Meiji Kinenkan's Kaiseki Restaurant 'Hanagasumi' to Launch Weekday-Only 'Summer Afternoon Tea' from May 25
Hanagasumi, a kaiseki restaurant in Meiji Kinenkan (Tokyo), will offer a seasonal 'Summer Afternoon Tea' in private rooms from May 25 to July 30, 2026. Priced at 8,470 yen, the menu features Japanese-style sweets and authentic savories.
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The kaiseki restaurant 'Hanagasumi' at Meiji Kinenkan (2-2-23 Moto-Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo) will offer its 'Summer Afternoon Tea' (8,470 yen including tax, service, and room charge) exclusively on weekdays from Monday, May 25 to Thursday, July 30, 2026.
Guests can enjoy an afternoon filled with seasonal Japanese flair, featuring refreshing summer-themed sweets, savories like chilled tea soba and smoked amberjack, and drinks including the famous 'Meiji no Sancha' (tea from Meiji Jingu).
Reservations are available for groups of four or more. Enjoy a cooling summer afternoon tea experience in the complete privacy of Hanagasumi's traditional dining rooms.
● Menu Highlights
[Sweets] 9 items in total
1) Zunda Shiratama (Edamame paste with rice flour dumplings)
2) Hanagasumi Original Salt Monaka
3) Kiwi Tart
4) Blueberry Tart
5) Seasonal Nerikiri (Traditional wagashi)
6) Matcha Tiramisu
7) Hojicha Pudding with Black Syrup & Kinako
8) Muskmelon with Liqueur Jelly
9) Rice Flour Sansho (Japanese Pepper) Cookie
[Savories]
- Kinpira Burdock Spring Roll
- Smoked Amberjack with Grapefruit and Grated Yam
- Rice Flour Tempura (Lotus Root, Ginger Bud, Okra)
- Chilled Tea Soba
[One Complimentary Drink]
Choose from: Tea, Coffee, or Non-alcoholic Sparkling Wine
● Details
- Period: May 25 (Mon) to July 30 (Thu), 2026 (Weekdays only)
- Time: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM (Last Order)
- Price: 8,470 yen per person (Incl. tax, service, and room charge) *Minimum 4 people
- Reservation: Required by 5:00 PM two days in advance. Cancellations incur a 70% fee on the previous day and 100% on the day.
● About Hanagasumi
A fully private kaiseki restaurant located in a quiet corner of the Meiji Jingu Gaien. It offers the essence of Japanese cuisine using strictly selected seasonal ingredients. Note: Due to restoration work on the main building, access is limited to the 'Hanagasumi Dedicated Entrance' from January 1 to October 24, 2026.
● About Meiji Kinenkan
Completed in 1881 as the dining hall of the Akasaka Temporary Imperial Palace. It is a historic site where the draft of the Constitution of the Empire of Japan was deliberated. Designated as a Tangible Cultural Property by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, it currently serves as a venue for weddings, MICE events, and fine dining.
Guests can enjoy an afternoon filled with seasonal Japanese flair, featuring refreshing summer-themed sweets, savories like chilled tea soba and smoked amberjack, and drinks including the famous 'Meiji no Sancha' (tea from Meiji Jingu).
Reservations are available for groups of four or more. Enjoy a cooling summer afternoon tea experience in the complete privacy of Hanagasumi's traditional dining rooms.
● Menu Highlights
[Sweets] 9 items in total
1) Zunda Shiratama (Edamame paste with rice flour dumplings)
2) Hanagasumi Original Salt Monaka
3) Kiwi Tart
4) Blueberry Tart
5) Seasonal Nerikiri (Traditional wagashi)
6) Matcha Tiramisu
7) Hojicha Pudding with Black Syrup & Kinako
8) Muskmelon with Liqueur Jelly
9) Rice Flour Sansho (Japanese Pepper) Cookie
[Savories]
- Kinpira Burdock Spring Roll
- Smoked Amberjack with Grapefruit and Grated Yam
- Rice Flour Tempura (Lotus Root, Ginger Bud, Okra)
- Chilled Tea Soba
[One Complimentary Drink]
Choose from: Tea, Coffee, or Non-alcoholic Sparkling Wine
● Details
- Period: May 25 (Mon) to July 30 (Thu), 2026 (Weekdays only)
- Time: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM (Last Order)
- Price: 8,470 yen per person (Incl. tax, service, and room charge) *Minimum 4 people
- Reservation: Required by 5:00 PM two days in advance. Cancellations incur a 70% fee on the previous day and 100% on the day.
● About Hanagasumi
A fully private kaiseki restaurant located in a quiet corner of the Meiji Jingu Gaien. It offers the essence of Japanese cuisine using strictly selected seasonal ingredients. Note: Due to restoration work on the main building, access is limited to the 'Hanagasumi Dedicated Entrance' from January 1 to October 24, 2026.
● About Meiji Kinenkan
Completed in 1881 as the dining hall of the Akasaka Temporary Imperial Palace. It is a historic site where the draft of the Constitution of the Empire of Japan was deliberated. Designated as a Tangible Cultural Property by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, it currently serves as a venue for weddings, MICE events, and fine dining.
FAQ
「夏のアフタヌーンティー」の提供期間と時間は？
2026年5月25日（月）から7月30日（木）までの平日限定で、提供時間は11:30から14:30（ラストオーダー）までです。
予約は何名から可能ですか？また予約の期限は？
4名様より承ります。予約は利用日の2日前17時までに行う必要があります。
アフタヌーンティーの料金と含まれるサービスは？
お一人様8,470円（消費税・サービス料込）です。個室の室料もサービスに含まれています。
どのようなメニューが提供されますか？
ずんだ白玉や抹茶ティラミスなど9種のスイーツ、冷やし茶蕎麦や勘八西京燻しなどの軽食、さらに1ドリンクがセットになっています。
入店時に注意すべき点はありますか？
本館の一部修復工事のため、2026年1月1日から10月24日まで、入店は「花がすみ専用入口」のみに制限されています。