Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto (Location: Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture; General Manager: Takami Kitagawa), located in Karasuma, the heart of Kyoto, will hold the "Enjoy Being a Chef Summer Festival Buffet" at Cafe & Dining Amber Court on August 8, 2026.

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This event allows guests to experience the appeal of food and professional cooking techniques through live demonstrations and introductions by patissiers and chefs.

In the experience corner, guests can try making original parfaits and crepes with a patissier, and the show kitchen will feature live cooking demonstrations of omelets and carbonara. Chef Masayuki Nishimura of Cafe & Dining Amber Court will also introduce his carbonara recipe and share tips for making fluffy, beautiful omelets.

In addition, the buffet will feature authentic hotel-quality dishes such as vichyssoise, quiche Lorraine, roast beef, and Omi duck roti, as well as popular summer festival stall items for children like French-style takoyaki, fried chicken, and french fries. Furthermore, there will be a lottery and a super ball scooping corner to add to the festive atmosphere for families.

Enjoy a summer moment that brings smiles across generations.

"Enjoy Being a Chef Summer Festival Buffet" Event Details

Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Reception starts at 5:30 PM)

Venue: Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto, 1st Floor, Cafe & Dining Amber Court

Price: Adults ¥8,000, Elementary School Students ¥4,000, Preschoolers Free (Tax and service charge included)

Reservations & Inquiries:

Phone: 075-342-2156 (Cafe & Dining Amber Court / 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM)

Web: https://x.gd/VDd75

Official Website: https://www.princess-kyoto.co.jp/event/134224/

Buffet Menu Details

<Show Kitchen>: Omelets, Carbonara

<Experience Corner>: Parfait, Crepe *Children will receive a chef's hat

<Cold Dishes>:

Vichyssoise, Quiche Lorraine, Smoked Salmon, Shrimp Mousseline, Marinated Sea Bream with Tapenade Sauce, Pâté de Campagne, Marinated Octopus with Kamigamo Tomato and Basil, Salad Bar

<Hot Dishes>:

French-style Takoyaki, Fried Shrimp, Stewed Hamburg Steak, Fried Chicken, French Fries, Princess Curry, Roast Beef with Red Wine Sauce, Omi Duck Roti with "Matsunoyu" Kanayamaji Miso Sauce, Seafood Pilaf

<Desserts>:

Fresh Fruits, Fruit Punch, Pudding, Fruit Roll Cake, Petit Choux Cream, Gateau Chocolat, Coffee Jelly

<Drinks> *All-you-can-drink

Orange Juice, Apple Juice, Mango Drink, Oolong Tea, Ginger Ale, Coca-Cola, Coffee, Black Tea, Cocoa, Matcha Latte

◆Fun Corner

Lottery (Prizes: Pair tickets for cake sets, pound cake, assorted cookies, etc.), Super Ball Scooping

*Preschool children cannot participate in the experience corner or the lottery.

*Please bring an apron if you plan to participate in the experience corner.

*The content of this release is current as of the announcement date. It may be subject to change due to various circumstances.

*Photos are for illustrative purposes only.

Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto

Conveniently located near Karasuma, the heart of Kyoto, for both business and sightseeing. The hotel has 216 guest rooms, 6 restaurants and bars, and banquet facilities. It is easily accessible, about a 3-minute walk from Exit 5 of Shijo Station on the subway or about a 5-minute drive from the Karasuma Central Exit of JR Kyoto Station. Nishiki Market, Pontocho, and Gion are also within walking distance.

[Location]: 630 Takahashi-cho, Higashi-iru, Karasuma-Takatsuji, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, 600-8096 [TEL]: 075-342-2111 (Main) [Official Website]: https://www.princess-kyoto.co.jp/

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