Matsue's History and Spring Delights on a Plate: Matsue Excel Hotel Tokyu Hosts a Limited-Time Spring Afternoon Tea Celebrating Tea Culture. Enjoy Tableside Catalana and Traditional Wagashi from Long-Established Shops.

A unique Matsue-style afternoon tea featuring strawberry sweets and Japanese flavors.

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Matsue Excel Hotel Tokyu (Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture; General Manager: Fumiyuki Ishitobi) will host the "Matsue Tea Culture Afternoon Tea" at its first-floor restaurant, MOSORO, for a total of eight days: April 22–26 and May 20–24, 2026 (excluding April 23 and May 21).

In Matsue City, April 24th is designated as "Tea Ceremony Day," marking the anniversary of the death of Matsudaira Harusato (Lord Fumai), the seventh lord of the Matsue Domain and a renowned tea master. Every 24th of the month is celebrated as a day to appreciate tea culture. To mark this occasion, the hotel has planned an afternoon tea that fuses the tea culture embedded in Matsue with the hotel's unique culinary appeal. Guests can enjoy a relaxing tea time featuring sweets centered on spring strawberries, Japanese savory dishes prepared by the head chef, and traditional 'jo-namagashi' (fresh wagashi) from Matsue's long-established confectionery shops.

This event, which offers an experience of tea culture, is recommended not only for locals looking for a relaxing tea time but also for tourists visiting Matsue to create lasting memories or for those on a girls' trip.

"Strawberry Catalana" Finished Tableside

The highlight of the sweets is the "Strawberry Catalana." Staff will caramelize the surface with a burner right at your table, creating a fragrant finish. It is a star dessert that offers a live performance experience, combining the crisp texture of caramel, the cool and rich Catalana, and the sweet-and-sour taste of strawberries.

Chilled Pasta with High-Sugar "Seaside Tomatoes" from Kashima-cho, Matsue