[Hotel Chourakuan] Limited-Time "Peach and Muscat Afternoon Tea" Offered at a National Important Cultural Property in Higashiyama, Kyoto
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- [Hotel Chourakuan] Limited-Time "Peach and Muscat Afternoon Tea" Offered at a National Important Cultural Property in Higashiyama, Kyoto
- Hotel Chourakuan will offer a limited-time "Peach and Muscat Afternoon Tea" from August 1 to August 31, 2026, at its historic building in Higashiyama, Kyoto. The afternoon tea will feature seasonal peaches and muscats, with refreshing and elegant sweets and savories.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 9, 2026
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Hotel Chourakuan will offer a limited-time "Peach and Muscat Afternoon Tea" from August 1 to August 31, 2026, at its historic building in Higashiyama, Kyoto. The afternoon tea will feature seasonal peaches and muscats, with refreshing and elegant sweets and savories.
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- [Hotel Chourakuan] Limited-Time "Peach and Muscat Afternoon Tea" Offered at a National Important Cultural Property in Higashiyama, Kyoto (June 9, 2026), PR Times
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- June 9, 2026
Hotel Chourakuan will offer a limited-time "Peach and Muscat Afternoon Tea" from August 1 to August 31, 2026, at its historic building in Higashiyama, Kyoto. The afternoon tea will feature seasonal peaches and muscats, with refreshing and elegant sweets and savories.
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Hotel Chourakuan (Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, General Manager: Shigeto Yoshida) will offer a limited-time "Peach and Muscat Afternoon Tea" at its Dessert Cafe Chourakuan from Saturday, August 1, 2026, to Monday, August 31, 2026.
Chourakuan, a National Important Cultural Property built in the Meiji era as a reception venue. We offer seasonal flavors in a space passed down through the ages.
This afternoon tea features peaches and muscats, representative fruits of summer, prepared with a refreshing taste.
Peaches with their gentle sweetness and muscats with their refreshing aroma. We have created a light and elegant taste that brings out the best of each fruit. Enjoy a unique summer tea time woven with the freshness of the fruit and its rich aroma.
For sweets, we offer a dish layering peach jelly over a mousse using Chourakuan's original flavored tea, "Royal Peach Rose Tea," a tart combining peach compote and jelly, and a verrine combining the richness of cream cheese with the freshness of muscat, all designed to highlight the fruit's charm.
For savories, we incorporate seasonal summer ingredients such as Kamo eggplant and colorful vegetables, offering light flavors combining prosciutto with peach, and mozzarella with muscat.
As a concluding "Enjoyable Dish," we will serve peach granita. It can also be enjoyed like a cocktail by adding champagne as an option.
This afternoon tea, served on a three-tiered British-style stand, will create a refreshing summer moment amidst the tranquil atmosphere unique to a cultural property building, accompanied by the aroma of fruits.
"Peach and Muscat Afternoon Tea" Overview
Period: Saturday, August 1, 2026 - Monday, August 31, 2026
Location: Dessert Cafe Chourakuan, Main Building 1F "Geihinkan"
Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Two seatings, 2 hours each)
Price: 6,500 yen per person (tax included, 10% service charge separate)
Reservations: From 2 people
*Photos and menu are examples.
*Contents may change depending on ingredient availability.
*This plan is not available for children under 12 years of age or accompanying them.
■ Menu Details
Aperitif (Before Meal) *Choose one from below
- Champagne (+1,100 yen)
- Seasonal Cocktail (+550 yen)
- Sparkling Wine
- Non-alcoholic Sparkling Wine
- Elderflower Juice
Sweets
- Peach and Royal Peach Rose Tea Mousse
A layered dessert with peach jelly over a mousse made with Chourakuan's original "Royal Peach Rose Tea" leaves. Garnished with raspberries to enhance the aroma.
- Peach Tart
A tart with almond cream soaked in peach syrup, layered with peach compote and jelly. Red currant adds a touch of tartness.
- Muscat and Cheese Verrine
A glass dessert layering smooth cream cheese mousse with white wine jelly and fresh muscat. A refreshing hint of lime.
- Seasonal Fruits
- Homemade Baked Sweets
Scone
- Plain
- Cranberry
(Served with clotted cream/jam)
Food (Savory)
- Kamo Eggplant and Dried Tomato Sandwich / Cucumber Sandwich
- Quiche Lorraine
- Bell Pepper Mousse with Prosciutto and Peach
- Smoked Chicken, Mozzarella, and Muscat Compote
Enjoyable Dish
- Peach Granita
A smooth-melting granita that captures the gentle sweetness of peaches.
Hotel Chourakuan
Hotel Chourakuan is a boutique hotel that includes a restaurant, cafe, sweets boutique, and bar in its National Important Cultural Property main building, "Chourakuan," with six guest rooms in the adjacent new building. In 2025, it joined the prestigious "Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH)."
"Chourakuan (formerly Murai Family Villa)" was built in 1909 as a villa for Jihei Murai, a prominent businessman of the Meiji era known as the "King of Tobacco." It is a modern architectural masterpiece in Kyoto, characterized by its design incorporating various architectural styles from around the world. On December 9, 2024, it was designated a National Important Cultural Property.
Company Name: Chourakukan Co., Ltd.
Location: 604 Maruyama-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0071
Established: September 1954
Business Activities: Operation of accommodation facilities, restaurants, cafes, and wedding/banquet halls
Chourakuan Official Website: https://www.chourakukan.co.jp/
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chourakukan/
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chourakukan/
Official X: https://twitter.com/chourakukan
*Business days and hours are subject to change. Please check the website for the latest information.
*The above information is as of the time of announcement. It may be subject to change due to various circumstances.
Chourakuan, a National Important Cultural Property built in the Meiji era as a reception venue. We offer seasonal flavors in a space passed down through the ages.
This afternoon tea features peaches and muscats, representative fruits of summer, prepared with a refreshing taste.
Peaches with their gentle sweetness and muscats with their refreshing aroma. We have created a light and elegant taste that brings out the best of each fruit. Enjoy a unique summer tea time woven with the freshness of the fruit and its rich aroma.
For sweets, we offer a dish layering peach jelly over a mousse using Chourakuan's original flavored tea, "Royal Peach Rose Tea," a tart combining peach compote and jelly, and a verrine combining the richness of cream cheese with the freshness of muscat, all designed to highlight the fruit's charm.
For savories, we incorporate seasonal summer ingredients such as Kamo eggplant and colorful vegetables, offering light flavors combining prosciutto with peach, and mozzarella with muscat.
As a concluding "Enjoyable Dish," we will serve peach granita. It can also be enjoyed like a cocktail by adding champagne as an option.
This afternoon tea, served on a three-tiered British-style stand, will create a refreshing summer moment amidst the tranquil atmosphere unique to a cultural property building, accompanied by the aroma of fruits.
"Peach and Muscat Afternoon Tea" Overview
Period: Saturday, August 1, 2026 - Monday, August 31, 2026
Location: Dessert Cafe Chourakuan, Main Building 1F "Geihinkan"
Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Two seatings, 2 hours each)
Price: 6,500 yen per person (tax included, 10% service charge separate)
Reservations: From 2 people
*Photos and menu are examples.
*Contents may change depending on ingredient availability.
*This plan is not available for children under 12 years of age or accompanying them.
■ Menu Details
Aperitif (Before Meal) *Choose one from below
- Champagne (+1,100 yen)
- Seasonal Cocktail (+550 yen)
- Sparkling Wine
- Non-alcoholic Sparkling Wine
- Elderflower Juice
Sweets
- Peach and Royal Peach Rose Tea Mousse
A layered dessert with peach jelly over a mousse made with Chourakuan's original "Royal Peach Rose Tea" leaves. Garnished with raspberries to enhance the aroma.
- Peach Tart
A tart with almond cream soaked in peach syrup, layered with peach compote and jelly. Red currant adds a touch of tartness.
- Muscat and Cheese Verrine
A glass dessert layering smooth cream cheese mousse with white wine jelly and fresh muscat. A refreshing hint of lime.
- Seasonal Fruits
- Homemade Baked Sweets
Scone
- Plain
- Cranberry
(Served with clotted cream/jam)
Food (Savory)
- Kamo Eggplant and Dried Tomato Sandwich / Cucumber Sandwich
- Quiche Lorraine
- Bell Pepper Mousse with Prosciutto and Peach
- Smoked Chicken, Mozzarella, and Muscat Compote
Enjoyable Dish
- Peach Granita
A smooth-melting granita that captures the gentle sweetness of peaches.
Hotel Chourakuan
Hotel Chourakuan is a boutique hotel that includes a restaurant, cafe, sweets boutique, and bar in its National Important Cultural Property main building, "Chourakuan," with six guest rooms in the adjacent new building. In 2025, it joined the prestigious "Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH)."
"Chourakuan (formerly Murai Family Villa)" was built in 1909 as a villa for Jihei Murai, a prominent businessman of the Meiji era known as the "King of Tobacco." It is a modern architectural masterpiece in Kyoto, characterized by its design incorporating various architectural styles from around the world. On December 9, 2024, it was designated a National Important Cultural Property.
Company Name: Chourakukan Co., Ltd.
Location: 604 Maruyama-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0071
Established: September 1954
Business Activities: Operation of accommodation facilities, restaurants, cafes, and wedding/banquet halls
Chourakuan Official Website: https://www.chourakukan.co.jp/
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chourakukan/
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chourakukan/
Official X: https://twitter.com/chourakukan
*Business days and hours are subject to change. Please check the website for the latest information.
*The above information is as of the time of announcement. It may be subject to change due to various circumstances.
FAQ
Until when can I enjoy the afternoon tea at Hotel Chourakuan?
It is offered for a limited time until August 31, 2026. Please enjoy the seasonal flavors of peach and muscat.
What is the appeal of experiencing afternoon tea at Chourakuan, a cultural property?
You can have an extraordinary and luxurious experience, savoring a special afternoon tea with seasonal fruits in a historic building constructed in the Meiji era.
What kind of menu items are available for the afternoon tea?
You can enjoy sweets such as peach and muscat mousse, tart, and verrine, as well as savories like Kamo eggplant and prosciutto.
Is reservation required? And from how many people can I make a reservation?
Yes, reservations are required for 2 people or more. We recommend booking in advance to secure your special moment in this unique space.
Can I visit with children?
We apologize, but this plan is not available for children under 12 years of age or accompanying them. Thank you for your understanding.