JR West Hotel Group Co., Ltd. (Kyoto City, Shimogyo Ward / Representative Director: Ichiro Nagata) operated Umekoji Potel KYOTO (hereinafter referred to as "Potel" / General Manager: Misako Matsui) will hold a special summer vacation event, "Summer Dinner Buffet with Potel Magical Carnival ~Sparkling Magic and Deco Masters~" from Sunday, August 9, 2026, to Sunday, August 16, 2026, including the Obon holiday period.

This event is a perfect family event for summer vacation, combining an experiential event where children can enjoy being "Deco Masters" with a summer-limited dinner buffet for families to savor. In recent years, measures against the intense heat have become an essential point for summer outings. Potel proposes ways to enjoy the summer comfortably and coolly within the hotel while avoiding the heat outside. Guests can spend exciting times with their families through experiences of creating, tasting, and playing, all within the hotel.

Set in a magical world where "cute" and "cool" sparkle, the event will feature experiential content that stimulates children's curiosity, such as creating their own unique works, live performances where they can witness professional craftsmanship up close, and a lucky draw guided by glowing ice. We will deliver a special moment perfect for creating summer vacation memories.

For dinner, grilled menu items such as roast beef and Kyoto Sangen Pork Saikyo Miso-marinated charcoal grill, themed around "Charcoal Grill with Koji," will be available. Various flavors can be enjoyed by combining them with ingredients like soy sauce koji, dashi koji, salt koji, fermented mustard, and fermented salt lemon. Additionally, appetizers such as Kamo eggplant and Hamo (conger eel) to savor Kyoto's summer, DIY bibimbap, cold noodles, and koppe pan sandwiches will be offered. This summer dinner buffet incorporates "Kyoto-likeness" and "the joy of creation," designed for the whole family to enjoy.

"Potel Magical Carnival ~Sparkling Magic and Deco Masters~"

"Potel Magical Carnival" is an event where children take center stage and challenge three experiential content activities. We will deliver special memories of summer vacation through the joy of creating their own works, discoveries expanded through food, and exciting performances.

Quest.1: Royal Deco Princess ~Magician of the Candy Kingdom~ Decorate baked cookies freely with sparkling toppings such as chocolate sauce, chocolate sprinkles, and sprinkles. You can complete your own unique "cute creation."

Quest.2: Pizza Topping Mission ~Let's Complete the Ultimate Combination~ Learn from professional artisans and top your pizza dough with your favorite ingredients. Enjoy creating your own original pizza and its freshly baked taste.

Quest.3: Drink Masters Lab ~Make a Wish on a Star Drop, Lucky Judgment with Glowing Ice~

Experience creating mocktails by combining fruits and syrups to freely design flavors and colors. As a finishing touch, we have prepared an exciting performance where a present is determined by the "color of the light" emitted by the ice when you add it with a wish, creating a thrilling lucky draw.

"Potel Magical Carnival ~Sparkling Magic and Deco Masters~" Overview

Dates: Sunday, August 9, 2026 – Sunday, August 16, 2026

Time: 17:30 – 21:00 (Last participation 20:00)

Location: Umekoji Potel KYOTO, 1st Floor, Restaurant "Partyroom"

* Each of the three Quests can be experienced once per person (for customers aged 12 and under).

* Children aged 3 to 12 using the Summer Buffet can enjoy it for free.

* Children aged 0-2 can also participate.

* It is not possible to use only the Potel Magical Carnival.

Summer Dinner Buffet

Summer Dinner Buffet Image (AI-generated image)

Summer Dinner Buffet Menu (Example)

Charcoal Grill Menu with Koji

・ Charcoal Grilled Roast Beef

・ Kyoto Sangen Pork Saikyo Miso-marinated Charcoal Grill

・ Tamba Chicken Salt Koji Marinated Spicy Grill

DIY Custom Menu

・ Bibimbap, Cold Noodles, Koppe Pan Sandwich

Appetizers to Savor Kyoto

Variety of Chinese Dishes

・ Salt Koji Zangi with Kujo Leeks, Shrimp and Sakano Tochuu Vegetables Chili, Mapo Tofu Pizza

Sweets & Desserts

・ Matcha Chocolate Fountain, etc.

Free Drinks (60 minutes) Draft Beer (Asahi Super Dry) / Highball / Barley Shochu / Sweet Potato Shochu / Red Wine / White Wine

Oolong Tea / Apple Juice / Calpis / Ginger Ale / Cola

Summer Dinner Buffet Overview

Dates: Sunday, August 9, 2026 – Sunday, August 16, 2026

Time: 17:00 – 21:00 (Last entry 19:30) *Reservations accepted for 17:00 or 19:00.

* 90-minute system with 60 minutes of free drinks

Price: Ages 13 and up / 7,700 yen; Ages 3-12 / 3,300 yen

Location: Umekoji Potel KYOTO, 1st Floor, Restaurant

Reservations & Inquiries: TEL 075-284-1110 (Restaurant Direct Line)

"Dinner and Breakfast Included ◆ Summer Dinner Buffet and Kids' Exciting Experience Plan" Also Available

Garden Twin Anytime, Anywhere, Any Number of Times. Unlimited Breakfast Image

After enjoying sightseeing around Kyoto Railway Museum and Kyoto Aquarium, you can enjoy the dinner buffet and then relax and heal your travel fatigue at the hotel's public bath, "Poteyu."

The next morning, enjoy Potel's unique new breakfast style, "Unlimited Breakfast," where you can enjoy it anytime, anywhere, and any number of times. [You can enter and exit freely anytime within the serving hours. Meals can be enjoyed not only in the restaurant but also taken out to your favorite spot within the hotel.]

Potel's proud breakfast buffet includes a variety of dishes such as steamed dishes (steamed pork, steamed chicken, dim sum, Sakano Tochuu vegetables, etc.) that lock in umami, four types of curry that can be flavored with a wide range of spices, dango that you can grill yourself, and delicious bread from Kyoto Shinshindo.

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Sustainable Project Held Again This Year! One-Day Limited Event During the Summer Buffet Period

"Salolonica," which handles the lobby flower arrangements at Potel, will hold an event again this year, which was well-received last year.

As part of SDGs initiatives, we will upcycle arch flowers used in the hotel and hold a sale of original mini bouquets where you can choose 3-5 flowers. They will be wrapped and handed over on the spot, making them perfect for your home or as a small gift. Additionally, "Salolonica's" flower items, including hair accessories, will be sold at the venue. Please find your favorite piece along with a mini bouquet.

This is a special event held for one day only during the summer buffet period. Please feel free to stop by.

Sustainable Mini Bouquet Sale Overview

Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (Holiday)

Time: 10:00 – 17:00

Location: Umekoji Potel KYOTO, 1st Floor, Space in front of the lobby

Price: 800 yen (3-5 flowers + arrangement & wrapping included)

* No reservations required. Purchases will be made on a first-come, first-served basis on the day (limited quantity).

* The displayed price includes consumption tax.

* Ingredients and menu items may change depending on ingredient availability.

* All photos are for illustrative purposes only.

* Some images are generated by AI.

* Event details are subject to change without notice.

About the Membership Programs of JR West Hotels

JR West Hotels participates in two membership programs: "JR Hotel Members," which offers discounts on accommodation fees at JR hotel groups nationwide and allows for more convenient and advantageous use of eligible hotels and restaurants, and "WESTER Points," which provides various services and benefits for JR West Group railways and shopping. Both programs are free to join and have no annual fees, and accumulated points can be used at eligible facilities. For details, please see the URL below.

Two Membership Programs

About JR West Hotels

JR West Hotels, as part of the JR West Group, is a hotel group currently operating 5 brands and 13 hotels (4,422 rooms). As a base for high-quality travel, with the security of being directly connected to Shinkansen and terminal stations in Kyoto, Okayama, Hiroshima, etc., we offer "Hotel Granvia" that fascinates customers together with the region; as a base for smart travel, we offer "Hotel Vischio" with excellent access to Kyoto, Osaka, Amagasaki, and Toyama stations and advanced services; "THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection" built on the site of the first Osaka Station, where you can travel with the unique memories of the station and railways; "Nara Hotel," founded in 1909, which weaves time and space and still offers a nostalgic world view; and "Umekoji Potel KYOTO," which connects travelers with the region and is full of spaces where you can forget time and get absorbed. We offer "Umekoji Potel KYOTO," which connects travelers with the region and is full of spaces where you can forget time and get absorbed.

We will develop the trust we have steadily built since our beginnings at the "station," expand the rich lives of each and every customer together with the region, and continue to aim for world-class service standards, creating the charm of travel and food, and human connections.

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About Umekoji Potel KYOTO

Potel is a coined word combining "Port" and "Hotel." It is a hotel located about a 5-minute walk from JR "Umekoji Kyoto West Station," one station from Kyoto Station, with the intention of connecting "connections" born from a place where valuable encounters gather like a port, and guiding guests to an unseen Kyoto. Nearby are the lush Umekoji Park, Kyoto Railway Museum, and Kyoto Aquarium, making it a convenient location for both sightseeing and business.

The hotel offers various activities exclusively for guests, and with all-inclusive services where you can enjoy alcohol and light meals, you can experience the value of a fulfilling stay. In addition, the hotel has a rare "Umekoji Sento Poteyu" (public bath), where you can heal your travel fatigue and relax. It also has banquet halls and event spaces, which can be used for meetings, seminars, and various parties. We welcome you with comprehensive facilities and hospitality that meet a wide range of needs, from sightseeing to business.

[Contact for this matter]

JR West Hotel Group Co., Ltd. Sales Planning Department: Kishida

E-mail: t-kishida@potel.jp

Umekoji Potel KYOTO TEL: 075-284-1146

Official Website: https://www.potel.jp/kyoto/

Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umekoji_potel_kyoto/

Potemagazine (Kyoto Tourism Media Starting with Rumors): https://www.potel.jp/kyoto/cityguide/

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