[The Westin Rusutsu Resort] Special Collaboration with Shiroi Koibito Park "White Afternoon Tea and Live Sweets ~Mifuyu Kogare YUKI~"

White Afternoon Tea and Live Sweets ~Mifuyu Kogare YUKI~

The Westin Rusutsu Resort (133 Izumikawa, Rusutsu-mura, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido; General Manager: Hidenori Tsuda) will be offering a limited-time collaboration, "White Afternoon Tea and Live Sweets ~Mifuyu Kogare YUKI~," with Shiroi Koibito Park, a theme park operated by ISHIYA, known for its famous Hokkaido confectionary "Shiroi Koibito," starting July 25 (Sat).

This collaboration was realized through a shared desire to deliver high-quality experiences that delight our customers, both originating from Hokkaido. Please enjoy a hotel-made afternoon tea that thoroughly embodies the charm of "Shiroi Koibito."

Furthermore, on July 25 (Sat.) and 26 (Sun.), the popular "My Shiroi Koibito Drawing Course" from Shiroi Koibito Park will be held as "My Shiroi Koibito Drawing Experience in The Westin Rusutsu Resort." You can enjoy decorating a large heart-shaped "Shiroi Koibito" with messages and drawings using chocolate pens at the hotel restaurant.

White Afternoon Tea

Kizu, Food and Beverage Director at The Westin Rusutsu Resort, was inspired by the delicate texture of the langue de chat and the flavor of white chocolate from the long-loved Hokkaido confection "Shiroi Koibito." He has devised a selection of sweets and savories incorporating Hokkaido ingredients. Furthermore, by pairing them with The Westin Rusutsu Resort's original blend tea, which adds depth to the flavors, we have created a unique taste experience. The entire visual presentation is focused on "white," creating a world reminiscent of a fantastical snowy landscape. Please enjoy a special tea time that encapsulates the blessings and stories of Hokkaido.

The first tier of sweets includes five varieties, such as "White Opera Praline Crunch," which exquisitely combines the crunchy texture of "Shiroi Koibito" langue de chat with the taste of white chocolate.

The second tier of savories also adheres to the "white" theme. We offer five items to enjoy between sweets, including "White Lake Toya Scallop Mousse Lollipop," which features a charming appearance and impressive texture utilizing Hokkaido ingredients.

The third tier features "White Crème de la Crème Vanilla Scone" and "White White Chocolate Scone." Please enjoy them with homemade cream and chocolate chantilly made with "Shiroi Koibito Soft Cream" to your preferred taste.

LIVE Sweets ~Mifuyu Kogare YUKI~

In the latter half of the afternoon tea, we will serve "LIVE Sweets ~Mifuyu Kogare YUKI~."

This dish layers chocolate topped with ISHIYA's limited-time summer product "Mifuyu Kogare YUKI Orange," gelato made with The Westin Rusutsu Resort's original blend tea, light puff pastry, and jelly made with the same blend tea. It has a moderate sweetness with a refreshing orange aftertaste.

The pastry chef will finish each dessert plate in the restaurant and serve it fresh.

Drinks are free-flowing and can be enjoyed at your leisure.

We offer a selection of 8 types of carefully selected teas from ART OF TEA, including "The Westin Rusutsu Resort Original Blend Tea," served in pots. In addition, we offer a total of 12 types of beverages, including coffee. Please enjoy pairing the drinks with each sweet and savory.

[Period] July 25 (Sat.), 26 (Sun.), 2026, and every Sunday from August 2 to October 11, 2026

[Price] White Afternoon Tea + LIVE Sweets ~Mifuyu Kogare YUKI~

(Reservation required by 6:00 PM the day before) ¥4,950 per person (tax and service charge included)

[Time] 112:00 – 10:00 PM *90-minute sessions

[Capacity] Limited to 15 people per session, 30 people per day

[Location] 1F All-Day Dining Atrium, The Westin Rusutsu Resort

[Reservations] Atrium Official Website

●Simultaneous Event: "My Shiroi Koibito Drawing Experience in The Westin Rusutsu Resort"

[Period] July 25 (Sat.), 26 (Sun.), 2026

[Price] ¥2,000 (tax included) *Includes souvenir

[Time] 110:00 AM 211:00 AM 312:00 41:00 52:00 63:00 74:00 each day

*Approximate duration: 30 minutes or more

[Venue] 1F Restaurant "Bon Appetit", The Westin Rusutsu Resort

[Reservations] Reservation Form

*Walk-ins are welcome if space is available on the day.

Yoshikazu Kizu, Director of Food and Beverage, The Westin Rusutsu Resort

Yoshikazu Kizu

Served as Executive Pastry Chef and Executive Sous Chef at various Ritz-Carlton hotels in Japan and abroad. Served as Executive Chef at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa Ka'anapali.

Won the All-America Pastry Competition in 2014. Was selected as "All-America Best Chef of the Year" in the same year. Served as Chairman of the Hawaii Chocolate Festival from 2016.

In 2018, as a member of the US representative team, won 5th place in the World Culinary Competition. Received high acclaim for his extensive activities in the US culinary field.

In 2024, received the "Marriott Executive Chef Excellence Certificate" from Marriott International, awarded to chefs with the highest level of culinary skill and management ability.

All-Day Dining Atrium An open and bright all-day dining restaurant located in front of the lobby of The Westin Rusutsu Resort. In addition to breakfast and dinner buffet menus, we offer Eat Well Menu and à la carte dishes using Hokkaido ingredients.

[Business Hours] Breakfast 6:30 AM – 11:30 AM, Lunch 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM Dinner 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM

●Shiroi Koibito Park

A theme park where you can fully experience the world of sweets, with the concept of "Today, I am the lover of sweets." You can tour the manufacturing line of "Shiroi Koibito," learn about the history of chocolate, enjoy ISHIYA original sweets at the cafe, and even create your own Shiroi Koibito. It also features a British-style garden with blooming roses in summer and sparkling illuminations in winter.

The content of the paid area will be renewed and reopened on July 30 (Thu).

Shiroi Koibito Park Official Website

https://www.shiroikoibitopark.jp/

Shiroi Koibito Park Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shiroikoibitopark?igsh=eXoyYmV3bjBrcjZj

About The Westin Rusutsu Resort

Opened in 2015 as the first Westin hotel in Hokkaido. Total of 210 rooms. All rooms are maisonette type, with spacious rooms of 76m2 or more, offering magnificent views of nature from large windows. All rooms are equipped with Westin's original "Heavenly Bed" for a comfortable sleep above the clouds. The resort features 3 restaurants, meeting rooms, and an open-air hot spring bath. It is directly connected to a golf course in the summer and offers access to the ski resort via a pair lift in the winter, making it a prime location for year-round activities. It received the highest award in the "World's Best New Ski Hotel" category in 2016 and the "Japan's Best Ski Hotel" category in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2022 at the World Ski Awards.

Renovations to the standard and luxury rooms will be completed in 2025. All room renovations will be completed in December 2026, providing an even more comfortable hotel stay.

The Westin Rusutsu Resort Website

https://www.marriott.com/ja/hotels/ctswi-the-westin-rusutsu-resort/overview/

The Westin Rusutsu Resort Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/westinrusutsu/

About Rusutsu Resort

Rusutsu Resort is an all-season resort located approximately 90 minutes from Sapporo and New Chitose Airport, surrounded by Shikotsu-Toya National Park. It boasts 37 courses across three mountains, with a total skiable length of 42 km (1,378 acres), four gondolas, and 14 lifts. The average annual snowfall is 14 meters (45 feet), providing high-quality powder snow. The resort's beautiful forest scenery and majestic views of Lake Toya and Mt. Yotei are also attractions, along with abundant snow activities such as snowmobiling. Accommodation options include two hotels, "Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention" and "The Westin Rusutsu Resort," as well as log houses and cottages. In December 2020, the condominium-style premium hotel "The Vale Rusutsu" was also opened, offering resort stays tailored to different preferences. Rusutsu Resort has been awarded "Japan's Best Ski Resort" for 2025, marking its sixth win as the top ski resort in Japan, following its previous awards in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2024 at the World Ski Awards.

Rusutsu Resort Website

https://rusutsu.com/

About Westin Hotels & Resorts

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