Experience a Refreshing Early Summer Afternoon: "KIKYO Early Summer Afternoon Tea" to be Available from Friday, May 8th

In Karuizawa, where the fresh greenery is dazzling and a pleasant breeze blows, "Kyukaruizawa KIKYO, Curio Collection by Hilton" (Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture; General Manager: Yoichi Sano; hereinafter "Kyukaruizawa KIKYO") will begin offering its "KIKYO Early Summer Afternoon Tea" from Friday, May 8, 2026. ◆Related URL: https://www.kyukaruizawa-kikyo.com/plans/restaurants/afternoon/earlysummerafternoontea2026 Enjoy a heartwarming moment as if you've gone on a picnic, feeling the soft sunlight and refreshing breeze of Karuizawa, with the "KIKYO Early Summer Afternoon Tea" available from Friday, May 8, 2026. Sweets incorporating adorable motifs that enhance the picnic mood, such as teacups, cutlery, and clovers, are arranged alongside savory dishes that highlight the vibrant colors of seasonal vegetables, beautifully decorating your afternoon. The sweets include "Teacup with Earl Grey Cream," a charming item with rich Earl Grey cream enclosed in a chocolate teacup; "Honey Lemonade," a glass dessert combining lemon jelly with refreshing soda; playful "Spoon & Fork Cookies" shaped like spoons and forks; and "Clover Matcha Mousse" topped with a lucky four-leaf clover, among other items expressing the joy of spending time outdoors. Additionally, you can enjoy a total of 6 colorful items, such as "Cranberry Cookie Sand," combining dried cranberries and white chocolate, and "Cassis and Cheese Cupcakes," featuring a gently spreading cream with Shinshu amazake and a fluffy texture. The scones are "Plain Scones," baked crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, served with jam made from the refreshing acidity of Shinshu rhubarb and homemade clotted cream with pumpkin. The savory dishes include a total of 3 light early summer flavors: "Fukumi-dori Tartine," an open sandwich with crispy fried Fukumi-dori chicken and highland lettuce topped with white miso sauce; "Bacon and Amla Tomato Tortilla," a slightly spicy tortilla wrapped with bacon, amla tomatoes, and marinated daikon radish; and "Zucchini Frittata," a luxurious zucchini dish that can be enjoyed with a refreshing dip mixed with kale and herbs. In the season enveloped by Karuizawa's clear air and fresh greenery, we offer a splendid tea time that captures the joy of a picnic. Spend a special afternoon savoring the season with all five senses during a pleasant early summer moment. "KIKYO Early Summer Afternoon Tea" Overview [Offering Period] Friday, May 8, 2026 - Thursday, July 9, 2026 [Operating Hours] 13:00 - 16:30 (Last Order) [Location] Casual Dining "à table" [Price] 6,000 yen per person [Reservations] URL: https://www.kyukaruizawa-kikyo.com/ Phone: 0267 – 41 - 6990 *Menu contents are subject to change. Please check the official website for details. *Prices include a 13% service charge and 10% consumption tax. ■Sweets Teacup with Earl Grey Cream A charming item with rich Earl Grey cream in a chocolate teacup. Honey Lemonade A glass dessert with lemon jelly lemonade enjoyed with refreshing soda. Spoon & Fork Cookies Cookies shaped like spoons and forks, served with Shinshu Kyoho dried fruit. Clover Matcha Mousse A bittersweet matcha mousse topped with a lucky four-leaf clover made of mousse. Cranberry Cookie Sand Cookie sand with dried cranberries and white chocolate. Cassis and Cheese Cupcakes Cupcakes characterized by a fluffy texture and a gently spreading cream with Shinshu amazake. ■Scones Plain Scones Scones baked crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Shinshu Rhubarb Jam and Homemade Clotted Cream Rhubarb jam utilizing its refreshing acidity and homemade clotted cream with pumpkin. ■Savory Fukumi-dori Tartine An open sandwich with crispy fried Fukumi-dori chicken and highland lettuce topped with white miso sauce. Bacon and Amla Tomato Tortilla A slightly spicy tortilla wrapped with bacon, amla tomatoes, and marinated daikon radish. Zucchini Frittata A luxurious Spanish-style dish using zucchini, served with a refreshing dip mixed with kale and herbs.