The Westin Miyako Kyoto: A Fleeting Season. June-Limited Afternoon Tea Adorned with Aromatic Crown Melons and Deep Red Sato Nishiki Cherries

Crown Melon and Sato Nishiki Afternoon Tea

We have prepared a special afternoon tea in June, when the peak season of Shizuoka's prized Crown Melons and seasonal Sato Nishiki cherries briefly overlap for just a moment each year. The melons, known for their rich aroma and juicy flesh, and the Sato Nishiki cherries, with their jewel-like deep crimson glow, are used to adorn your table in various forms, from sweets to savories.

Please enjoy this seasonal encounter in Kyoto, where the greenery is beautifully refreshed by the early summer rains.

■ Overview

Crown Melon and Sato Nishiki Afternoon Tea

In June, Kyoto's cobblestone streets are dampened by the sound of rain, and its green maples deepen in color. In this rainy season, when the blessed rain nourishes the earth, two of Japan's proud fruits shine, competing in their short peak season.

The supreme Crown Melon and the jewel-like Sato Nishiki cherry. This luxurious encounter, where you can simultaneously enjoy these two seasonal fruits, has been crafted into an afternoon tea fitting for early summer in Kyoto.

Crown Melon and Sato Nishiki Afternoon Tea: Upper Tier

The griotte mousse, shaped like a cherry covered in a deep red candy glaze, is a confection with layers of griotte cherry and vanilla mousse. With a smooth melt-in-your-mouth texture, the mellow acidity of the cherry and the sweetness of vanilla slowly spread. The cherry choux tart, with generous amounts of griotte chantilly and Sato Nishiki on a chocolate tart base, combines the fruit's acidity with the cream's smoothness. The cherry pie features a flaky butter-rich pastry baked crispy, topped simply with custard cream and Sato Nishiki. The scent of thyme adds an accent, making it a satisfying dish. The Foret Noire is a modern interpretation of the Black Forest cake. The deep richness of chocolate and the fruit juice of the cherry form layers, allowing you to enjoy it without tiring until the last bite. The cherry jelly, with added lemon juice, offers a refreshing taste that tightens the fruit's sweetness.

Crown Melon and Sato Nishiki Afternoon Tea: Middle Tier

The refreshing melon mousse, presented in a chocolate that resembles a melon itself, harmonizes the gentle flavor of melon mousse with the fresh flesh of melon. The melon tart features two-tone melon balls arranged on almond cream and custard cream, with rich cream cheese adding an accent that enhances the fruit's sweetness. The macarons, sandwiched with melon butter cream and rich melon flesh, offer a luxurious taste with a strong sense of melon juice, perfect for quietly enjoying with tea.

Crown Melon and Sato Nishiki Afternoon Tea: Lower Tier (Savories)

The chilled melon gazpacho is a cold soup made with Crown Melon as its base. The saltiness of prosciutto melts into the glass, creating an exquisite balance of sweetness and umami. The melon and feta cheese caprese salad is a summery dish where the refreshing acidity and saltiness of the cheese enhance the fruit's sweetness. The cherry compote and duck tartlet feature the gentle sweetness of the compote and the rich flavor of duck harmoniously combined on a single tart base. The roast beef open sandwich is topped with a sweet and sour cherry sauce that brings out the savory flavor of the meat.

Melon Parfait

A refreshing parfait lavishly arranged with Crown Melon. White chocolate crunch hides at the bottom, adding a light textural accent. Above it, clear melon gelee. Lemon chantilly cream softly layers, and its refreshing acidity tightens the sweetness. Finished with plenty of melon sorbet and cut Crown Melon, the coldness and aroma of the fruit fill your mouth, allowing you to enjoy the fresh juiciness and refreshing sensation of melon.

[Sales Period] Monday, June 1, 2026 – Tuesday, June 30, 2026

[Sales Location] 2nd floor TEA LOUNGE MAYFAIR

[Sales Hours] 11:30 AM / 12:00 PM / 2:00 PM / 2:30 PM / 3:00 PM / 3:30 PM (2-hour seating)

[Price] 7,000 JPY

[Menu] (Sweets) Cherry Choux Tart, Griotte Mousse, Cherry Pie, Foret Noire, Cherry Jelly, Melon Mousse, Melon Tart, Melon Macaron, separate Melon Parfait

(Savories)

Melon Gazpacho and Prosciutto, Melon and Feta Cheese Caprese Salad, Cherry Compote and Duck Tartlet, Roast Beef Open Sandwich with Cherry Sauce, Plain Scones (Melon Jam, Clotted Cream)

*All photos are for illustrative purposes only.

*Prices include consumption tax and service charge.

*Ingredients may change depending on availability.

*Customers with food allergies are requested to inform staff in advance.