Asakusa View Hotel is offering a spring limited-time afternoon tea called "Spring Collection," featuring 10 strawberry and sakura-themed sweets, 6 savories, and unlimited TWG Tea selections with sweeping views of Tokyo Skytree.
A beautiful all-edible sweet gift box adorned with crimson roses is available at Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel's Pastry Shop from March 7 to 14, 2026, limited to just 10 pieces.
Starting March 1, 2026, Dusitthani Kyoto offers an innovative wellness program called "Chakō," a shisha-inspired experience using only organic tea leaves from the hotel's own Wazuka estate, with optional sake and whisky pairings.
From April 1 to June 30, 2026, Hotel Granvia Kyoto's 2nd-floor cafe restaurant "Le Temps" will offer an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet showcasing the flavors of spring and Kyoto.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is running a special spring stay plan with guaranteed cherry blossom views of Osaka Castle Park, available for just 5 rooms per day from March 20 to April 19, 2026.
Hyatt Regency Tokyo and Pierre Hermé Paris are collaborating on a limited-edition spring-to-early-summer afternoon tea featuring citrus and floral sweets, running from April 1 to June 30, 2026.
Restaurant AVANTI at International Garden Hotel Narita is hosting a Japanese Italian & Wa Sweets Buffet from April 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring six live-cooked fresh pasta options at lunch — including a creative dish made with Narita's signature unagi.
Starting March 24, the Rainbow Bridge View Dining & Champagne Bar Manhattan at Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay launches a new lunch plan combining a cold appetizer buffet, freshly baked bread, a made-to-order grilled French main course, and an elegant dessert buffet with panoramic Tokyo Bay views.
From April 1 to June 30, 2026, Sky Restaurant Etoile on the 17th floor of Miyako City Osaka Tennoji is hosting a Hokkaido-themed all-you-can-eat buffet featuring dishes made with produce sourced directly from Hokkaido farmers and producers.
A seasonal parfait blending cherry blossom aromas and vibrant strawberries is on offer at THE BAR on the 24th floor of The Royal Park Hotel ICONIC Tokyo Shiodome, running weekdays from March 9 to April 30, 2026.
The Sky Lounge Top of Prince on the 28th floor of Sapporo Prince Hotel is serving the second in its strawberry afternoon tea series, "RUBY MOMENTS," featuring ruby-red strawberries and chocolate from March 15 to May 14, 2026.
Café Toastina at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel is celebrating spring with a seasonal fair featuring strawberry and cherry blossom-themed sweets, bakery items, afternoon tea, and a Friday sweets buffet throughout March 2026.
The Uza Terrace Beach Club Villas in Yomitan, Okinawa, hosts a spring harvest festival on March 21 and 22, 2026, where guests can enjoy a hands-on harvest experience at the hotel's organic farm, "Our Farm," along with farm-fresh pizzas, canapés, and original craft beer.
Tokyo Dome Hotel is introducing a new hero concept room inspired by the first installment of PROJECT R.E.D., featuring the tokusatsu series "Chuu Uchu Keiji Gavan Infinity." Reservations open on March 10, 2026.
From May 1 to June 30, 2026, Westin Hotel Tokyo's international restaurant The Terrace will hold a weekday-only matcha dessert buffet featuring about 20 varieties made with premium matcha from Uji, Kyoto and Nishio, Aichi.
APA Hotel Uozu-Ekimae opened on March 2, 2026, just a 1-minute walk from Uozu Station in Toyama Prefecture. The 145-room urban hotel caters to both business travelers and tourists exploring the Hokuriku region.
On March 25, the 192nd Nagaragawa Concert takes place at Gifu Grand Hotel, offering a seasonal French lunch followed by a violin, cello, and piano ensemble performing works by Bizet and Fauré.
Grand Nikko Awaji is offering a spring accommodation plan that includes entry tickets to Awaji Green Hall and Awaji Island National Akashi Kaikyo Park, available to book from March 2 through May 23, 2026.
Western restaurant Bella Vista on the 40th floor of Hotel New Otani Tokyo is adding two spring dishes to its menu from March 10, 2026 — white asparagus fritto and a sakura shrimp spaghettini.
HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO is offering a limited-time "Fresh Greenery Afternoon Tea" from April 29 to June 30, 2026, featuring seasonal sweets and savories in vibrant early-summer green hues, enjoyed alongside the courtyard's fresh green maple leaves.
Hotel Amanek Ginza East in Tokyo's Ginza district is hosting a kabuki-themed kumadori mask-making workshop on March 8, 2026, where hotel guests can learn about the art of kabuki face painting and create their own masks.
Starting March 15, 2026, the Lobby Lounge at Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa in Nago will offer a limited afternoon tea menu celebrating the shift from spring to early summer with domestic strawberry sweets and matcha creations.
Marine biologist celebrity Sakana-kun is heading back to Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel on May 2, 2026, for an annual talk show paired with a Western and Chinese buffet, available for both lunch and dinner seatings.
Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Seiunkaku in Fukui's Awara hot spring town is upgrading its glamping area with Snow Peak's JYUBAKO mobile house, co-designed by architect Kengo Kuma. The area reopens April 4, 2026, with reservations available from March 2.
Italian Grill "Melodia" on the 26th floor of Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental in Shinagawa is offering the "Sakura Strawberry Vivace" semi-lunch buffet from March 12, 2026. Choose one from six main courses and enjoy an unlimited spring-inspired antipasti and dessert spread.
The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa has introduced a new winter-limited Gel Candle Holder workshop to its popular florist-led series. The transparent gel candle captures flowers beautifully, evoking the look of ice — a perfect handmade keepsake from your stay.
Wood Design Park Kyoto, a nature-themed outdoor hotel and BBQ venue, is opening in Kyotanabe City, Kyoto, with accommodation pre-opening on April 25, 2026, and a grand opening set for May 23, 2026.
DINING & BAR "BAYSIDE" at Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel is running a Spring Lunch Buffet touring the flavors of Kyushu and Okinawa from March 1 to May 31, 2026. A special strawberry dessert edition is also available during spring break from March 20 to April 5.
Bar "Carousel" at Hotel Metropolitan Edmont in Iidabashi, Tokyo, is serving the spring-limited cocktail "OUSYUN" from March 16 to April 30, 2026, combining sakura liqueur, green tea liqueur, and Japanese vodka.
From March 19 to June 14, 2026, Hotel New Grand in Yokohama serves "Pure Rose," a white wine-based cocktail finished with Bulgarian organic Damascus rose water, offered in collaboration with Garden Necklace Yokohama 2026.
lyf, the social & lifestyle hotel brand, is introducing an updated community-centered stay experience across its three Japan properties — lyf Shibuya Tokyo, lyf Ginza Tokyo, and lyf Tenjin Fukuoka — starting March 2, 2026.
From March 2 to May 1, 2026 (Monday–Friday, excluding March 20), Maihama View Hotel by HULIC is hosting a seasonal "Strawberry Afternoon Tea" featuring strawberry and cherry blossom sweets, savory dishes, and a soft drink bar. A lighter "Strawberry Dessert Stand" option is also on offer.
La Locanda at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto is holding a special Sunday Brunch on March 15, celebrating the early arrival of cherry blossom season with a live kitchen, original cocktails, and Pierre Hermé Paris desserts.
Starting March 1, 2026, The Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa offers a bespoke anniversary stay package "Celebrate the Moment," designed to turn life's milestone moments — from birthdays and wedding anniversaries to proposals and graduations — into unforgettable memories with tailor-made surprises.
Shangri-La Tokyo's boutique will offer a limited-edition Easter sweets lineup from March 15, 2026, featuring Japanese-inspired chocolate Easter Bunnies, Easter Eggs, cookies, and a premium matcha sakura pound cake.
The Shinmonzen in Kyoto's Gion district is offering a Spring Afternoon Tea from March 1 through April 30, 2026, featuring seasonal strawberries, herbs, and spices under the supervision of patissier Kakimoto Akihiro of ASSEMBLAGES KAKIMOTO.
On March 24, 2026, est — the five-consecutive-year Michelin-starred restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi — will host a one-day-only dessert collaboration featuring guest pâtissière Asuka Otowa of Otowa Restaurant and resident Executive Pastry Chef Michele Abbatemarco.
For the entire month of March 2026, the 30th-floor dining bar at Futako-tamagawa Excel Hotel Tokyu is hosting a special food fair showcasing Fukushima Prefecture's finest ingredients — including tuna caught by high school students during deep-sea training voyages and locally raised Fukushima wagyu beef.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is offering a series of Golden Week events in 2026, led by a new evening buffet featuring live magic and piano performances, alongside a garden display of 100 koi streamers, a honey harvest stay, bread-making workshops, and a morning yoga session.
Hotel Metropolitan Marunouchi is adding a new corner-suite Train View Room accommodating up to 4 guests, set to open in spring 2026.
Starting March 1, 2026, the Setouchi Harbor Restaurant at Kobe Suma Sea World Hotel introduces a new spring menu highlighting Hyogo Prefecture's seasonal produce, along with aquarium-inspired desserts and a refreshed afternoon tea set.
ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort in Onna Village, Okinawa, is ushering in its summer season on March 14 with a beach opening ceremony, the launch of one of Japan's largest ocean athletic parks, a beachside wellness program, and a daytime DJ pool party.
Leach Bar and Cellar Bar at RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka are offering two special cherry blossom cocktails from March 1 to April 30, 2026.
Restaurant & Bar TIDE TABLE Shiomi at Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel is offering a Spring Dinner menu from March 10 to June 9, 2026, featuring "Japanese French" cuisine that blends seasonal domestic ingredients with French cooking techniques.
1 Homes Tokyo, the Asia debut of the sustainable luxury lifestyle residence brand, is set to open on floors 38–43 of Akasaka Trust Tower in March 2026, offering 36 branded service residences with dedicated access to 1 Hotel Tokyo's world-class amenities.
A spring-themed strawberry sweets buffet is taking place at ANA Crowne Plaza Grand Court Nagoya's 2F casual dining "Garden Court" on March 14 and 15, 2026, with an extensive lineup of desserts and savory bites crafted by the hotel's pastry chef.
CHAPTER THE GRILL restaurant at The Chapter Kyoto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Kyoto, has launched a new "Vegetable Buffet" for lunch, highlighting organic vegetables from the Kamigamo area prepared in a variety of cooking styles.
A seasonal "Spring Strawberry Afternoon Tea" is offered at The Lounge & Bar on the 16th floor of Courtyard by Marriott Fukui from March 2 to May 6, 2026, featuring a lineup of strawberry-inspired sweets and savories made with local and seasonal ingredients.
Haimurubushi, an island beach resort on Kohama Island in Okinawa's Yaeyama Islands, is opening 8 new "Ocean Front Pool Villa" rooms on July 15, 2026, each with panoramic views of World Natural Heritage-listed Iriomote Island and a year-round private pool.
Hotel Kanazawa in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture is releasing a limited-edition White Day baked goods gift set starting March 1, 2026, featuring a special madeleine made with rare Noto Dainagon azuki beans and matcha.
Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a limited-edition Suica Penguin Cookie Assortment, featuring hand-crafted icing cookies made with premium Kyushu fermented butter, available for pick-up in March 2026.
The Kitano Hotel Tokyo's main dining room "Orangerie Koan" introduces a fermentation-themed menu running from March 3 to May 30, 2026, as part of the hotel's ongoing "Kitano Finds Japan" series celebrating Japanese food culture.
Starting March 7, 2026, Fantasy Dining Soleil at Maihama View Hotel by HULIC presents "Pétale de Fraise," a spring-themed afternoon tea buffet combining individual dessert stands with a savory buffet, running on Saturdays and Sundays through April 26.
Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe is launching its "Berry & Berry Afternoon Tea," a seasonal Kiyomi orange shortcake, a Hinamatsuri strawberry roll, and natural-yeast artisan breads starting March 1, 2026.
Mampei Hotel in Karuizawa has released a new herbal tea called "Dawn," inspired by the winter sunrise over Asama Mountain, combining hibiscus, rosehip, and ginger in an elegantly designed tin.
Starting March 2, 2026, Mandarin Oriental Tokyo offers a new "Totally Tokyo" stay package featuring cultural experiences like tea ceremonies, kintsugi workshops, and teamLab tickets, bookable exclusively through the official website.
Starting April 1, 2026, the Moomin Special Room Stay plan at Shinjuku Prince Hotel and Kawagoe Prince Hotel adds exclusive Moominvalley Park logo pancakes to the breakfast buffet, along with themed rooms featuring Moomin plush toys and a Moominvalley Park 1-Day Pass voucher.
The Okura Tokyo, Hotel Okura Macau, and The Shilla Seoul each received five stars in the Forbes Travel Guide 2026, with The Okura Prestige Bangkok and Hotel Nikko San Francisco earning four stars.
Starting March 1, 2026, the Chinese dining restaurant Precious ONO HAKATA at The Royal Park Hotel Fukuoka celebrates five years with a special anniversary lunch course featuring creative dishes, a buffet, and an optional all-you-can-drink plan.
From May 1 to June 30, 2026, The Prince Park Tower Tokyo will serve a special afternoon tea featuring fully ripened mangoes from Miyazaki Prefecture paired with locally grown Japanese black tea.
Royal Pines Hotel Yonezawa is celebrating its first anniversary on March 1, 2026 with four limited-time campaigns, including a ¥10,000-per-person stay plan, a Yonezawa beef steak lunch, a LINE stamp double campaign, and an Instagram giveaway.
Starting March 7, 2026, the 15th-floor restaurant Substance at Courtyard by Marriott Fukui will host a spring strawberry-themed lunch buffet on weekends and public holidays through May 6.
Sushi Kappo Tomozuna on the 35th floor of the Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk is introducing a limited April–June 2026 menu for its afternoon tea-style sushi lunch "Karen," inspired by the lush greenery of early summer.
A special spring lobby exhibition is on display at Hotel Granvia Wakayama in its fifth year of collaboration with Kudoyama Town, featuring "Daisuke Yume Juushi" warrior dolls and traditional spring decorations from February 25 through mid-March 2026.
Hotel New Otani Osaka's All-Day Dining "SATSUKI" is refreshing its breakfast buffet with a "Wellness Morning" concept combining gut health and body-warming foods to combat the pollen season, with limited cherry blossom items launching March 12.
Forestana Karuizawa, the wedding venue at Karuizawa Prince Hotel, will hold a March-only bridal fair on weekends and public holidays from March 1 to 29, 2026, themed around mimosa flowers with free tastings, decorative displays, and more.
To mark its 45th anniversary, Kobe Portopia Hotel holds a spring restaurant fair from March 1 to April 30, 2026, featuring seasonal mountain and sea delicacies including cherry sea bream, sakura shrimp, and spring vegetables across 9 restaurants inside the hotel.
From late March, the grounds of Seigantoji Temple near Nachikatsuura offer a rare springtime view of Nachi Falls and the three-storied pagoda framed by cherry blossoms, best enjoyed on a guided walk along the UNESCO World Heritage Kumano Kodo trail.
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To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Strings Hotel Nagoya is offering a one-day-only spring plan on March 25, 2026, where children can dress up as princesses and enjoy an elegant afternoon tea together with their parents.
The popular Sanrio idol unit "Kyuakawa Cute!" returns for an exclusive two-day live stage event at Tokyo Dome Hotel's grand ballroom "Tenkuu" on May 3 and 4, 2026, during the Golden Week holiday.
Shizukuishi Prince Hotel in Iwate Prefecture is offering a limited-time "Hana Saku Plan" from March 15 to 28, 2026, celebrating graduations and new beginnings with an apple-themed Pomme Pomme Fair and cocktail event.
From March 20 to April 19, 2026, Six Senses Kyoto will offer sakura-inspired afternoon tea, seasonal café treats, and cocktails inspired by the hotel's own weeping cherry blossom blooming in the courtyard.
Bar "Jacks" on the 2nd floor of Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu is introducing the "Excellent Plan" starting March 2, 2026 — a two-hour early evening package featuring four seasonal courses and unlimited drinks.
BnA Alter Museum in Kyoto's Shijo Kawaramachi has revealed newly created and renovated art rooms featuring works by Masako Fujikura, Mon Koutaro Ooyama, Akiyoshi Mishima, and AOKI Takamasa, with room-specific bookings opening March 1, 2026.
The Market F restaurant at Grand Hyatt Fukuoka is introducing a new themed dinner buffet series for its 30th anniversary year, starting with a strawberry theme from March 1 to April 29, 2026.
Starting March 1, 2026, HOSHINOYA Okinawa offers a revamped spring menu for its "Ryukyu Gastronomia — Bellezza" dinner course, featuring Okinawan shellfish and seaweed elevated through Italian culinary techniques and inspired by the traditional Ryukyuan philosophy of healthful eating.
Restaurant Brasserie Laurier on the 6th floor of Hotel Metropolitan Takasaki will reopen on Saturday, March 7, 2026, following a renovation inspired by the atmosphere of a Mediterranean resort.
From May 1 to June 30, 2026, Lobby Lounge La Terrasse at Hotel New Grand in Yokohama offers an elegant Rose Afternoon Tea featuring rose-garden-inspired sweets and savories, priced at ¥7,590 per person including tax and service charge.
InterContinental Hotel Osaka is launching its Spring Promotion 2026, featuring seasonal menus, limited-edition cocktails, and sakura sweets across multiple venues from March through May 2026.
Crafted by an Okinawa Prefecture-certified master of Ryukyuan cuisine, the "Kariyushi Ryukyuan Set Meal" is served exclusively on Ryukyuan Cuisine Day — the third Thursday of each month — at Ryukyu Dining Hanafu.
The 19th-floor LOUNGE PLUS at Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel will offer the "Parfait Fraise" from March 1 to May 31, 2026, with a different handpicked strawberry variety taking center stage each month.
BAR PLUS on the 19th floor of Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel hosts a seasonal strawberry cocktail promotion from March 1 to April 30, 2026, featuring a 90-minute free-flow plan and à la carte ordering.
For a limited time from March 12, 2026, Japanese Cuisine Hanasanshou on the 25th floor of Park Hotel Tokyo is serving a spring kaiseki course celebrating cherry blossom season with seasonal ingredients and contemporary art.
All-Day Dining Limone at RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka Vignette Collection is serving a special mini bouquet-included dinner buffet plan from March 12 to April 28, 2026 — perfect for farewell parties, reunions, and family celebrations.
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka is hosting a spring strawberry series featuring the afternoon buffet "Strawberry Blossom" at Splendido from March 11, and the afternoon tea "Sakura & Strawberry Royal" at The Lobby Lounge from March 10, 2026.
The Riverside Cafe at The Royal Park Hotel Hiroshima Riverside is hosting a cherry blossom lunch buffet featuring over 30 colorful spring dishes, running Thursdays through Sundays from March 26 to April 5, 2026.
A new spring dinner course called "Haru" launches at Piacere, the Italian restaurant on the 28th floor of Shangri-La Tokyo, running from March 3 through May 30, 2026.
Starting March 1, 2026, the bar VIVARIUM on the 19th floor of Sheraton Kagoshima is offering a limited-time afternoon tea featuring seasonal strawberries and rich chocolate, priced at ¥5,000 per person.
The French restaurant La Belle Assiette at The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji is launching a seasonal prix fixe dinner celebrating the aromas and textures of spring, starting March 16, 2026.
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel is bringing back its popular cherry blossom season event "Tide of SAKURA" this spring, featuring a boat cruise along the Oyokogawa River lined with approximately 270 cherry trees and a rickshaw stroll through the Shiomi area.
Spring in Toyama brings a rare chance to enjoy freshly landed firefly squid at Mizuhashi Fishing Port, while Hotel New Otani Tokyo offers a seasonal Toyama prefecture fair through late April 2026.
From March 1 to April 30, 2026, the Sky Lounge "Bay View" on the 28th floor of Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers is serving a spring-limited evening high tea themed around cherry blossoms and strawberries, set against Yokohama's glittering night views and live piano music.
Hascap The Garden, the first-floor all-day dining restaurant at ANA Crowne Plaza Chitose, is running a strawberry-themed lunch promotion throughout March 2026, featuring a weekend sweets and lunch buffet as well as a weekday strawberry palette set meal.
Courtyard by Marriott Okinawa Resort is set to open in June 2026 on Kise Beach in Nago, northern Okinawa — the brand's first beachfront resort hotel in Japan.
Lounge 3-60 at InterContinental Hotel Osaka is serving a limited-time Graduation Cake Set from March 2 to March 30, 2026, featuring a cherry blossom mousse and rosé champagne-flavored cake — a sweet way to mark the season of new beginnings.
Hilton Nagoya presents a spring buffet featuring authentic Southern Italian cuisine and a popular strawberry sweets selection from March 12 to May 14, 2026.
From March 1 to May 6, 2026, Hotel New Grand in Yokohama is offering a special Spring Dinner Stay package featuring gourmet room service dinner and stunning harbor views.
Hotel Vischio Amagasaki will host a Spring Family Lunch Buffet at the West River Café & Restaurant during the spring holidays from March 20-22 and May 2-6, 2026, featuring all-you-can-eat dishes and 90-minute drink service.
A resort hotel in Shima City launches a sustainable initiative transforming used decorative flowers into take-home bouquets for guests.
Ryugujo Spa Hotel Mikazuki in Kisarazu, Chiba, reopens with completely renovated guest rooms in two buildings. Fujimitei opens March 18, 2026, and Ryugutei opens March 20, 2026, with a total of 95 refreshed rooms.
Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo presents a special spring lunch collaboration with Boku, Shimaenaga. featuring strawberries and berries in an afternoon tea-style menu from March to May 2026.
The next-generation lifestyle hotel has been recognized for its sustainable operations and environmental initiatives, including 100% green energy adoption and significant reductions in water and plastic waste.
Authent Hotel Otaru introduces a limited-time strawberry-themed afternoon tea service featuring handcrafted sweets and savory dishes, available weekends and holidays from March 1 to May 31, 2026.
A new Comfort Hotel will open in Chitose, Hokkaido on June 15, 2026, marking the 100th Choice brand hotel in Japan. The 12-story property features 142 guest rooms, a library cafe, and complimentary breakfast buffet.
The Disney Ambassador Hotel will hold the Tropical Summer Festival from July 1 to September 14, 2026, featuring Hawaiian-style menus, tropical decorations, and special character greetings with Stitch.
Dubai's tourism continues to boom with record-breaking visitor numbers in 2025. Emirates announces twice-daily Narita flights starting May 2026, FIX Dessert Chocolatier unveils new chocolate flavors, and Dubai restaurants shine in the MENA Best Restaurants 50 list.
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima presents a culinary journey through Italy and Spain with a special spring buffet from March 1 to May 6, 2026. The buffet features authentic Mediterranean dishes and exclusive lunch items including fresh strawberry Mont Blanc and roast beef.
Hotel Metropolitan Sendai is hosting a limited-time Korean Food Fair at Restaurant & Cafe Serenity throughout March 2026, featuring popular dishes like Samgyeopsal and Yangnyeom Chicken served carving-style.
A new 1-night, 2-day retreat plan launches in Iga-Ueno, Mie Prefecture, combining aromatherapy, traditional Iga kumihimo braiding, and stays in architectural treasures designed by master architect Junzo Sakakura.
Iwaki City's Taira district will host its first cosplay tourism event on March 7, 2026, featuring photo shoots at unique locations including a hotel chapel and castle town streets, plus an evening party with performances and local cuisine.
Starting March 1, 2026, Karuizawa Marriott Hotel will offer a curated wine tasting experience featuring Nagano Prefecture wines selected by their sommelier excellence. The spring edition features three wines from Kusunoki Winery.
Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo introduces a limited-time strawberry sweets semi-buffet lunch from March 1 to May 15, 2026, featuring French toast with strawberry jam, strawberry cheesecake, seasonal strawberry tasting, and an optional instant film camera plan for capturing spring memories.
The resort hotel is transforming seven Japanese-style rooms into shower-equipped Japanese-Western rooms adorned with Echizen washi paper and Echizen lacquerware, opening March 25, 2026.
The Miyako Hotel Amagasaki will offer a Spring Strawberry Afternoon Tea from March 1 to April 30, 2026. The menu features a delightful selection of Italian-inspired strawberry desserts and Japanese sweets crafted by the hotel's pastry chef.
A new waterfront facility featuring shops, restaurants, and accommodations is set to open at Nishitetsu Yanagawa Station in Fukuoka's Yanagawa City, serving as a gateway to the historic water town known for its canal tours and eel cuisine.
Celebrate spring with a limited-time afternoon tea featuring delicate cherry blossoms and fresh strawberries. Available March 1 to April 30, 2026, at LOUNGE PLUS on the 19th floor.
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo has introduced TENTIAL's BAKUNE Pajamas Dry in its five renovated suite rooms on the 32nd floor, offering guests enhanced sleep quality with the product's unique fatigue recovery features.
The luxury hotel debuts an array of spring-inspired offerings including a gluten-free strawberry parfait, teppanyaki afternoon tea with premium Japanese tea pairings, and craft cocktails from a world-renowned bartender.
A unique lifestyle villa opening in Nago, Okinawa, offering an intimate 4-room retreat where guests can experience living amid nature. Advance reservations are now available on Makuake with early bird discounts up to 60% off.
THE THOUSAND KYOTO will offer four limited-time spring sweets, including strawberry and cherry blossom cakes, at its TEA AND BAR café from March 1 to April 30, 2026.
The luxury hotel TIAD in Nagoya has extended its popular collaboration with British fragrance brand MOLTON BROWN, offering exclusive chocolates inspired by the Pink Pepperpod fragrance through March 14, 2026.
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel introduces a new matcha-themed afternoon tea featuring melt-in-your-mouth desserts and savory delights, available from April 1 to June 30, 2026.
The recently opened Yamanaka Onsen Kajikaso introduces Restaurant Fuka, offering exclusive course dining featuring premium Hokuriku ingredients for overnight guests starting April 1, 2026.
Hakodate Onuma Prince Hotel is offering a special deal for Hokkaido residents featuring ultra-early 9 AM check-in and extended 27-hour stays, complete with hot springs and ski resort benefits.
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont in Tokyo's Iidabashi area presents a special spring event featuring strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries in both dining and bar offerings.
Hotel New Grand in Yokohama presents a limited Spring Bottle Fair at Bar Sea Guardian II from March 1 to April 30, 2026, featuring ultra-rare Japanese whiskies including the 303-bottle limited Ichiro's Malt HBA2025, Bowmore 18, and Sakurao Spanish Oak.
Located on the 17th floor of Tokyu Kabukicho Tower at HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, JAM17 DINING & BAR presents a seasonal spring menu featuring cherry blossom-inspired dishes, desserts, and cocktails running from March through April 2026.
Kyoto Century Hotel presents its first strawberry sweets buffet following the restaurant renovation, featuring five premium strawberry varieties and live crepe suzette preparation from March 7 to April 26, 2026.
Nagoya Tokyu Hotel launches a spring-themed weekend buffet featuring seasonal vegetables, popular roast beef, and white asparagus, available on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from March 1st to April 26th, 2026.
Starting March 1, 2026, New Otani Inn Sapporo will offer an exclusive afternoon tea featuring spring-themed sweets served on Francfranc tableware, available for only 10 guests per day.
Nikko Style Nagoya will feature two limited-time strawberry desserts made with rare varieties from Obu City, Aichi, available from March 16 to May 10, 2026.
On May 21, 2026, Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel's Towers Bar "Bellovisto" hosts a one-night-only champagne event featuring Perrier-Jouët's prestigious lineup and a special dinner course, with panoramic views from the 40th floor.
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Tokyo Shiodome launches a luxurious spring dinner course featuring double main dishes and spectacular night views from the 24th floor, available from March 1 to May 31, 2026.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Nagoya Premier introduces a limited-time afternoon tea featuring strawberries and cherry blossoms from March 1 to April 30, 2026. Located 80 meters above ground with panoramic city views, the hotel's modern oriental restaurant offers an elegant spring experience.
Suiran Luxury Collection Hotel Kyoto launches a year-long afternoon tea experience celebrating Japan's fermentation culture, featuring seasonal menus and traditional wagashi in the scenic Arashiyama setting.
The Club Building Lounge at The Lake View TOYA Nonokaze Resort has been renovated with a fresh new look, offering guests a refined space to enjoy Hokkaido's culinary delights.
A luxury beachfront hotel in Atami is being transformed into UMITO Atami Hontei, offering shared vacation ownership with stunning ocean views. Pre-sales begin early March 2026.
Due to popular demand, the collaboration room featuring illustrator Yuri Yokomizo's Nandemo Ikimono characters at Atami Korakuen Hotel has been extended through April 23, 2026.
From March 1 to May 31, 2026, the hotel's LAVAROCK restaurant will offer a spring-limited dinner course showcasing premium ingredients from Nara's Yoshino region, blending local culinary traditions with American cuisine.
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto's main dining restaurant "EMBA Kyoto Grill" has launched a new Sunday-exclusive brunch service. Guests can order unlimited appetizers, mains, and desserts, with an optional free-flow package including champagne.
Grand Hyatt Tokyo's French Kitchen presents the Spring Garden and Bunny Afternoon Tea, featuring bunny-themed treats like carrot cake, sakura blancmange with bunny ear chocolate, and mini burgers with bunny ear buns. Available from April 1 to May 31, 2026.
HOTEL GRAPHY Shibuya celebrates its 2nd anniversary with a free flower-themed market on March 1st, featuring live painting by international artist Ayumi Takahashi, children's storytelling performances, and special hotel dining options. Anniversary accommodation packages also available.
The 25th-floor Ovest Dining & Bar introduces customizable lunch and dinner prefix menus featuring seasonal spring ingredients, from March 2 to May 6, 2026.
A luxury ryokan on Iki Island, Nagasaki Prefecture, is offering a special outdoor dining experience from April 1 to June 15, 2026, featuring premium Iki beef and fresh seafood against the backdrop of Japan's Top 100 Sunsets.
Starting February 21st, Ito Kowakien hotel introduces a new welcome service at their lobby lounge, featuring a special opening concert, hot spring-steamed buns, and complimentary beverages for arriving guests.
The reimagined Manza Grill at ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort features authentic fire-grilled cuisine with spectacular ocean views, offering brunch and dinner service starting March 1, 2026.
Two Mitsui Garden Hotels in Sapporo have launched new dining concepts featuring fermented foods and Western cuisine, offering guests diverse culinary experiences during their stay.
The lifestyle hotel's Cafe & Bar presents Asian street food favorites, featuring complimentary salad and soup buffet during weekday lunch hours through March 31, 2026.
A new Saturday, Sunday, and holiday lunch buffet featuring Kuroge Wagyu shabu-shabu and panoramic views has opened at Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel's 52nd-floor Sky Lounge Zenith.
Park Hyatt Kyoto's signature restaurant Yasaka presents spring-limited dinner courses and special Sunday lunch services from March through May 2026, featuring seasonal ingredients like bamboo shoots and sea bream.
The Royal Pines Hotel Urawa pastry shop La Mora will offer a special Hinamatsuri cake from February 28 to March 3, 2026. Reservations open February 17.
From March 17 to 31, 2026, The Prince Park Tower Tokyo presents a seasonal bar experience featuring Japanese craft gin cocktails, cherry blossom-themed high tea, and a photo-worthy garden overlooking Tokyo Tower.
Tokyo Dome Hotel participates in Earth Hour 2026 on March 28 with a limited-capacity immersive theater performance, candlelight displays, and a 3-month sustainable food program featuring ethical ingredients and eco-friendly spirits.
A limited-time afternoon tea featuring strawberry daifuku and matcha affogato debuts at Tokyo Dome Hotel's 43rd-floor sky lounge, offering panoramic views from 150m above ground.
Galleria Midobaru in Beppu has been certified as one of 10 establishments with scientifically verified beauty hot spring water, offering a Barrier Oasis hot spring that moisturizes and strengthens skin barrier function.
From March 28 to April 5, 2026, HOTEL NEW GRAND will sell two varieties of fish-shaped French traditional pastries "Poisson d'Avril" at Coffee House "The Cafe."
A new resort-style lobby lounge featuring expansive atriums, handcrafted mojitos, and curated wines debuts at PHOENIX SEAGAIA OCEAN TOWER's first floor.
The Sendai Royal Park Hotel will hold a special event on April 21, 2026, combining an immunity care seminar with a refreshing garden yoga session to support health and wellness.
SONO Hotels & Resorts Apac announces its first entry into Japan with SONO Moon Nagoya, a lifestyle hotel opening just 8 minutes from Nagoya Station.
Tokyo Prince Hotel launches Sakura Meguri 2026 from March 7 to April 12, 2026, featuring cherry blossom-themed menus at multiple restaurants. Enjoy spring delicacies while viewing Tokyo Tower and blooming sakura in Shiba Park.
Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen presents a special strawberry sweets buffet featuring over 10 unique desserts highlighting seasonal strawberries through March to May 2026, showcasing innovative flavor combinations and textures.
Hotel Metropolitan's Cake & Bakery Shop introduces the adorable "Ikechan Cake," inspired by the IKEBUS mascot character, now certified as one of Toshima Ward's official tourism souvenirs.
Hotel Okura Fukuoka presents a special promotion celebrating International Women's Day, featuring mimosa-themed gifts, lobby decorations, and exclusive dining experiences from March 1 to March 31, 2026.
Sunshine City Prince Hotel is offering a special one-day accommodation plan on March 27, 2026, featuring a chartered IKEBUS tour visiting cherry blossom spots in Toshima Ward, including the birthplace of Somei Yoshino cherry trees.
Experience cherry blossom-themed sweets and spring vegetable savories paired with Japanese tea at Lounge South Court from March 1 to April 30, 2026.
Sapporo Grand Hotel presents a special Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) promotion through March 3, 2026, featuring beautifully crafted Japanese dishes, sushi sets, and adorable seasonal sweets.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka will host its 20th Ronnefeldt Tea Seminar featuring African tea on April 16, 2026, with tastings and an original course menu incorporating Ronnefeldt tea.
Experience the spectacular Kabukicho Grand Kabuki "Hitori Dochu Gojusantsugi" with premium seating and hotel dining from May 3 to 26, 2026
The OneFive Villa Fukuoka introduces a seasonal afternoon tea featuring spring flavors and ingredients, available as an in-room service for hotel guests from February 15 to May 17, 2026.
Aman Tokyo presents an exclusive collection of White Day chocolates, including elegant high heel-shaped chocolates, from February 16 to March 14, 2026.
Dusitthani Kyoto, a luxury hotel operated by Thailand's leading hotel and real estate development company Dusit International, has received a 4-star rating for the second consecutive year in the hotel category and a new 4-star rating in the spa category in the Forbes Travel Guide 2026.
Grand Hyatt Fukuoka marks its 30th anniversary in April 2026 with a year-long series of special offerings including exclusive stays, dining experiences, and limited-edition products.
Grand Hyatt Tokyo's Fiorentina Pastry Boutique presents delightful Easter-themed sweets featuring chocolate bunnies in hot air balloons, pastel macarons, and playful icing cookies, available from March 20 to April 5, 2026.
Choose between all-you-can-eat fresh strawberries or a three-variety tasting experience at this limited-time afternoon tea event running weekends and holidays from March 6 to May 31, 2026.
From February 16, HOTEL AO KAMAKURA introduces a special dinner course highlighting Hayama Beef, a rare Kanagawa Prefecture brand known for its exquisite marbling and rich flavor. The course is paired with fresh Shonan seafood and seasonal spring ingredients.
Hotel Chinzan-so Tokyo's lobby lounge Le Jardin presents an afternoon tea collaboration with the historic Tsujiri tea house, featuring Uji tea paired with two types of chocolate across different periods.
From March 1 to May 6, 2026, Hotel Kintetsu Universal City near Universal Studios Japan will host a Spring Gourmet Fair, featuring fresh pasta, strawberry desserts, and special Golden Week menu items including kushikatsu and sushi.
Hotel Resol Ueno hosts a limited-time panda-themed event to express gratitude to the pandas that departed from Ueno in January 2026, featuring special rooms and lobby decorations.
A new group-oriented hotel opens in Toranomon, accommodating up to 6 guests per room. With refined emerald-themed interiors and complete home-like amenities, illi Eme Tokyo-Toranomon brings a fresh hospitality concept to the redeveloped district.
From March 3rd, the InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8 presents a spring-themed afternoon tea featuring seasonal ingredients like new onions and sakura shrimp, capturing the freshness and joy of the season.
Livemax Resort hotels nationwide launch their spring buffet featuring seasonal flavors and an extensive strawberry dessert fair, starting March 1, 2026.
From March 13 to April 13, 2026, Strings Hotel Nagoya's French restaurant Gramercy Suite presents the 69th edition of their signature Adult Reward Parfait series, featuring seasonal strawberries and cherry blossom flavors with a hidden strawberry daifuku surprise inside.
Starting February 14, 2026, Oriental Hills Okinawa offers a luxury photo wedding package featuring flying dress photography against breathtaking East China Sea vistas. The all-inclusive plan combines accommodation in a private pool villa with a wedding special dinner.
Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto will offer a basket-style Picnic Afternoon Tea Set filled with spring strawberry sweets from March 1 to May 6, 2026, at its lounge.
A new resort hotel opens near Tokyo Disney Resort on February 13, 2026, featuring 750 rooms with exotic-themed interiors that evoke the excitement of traveling the world's oceans.
The Westin Osaka's Lobby Lounge introduces a luxurious parfait showcasing Amarin, an extraordinarily sweet rare strawberry variety from Saitama Prefecture, available from March 9 to May 6, 2026.
Tochigi's Yunishigawa Onsen inn Oyado Yunotoki offers winter-only accommodation plans with complimentary shuttle service from Kinugawa Onsen Station through March 31, 2026, eliminating the stress of snowy road driving.
Hotel New Omi in Omi-Hachiman, Shiga, launches its popular Strawberry Sweets & Lunch Buffet from February 13 to May 6, 2026. Enjoy all-you-can-eat fresh strawberries, hotel-made strawberry desserts, and a full lunch menu in a nostalgic retro cafe setting.
JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo announces a special two-night culinary collaboration between Chef Francisco Araya of Araya and Chef Agustín Balbi of Sefino, featuring an 11-course menu on March 13-14, 2026.
IHG One Rewards members who book the Azumino Chihiro Art Museum ticket package at ANA Holiday Inn Resort Shinano Omachi Kuroyon can receive exclusive hotel original towels. The campaign runs from February 12 to December 14, 2026, limited to the first 20 groups.
A limited-time accommodation plan featuring mimosa bath amenities, hand cream, and Alain Milliat grape juice is now available at Hotel Metropolitan Kawasaki, coinciding with the MIMOSA FESTA 2026 event and International Women's Day.
Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo will offer exclusive White Day desserts from March 7 to 15, 2026. The limited-edition White Chocolate and Berry Mousse and White Chocolate and Raspberry Cream Puff celebrate the season with elegant white confections.
Hyatt Regency Kyoto, marking its 20th anniversary on March 15, 2026, introduces a special à la carte menu featuring items inspired by the number "20" — including a 2kg tiramisu, wagyu T-bone steak, and grilled king crab.
Seven JR West Hotels across Japan are serving special strawberry sweets this spring, featuring fresh strawberry tastings, award-winning patissier-supervised buffets, and local strawberry specialties from February through May 2026.
Tokyo Prince Hotel presents a limited-time afternoon tea featuring retro desserts inspired by classic Showa-era cafes, available from March 7 to May 10, 2026.
Six Senses Kyoto collaborates with Wacoal's femcare brand YOJOY to offer a holistic wellness experience on March 7, featuring yoga, seasonal tea, and self-care workshops aligned with International Women's Day 2026.
Starting February 15th, the tower bar Bellovisto on the 40th floor is hosting a special champagne happy hour featuring three prestigious maisons. Enjoy world-class champagne with stunning views from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with complimentary table charge until 8:00 PM.
Starting in March 2026, Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Toji and Comfort Hotel ERA Kobe Sannomiya will launch renewed breakfast menus featuring colorful vegetables, fresh fruits, and customizable open sandwiches and pancakes.
From March 1 to May 31, 2026, enjoy a luxurious strawberry-themed high tea experience with free-flow champagne and cocktails at Bar19 on the hotel's top floor.
Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba introduces a Japanese-style parfait featuring matcha and brown sugar, along with three spring-themed cocktails featuring cherry blossom, strawberry, and matcha flavors at The Bar & Lounge.
From March 8 to June 7, 2026, the Hilton Okinawa Miyakojima Resort will offer a special afternoon tea highlighting strawberries grown in the island's southern sun.
Hotel Granvia Okayama's popular Strawberry Buffet is back for spring 2026, now featuring an expanded selection of strawberry-themed sweets and savory dishes. Enjoy stunning views from the 19th floor while indulging in 15 varieties of strawberry desserts.
Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen Garden marks its 4th anniversary in March 2026 with a special accommodation plan featuring four exclusive benefits including late checkout, hotel credits, and complimentary minibar access.
Hotel Kintetsu Universal City, a Universal Studios Japan Official Hotel, marks its 25th anniversary in July 2026 with exclusive merchandise, special accommodations, and unique collaborative items available only at the hotel.
Hotel Metropolitan's 25th-floor Dining & Bar Ovest introduces a curated Japanese Whisky tasting set featuring rare selections from Yamazaki, Hibiki, and Taketsuru. Available from March 1 to April 30, 2026, guests can enjoy premium tastings with stunning night views from 100 meters above ground.
Starting March 1, Kyukamura Shikanoshima resort hotel in Fukuoka introduces a special accommodation package featuring 40-minute all-you-can-eat Amaou strawberry picking experience, available on weekdays only through April 24.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Okayama will reopen on August 9, 2026, after a complete renovation featuring redesigned guest rooms, expanded family accommodations, and a refreshed large communal bath inspired by Okayama's natural beauty.
The Kyoto art hotel showcases works by two emerging painters from February 19 to March 22, 2026, with both artists bringing unique perspectives to contemporary Japanese painting.
Two Yugawara hot spring resorts introduce an exclusive facial treatment using real chocolate masks during February 2026, limited to 10 guests per day.
A new Italian restaurant featuring seasonal seafood and afternoon tea-style desserts is set to open at HOTEL AO KAMAKURA, offering stunning ocean views and cuisine by a chef trained in Italy.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka presents special "Happy Yellow" themed menus and accommodation plans from March 1 to 31, 2026, celebrating the 10th anniversary of Happy Woman Festa with renewed dining options and elegant floral decorations.
Stadium City Hotel Nagasaki announces its spring special event "Spring Palette – The Splendor of Spring Painted by Ingredients," featuring colorful seasonal limited menus, strawberry afternoon tea, and a strawberry buffet across five restaurants and bars.
Located on the 26th floor of Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental, China Shadow introduces seasonal limited menus featuring fresh strawberries and cherry blossoms, including a Chinese afternoon tea with 7 sweets and savory dishes, dim sum lunch, and an exclusive parfait & savory set.
The Westin Sendai will offer Spring Parfait & Cocktail featuring strawberries and cherry blossoms at their 26th-floor Lounge & Bar Horizon from March 14 to May 15, 2026.
The Leach Bar at RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka introduces two sophisticated limited-edition cocktails celebrating Valentine's and White Day. The Valentine's Grasshopper features white chocolate liqueur with pink pepper, while the White Day Margarita blends peach and mint with a special chocolate ring.
Kuroshio Sou, a hotel in Nanki-Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, will host an exhibition by graphic design studio collé from February 19 to March 31, 2026, showcasing design works and spring-themed items.
Matsurube Onsen Kamikura in Ichinoseki, Iwate Prefecture is developing new gateau chocolat desserts featuring burdock and yuzu, designed to offer a calming moment at day's end.
Hotel Metropolitan's popular buffet restaurant Crossdine celebrates spring with two seasonal buffet events from March 2 to April 5, 2026. Enjoy spring ingredients prepared by Japanese, Western, Chinese, and pastry chefs.
This spring, indulge in an exquisite seasonal bento featuring cherry trout and spring vegetables from the renowned Japanese restaurant Senbazuru. Available for takeout from March 2 to May 6, 2026.
On January 31st, Maison Blanche held its first Wine & Liquor Auction at The 1898 Niseko, achieving a 97.4% success rate with total sales of 31.62 million yen.
From March 20 to June 4, 2026, Sky Dining Tenku on the 31st floor of Nagoya Prince Hotel Sky Tower will host a special meat-focused buffet featuring domestic beef with traditional Aichi Hatcho miso sauce.
The hotel presents its second strawberry buffet featuring unique Japanese-Western fusion desserts with locally-sourced Aichi strawberries from March 20 to June 4, 2026.
Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay in Osaka's bay area introduces the Sakura Glamping Buffet, a unique indoor cherry blossom viewing experience combining outdoor-style cooking with hotel-quality bistro French cuisine, running from March 2 to May 31, 2026.
DoubleTree by Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort is hosting a special fan event on March 21, 2026, featuring the popular YouTube channel "Kota Mino Channel" with 4.76 million subscribers. The event includes interactive activities, a special strawberry buffet, and meet-and-greet opportunities limited to 80 guests.
A luxury Tokyo hotel introduces an innovative chocolate collection designed to engage all five senses, developed in collaboration with renowned chocolatier Daisuke Yamauchi.
Pullman Tokyo Tamachi will offer a special cherry blossom-themed afternoon tea from March 1 to April 30, 2026. Featuring seven exquisite sweets inspired by Japanese flavors including sakura, matcha, and yuzu, guests can enjoy the fleeting beauty of spring with views of cherry blossoms through panoramic windows.
From March 1 to May 31, 2026, the hotel's first-floor lounge will serve the limited-edition "Strawberry Luxe" parfait, showcasing Wakayama Prefecture's original strawberry variety in an elegant spring dessert.
Coinciding with Shodoshima Town's 20th merger anniversary celebration featuring fireworks, drones, and lanterns, the newly opened edit x seven Setouchi Shodoshima hotel offers guests a luxurious vantage point to enjoy the spectacular evening displays.
Snow Peak YAKEI SUITE ABURAYAMA FUKUOKA in Fukuoka City introduces an exclusive accommodation plan offering complete privacy with in-room check-in, dining, and private bonfire experience, all with stunning city night views.
From February 16 to April 30, 2026, the St. Regis Hotel Osaka offers an exclusive afternoon tea collaboration with traditional Japanese confectioner Taneya, celebrating spring with fresh strawberries and wagashi artistry.
Tokyo Dome Hotel begins accepting reservations for its popular Giants Game Package 2026 on February 18. The package includes game tickets, accommodation, and breakfast, with limited collaboration rooms available.
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto introduces a spring-themed Lemon & Honey Afternoon Tea from March 1 to May 31, featuring seasonal sweets and savories, alongside limited matcha parfait and cherry-themed takeaway items.
From February 6 to March 27, 2026, enjoy freshly baked pizza, beer, cocktails, and all-you-can-eat antipasto every Friday night at Garden Kitchen Caramelo.
To celebrate its opening anniversary on March 24, 2026, Hotel GRANVIA Hiroshima SouthGate's 7th floor restaurant UmiShima Dining is hosting a special 1st Anniversary Dinner Buffet featuring popular menu items, live music, and a collaboration with sister restaurants.
Hotel Nikko Alivila will serve its original grilled daikon mochi, handcrafted by the hotel's dim sum chef, at the Hana Hana casual buffet lunch during Spring Festival from February 17 to 23, 2026.
La'gent Stay Hakodate Ekimae has completed renovation of select top-floor guest rooms, introducing two new room types that enhance the hotel's signature comfort and hospitality.
Chinese Restaurant Koka Ryuho at Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka marks its 20th anniversary with special dinner courses blending past and present culinary traditions, available from March 3 to April 30, 2026.
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Nagoya introduces a spring-limited "hand-filled monaka" experience, where guests can layer colorful toppings on crispy wafer shells. Available from March 3rd to May 30th, 2026.
Tokyo Marriott Hotel presents a special cherry blossom viewing lunch menu on its outdoor terrace, featuring a three-tiered bento box and grilled Wagyu beef, available from March 15 to April 15, 2026.
Starting February 26, 2026, the Biwako Hotel in Otsu, Shiga offers spring lunch menus featuring Hyakunin Isshu-themed dishes and Omi beef specialties at their Japanese and teppanyaki restaurants.
Terrace and Table restaurant at Hotel Metropolitan Kawasaki has begun serving two original cocktails made with authentic shochu from Kobayashi City and Ebino City in Miyazaki Prefecture as part of the Miyazaki Fair 2026.
Hotel New Otani Osaka's legendary strawberry buffet concludes its 2026 season with a stunning finale. From April 1-28, enjoy an enchanting collection of sweets combining strawberries, cherry blossoms, and matcha in this special spring celebration.
The hotel celebrates its 4th anniversary under HMI Hotel Group management with a special 2-meal accommodation plan featuring open-kitchen buffet dining and all-you-can-drink options. Available from February 1 to April 28, 2026.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo presents a seasonal afternoon tea featuring cherry blossom-inspired sweets and spring-themed savories from March 1 to April 30, 2026, with an all-you-can-eat strawberry option.
A special photo panel exhibition titled "Staff Camera Roll Leaked!? Exhibition" will be held at SHIRAHAMA KEY TERRACE HOTEL SEAMORE from February 9 to 14, featuring around 20 photos of animals captured by Adventure World staff showing their unique expressions and adorable moments.
From March to April 2026, thirteen restaurants and hotels across Japan will offer special spring-themed afternoon tea featuring strawberries and cherry blossoms, celebrating the season with elegant sweets and savory dishes.
The Strawberry & White Chocolate Sweets Buffet features over 30 items including shortcakes, strawberry pies, and seasonal spring dishes at Chef's Palette from March 14 to May 15, 2026.
The Westin Osaka announces its seasonal Strawberry Afternoon Tea from March 1 to May 6, 2026, featuring rare Amarin strawberries in an elegant dessert collection. Each guest receives their own tiered stand filled with strawberry-focused treats at the lobby lounge.
Aloft Tokyo Ginza launches the second edition of its popular Strawberry Harvest Festival from March 1 to May 31, 2026, featuring unlimited fresh strawberries and a new hands-on shortcake customization experience.
Hotel Kanazawa introduces a sophisticated strawberry afternoon tea combining sweet spring flavors with cardamom, cinnamon, and basil. Available March 1 to May 31, 2026, at DINING TSUZUMI.
GRAND CHARIOT Hokuto Shichisei 135° on Awaji Island offers a winter-limited stay package where guests can enjoy all meals in their rooms with their beloved dogs, available from February 1st to March 19th, 2026.
BOOK AND BED TOKYO SHINJUKU introduces a rich chocolate brownie for the winter season, perfect for enjoying while reading in their unique bookstore-hotel environment.
Fairmont Tokyo introduces two cherry blossom-themed afternoon teas celebrating spring in both Paris and Tokyo, along with seasonal parfaits, cakes, and macarons at Vue Mer lobby lounge.
Hotel Okada in Hakone Yumoto has reopened its foot bath and viewing terrace with an enhanced design featuring panoramic mountain views and a spacious indoor relaxation area.
Hyatt Centric Kanazawa launches the second edition of its popular Cheese Afternoon Tea, featuring cheeses from around the world in creative sweets and savory dishes. Available from March 1 to May 17, 2026.
The popular 'Sichuan MORE TABETE Fair - Let's Eat Together China' returns to Miyako Hotel Amagasaki from February 14 to March 15, 2026, featuring larger portions of classic Chinese dishes at unchanged prices.
The Westin Hotel Sendai presents a limited-time cherry blossom high tea featuring seasonal Japanese ingredients, stunning 26th-floor city views, and delicate sakura-inspired dishes from March 13 to April 12, 2026.
The Royal Park Hotel Fukuoka has introduced a new Traditional Crafts Room on its premium floor, showcasing authentic Hakata weaving, Hakata magemono, and Hakata dolls. This special accommodation offers guests a unique opportunity to experience the city's rich cultural heritage.
Hotel New Grand in Yokohama releases a limited-edition package of their beloved Original Blend Tea featuring Garden Bear, the official mascot of Garden Necklace Yokohama 2026. The tea, known for its sweet champagne and cherry fragrance, is available starting March 19, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari introduces the "Haru Urara Gozen – Kiwami," a limited-time seasonal menu featuring 10 kinds of appetizers and spring ingredients, available from March 2 to May 6, 2026.
InterContinental Sapporo introduces two new lunch experiences starting February 2026 at AuBlanc and SAWAKA restaurants, featuring a strawberry selection buffet and charcoal-grilled set lunch with 20% off for first-time reservations through February.
Celebrating its first anniversary in March 2026, Rosewood Miyakojima will fully launch CHOMA, a Japanese restaurant and bar inspired by Miyakojima's traditional Miyako-jofu textile. The beachfront dining destination offers sushi, teppanyaki, tempura, and yakitori, showcasing island ingredients.
Experience an exclusive suite stay with strawberry-themed afternoon tea delivered to your room at Sapporo Prince Hotel. Available from March 16 to May 14, 2026, this limited plan offers a luxurious spring getaway.
Starting February 1, 2026, Bar19 on the 19th floor of Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station will serve the "OSAKA FUSION" cocktail, a playful drink that transforms from cola flavor to kushikatsu sauce taste.
Four Seasons Hotel Osaka presents its 2026 Spring Cherry Blossom Promotion "SPRING AWAKENING," featuring cherry blossom-themed afternoon tea, seasonal dining menus, spa treatments, and exclusive river cruise experiences throughout the hotel.
Hotel New Grand in Yokohama's historic Phoenix Room will host a special indoor cherry blossom viewing dinner event on March 12, 2026, featuring shakuhachi and piano performances alongside French cuisine.
Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport's all-day dining restaurant "The Brasserie" will feature a special buffet showcasing Matsunami cabbage and local ingredients from Izumisano City through March 29, 2026.
Phoenix Seagaia Ocean Tower is hosting a Strawberry Fair from March 1 to April 30, 2026, featuring strawberry-themed menus across all restaurants and bars in the hotel.
Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima will hold a strawberry-themed sweets buffet featuring 14 desserts and seasonal spring dishes from March 7 to May 6, 2026. The buffet includes live desserts, seafood dishes, and premium ingredients.
Enjoy a modern twist on hanami at Tokyo's Shinagawa Prince Hotel with their limited-time Sky Cherry Blossom Viewing Afternoon Tea, featuring sakura and strawberry delights on the 39th floor from March 1 to April 15, 2026.
The Westin Miyako Kyoto presents a seasonal buffet featuring Kyoto-inspired dishes with fresh spring ingredients, running through March and April 2026.
The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa introduces a limited-time a la carte restaurant serving seasonal Japanese and seafood cuisine, perfect for warming up after winter activities on the slopes.
Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel presents a special Valentine's Day course at French restaurant Bay View on the 28th floor, featuring strawberry champagne cocktails, chocolate parfait, and exclusive chocolate gifts from February 1 to 28, 2026.
The rebranded Hotel Amanek Asakusa Sakurabashi opens on December 29, 2025, combining traditional charm with modern amenities in one of Tokyo's most beloved tourist districts.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Kobe presents a special Valentine's afternoon tea collaboration with DARVISH GALLERY from February 7-19, 2026. Enjoy love-themed sweets surrounded by curated art pieces in an elegant lounge setting.
A new group accommodation facility opens at Keikyu Kamata, offering direct access from Haneda and Narita airports. Dream Kamata features three private bedrooms for up to 8 guests, providing privacy and a smart Tokyo stay.
Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa offers unique accommodation plans featuring samurai armor experiences, character greetings, and historical exhibitions, creating memorable three-generation family trips in the historic town of Nagahama.
A stunning stained glass armor inspired by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, certified as a Guinness World Record, will tour seven Meitetsu Hotel Group properties from February to August 2026. The exhibition includes exclusive collector stamps, limited merchandise, and dining discounts.
The March Grand Sumo Tournament, a spring tradition in Naniwa, will be held at EDION Arena Osaka from March 8 to 22, 2026. Hotel Granvia Osaka, an official hotel of the Japan Sumo Association, is now selling packages that include viewing tickets along with accommodation and tea lounge cake sets.
Hotel Granvia Wakayama will launch a new strawberry dessert plate featuring Wakayama's original "Marihime" strawberries. Six different strawberry-themed sweets will be available starting February 1, 2026, at the hotel's café.
Hotel Indigo Karuizawa celebrates its 4th anniversary with an exclusive accommodation plan featuring four special benefits including original merchandise, herb tea, extended stay hours, and breakfast buffet.
A new 27-room apartment hotel featuring spacious rooms over 35 square meters, Japanese-inspired design, and excellent access to Haneda Airport opens near Hamamatsucho Station.
A new R HOTEL property opens in Osaka's Namba area on February 16, 2026, offering a calm urban retreat near Kuromon Market.
Saga Tamaya marks its 220th anniversary with a bold vision to transform beyond a traditional department store. Starting March 2026, the existing building undergoes major updates, while hot spring drilling begins on the new building site.
Create unforgettable memories with photogenic balloon decorations at Seaside Hotel MAIKO VILLA KOBE, overlooking the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. Perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, proposals, and special celebrations.
From February 13 to 15, 2026, Akiu Fuga onsen ryokan in Sendai, Miyagi offers a special tiramisu parfait as a complimentary dessert after dinner. The parfait features mascarpone, coffee jelly, and orange peel, designed to be enjoyed at the inn's bar.
Hotel New Otani's patisserie introduces a unique shortcake combining Hakata amaou strawberries with traditional castella sponge, available through March 31, 2026.
Immerse yourself in the world of the upcoming movie Wicked For Good at Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel. A limited-time collaboration featuring themed room stays, sweets buffets, original parfaits, and cocktails awaits guests from February 16 to April 30, 2026.
Fufu Karuizawa Yoko no Kaze introduces a new Japanese cuisine menu featuring local Karuizawa ingredients and traditional techniques, starting February 1, 2026.
A warm and welcoming hotel opens in Osaka's Shinsekai district, offering comfortable stays near Tsutenkaku Tower with excellent access to Namba and major Osaka attractions.
Experience the luxury that Heian aristocrats once enjoyed in Oku-Arashiyama. HOSHINOYA Kyoto introduces a limited stay program offering exclusive access to three prime cherry blossom viewing spots, available March 25 to April 9, 2026.
On April 18, 2026, Hotel La Vigne Hakuba will host a special wine event bringing together winemakers from the Koshin Alps region, offering guests a unique opportunity to taste Japanese wines paired with spring-inspired French cuisine.
Starting February 16, 2026, Hotel New Grand introduces a private dining room exclusive plan featuring the art of découpage, the essence of classic French cuisine, at Le Normandie restaurant.
From February 9 to April 12, 2026, Hotel Vischio Osaka offers a special package featuring access to the newly opened Umekita Onsen Ren Wellbeing Park wellness facility, perfect for a spring relaxation getaway in Osaka.
RIRAKU Spa and Fitness at Hyatt Regency Kyoto is offering a special couple spa plan from February 1 to March 15, 2026. The package includes a flower jet bath and personalized treatments, perfect for celebrating Valentine's Day, White Day, or other special occasions.
A unique accommodation featuring trailers built with Antarctic-tested technology opens adjacent to Hakodate Station, offering unobstructed views of trains and the turntable.
KANSEI Kyoto Hachijo, a scent-themed hotel, now offers a special accommodation plan including tickets to teamLab Biovortex Kyoto, just a 1-minute walk away. A limited-time pop-up cafe collaboration also opens in February 2026.
From February 16 to April 30, 2026, Nagoya Prince Hotel Sky Tower offers exclusive collaboration menus inspired by the upcoming film Wicked For Good, making it the only hotel in Japan to partner with this highly anticipated movie.
Restaurant Lounge Sentaki at Nara Royal Hotel is offering a special Strawberry Afternoon Tea until March 15, featuring the rich and sweet Kotoka strawberries from Nara Prefecture, with a delightful mix of Japanese and Western desserts.
On March 6, 2026, Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka will host an exclusive dinner event celebrating Tokushima Prefecture's culinary excellence, featuring renowned French chef Masaru Kamikakimoto and members of Club du Tasuki d'or.
Saga Fuga, a traditional onsen ryokan in Furuyu Onsen, introduces a special Valentine's chocolate parfait for adults featuring fresh fruits and liqueur-infused flavors, available from February 13 to 15, 2026.
Grand Hyatt Tokyo's Fiorentina Pastry Boutique presents a limited-time sakura collection from March 15 to April 15, 2026, featuring six new cherry blossom sweets and two sakura anpan varieties.
Japan's only hotel collaboration with the film Wicked For Good brings themed desserts to Shinagawa Prince Hotel from February 16 to April 30, 2026.
THE 7th TERRACE at The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Nagoya presents a spring-themed afternoon tea featuring delicate cherry blossom pink and vibrant matcha green sweets alongside seasonal savories. Available from March 11 to April 21, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Chinese restaurant "Daikanyuen" introduces a luxurious spring lunch course featuring seasonal mountain vegetables and seafood, available from February 1 to April 30, 2026.
From February 1, Swissôtel Nankai Osaka offers Valentine's Chocolate Assortment, limited-time courses at Hana Goyomi, and an exclusive Valentine's dinner at Table36 on February 14.
A luxurious afternoon tea featuring strawberries and spring flavors debuts at Waldorf Astoria Osaka from February 1st, created by Bocuse d'Or Japan finalist Chef Tsuchiya.
The Westin Miyako Kyoto and craft brand SHITSURAE KYOTO are hosting a special exhibition titled "POST-TRAD Exhibition 2026" from February 14 to February 23, 2026, featuring traditional Buddhist altar craftsmanship reimagined as contemporary art.
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo is offering a collaboration afternoon tea themed after the movie Wicked: For Good from February 16 to April 30, 2026. The afternoon tea features sweets and savories inspired by Elphaba and Glinda's key colors of green and pink, along with items representing the Yellow Brick Road and iconic elements from the film.
Starting February 1, 2026, couples can book a unique photo wedding experience at Yokohama International Pool, featuring exclusive access to the basketball court, player entrance gate, and VIP areas of the professional B.LEAGUE team's home arena.
From March 1 to May 10, 2026, DoubleTree by Hilton Tokyo Ariake introduces its inaugural seasonal afternoon tea featuring cherry blossom and strawberry themes. The limited-time offering includes both dine-in and takeout options.
Grand Mercure Awaji Island Resort & Spa has opened Kids Lounge Shichifuku, a new family-friendly space inspired by Awaji Island's Seven Lucky Gods tradition. The lounge features a spacious play area and relaxation zones for both children and parents.
Six Relo Hotels & Resorts properties in Hakone introduce year-round packages combining accommodation with Lalique Museum admission and dining, making art tourism more accessible.
A special cherry blossom dining experience will be available on the 11th-floor terrace of Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya, featuring cherry-inspired pizza, desserts, and cocktails surrounded by pink illuminations and sweeping Shibuya views.
From March 13 to April 12, 2026, Kawagoe Prince Hotel offers a special package combining early morning rickshaw tours through historic Kawagoe's cherry blossom spots, seasonal kaiseki dining, and mindfulness meditation experiences.
Novotel Okinawa Naha announces its first-ever wedding consultation event in partnership with Okinogu Shrine, one of Okinawa's Eight Ryukyuan Shrines, offering couples the chance to plan traditional Japanese engagement ceremonies and wedding celebrations.
Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park introduces a unique onion soup faucet in the lobby during the Sapporo Snow Festival period from February 4-11, 2026, offering guests a warm welcome with locally-sourced Hokkaido onions.
Patina Osaka releases its second collaboration with world-renowned artist VERDY on January 31, 2026, featuring sweatshirts and socks at the hotel's first-floor retail shop.
From March 1 to April 19, 2026, The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike will offer a limited Japanese-style afternoon tea set in its historic "Saryō" tea house, a sukiya-style architectural masterpiece designed by renowned architect Murano Togo.
THE RAY restaurant at Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka, a Vignette Collection hotel, offers an exclusive Valentine's Day dinner course from February 1-15, 2026, featuring French cuisine and romantic Nakanoshima river views.
Lake Shikotsu Tsuruga Resort Spa Mizu no Uta offers a special accommodation plan featuring exclusive after-hours access to the Chitose - Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival. The Premium Time Ticket allows guests to explore the illuminated ice sculptures in a relaxed atmosphere after the general public has left.
The Westin Sendai presents a seasonal dinner course showcasing Tohoku's spring ingredients and cherry blossom season, running from March 13 to May 28, 2026.
To celebrate the Japanese release of the film Wicked For Good, The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho is offering a special collaboration stay plan from March 6 to May 31, 2026, featuring themed room decorations and exclusive sweets.
Hotel Nikko Tachikawa Tokyo will offer a special three-layer Hinamatsuri cake from February 21 to March 3, 2026, with reservations starting January 29. The cake features strawberry and matcha sponge layers with fresh cream and Japanese strawberries.
Kyukamura Kesennuma Oshima launches a new buffet plan featuring grilled Sanriku seafood, including oysters, scallops, and crab, available from February 1 to April 10, 2026.
To celebrate the Longines Archive Exhibition showcasing the Swiss watchmaker's heritage, Conrad Tokyo presents a special collaboration afternoon tea inspired by the Longines PrimaLuna collection. Running from March 1 to April 30, 2026, at the 28th floor TwentyEight Bar & Lounge.
From March 1 to April 30, 2026, Miyako Hotel Yokkaichi presents a luxurious strawberry-themed afternoon tea featuring baked cheesecake, strawberry montblanc, and strawberry eclairs at Restaurant & Guest Lounge Palmière.
Limited to 2 rooms per day, experience an exclusive collaboration featuring newly illustrated artwork and recorded voices from the popular TV anime My Happy Marriage at HOTEL NEW OTANI (Tokyo) from March 10 to June 9, 2026.
The U.S.-based sustainable luxury hotel brand 1 Hotels announces the opening of its first Japan location, 1 Hotel Tokyo, in early March 2026, with reservations now available.
The 27th-floor dining venue THE DINING Chinese Toukouka & Teppan French Makie at Asakusa View Hotel offers couples a sophisticated setting to celebrate anniversaries with stunning city views and thoughtfully crafted cuisine.
A new thermal spa and restaurant complex opens inside edit x seven Setouchi Shodoshima hotel on Shodoshima Island in the Seto Inland Sea. Experience authentic Finnish sauna, infinity pools, and Mediterranean cuisine featuring local island ingredients.
Hotel New Grand introduces seasonal French course menus celebrating spring, featuring white asparagus, salmon, and lamb, available from March 2 to April 26, 2026 at Le Normandie.
Hotel New Otani Tokyo's Patisserie SATSUKI unveils its Valentine 2026 collection, featuring shareable desserts perfect for celebrating with loved ones, from classic treats to exclusive collaborations.
Park Hyatt Kyoto presents the 6th edition of its Home-Style Cooking Class, led by Executive Chef Tsuyoshi Iryo, featuring a traditional Japanese "Ichiju-Sansai" (one soup, three dishes) menu in collaboration with Kyodaiwa's Chef Nakajima.
Savor seasonal strawberries from across Japan paired with cherry blossom accents in this limited-time afternoon tea experience at Melodia Italian Grill, located on the 26th floor of Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental.
A popular accommodation in Okinawa's Chatan Town has reopened on January 7, 2026, offering a unique "experience-based stay" that combines traditional Japanese culture with Okinawa's appeal.
Queen Alice French restaurant at Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu presents a special White Day dinner course from March 10-15, 2026, featuring rare white strawberries and premium Japanese beef wrapped in puff pastry.
Starting February 10th, Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel offers a special anniversary plan featuring guaranteed night view rooms, rosé sparkling wine, and Petit maison preserved flower bouquets for Valentine's and White Day season.
Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro launches three new banquet party plans featuring formal, casual, and buffet styles. Available from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Pâtisserie SATSUKI offers an exquisite Valentine's collection featuring collaboration bonbons with Pierre Hermé Paris, Super Series chocolate desserts, and Chiba-inspired treats from February 1-14, 2026.
Three ski resorts operated by Tokyu Resorts & Stay have unveiled large-scale restaurant renovations this season, featuring expanded seating, premium services, and enhanced dining experiences that go beyond typical slope-side meals.
Four Seasons Resort Lanai on Lanai Island, Hawaii has launched "Embody Gratitude," a new wellness program for 2026 that promotes mind-body harmony and personal growth through seasonal themes.
A new all-inclusive garden wedding plan will launch in fall 2026 at Grand Mercure Ise-shima Resort & Spa, offering couples a unique poolside ceremony surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of Ise-Shima.
Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama will host a special Valentine's Day parent-child event where families can create adorable bear-shaped chocolate tarts under the guidance of hotel pastry chefs, followed by an evening buffet dining experience.
Hakone Ashino-ko Hanaori launches a special accommodation plan for visitors exploring the Hakone Three Shrines pilgrimage route, featuring an original goshuincho (stamp book) and detailed walking map.
Moving Inn has released a 2-night, 3-day model course for a Hokkaido winter road trip starting from New Chitose Airport, featuring Tomamu and Furano. Book their original HIACE CA camper van for 2+ nights and receive ¥10,000 worth of snow activities at North Snow Land in Chitose.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari presents the second phase of its Strawberry Collection buffet, featuring premium strawberry desserts and savory dishes from March 1 to May 6, 2026.
Hotel Nikko Osaka's tea lounges will serve a luxurious strawberry sundae from February 1st to March 31st, 2026. The dessert features five fresh strawberries paired with ice cream and cream layers.
Hotel Resol Ueno's art gallery showcases four works by emerging artist Yuka Otsu, including panda-themed pieces celebrating Ueno's connection to the beloved animals.
Hotel Universal Port serves special ehoumaki featuring Osaka-grown shirasu and spinach from February 1 to 3, celebrating Setsubun in the birthplace of this traditional custom.
Hyatt Regency Kyoto will welcome Akinari Makishima, 2010 world champion of Neapolitan pizza, as guest chef for special Valentine's Day and White Day events featuring authentic Italian pizzas at Trattoria Sette.
From January 29 to March 31, 2026, Matsue Excel Hotel Tokyu presents a luxurious afternoon tea featuring seasonal strawberries and rich chocolate, perfect for sharing special moments.
Risonare Atami, a resort hotel in Shizuoka Prefecture, will hold the "Seaweed School" educational travel program from March 1 to June 30, 2026. Through beach combing and underwater drone experiences, participants will learn about the vital role seaweed plays in marine ecosystems.
The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho will offer the Spring SAKURA Parfait from March 1 to April 30, 2026. This elegant dessert captures the beauty of cherry blossoms with layers of flavors including sakura white bean cream, mascarpone cream, strawberries, and sakura ice cream topped with sakura syrup.
THE THOUSAND KYOTO presents a special Valentine's parfait featuring rich chocolate and refreshing citrus flavors. Available from January 24 to February 28, 2026, at their café TEA AND BAR.
New Tomakomai Prince Hotel Nagomi and Muroran Prince Hotel announce special banquet plans for the spring season, offering comprehensive packages for corporate gatherings and celebrations from March through April 2026.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari offers a special Valentine's Chapel Proposal Dinner Plan from February 11 to 14, 2026, featuring exclusive chapel rentals and romantic dining experiences with a 100% success rate since 2021.
BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel presents the 12th edition of its special Japanese whisky pairing event, featuring rare bottles like Hibiki 17 Year alongside expertly crafted dishes, on two exclusive nights in March and April 2026.
Lake Biwa Hotel introduces two limited-edition sweets for the romantic season, showcasing Shiga-grown Omi Raspberries and premium Yamada Farm cream, available from February 6 to March 15, 2026.
A new luxury hotel opens on Shodoshima Island on January 26, 2026, featuring 45 ocean-view rooms, a thermal spa, and Mediterranean cuisine celebrating local ingredients.
Grand Hyatt Tokyo presents special menus at Fiorentina Pastry Boutique and French Kitchen from March 1-8, 2026, featuring mimosa-inspired cuisine and desserts to promote women's empowerment and gender equality.
Starting January 10, 2026, the all-inclusive resort hotel introduces a lunch buffet featuring customizable hand-rolled sushi, hamburgers, and teppan-grilled meats with all-you-can-drink alcohol included.
Hotel Kanazawa in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is now accepting reservations for an accommodation plan featuring a premium seafood ehomaki (lucky roll) supervised by Japanese head chef Hashimoto for Setsubun 2026 (February 3). The plan allows guests to enjoy the traditional ehomaki in the quiet privacy of their hotel room.
Kawagoe Prince Hotel will offer an afternoon tea set themed around the original Saitama strawberry "Amarin" and the Queen of Hearts from March 11 to May 6, 2026.
KYUKAMURA RIKUCHU-MIYAKO offers a special accommodation plan to experience Kuromori Kagura, a 300-year-old traditional ritual performance, with a special performance at the hotel on February 14, 2026.
Novotel Nara presents a limited-time accommodation package for couples and friends, featuring special craft cocktails made with Nara's brand strawberries, premium chocolates from Gateau des Bois, and late checkout until noon.
From April 20 to May 31, 2026, Hoshino Resorts Oirase Keiryu Hotel offers an exclusive 1-group-per-day picnic experience featuring the vibrant spring foliage of Oirase Gorge, complete with sprout-inspired cuisine and champagne cocktails.
Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Nasu, Japan's first agritourism resort, will hold the Rice School program in 2026, offering authentic rice farming experiences and traditional hagama rice cooking. This sixth edition runs from April 12 to October 11, 2026, featuring hands-on activities including seeding, rice planting, weeding, and harvesting.
A new weekday lunch course debuts at Chinese restaurant Xiang Tao, featuring six dishes and medicinal tea designed to nurture wellness from within, based on traditional Chinese medicine principles.
Cafe Toastina at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel presents the second installment of their seasonal strawberry fair, "Strawberry × Chocolate Sweets & Bakery," running from February 1 to February 28, 2026. Perfect for the Valentine's season.
Yunomori Hotel Shidotaira, a Welcome Baby Inn in Hanamaki, Iwate, has renovated its kids space "Oka no Hiroba" under the supervision of Otomokuzai, a 120-year-old local timber company. The area now features the historic Hanamaki Electric Railway's Deha 3 trolley car and a newly established baby plaza.
Gifu Grand Hotel is hosting two special events in February and March 2026 to honor Head Chef Yoshio Mori's prestigious "Contemporary Master Craftsman" award from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
Hotel Metropolitan Marunouchi's Dining & Bar TENQOO offers a special weekday lunch set featuring a strawberry parfait inspired by spring's arrival, available from February 2 to March 31, 2026.
Experience the arrival of spring through your senses at Le Pristine Tokyo with limited-time offerings including a cherry blossom and decopon afternoon tea, sakura cocktails, and spring-inspired evening canapés.
Hyatt Regency Tokyo presents its first Valentine's promotion following its renovation, featuring a 3-day limited dessert buffet, exclusive cocktails and chocolate pairings, and Pierre Hermé Paris collaboration afternoon tea across the property.
Kawana Hotel introduces the Blossom Afternoon Kawana Sakura Selection, featuring cherry blossom-themed sweets and stunning ocean views from February 3 to April 11, 2026.
Known as one of Japan's premier hidden hot spring destinations, Kawamata Onsen "Kura" reopens as Livemax Resort Kawamata Onsen, marking the 200th location of the Livemax Hotels & Resorts chain.
Experience a journey to cleanse your mind and body and attract good fortune with the gods' power at Mercure Fukuoka Munakata Resort & Spa, located on the coast overlooking the Genkai Sea. Two special accommodation plans are now available.
Starts Publishing Co., Ltd., operator of OZmall, a women's web media platform with 4.5 million members, announces additional "Solo Guest Exclusive Day" events at six facilities including The Fairmont Tokyo and The Westin Yokohama, starting January 22 at 10 AM.
From April 1 to June 30, 2026, guests and their dogs can enjoy a morning beach cleanup walk along the beautiful Shirahama Coast in Shimoda, followed by breakfast on an ocean-view terrace.
The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa has launched a new overnight stay plan allowing guests to choose from Japanese, Western, or Chinese cuisine on the day of their stay.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Akita announces the third phase of its limited-time dining event 'Snow and Fire Dining,' running from January 19 to February 14, 2026. The Valentine theme brings four types of chocolate fountains and special seasonal dishes.
GRAND CHARIOT Hokuto Shichisei 135° on Awaji Island is now accepting reservations for their Natural Sakura Tai Sukiyaki Hot Pot Plan, showcasing the island's spring delicacy.
This hot spring resort in Tottori Prefecture introduces weekday-only accommodation packages starting from 10,000 yen per person, including kaiseki dining and radon thermal bath experiences.
A special wine pairing dinner featuring rare Burgundy wines from Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg, including a double magnum bottle, will be held at The Thousand Kyoto on March 11, 2026.
Matsue Excel Hotel Tokyu presents a limited 4-day sweets fair on Jan 31 - Feb 1 and Feb 14-15, 2026, featuring live open-kitchen chocolat brûlée, strawberry desserts, and warm light meals at Restaurant MOSORO.
Okinawa Harbor View Hotel introduces exclusive experience-based activity plans for guests, including whale watching and island tours, with convenient hotel pick-up service from Naha.
Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel introduces an elegant chocolate and berry parfait at its 19th-floor LOUNGE PLUS from January 19 to February 28, 2026. During Valentine's season (February 1-14), the dessert features a special design with canelés, bonbon chocolates, and a heart-shaped candy decoration. BAR PLUS also offers a Chocolate Hour Set pairing two drinks with chocolate assortments.
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo offers handmade handbag-shaped chocolate creations and bonbon chocolate boxes from January 24 to March 31, 2026, perfect for Valentine's Day and White Day gifting.
Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto's all-day dining restaurant Kaza presents a special Valentine's Day dinner buffet featuring strawberry desserts, live flambé performances, and personalized chocolate message plates on February 14, 2026.
Shin Yokohama Prince Hotel collaborates with Kabaya Foods Corporation's beloved candy toy "Sebon Star" to offer a magical experience through concept rooms, collaboration sweets, and cocktails from February 10 to April 9, 2026.
The luxury camping resort is opening its doors to families with preschool-aged children for select dates in late March, offering a special opportunity to enjoy the gentle spring weather and stunning night views of Fukuoka.
Opening in 1926, Takarazuka Hotel has been an integral part of the city's history. The hotel marks its centennial milestone on May 14, 2026, with a three-month celebration featuring special accommodations, dining experiences, and concerts.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo launches a spring-limited luxury picnic experience featuring free-flow champagne, cherry blossom views, and the magical "Tokyo Sea of Clouds" garden display starting March 2.
Kyoritsu Maintenance will open Dormy Inn Yokkaichi, featuring natural hot spring baths, a high-temperature dry sauna with auto-löyly, and local cuisine breakfast buffet, on March 17, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Osaka has launched Gourmet Coupon 2026, offering guests a smart way to indulge in premium hotel dining. Purchase coupons at ¥3,500 each and use them as ¥4,000 credit across 11 restaurants and bars until March 31, 2026.
Hotel Okura Fukuoka's French restaurant Le Chandor will present a special one-night-only Valentine's dinner on February 14, 2026, featuring a six-course menu with tableside flambé and candlelit ambiance.
A new boutique hotel, mont, has opened in Nozawa Onsen Village, Nagano Prefecture. The 100-year-old former inn has been fully renovated into a modern accommodation featuring a wood-fired restaurant and 10 unique guest rooms.
Patina Osaka, the first property in Japan by Capella Hotel Group, has begun accepting reservations for its 2026 Valentine Chocolate Collection. This special collection features signature bonbon chocolates that reflect the hotel's refined lifestyle and sustainable values.
Shangri-La Tokyo presents a selection of nine exquisite chocolate items for Valentine's and White Day, available from February 1 to March 14, 2026.
Shinjuku Prince Hotel presents a limited 3-day buffet event from March 6-8, 2026, featuring signature dishes by four expert chefs paired with Perrier-Jouët champagne.
MANHATTAN TABLE, the restaurant on the 25th floor of Shinjuku Washington Hotel, will start dinner service from February 1, 2026, offering modern cuisine with night views of West Shinjuku.
Six Senses Kyoto presents chocolate and strawberry parfaits using sustainable Minimal chocolate, along with seasonal afternoon tea and cocktails from February 4 to March 4, 2026.
Capella Kyoto, set to open in spring 2026 in Kyoto's historic Miyagawa-cho district, has revealed its architectural and interior design concept that reimagines the traditional machiya townhouse for the modern era.
On February 27, 2026, Hotel Granvia Hiroshima presents an exclusive dining event featuring Chef Tomioka's special kaiseki menu paired with six premium sake selections from Suishin Yamane Honten, the historic brewery loved by renowned artist Yokoyama Taikan.
Keio Plaza Hotel Hachioji will open two new Little Twin Stars character rooms on March 18, featuring exclusive Sanrio merchandise and whimsical pastel decor. Reservations open January 16.
Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station presents its fourth collaboration afternoon tea with influencer aco, featuring tower-style presentation and Valentine's-perfect sweets from February 1 to March 31, 2026.
SQUEEZE and RealGate launch a 2-room urban hotel in Hatagaya, Tokyo, on January 17, 2026, implementing a sustainable hotel model through conversion of an aged building.
Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Toji and Comfort Hotel ERA Kobe Sannomiya are renewing their breakfast menus in March 2026, offering customizable pancakes, open sandwiches, and parfait-style salads for a cheerful morning experience.
The Hakodate Onuma Prince Hotel has opened a new winter activity area called "Hakodate Onuma Snow Field," offering snowshoe and cross-country skiing experiences in the scenic Onuma region starting January 17, 2026.
Hotel Granvia Kyoto's lobby lounge unveils an artistic parfait featuring Ronnefeldt tea cream and Valrhona chocolate, available throughout February in a stunning glass presentation.
Hotel Mikazuki in Kisarazu City, Chiba, will offer limited-time accommodation and day-trip plans in February 2026 exclusively for single-parent families, helping them enjoy their first family trip together.
The resort hotel begins its seasonal Strawberry Fair on January 15th, offering locally-grown strawberries including Kagawa's original "Sanuki Hime" variety at the dinner buffet, alongside a warm hot pot fair featuring regional ingredients.
Novotel Nara is offering an exclusive accommodation plan featuring a traditional tea ceremony at Hokkeji Temple on February 15, 2026, combining cultural immersion with modern hotel comfort.
Oriental Hotels & Resorts presents a unique culinary experience with three innovative "edible drinks" available at hotels in Okinawa and Fukuoka. The Yuimaru Project Phase 4 features creative beverages that blur the line between drinks and food.
The Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka, Vignette Collection introduces morning yoga sessions for Club Floor guests, offering a refreshing wellness experience overlooking the Japanese garden every Monday starting February 16, 2026.
A resort hotel in the nature-rich Yatsugatake area will host its 22nd annual spring festival featuring a 160-meter flower corridor, new aerial flower walk, and special flower-themed menu items from April 25 to May 24, 2026.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka will host a special three-day dinner event from February 13 to 15, 2026, featuring a course menu inspired by the classic tale Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, with each dish representing a scene from the story.
Starting January 21st, 2026, Strings Hotel Nagoya introduces a limited collaboration room featuring ReFa's premium beauty products. The package includes a take-home ReFa recovery wear set, exclusive room amenities, and breakfast buffet to commemorate the hotel's 10th anniversary.
The Prince Hotels in Takanawa will host the Takanawa Sakura Festival 2026 from March 6 to April 19, featuring 210 cherry trees, traditional cultural experiences, and seasonal cuisine.
The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho teams up with Milan's prestigious Excelsior Hotel Gallia for a special culinary collaboration featuring Italian Executive Chef Vincenzo Lebano from February 1 to March 31, 2026.
Akita Castle Hotel hosts the Strawberry Fair 2026 from February to May, featuring all-you-can-eat strawberry buffets, elegant afternoon tea sets, and a variety of strawberry-themed gourmet items crafted by the hotel's chefs and patissiers.
Disney Hotels welcome guests with special seasonal offerings, including Minnie's Funderland-themed menus, Imagining the Magic photo-themed rooms, and Minnie's Spring Daydream dining experiences.
Meitetsu Grand Hotel hosts a special dinner event on February 14th, 2026, featuring an exquisite French full course paired with live violin performance by Italian virtuoso Salvatore Piediscalzi and carefully selected wines.
Cafe & Bar Plaza at Mito Plaza Hotel presents "Strawberry Afternoon Tea Set Vol.2" from February 1 to March 14, 2026, featuring unique sweets and a tasting of three varieties of locally-sourced Ibaraki strawberries.
The Lobby Lounge on the 28th floor of Shangri-La Tokyo introduces a refined Western-style lunch promotion featuring classic dishes with a contemporary twist, using premium Japanese ingredients from February 1st to March 31st, 2026.
The St. Regis Osaka launches a special Valentine's promotion themed "Eternal Grace" from February 1 to February 15, 2026, featuring exclusive sweets, gourmet courses, and signature cocktails that embody timeless elegance.
From January 15 to February 28, 2026, Saryo Hassui at Suiran Kyoto presents a limited-time dessert combining classic Showa-era pudding à la mode with a sophisticated Kyoto interpretation, served in an elegant silver bowl.
Tokyo Bay Ariake Washington Hotel introduces a new anniversary stay plan featuring handcrafted cakes by hotel patissiers and 12:00 PM late checkout, perfect for celebrating special occasions.
A one-night-only culinary experience featuring Kanagawa's seasonal ingredients, prepared by all chefs at Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu on March 27, 2026!
Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall presents its Spring Parfait All-You-Can-Eat event from January 17 to May 6, 2026, featuring four new spring parfaits, seasonal desserts, and special collaborations with famous Fukuoka sweet shops.
The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa presents the Funka Bay Ezo Abalone Fair from January 10 to February 28, 2026, showcasing winter seafood delicacies across four restaurants.
Three Greens hotels in Mie Prefecture offer special Setsubun treats featuring local ingredients - seafood eho-maki, wagyu sukiyaki rolls, and strawberry eho rolls.
Hotel Metropolitan Ikebukuro's all-day dining restaurant CrossDine presents a Hokuriku Fair featuring Toyama, Ishikawa, and Fukui cuisine every Saturday, with live yellowtail filleting performances.
Hotel New Grand's signature dishes come together on one plate in this nostalgic set meal, available for a limited time from February 1 to March 31, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Japanese restaurant Senbazuru launches two limited-edition ehomaki featuring golden saffron rice and seven premium ingredients. Available February 1-3, 2026.
Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo introduces the "Valentine Purple White Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake" for a limited time from February 7 to 14, 2026. This elegant purple-hued cake features organic ingredients and edible flowers, perfect for Valentine's Day celebrations.
JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo will introduce two premium white wines from NIKI Hills Winery starting April 1, 2026. One wine won a gold medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2025, marking a first for Japanese Chardonnay still wines.
Mampei Hotel in Karuizawa offers a limited-time Classic Afternoon Tea from January 16 to March 19, 2026, featuring traditional sweets and revived signature dishes in their Main Dining Room with stunning winter garden views.
Nagasaki Marriott Hotel celebrates its 2nd anniversary on January 16, 2026, with special anniversary courses at Restaurant HARBELLA featuring premium Nagasaki ingredients.
From February 9 to 14, 2026, the French Dining Top of Kyoto at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto presents a special Valentine's Day course featuring dishes like yellowtail and scallop confit, duglere-style fish, and Kuroge wagyu poêlé.
Create your own unique art plate by decorating illustrations with pressed flowers and colorful sweets. The pressed flower frame can be taken home as a keepsake after enjoying the treats.
THE THOUSAND KYOTO's popular Strawberry Parfait Afternoon Tea gets a spring makeover with cherry blossom-scented desserts, white strawberries, and delicate candy decorations beginning February 24, 2026.
French Restaurant FOURGRAINS opens at Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo, featuring a signature dish that combines foie gras with aromatic coffee flavors. The restaurant celebrates tradition and innovation.
Strings Hotel Nagoya is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a year-long promotion featuring special restaurant menus, exclusive accommodation packages, banquet deals, and wedding offers starting January 13, 2026.
Aman Kyoto, a luxury resort nestled in a secluded forest garden in Kyoto's Takagamine district, has unveiled a limited-edition Valentine's chocolate collection that captures the essence of the ancient capital.
The hotel presents seasonal afternoon tea featuring fresh strawberries from winter through spring, with sweets, savory dishes, and live dessert performance at THE LOUNGE.
Cross Hotel Kyoto presents a special 2-day workshop featuring Nishimura Yuzen-Chokoku's live demonstrations and hands-on stencil carving experience on January 23-24, 2026.
Experience authentic Korean cuisine buffet-style from January 17 to April 12, 2026, featuring dishes supervised by sister hotel Four Points by Sheraton Suwon, including customizable bibimbap, fried chicken, and warming hot pots.
Indulge in a luxurious strawberry-themed buffet at Meitetsu Grand Hotel's 18th-floor restaurant featuring over 30 delectable sweets made with premium Amaou strawberries, available for 4 limited days in January and February 2026.
Starting January 1, 2026, MUJI HOTEL GINZA began offering welcome sweets selected by Matsuya Ginza's confectionery buyers to all guests at check-in. This collaboration highlights the strong community connections in Ginza.
Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka launches a Strawberry Fair at Gourmet Boutique Melissa, featuring 10 varieties of strawberry cakes and breads available from January 10 to April 14, 2026.
The Fujiya Hotel in Hakone introduces an innovative audio guide experience powered by Yamaha Corporation's Sound xR Core and GATARI Inc.'s Auris platform, bringing the voices of the hotel's founders to life through immersive spatial audio technology.
Yu-toria Etchu inn in Toyama launches a limited winter detox stay plan featuring Toyama Yakuzen-certified fermented medicinal hot pot, specialty seafood including the rare deep-sea fish "genge," natural hot springs, and yomogi-mushi herbal steam therapy.
A new stay experience launches in Yobuko, one of Japan's three major morning markets. Opening from January 16 to 30, 2026, Nakao Jinroku HOTEL and facilities unite food, lodging, and sauna for an immersive harbor town exploration.
From February 1 to 14, 2026, Aloft Osaka Dojima will offer a limited-time Valentine's Afternoon Tea featuring strawberries and chocolate, along with exclusive Valentine's cocktails available throughout February.
Arluis Wedding introduces Premier Photo Wedding packages in Guam, combining stunning chapel photography with luxury hotel stays. Service begins March 1, 2026, with bookings opening January 10, 2026.
Starting January 10, 2026, Dhawa Yura Kyoto's GRILL 54TH restaurant introduces a winter lunch buffet centered around charcoal-grilled roast beef and artisan cheeses, offering a casual yet sophisticated Italian dining experience surrounded by bamboo gardens.
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi launches a collection of Valentine's Day sweets featuring Executive Pastry Chef Michele Abbatemarco's cacao-inspired creations, along with special romantic packages.
Experience traditional Japanese aesthetics at Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa's limited-time tea cafe, featuring wagashi sweets and ikebana workshops in a serene garden setting designed by renowned architect Togo Murano.
Hotel Amaneku Hida Takayama is hosting special events featuring koto and taiko performances by local high school students, offering guests a chance to experience traditional Japanese music up close on January 17 and February 8, 2026.
Hyatt Regency Tokyo presents its fifth collaboration with Pierre Hermé Paris, featuring a floral-themed spring afternoon tea and a new casual dessert experience, available from February 1 to March 31, 2026.
From February 9 to 15, 2026, the Kichijoji Tokyu REI Hotel is hosting a special "Chocolat Aroma Lunch" featuring three main dishes crafted with cocoa and chocolate. Choose from fish, meat, or pasta dishes that showcase chocolate's deep aroma and rich flavor.
A new luxury whole-house rental brand launches in Kyoto's historic Ishibe Koji alley, offering an intimate stay near Kiyomizu-dera and Gion with private chef facilities and dedicated concierge service.
Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa, a highland resort hotel overlooking the majestic Zao mountain range, is now offering an accommodation plan with lift tickets for nearby Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort this winter.
THE VILLAS NAGASAKI presents a seasonal dessert buffet featuring strawberry and chocolate from January 8 to February 28, 2026, with a second strawberry and cherry blossom theme running March 1 to April 30.
From February 21 to April 26, 2026, Oiso Prince Hotel presents a spring seasonal event featuring cherry blossom art decorations at THERMAL SPA S.WAVE and special cherry blossom menus.
Experience a culinary journey through world cheeses at Royal Pines Hotel Urawa's 19F French restaurant RPR. The special full-course menu features cheeses from around the globe, from appetizers to desserts, available by reservation through February 19.
The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda will install Airweave's "Smart 02" mattress pads in select rooms from January 15 to June 30, 2026, offering guests a comfortable sleep environment during their travels.
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Tokyo Prince Hotel will host TOKYO BLOOM PICNIC from March 7 to May 31, 2026, offering colorful picnic baskets with hotel-quality cuisine on a terrace overlooking Tokyo Tower.
The Tokyo Station Hotel offers exclusive building tours of Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum before opening hours, paired with breakfast or lunch. Limited to 15 guests per day, running February 26 and March 6, 2026.
Qkamura Nanki Katsuura, a resort hotel located in Yoshino-Kumano National Park, has launched a guided tour package featuring a visit to Katsuura Port's fresh tuna auction and a special market breakfast, starting January 6.
A spring festival celebrating early cherry blossoms arrives at Aomoriya by Hoshino Resorts, featuring the illuminated Apple and Cherry Blossom Corridor and Nebuta Hanasaka Jisan folklore character bringing seasonal joy to Aomori.
BELLUSTAR TOKYO's 45th-floor Bar Bellustar introduces a limited-time whisky pairing experience featuring Tokyu Hotels' original whisky paired with Kagoshima black pork from January 12 to March 15, 2026.
A special one-day event featuring floral-themed sweets and savories, paired with a Dilmah tea seminar and exclusive gifts for Valentine's Day.
Hilton Yokohama presents a strawberry sweets buffet at Allday Dining Parade from February 1 to March 31, 2026. Featuring five types of whole strawberry cakes, chocolate fountain, and multiple strawberry varieties for tasting.
Hotel Nikko Tachikawa Tokyo's restaurant "All Day Dining Shato" begins accepting pre-orders for handcrafted Valentine's chocolates starting January 14, 2026, with pickup available from February 7 to 14.
Cafe Terrace "Camellia" at Hotel Okura JR Huis Ten Bosch is renovating with 36 additional seats and a refreshed layout, reopening January 22, 2026. The renovation features new high-back sofas and special campaign offerings including upgraded buffet items.
Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay will host a limited 6-day Grand Sweets Buffet celebrating the pairing of sweet strawberries and rich chocolate, featuring over 14 varieties of desserts and pastries from February 10-12 and 17-19, 2026.
From March 16, 2026, Oirase Keiryu Hotel by Hoshino Resorts will launch a unique spring experience celebrating moss flowers. This special program offers guests an alternative to traditional cherry blossom viewing with moss discovery tours, educational sessions, and themed sweets.
Experience the perfect harmony of Western and Japanese flavors with this limited-time afternoon tea featuring vibrant strawberries and aromatic matcha. Available February 15 to March 31, 2026 at Lobby Lounge Fontaine.
A one-day cultural event featuring taiko drums, koto music, and tea ceremony will take place in the Japanese garden of this registered cultural property hotel.
Enjoy the Pink Hanaichiogo and Ruby Red Akeichiogo afternoon tea sets featuring strawberry sweets on the 28th floor Sky Lounge Top of Prince from January 15 to May 14, 2026.
Discover the story behind "Moksei," a stunning original cocktail selected through an in-house competition at Tokyo Station Hotel, featuring osmanthus syrup and premium gin in a tribute to the hotel's heritage.
Grand Hyatt Tokyo introduces a special White Day Collection featuring new champagne bottle-shaped chocolates with customizable messages, heart-shaped bonbon boxes, and more delightful treats available from March 1 to 14, 2026.
The hotel will host an all-you-can-drink craft beer festival featuring 8 breweries from JR West Hotels' locations across Wakayama, Kyoto, Osaka, Okayama, Hiroshima, Nara, and Toyama. Priced at 5,500 yen in advance.
Laguna Garden Hotel in Ginowan City, Okinawa is launching "Safi Spa Okinawa" with a new outdoor sauna area and renovated indoor saunas supervised by sauna legend Dai Matsuo, rebranding their popular Aqua Zone facility.
The Hokkaido mountain resort completes major renovation featuring all-new guest rooms, private sauna suites, and renovated public saunas supervised by renowned sauna expert "ととのえ親方" (Sauna Master Matsuo).
Rihga Royal Hotel Kokura presents STRAWBERRY SPECIAL, a popular lunch buffet featuring unlimited strawberry desserts, running from February 1 to May 11, 2026, with two distinct phases offering 18 different sweets.
From March 21 to June 25, 2026, OTTO SETTE, the main dining restaurant at Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Yatsugatake, will offer a special spring dinner course showcasing seasonal strawberries and vegetables paired with expertly selected wines.
From January 13 to March 31, 2026, the Top of Yokohama Bar Lounge on the 42nd floor serves a special strawberry dessert plate featuring a dome-shaped chocolate that melts to reveal strawberries inside.
Tokyo Station Hotel introduces a luxurious afternoon tea featuring white chocolate and fresh fruits, available from February 19 to March 31, 2026, at their historic Lobby Lounge.
HOTEL Hoshitori Terrace Sekigane in Kurayoshi City, Tottori, is hosting a special stargazing campaign from January 9 to February 28, 2026, featuring star observation events, themed rooms with indoor planetariums, and extended day-trip hot spring hours.
Japanese Cuisine Sakuragaoka at Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel has revamped its afternoon tea into a more meal-like experience, offering obanzai, main dishes, and traditional Japanese sweets starting January 6, 2026.
From March 4 to May 31, 2026, Hoshinoya Karuizawa will offer a special strawberry-focused breakfast featuring three varieties of seasonal strawberries, including rare white and dark red varieties grown in the highland climate of Karuizawa.
Miyako Hotel Amagasaki will sell traditional Eho-maki sushi rolls at their Japanese restaurant Tsunokuni for two days only on February 2-3, 2026, to celebrate Setsubun and bring good fortune for the year ahead.
Starting January 7, Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO is offering an exclusive all-inclusive anniversary plan for ¥3.9 million, featuring luxury suites, private dining, and winter experiences in Niseko.
The Ritz-Carlton Okinawa introduces a limited-time SAKURA menu celebrating Okinawa's unique Kan-hizakura cherry blossoms, featuring afternoon tea, cakes, and cocktails available from January 7 through mid-April 2026.
The Ritz-Carlton Osaka opens reservations for their 2026 Valentine's collection featuring elegant chocolates and sweets with the theme "Dressing Up," alongside special dining promotions at Splendido restaurant and The Bar.
Royal Park Hotel in Nihonbashi introduces limited-time offerings from January to February 2026, featuring a Twilight Afternoon Tea with 30 types of all-you-can-drink beverages and a special Strawberry Cocktail Fair at Royal Scots bar.
Shiba Park Hotel in Tokyo showcases traditional Japanese crafts in its latest exhibition, featuring oshie hagoita paddles and karakami decorative paper from December 1, 2025 to March 8, 2026.
From February 1 to March 31, 2026, experience Ishikawa Prefecture's rich food culture at Buffet Dining Kechel in Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel, featuring traditional Kaga cuisine and rare local ingredients.
Shinagawa Prince Hotel presents a limited two-day special dinner event featuring Executive Chef Akiyo Abiko and Chinese Restaurant Chef Nobuhiro Fujii, celebrating the arrival of spring with an innovative fusion of Chinese and French culinary artistry.
From January 5 to February 28, 2026, Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Penthouse Lounge "Bay Court Cafe" presents a luxurious strawberry-themed afternoon tea featuring Hakata Amaou strawberries and the hotel's signature "Super Series" cakes at 100 meters above ground.
Indulge in the rich flavors of snow crab, king crab, and hairy crab at this exclusive two-night kaiseki event on January 23-24, 2026.
From February 1 to March 31, 2026, The Westin Miyako Kyoto offers a luxurious strawberry-themed afternoon tea featuring nine sweets and savory selections celebrating the peak of strawberry season.
Japanese Restaurant Mai at The Westin Tokyo presents a seasonal Hot Pot Fair from January 6 to February 28, 2026, featuring four course menus including fugu hot pot, wagyu shabu-shabu, seafood hot pot, and local chicken mizutaki.
A seasonal specialty dessert returns to the Yokohama hotel for four days only, featuring large strawberries and mango wrapped in cream and sponge cake. The lucky direction for 2026 is south-southeast.
Restaurant Bellustar at BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel introduces a special winter course showcasing Hokkaido's finest seasonal ingredients from January 6 to February 28, 2026.
Candeo Hotels begins selling a limited-time winter breakfast plan offering up to 20% off breakfast-included stays at 27 locations across Japan, available exclusively through official website bookings from December 12, 2025 to February 15, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari launches its highly anticipated strawberry-themed buffet featuring premium Super Amaou shortcakes, fresh-made crepes, and over 260,000 satisfied guests since 2009.
The Westin Hotel Sendai is offering a delightful Valentine's Day collection featuring three types of artisanal chocolate treats, available from January 30th to February 14th, 2026.
The Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort will offer a special afternoon tea featuring seasonal strawberries and delicate cherry blossom flavors from February 3 to May 8, 2026, available only from Tuesday to Friday.
From February 1 to March 31, 2026, Cafe Crossyard offers special desserts featuring Saitama Prefecture's original strawberry variety Amarin with select lunch courses.
Cafe Cross Yard at Hotel Metropolitan Saitama Shintoshin will serve kuwai (arrowhead) from Koshigaya City as part of their New Year's breakfast buffet for three days starting January 1, 2026.
Enjoy three elegant strawberry-themed cocktails at Bar Granada from January 5 to March 31, 2026. Experience luxurious strawberry flavors in this sophisticated hotel bar.
A new sky-high dining space overlooking Lake Toya will debut at The Windsor Hotel Toya. The restaurant renovation includes breakfast service, afternoon tea, and exclusive lounge access for suite guests.
Starting January 5th, 2026, Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers presents the luxurious Amaou Parfait at Lounge Sea Wind and the Strawberry Afternoon Tea Set at Sky Lounge Bay View, featuring premium Amaou strawberries.
The all-inclusive resort hotel overlooking the Pacific Ocean has been certified as a family-friendly accommodation, offering specially equipped rooms and services for traveling with babies and young children.
From January 15 to February 27, 2026, Hotel Granvia Okayama presents an exclusive strawberry-themed afternoon tea on the 19th floor, featuring fresh Okayama strawberries, elegant savories, and 13 exquisite desserts
The Mezzanine Lounge Suzukake at Hotel Metropolitan unveils a new seasonal parfait combining premium seasonal strawberries with various chocolates, available throughout January 2026.
Located in Takanawa, Tokyo, JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo launches two delightful afternoon tea experiences celebrating winter flavors. Starting December 26, enjoy a strawberry-themed afternoon tea, followed by a limited-edition chocolate afternoon tea in February, complemented by Valentine's Day sweets and special dining experiences.
Kobe Portopia Hotel presents a special dining event featuring shrimp dishes across seven restaurants from January 7 to February 28, 2026. The New Year Shrimp Bliss Warm Gourmet Dinner celebrates the auspicious ingredient with chef-crafted menus.
Phoenix Seagaia Resort offers a perfect winter retreat for women seeking cozy relaxation. Enjoy illuminations, bonfires, hot springs, a newly opened relaxation lounge, and fine Italian dining in Miyazaki.
Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka announces its Valentine's Day Collection 2026, featuring 27 chocolate items from three brands including the newly launched Passirée. Sales run from January 4 to February 14, 2026.
Riviera Zushi Marina presents a special kaiseki dinner on January 23rd and 24th, 2026, featuring winter delicacies prepared by former embassy chef Yasuhiro Ito
Shinjuku Prince Hotel is hosting a "Chocolate & Strawberry" fair from February 1 to April 30, 2026, featuring innovative savory pizzas at The Station Café Bar and an extensive buffet at Prince Marché.
Innovation Partners launches a pilot stay program at the renovated Suzuki Inn in Joetsu City, Niigata, running through February 28, 2026, inviting local residents to experience the historic inn's transformation into a multifunctional hub.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari presents the "Strawberry & Amaou Sweets Fair" until March 31, 2026, featuring exclusive afternoon tea sets, all-you-can-eat buffets, and premium strawberry desserts on the 24th floor with stunning Tokyo Bay views.
The Windsor Hotel Toya is set to transform its top floor into a sky-high dining experience featuring breakfast, afternoon tea, and exclusive lounge access for suite guests, all with panoramic views of Lake Toya. The restaurant renewal is scheduled to open in spring 2026.
Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu presents two limited-edition Valentine's chocolate collections for 2026. Choose between elegant fruit-flavored chocolates from the pastry team or adventurous Sichuan-spiced chocolates from the Chinese restaurant.
Aloft Osaka Dojima will offer a limited-time afternoon tea experience featuring Japanese-inspired sweets and savories from January 1 to March 31, 2026.
The Capitol Hotel Tokyu in Chiyoda-ku, Nagatacho, is hosting The Capitol Strawberry Fair 2026 starting January 15, featuring seasonal strawberries in various forms across multiple restaurants and lounges.
Futakotamagawa Excel Hotel Tokyu presents a special afternoon tea celebrating the transition from winter's tranquility to spring's vibrant colors. Enjoy 12 exquisite savories and desserts at The 30th Dining Bar while taking in stunning views from 130 meters above ground.
Hotel Granvia Kyoto begins accepting reservations for eho-maki lucky direction sushi rolls starting January 5, 2026. The featured Seven Lucky Gods roll uses eel and six other premium ingredients.
Starting January 9, 2026, Hotel Granvia Osaka's Tea Lounge launches a new evening menu featuring chocolate cake paired with savory treats and your choice of beverages, perfect for a relaxing stop after work or before dinner.
Hotel Granvia Wakayama launches special New Year 2026 Lucky Bags with hotel dining packages and gourmet items. Advance reservations start December 26.
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima will host a special traditional Hiroshima Kagura performance by the Arida Kagura Troupe on January 17, 2026, celebrating the hotel's 7th anniversary.
A new dinner course featuring Okinawan ingredients prepared with French techniques will be available at Restaurant Bon Appetit from January 15, 2026.
Hotel Metropolitan's Bar "Orient Express" presents a Winter Cocktail Fair from January 1 to February 28, 2026, featuring three seasonal cocktails made with "The KI NO BI Kyoto Dry Gin" series, inspired by Japanese winter.
Ring in 2026 at Riviera Zushi Marina's New Year Festival featuring traditional Japanese cultural experiences including mochi-pounding, calligraphy, and kite-making, plus the popular Zushi Flea Market Mini, gourmet dining, and seaside resort relaxation.
Sapporo Stream Hotel's BAR & GRILL Splish presents "STREAM Afternoon Tea - Strawberry Romance," a winter-limited afternoon tea supervised by two strawberry sommeliers, from January 18 to March 31, 2026.
seven x seven Ishigaki will present a special New Year's show featuring 500 drones and fireworks against the Ishigaki night sky, running for three days from January 1 to 3, 2026.
Sheraton Grand Hotel Hiroshima presents a special sweets buffet combining sweet-tart strawberries and rich chocolate, featuring delightful cakes, parfaits, and welcome sweets from December 26, 2025 to February 15, 2026.
Shinagawa Prince Hotel introduces a limited-time Chinese Afternoon Tea themed around ruby-red strawberries, combining traditional Chinese cuisine techniques with seasonal ingredients from January 13 to March 15, 2026.
BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts introduces a limited-time "Urizun Herbal Stay" event from March 1 to May 31, 2026, offering guests a chance to experience Okinawa's pleasant spring season through herb-infused cuisine, botanical sauna, and custom bath salt bar.
Hilton Kyoto offers eight exclusive New Year lucky bag packages featuring luxury suite stays, fine dining experiences, and spa treatments through January 18, 2026
From January 1 to April 30, 2026, Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland will offer a luxurious Strawberry Afternoon Tea featuring French-inspired savories and indulgent strawberry desserts at their Lounge & Bar Gran Bleu.
Bar Granada at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto will offer "Kazamigusa," a seasonal cocktail inspired by early spring plum blossoms, from January 1 to February 28, 2026.
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka launches luxurious strawberry-themed offerings starting December 26, 2025, featuring the Strawberry Afternoon Tea at The Lobby Lounge and the Strawberry Afternoon Buffet - Salon du Strawberry - at Italian restaurant Splendido.
Soubourou Concept Ryukyu, a luxury villa blending Japanese modern aesthetics with Ryukyuan culture, opens in Minamiboso, Chiba. The exclusive one-group-per-day villa features Ryukyuan limestone interiors, ocean views, Minamiboso hot springs, heated pool, private sauna with cold plunge, and climate-controlled BBQ pavilion.
Hotel The Celestine Tokyo Shiba introduces a limited-time parfait combining fresh seasonal strawberries with rich Basque cheesecake, available through January 31, 2026, at their first-floor café lounge.
The Westin Sendai presents a Valentine High Tea featuring chocolate-themed dishes, Miyagi beef, and free-flow beverages with stunning night views from February 2-15, 2026.
Sport & Do Resort Resol no Mori in Chiba offers a romantic Valentine's and White Day glamping experience from February 1 to March 15, 2026, featuring specially decorated rooms, handcrafted sweets, and French cuisine.
Voco Osaka Central presents two seasonal afternoon tea experiences featuring fresh Japanese strawberries, inspired by 1980s London and Easter celebrations, available from January 9 to May 6, 2026.
Aloft Tokyo Ginza is hosting the Strawberry Harvest Festival at The WAREHOUSE from December 22, 2025 to May 31, 2026. Enjoy all-you-can-eat fresh strawberries with 7 varieties of sauces and toppings in the heart of Ginza.
Hotel Niwa Tokyo announces a special one-night dining event at Yukuri Japanese Restaurant, featuring seasonal Niigata cuisine paired with premium sake from Kamonishiki Brewery on January 24, 2026.
InterContinental Yokohama Grand presents its 2026 Valentine's chocolate collection at the Gourmet & Souvenir shop "Eye Marina" on the 2nd floor, featuring 18 varieties of artisanal bonbon chocolates including four new flavors from January 19 to February 14, 2026.
Miyako Hotel Amagasaki presents a delightful Strawberry Afternoon Tea featuring an array of strawberry desserts beautifully arranged in a special wooden box, available from January 1 to February 28, 2026
Odakyu Hotel Century Southern Tower's Lounge South Court presents a delightful strawberry fair featuring six luxurious strawberry desserts, running from January 15 to April 30, 2026.
A new manga-themed hotel in Umeda opens with approximately 10,000 manga volumes available for guests to read during their stay
Shimoda Prince Hotel is launching a special accommodation plan ahead of the Kawazu-zakura cherry blossom festivals. The hotel is ideally located between two renowned cherry blossom viewing areas in Kawazu Town and Minami-Izu Town, offering guests a creative Japanese-Western dinner course featuring local Shimoda ingredients including golden eye snapper.
Shimoda Prince Hotel launches a limited-time winter accommodation package combining visits to the Tsumekizaki Narcissus Festival with traditional stone-grilled hotpot dining, available from December 20, 2025 to January 31, 2026.
Yokohama Tokyu REI Hotel introduces a new special lunch set at Bistro China "Encore" on the 9th floor, featuring a fusion of Western and Chinese cuisine with unlimited time seating, perfect for celebrations and girls' gatherings in the Minato Mirai area.
The forest resort hotel Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f in Sengokuhara, Hakone, offers seasonal winter experience programs including kotatsu relaxation, bonfire activities, and calligraphy experiences.
From March 1 to April 30, 2026, Toba International Hotel will offer a limited-edition afternoon tea collaboration between Mie Prefecture and Oshawott, featuring local ingredients and delightful sweets.
From December 20, 2025 to March 21, 2026, Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Ikebukuro offers themed concept rooms featuring all 18 characters from the movie in exclusive hotel concierge illustrations.
A nine-room small luxury hotel opens in Hashidate, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, celebrating the region's Kitamaebune ship heritage with locally sourced cuisine and renovated traditional architecture.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo launches a magical winter garden illumination featuring aurora lights and sea of clouds, in collaboration with Moomin, from November 11, 2025 to February 5, 2026.
Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Ikebukuro will host a special collaboration event with the TV anime Attack on Titan from December 1, 2025, featuring exclusive stay plans and a themed restaurant experience.
From December 31, 2025 through January 4, 2026, Kyoto Century Hotel will offer a special New Year buffet featuring traditional osechi dishes, Omi beef sukiyaki, fresh tuna, and seasonal winter delicacies at their La Jyho restaurant.
Ring in the new year with a spectacular buffet featuring traditional osechi, roasted bone-in beef, and festive performances including taiko drumming and lion dance at this Kyoto landmark hotel.
ANA Holiday Inn Resort Shinano-Omachi Kuroyon launches a special mountain retreat stay plan limited to 2 groups per day, featuring natural hot spring rooms, Shinshu minibar selection, fermented face masks, and selectable breakfast at LASOIL restaurant. Perfect for autumn foliage and winter snow activities.
From January 15 to June 30, 2026, Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel will offer exclusive guest rooms featuring photographer Mika Ninagawa's stunning Fantasy Springs photography as part of the Imagining the Magic photography project.
Hotel New Otani Osaka's SATSUKI LOUNGE will host a special autumn sweets buffet from October 7 to November 30, 2025, featuring French, Italian, and Japanese chestnut mont blancs, premium Uji matcha desserts, and seasonal grape treats.
Hilton Hiroshima presents a winter sweets buffet inspired by Marie Antoinette, featuring 20 elegant desserts and 9 savory dishes from November 15 to December 28, 2025.
A new luxury pet-friendly hot spring resort is opening in Yufuin, Oita Prefecture. All rooms feature natural hot springs, and villa suites include private dog runs.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is hosting the "Super Sweets Buffet 2025 - Autumn Chestnuts and Matcha" for a limited time from October 7 to November 30, 2025. The buffet features matcha sweets using Uji's long-established "Yamasho Koyamaen" matcha, a three-country Mont Blanc tasting, and seasonal grape desserts.
Caption by Hyatt Kabuto-cho Tokyo opened on October 7, 2025, marking Hyatt's newest brand's first entry into Tokyo and the fourth location worldwide.
The Moomin Special Room at Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Ikebukuro will be available again from October 25, 2025, to March 31, 2026, featuring new hotel logo keycards, Moomin-themed pancake breakfast, and exclusive novelties.
A new private rental accommodation, "SAWARA," has opened in Onomichi, Hiroshima. This 140-year-old renovated boathouse offers an intimate stay for up to 4 guests with exceptional breakfast from a renowned local fish shop.
Spend an afternoon enchanted by sweet magic. Hotel Kanazawa's Halloween-themed afternoon tea features witch tea party-inspired sweets.
A new luxury resort featuring art installations and innovative design will open in Beppu's famous hot spring district, offering guests a unique blend of nature, hot springs, cuisine, and international artworks.
Fujiya Hotel's Bakery & Sweets Picot in Hakone has launched three new autumn-inspired treats, available from September 1st through November 30th, 2025.
HOTEL GRAPHY Nezu will launch a limited autumn accommodation plan called Enjoy Reading Season Yanesen BOOK Plan from September 10th 2025 in collaboration with five unique local bookstores in the literary Yanesen district.
PETALS TOKYO, the water-side art hotel operated by Terada Warehouse, begins offering a "Calligraphy Experience Stay Plan" starting September 4, 2025. This new plan allows guests to engage with Japanese culture through hands-on calligraphy lessons while enjoying the unique hotel experience that combines art and waterfront ambiance.
A new limited-time afternoon tea experience featuring autumn flavors opens at Courtyard by Marriott Nagoya. The "Mignardises Afternoon Tea" will be available at THE LOUNGE on the first floor from September 1 to November 30, 2025.
On September 1, 2025, the group-stay hotel "edit x seven Fuji Gotemba" began welcoming guests in Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture. The facility targets active travelers such as families and groups, featuring custom bunk beds that sleep up to six people and a prime location just two minutes from Tomei Gotemba IC.
Experience Kanazawa's tea ceremony culture with authentic matcha and traditional Japanese sweets from the renowned Shibafune Koide confectionery at Hotel Kanazawa.
Discover exclusive day trip retreat plans at THE HOUSE private villas in Miura Peninsula, featuring breathtaking ocean views, private saunas, and luxurious relaxation spaces available on weekdays during autumn and winter seasons.
Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama introduces a vibrant dinner buffet experience in an amusement park atmosphere, featuring over 60 seasonal dishes and live cooking performances.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka will host a special New Year buffet event on January 1st and 2nd, 2026, featuring Japanese and Western cuisine, premium champagne, traditional entertainment, and luxury prize draws. The two-day celebration at the Naniwa banquet hall offers something for all generations of families.
Sunshine City Prince Hotel announces a special collaboration with TV anime Fire Force Season 3, offering themed concept rooms and original character drinks from October 2025 to January 2026.
A new traditional accommodation 'HAKUHA' is set to open in Kurashiki's famous Bikan Historic Quarter on September 12, 2025. This exclusive whole-house rental facility can accommodate up to 8 guests and offers a unique blend of historical architecture with modern amenities.
A new sky lounge 'SKY BAR LOUNGE' opens on September 2, 2025, at CANDEO HOTELS Utsunomiya's 13th floor. Enjoy premium wines and bread pairings with stunning mountain and city views.
Summary This time, we took a 2.5 hour flight from Haneda Airport to ✈️ Okinawa Prefecture! Okinawan gourmet food, awamori, canoeing, American-style bars… a 2-day/1-night trip to enjoy the charms of Kin-cho! 🚗✨ *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary 1:00pm richamocha cafe（リカモカ カフェ） First, we came to this […]
Summary A 2-day/1-night solo trip to Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture and the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in Toyama Prefecture. Here is the plan for day 1…On day 1, we went sightseeing in Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture. Omachi City is located in the northwestern part of Nagano and is famous as the gateway to the Nagano […]
What is Takehara City & Okunoshima Island? Takehara City is located in south-central Hiroshima Prefecture, facing the Seto Inland Sea and rich in nature. The historical landscape of the town is tasteful, and visitors can spend a relaxing time surrounded by the rich nature of the Seto Inland Sea. A small uninhabited island with a […]
Summary This time we went to Miyagi Prefecture for two days and one night! On the second day, we went to Matsushima and Sendai! We went to Matsushima to see the spectacular view, and also did some light eating and walking. It was a trip where we ate quite a bit of delicious food along […]
Summary This time we went to Miyagi Prefecture for two days and one night! On the first day, we went to the Kesennuma area to enjoy delicious seafood in the port town.The more I learned about Kesennuma, the more attractive and nice it was. It is easy to get to from Tokyo, so please refer […]
Summary This time we stayed at the FAV Hotel in Kagoshima Chuo and enjoyed the nature of Kagoshima with two girls! You can see Sakurajima in various forms, enjoy Kagoshima’s gourmet food, and have a girls’ party at a stylish hotel… It was two days of luxury and plenty of fun. All of these spots […]
Summary This time, three girls stayed at the newly opened “FAV HOTEL Kumamoto” in Kumamoto.We ate a lot of delicious food and had a girls’ night out.This is a hotel where you can have a wonderful time with family, friends, and of course couples! We also introduce some fashionable spots in Kumamoto. *Please note that […]
Summary This time, my friends and I went to Nishi-Nippori for a one-night stay at a hotel called FAV TOKYO Nishi-Nippori and explored the surrounding spots!After enjoying the wine-focused standing bar, Yanaka Ginza food stroll, and art gallery, enjoy a delicious craft beer at the brewery✨. It was a fun girls’ hotel stay at the […]
Summary I used a round-trip pass to eat all the gourmet food in Okayama in three days and two nights. Starting with kakioko (Okonomiyaki with oysters), Okayama is home to many exquisite local delicacies such as horumon udon and Kasaoka ramen! The “Round Trip Pass” is a convenient and too-beneficial ticket that allows you to […]
Tokyo’s appeal lies in its blend of tradition and modern subcultures. In this article, we will introduce you some of the city’s most distinct spots that capture the essence of Japan. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a first-time visitor, we’ve curated a list of must-see destinations tailored for those craving an authentic Japanese cultural […]
Summary This time, I toured Shimonoseki, Tsunoshima, Nagato, and Nagato Yumoto in Yamaguchi Prefecture using the Yamaguchi West Pass (unlimited rides on trains, buses, and ships in the tour area for two days) sold by setowa! The seafood was delicious, the hot spring town was fun, and it was a very satisfying 2-day/1-night trip. This […]
Summary This time, we went on a 2-day/1-night trip to Miyajima, one of Hiroshima Prefecture’s most popular tourist destinations.In addition to the symbol of Miyajima, Itsukushima Shrine, visitors can enjoy oysters, fried momiji manju buns, and other delicacies.Please refer to it when you visit Miyajima! *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to […]
Summary This time, we will introduce our weekend trip to the islands of Kagawa, Day 1 and Day 2.This 3-day/2-night plan leaves Tokyo on Friday night after work or school and spends Saturday and Sunday touring the island. I had an image of islands as being very far away, but it’s much easier than you […]
Summary This time, I used the “Okayama-Kagawa Wide Pass” (an unlimited-ride ticket that includes JR, ship, and bus services in Okayama, Kagawa, and Shodoshima), which can be purchased via the setowa app, for a 3-day/2-night trip to enjoy the spectacular scenery of Shodoshima and Kagawa.The sea is beautiful, and Kagawa specialties such as somen noodles […]
Summary This two-day and one-night trip will take visitors to Onomichi, a city facing the Seto Inland Sea in Hiroshima Prefecture, and Ikuchijima Island in the Seto Inland Sea. On the second day, we walked and explored the Onomichi area.I visited various places where I could fully enjoy Onomichi’s unique atmosphere, from standard sightseeing spots […]
Summary This time, we are going on a 2-day/1-night trip to Onomichi, a city facing the Seto Inland Sea in Hiroshima Prefecture, and Ikuchijima Island in the Seto Inland Sea. On the first day, we rented a car near Onomichi Station and drove along the Shimanami Kaido.Cycling around is a good way to get around, […]
Summary This time, it’s a 2-day/1-night plan to enjoy Kokusai-dori to the fullest ✨Located in Naha City, Kokusai street is a bustling area where Okinawa’s shopping and culinary culture converge. Lined with traditional local handicrafts, it is a fun place for tourists to stroll.Original accessories are sure to be a memorable part of your trip!Not […]
Summary Ishigaki Island is located on the western side of the main island of Okinawa. It is known as a resort area rich in nature with beautiful beaches and underwater coral reefs. This time, we stayed at The Miyara Garden, a single building for rent.I was able to relax and not have to worry about […]
Summary A two day and one night trip to Chatan, an area where you can enjoy a tropical resort.This is a popular area with a strong American flavor due to the proximity of an American military base. The hotel we stayed at was very comfortable and I highly recommend it! The Okinawan pig breed shabu […]
Summary This time, my friend and I visited Ryogoku, the city of sumo wrestlers, which has been attracting a lot of attention and gaining popularity recently. We stayed at the newly opened hotel called FAV TOKYO RYOGOKU and explored around the hotel area! Please take a look at it for your reference✨ *Please note that […]
Summary Motobu Town is famous for the earliest cherry blossom festival in Japan, and is a popular tourist destination as an area rich in nature, including Mt. Yaetake, a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, and Minna Beach, which boasts one of the clearest beaches in Japan.It was a relaxing and peaceful trip, healed by nature […]
Looking for a Kyoto itinerary beyond the usual temples? This 2-day trip covers Miyama's thatched-roof villages, Amanohashidate's famous sandbar, fresh seafood at Maizuru port, and the charming boat houses of Ine — all reachable from Kyoto Station by bus or car.
Summary Itoman-shi, which we visited this time, is located in the southern part of Okinawa and is attractive for its beautiful beaches and historical sites! It is popular among tourists as an area where local culture and nature can be fully enjoyed.We stayed at the Southern Beach Hotel & Resort Okinawa, a one-minute walk from […]
Summary Kin-cho is a quiet town with beautiful nature located in the center of the main island of Okinawa. Its historical heritage, idyllic scenery, and friendly atmosphere attract visitors.This time, you can enjoy a ladle of drinks at a bar with an American feel, be healed by aroma, and visit BTS (korean idol) locations. We […]
Summary This trip is a girls’ trip where we enjoyed Okinawa near Naha! Naha-shi is the central city of Okinawa’s main island, and is full of attractions such as Shuri Castle and Kokusai Street. It is an attractive area where tradition and newness coexist. Enjoy marine activities in the extremely beautiful Okinawa sea, eat Okinawa’s […]
Summary This time, I went to Ishigaki Island in Okinawa and enjoyed a lot of gourmet food. Ishigaki Island is known for its beautiful coral reefs and crystal clear waters, and is a popular tourist spot for its historic landmark, Ishigaki Castle, and the spectacular view of Kabira Bay. Since I came to Ishigaki Island, […]
Summary This time, a 2-day/1-night trip to enjoy activities and hotels! This is a trip around the central part of Serakaki from Yomitan-son 🚗✨. It was a luxurious 2 days to enjoy the beautiful beaches, gourmet food, and night pools that only Okinawa can offer 🤤💖. *Please note that information and prices listed are subject […]
Summary We have just launched a YouTube channel called Okinawa Holidays ✨. The first commemorative video is on 🏝Senaga Island, the closest resort island from Naha Airport! We enjoyed Okinawan soul food and juice at Umikaji Terrace on Senagashima Island. In addition, the hotel also has an aquarium and a garden pool available exclusively to […]
Summary This time, Rena and I stayed at La’gent Stay Shin Sapporo, which had its grand opening in July 2023🤗It is directly connected to JR Shin Sapporo Station and Shin Sapporo Subway Station, making it easily accessible, and the rooms are modern and relaxing. We had a delicious dinner, watched a baseball game, shopped at […]
Summary This time we had a relaxing 2 days and 1 night trip to Chatan! I think we had a relaxing time in the hotel’s garden pool and enjoyed a glass of wine while relaxing at the hotel’s bar 😆 It was an elegant time 🥂✨and of course, we ate a lot of delicious food […]
Summary This time I went to Kohama Island and Iriomote Island! From Naha Airport, you will first fly to Ishigaki Airport. From there, you will take a boat to visit each of the islands⛴. It’s not a place you can easily go for a quick visit, but it’s worth the time! It was the most […]
Cherry blossoms are at their best in Kyoto in spring. I stayed at La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo and explored Arashiyama and Nijo Castle on Day 1, then walked the Philosopher's Path and eastern Kyoto on Day 2. Here's my full 2-day spring itinerary with cherry blossom tips, cafe stops, and practical advice for getting around.
Summary This time I stayed at the new FAV Hotel in Hakodate, Hokkaido 😊! The artistic rooms were very stylish and nice 🎨💕 We also experienced the luxury of being able to book sushi in the hotel 🤤🍣. We also visited other popular Hakodate spots and had two days full of food and sightseeing 🥰🛩. Please […]
Summary This time, two girls went to Nasu! We rented a car and drove 🌞🚗 under clear skies. From interesting experiences with trick art to trendy cafes, resort-like hotels, and even water activities with spectacular views! The best of all worlds! If you are going to play in Nasu in summer, this is a great […]