【Nara Hotel & Hotel Granvia Kyoto】A One-Night-Only Special Collaboration Dinner: Nara Hotel × Hotel Granvia Kyoto "A Night of Gastronomy Woven by Two Capitals"

Nara Hotel (Nara City, Takabatake-cho, General Manager Ryuta Harada) and Hotel Granvia Kyoto (Kyoto City, Shimogyo-ku, General Manager Satoru Miura) will hold a special collaboration full-course dinner event, "Nara Hotel × Hotel Granvia Kyoto: A Night of Gastronomy Woven by Two Capitals," at their banquet hall on Friday, July 31, 2026. As Nara Hotel, with its 117-year history, approaches a milestone of embarking on a new journey after a major renovation in September 2026, Hotel Granvia Kyoto, a group hotel of JR West Hotels, has realized this special project together with Nara Hotel, driven by a desire to once again convey the history, traditions, and charm of both hotels that have been passed down over the years. On the day, with the theme of "Pilgrimage to the Ancient Capitals," a full-course meal will be offered using rich ingredients from both Nara and Kyoto, such as Yamato beef and Kyoto-grown shiitake mushrooms. For the main dish, as a special feature unique to this event, silverware that has been passed down at Nara Hotel for over 110 years will make an appearance. This imposing silverware, once used at the "Nagasaki Hotel," which was hailed as the most luxurious hotel in the Far East during the Meiji period, will add elegance and prestige to the special dish, creating a rare gastronomic experience where history and culture can be felt with all five senses. Additionally, on the day, valuable photographs and documents that convey the history of Nara Hotel will be displayed at the venue. Nara Hotel, beloved by many distinguished guests as the "Kansai Guesthouse," and Hotel Granvia Kyoto, which has been disseminating gourmet culture as the gateway to the ancient capital of Kyoto, invite you to experience the history and culture cultivated by each location and hotel through cuisine. Please enjoy the one-night-only full course and hospitality woven by these two representative hotels in the elegant space of the banquet hall. ◆About the Silverware Over 110 Years Old: This is cutlery made by Mappin & Webb, a purveyor to the British Royal Family, which was used at the "Nagasaki Hotel," once hailed as the most luxurious hotel in the Far East during the Meiji period. It was discovered in a warehouse at Nara Hotel in 2013. For the main dish, this imposing silverware, having aged over 110 years, will add brilliance and formality to the special plate, creating a dining experience that evokes history and culture. ◆Event Overview: Date & Time: Friday, July 31, 2026, 18:30-20:45 (Reception from 18:00). Venue: 3rd-floor banquet hall "Genji no Ma." Price: General price 30,000 yen / JR Hotel Members & WESTER member price 27,000 yen. Includes: Course meal and pairing drinks, primarily wine. Reservations & Inquiries: TEL. 075-342-5511 (Direct Sales Line) 9:00-18:00. URL: https://www.granvia-kyoto.co.jp/event/1075/. *The displayed price includes tax and a 15% service charge. *This banquet event is limited to guests aged 20 and over. *JR Hotel Members points and WESTER points are not eligible for accrual. *Reservation required. No refunds for cancellations. *All photos are for illustrative purposes only. ◆About the Food and Drinks: Chefs from both hotels will each add their own creative touches to the dishes they are responsible for, creating a special course. For drinks, sommeliers from both hotels have selected wines and other pairings to enhance the flavors of the meal. *The displayed price includes consumption tax and a 15% service charge. *All photos are for illustrative purposes only. Amuse-bouche: Ancient Capital Kyoto × Nara (Nara Hotel / Hotel Granvia Kyoto). Cold Appetizer: Corn from Kyoto Murata Farm and Hairy Crab (Hotel Granvia Kyoto). Warm Appetizer: Nara Hotel's Traditional Consommé with the Scent of Nara Cedar (Nara Hotel). Egg and Pancetta with Tea Porridge Espuma and Asuka Ancient Rice (Nara Hotel). Fish Dish: Abalone and Kyoto Shiitake Mushroom Baked in a Pie with Truffle Aroma (Hotel Granvia Kyoto). Meat Dish: Teppanyaki-grilled Yamato Beef Fillet with Nara Hotel's Traditional Demi-glace Sauce Infused with Persimmon Leaf (Nara Hotel). Finale: Caviar, Seaweed, Rice (Nara Hotel / Hotel Granvia Kyoto). Dessert: Kyoto Flower, Yamato Elegance (Nara Hotel / Hotel Granvia Kyoto). Bread & Butter. Coffee. *( ) indicates the responsible hotel. *Menu contents are subject to change depending on ingredient availability. ◆About Nara Hotel: Nara Hotel was founded in 1909 as the "Kansai Guesthouse" and is a historic hotel that has welcomed many guests, including imperial family members and dignitaries from Japan and abroad. Located adjacent to Nara Park, it has been cherished for many years as a representative hospitality facility in Nara. The main building is furnished with fixtures and fittings that convey the atmosphere of its founding era, offering a space where history and tradition can be felt. Furthermore, in September 2026, the new building will be renamed the "West Wing" and, after a major renovation, will restart with new appeal. ◆About Hotel Granvia Kyoto: Hotel Granvia Kyoto offers direct access to JR Kyoto Station, providing high-quality hotel services as the gateway to Kyoto where people, culture, information, and "history" and "future" intersect. The hotel features 541 guest rooms, as well as a variety of facilities including restaurants and banquet halls, catering to a wide range of needs for accommodation, dining, and parties. It offers Kyoto-style hospitality to guests from both Japan and abroad, as well as local customers. About the Membership Programs of JR West Hotels: JR West Hotels participates in two membership programs: "JR Hotel Members," which offers discounts on accommodation rates at JR Hotel Group properties nationwide and allows for more convenient and beneficial use of participating hotels and restaurants, and "WESTER Points," which provides various services and benefits for JR West Group railway and shopping. Both are free to join and have no annual fees, and accumulated points can be used at participating facilities. For more details, please visit the URL below. About JR West Hotels: JR West Hotels is a hotel group within the JR West Group, currently operating 5 brands and 13 hotels (4,422 rooms). As a base for high-quality travel, it offers "Hotel Granvia," which captivates guests together with the local community based on the peace of mind of direct connections to Shinkansen and terminal stations in Kyoto, Okayama, and Hiroshima; "Hotel Vischio," providing excellent access to Kyoto, Osaka, Amagasaki, and Toyama stations and advanced services as a base for smart travel; "THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection," built on the site of the first Osaka Station, offering a journey through the unique memories of the station and railways; "Nara Hotel," founded in 1909, weaving time and space, still offering a nostalgic world view; and "Umekoji Potel Kyoto," a space full of connections between the region and travelers, where you can lose track of time and become absorbed.