Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei Collaborates with Utagawa Kuniyoshi Exhibition for Limited-Time Collaboration Menu

From left in the photo: 'Kuniyoshi Cat Sweets' and 'Ayu Drawing Kuniyoshi's Whale'

Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei (Location: Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Sakyo Ward, General Manager: Takeshi Kamada) will offer a collaboration menu with the 'Utagawa Kuniyoshi Exhibition: Super Creator of Ukiyo-e' held at the Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art, which is within walking distance from the hotel, from July 18, 2026 (Saturday) to August 31, 2026 (Monday).

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, a representative ukiyo-e artist of the late Edo period, is known for his warrior paintings, innovative compositions, bold ideas, and charming works featuring cats as subjects. This project will express Kuniyoshi's unique 'bold compositions' and 'humor' through modern French culinary techniques and Kyoto's seasonal ingredients.

In the dinner course 'Kuniyoshi's Sea,' Executive Chef Shinichi Ikeda has prepared a fish dish 'Ayu Drawing Kuniyoshi's Whale' using ayu, which represents the summer of Kyoto, inspired by the 'whale' that appears in Kuniyoshi's works. The dynamic plating and delicate flavors bring the world of Kuniyoshi's works to one dish.

Additionally, as part of the course's dessert, Chef Patissier Koichi Miyachi has created a special dessert 'Kuniyoshi Cat Sweets' featuring cats as the motif, inspired by Kuniyoshi's love for cats. The humorous and adorable expressions add a playful touch to the after-meal moments.

The same dessert will also be offered in limited quantities at the lounge. The venue, 'Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art,' is located in the same Okazaki area as the hotel, making it convenient to stop by after viewing the exhibition. Enjoy a leisurely time while immersing yourself in the afterglow of the works.

In addition to the dinner course 'Kuniyoshi's Sea,' we will also sell an accommodation plan that includes tickets to the exhibition. We propose a combination of art appreciation, fine dining, and stay in the cultural and artistic area of Kyoto, Okazaki.

Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei values the connection with local culture and provides new artistic experiences through food.

■ Limited Fish Dish for Dinner Course 'Ayu Drawing Kuniyoshi's Whale'

This dish is inspired by the bold posture of the 'whale' that appears in Kuniyoshi's works. Using ayu, which represents the summer of Kyoto, it is prepared as a dynamic dish. The grilled ayu's backbone, which is roasted to a crisp, is adorned with edible flowers modeled after Miyamoto Musashi, who appears in 'Miyamoto Musashi and the Giant Whale,' adding color to the dish.

'Miyamoto Musashi and the Giant Whale' circa 1847, Kaei 4, Private Collection 'Ayu Drawing Kuniyoshi's Whale'

Executive Chef Shinichi Ikeda's Comment

Utagawa Kuniyoshi's works have bold ideas and dynamism that surprise the viewer. In this collaboration, we wanted to express the powerful world of whales depicted by Kuniyoshi through cuisine.

We hope you will feel the power and playfulness embedded in the works from both the taste and visual perspectives. Along with the afterglow of art appreciation, please enjoy the deliciousness of Kyoto's seasonal flavors.

Executive Chef Shinichi Ikeda

■ Special Dessert for the Course 'Kuniyoshi Cat Sweets'

This special dessert expresses the worldview of Kuniyoshi, who loved cats. Inspired by the 'Cat's Kanji Fuugu' on display this time, it delicately expresses the adorable appearance and gestures of cats, creating a playful dish with fuugu added.

'Cat's Kanji Fuugu' circa late Tenpo (1841-43), Private Collection 'Kuniyoshi Cat Sweets'

Chef Patissier Koichi Miyachi's Comment

Utagawa Kuniyoshi is known for his love of cats and has depicted many charming cats in his numerous works. In this dessert, we aimed for 'a dish that makes you smile unconsciously' while cherishing the cuteness and playfulness of cats. We have paid attention to the details of expressions and gestures, creating a work that you want to see, enjoy, and even take pictures of.

We hope that not only those who have viewed the exhibition but also guests who enjoy it at the lounge will feel close to the world of cats that Kuniyoshi loved.

Chef Patissier Koichi Miyachi

Overview of 'Collaboration Menu'

【Provided Period】July 18, 2026 (Saturday) to August 31, 2026 (Monday)

【Reservations and Inquiries】TEL. 075-771-5766 (Nouvelle Epoque/Lounge Common)

■ Dinner Course 'Kuniyoshi's Sea'

【Provided Time】17:30～21:30 (Last Entry 20:00)

【Provided Location】Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei 'Nouvelle Epoque' (1st Floor)

【Content】Includes the fish dish 'Ayu Drawing Kuniyoshi's Whale' and the special dessert 'Kuniyoshi Cat Sweets' in a total of 9 items

【Price】24,000 yen (including consumption tax and service charge)

■ Two Types of Lunch Courses

【Provided Time】12:00～15:00 (Last Entry 14:00)

【Provided Location】Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei 'Nouvelle Epoque' (1st Floor)

【Content】Includes the special dessert 'Kuniyoshi Cat Sweets' in a total of 7 or 8 items

【Price】7 items 10,000 yen / 8 items 12,000 yen (including consumption tax and service charge)

*Note: Please check the dress code for 'Nouvelle Epoque' on the official website.

https://okazakibettei.hotelokurakyoto.com/restaurants/

■ Special Dessert 'Kuniyoshi Cat Sweets' (Single Item, Limited Quantity)

【Provided Time】11:00～21:00 (Last Entry 20:30)

【Provided Location】Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei Lounge (1st Floor)

【Price】2,800 yen (including consumption tax and service charge)

Overview of 'Collaboration Dinner with Utagawa Kuniyoshi Exhibition Included Accommodation Plan'

【Reservation Period】June 15, 2026 (Monday) to August 31, 2026 (Monday)

【Accommodation Period】July 18, 2026 (Saturday) to August 31, 2026 (Monday)

【Price】Superior Twin Room 167,000 yen~ (per room for 2 people / including consumption tax and service charge, excluding accommodation tax)

【Reservations and Inquiries】

TEL. 075-771-5777 (Reservation Center / 9:00～18:00)

Online Reservation: https://book.okura.com/booking/result?code=0190a023-7c66-7a5e-969a-04a490a8d632&is_including_occupied=true&hotel_plan_code=11738033

About 'Utagawa Kuniyoshi Exhibition: Super Creator of Ukiyo-e'

【Exhibition Period】July 18, 2026 (Saturday) to September 23, 2026 (Wednesday, Holiday) *Closed on Mondays (excluding holidays)

【Opening Hours】10:00～18:00 (Last Entry 17:30)

【Venue】Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art Main Building North Corridor 1st Floor

【Exhibition Official Website】https://www.ktv.jp/event/kuniyoshi/

About Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei is a hotel with 60 rooms embraced by the culture and nature of Kyoto's Okazaki, with the concept of 'Touching the beauty of Kyoto that still breathes in the present, in the emptiness and tranquility.'

Okazaki, where Ginkaku-ji Temple, Nanzen-ji Temple, Heian Shrine, and the Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art are located, is a representative cultural and artistic area of Kyoto where the beauty of the past still breathes in daily life. Inside the hotel, there are traditional crafts inherited by successors, such as the project unit 'GO ON,' and traditional techniques and modern sensibilities are fused in craftworks placed throughout, creating an atmosphere that allows you to feel the beauty of Kyoto.

It is said to be the site of the hermitage of Shinran, the founder of the True Pure Land sect.