Spring Gourmet Gathering - French Kaiseki and Wine Feast to Enjoy at the Counter - Held at RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto is hosting a three-night "Spring Gourmet Gathering" from April 22-24, 2026, at its Kaiseki French Cuisine Gourmand Tachibana. This exclusive event offers a special dinner featuring luxurious spring seasonal ingredients, limited to 20 guests per day. Guests can enjoy a multi-course French Kaiseki meal, with optional wine pairings curated by the sommelier.
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RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto (Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Higashihōri-gawa dori Shiokōji, General Manager Chihisa Nakatani) will hold the "Spring Gourmet Gathering - French Kaiseki and Wine Feast to Enjoy at the Counter" at Kaiseki French Cuisine Gourmand Tachibana from April 22 (Wed) to 24 (Fri), 2026.
This event is a special three-night-only event where guests can enjoy a dinner luxuriously using spring seasonal ingredients, limited to 20 guests per day. Chef Atsushi Nagasawa will present each dish with heartfelt dedication.
The first dish, "Seared Biwamasu Trout with Colorful Vegetables and Caviar Garnish," is a gorgeous and elegant appetizer featuring fragrant seared Biwamasu trout accompanied by colorful vegetables and caviar. The "Foie Gras and Eel Rossini-style with Madeira Wine Sauce" layers rich foie gras with carefully grilled eel. The mellow, sweet Madeira wine sauce elegantly ties everything together, creating a blissful dish with layers of umami and richness.
For the main course, we offer "Kyoto Duck Breast en Croute with Red Wine Sauce, served with Kyoto Vegetables," where the flavorful Kyoto duck and fragrant pastry create a culinary harmony. Served with a red wine sauce that enhances the taste, and accompanied by seasonal Kyoto vegetables, it is finished with an elegant and profound flavor.
Additionally, an optional wine pairing, carefully selected by our sommelier for this event, will be available.
You can choose between 3 or 5 pairings, allowing you to adjust according to your mood and preferences without any pressure.
Please enjoy the exquisite flavors of spring delicacies and sophisticated wines to your heart's content.
For details, please see below.
**Spring Gourmet Gathering - French Kaiseki and Wine Feast to Enjoy at the Counter - Event Outline**
[Venue]
Kaiseki French Cuisine Gourmand Tachibana (B1F)
[Event Period]
April 22 (Wed) - 24 (Fri), 2026
*Please make a reservation by the day before.
[Event Hours]
17:00 – 21:30 (Last order 20:00)
*The period, holidays, and business hours described may change depending on the situation.
Please check the official website for the latest business information.
[Number of Guests]
Limited to 20 guests per day
[Price and Contents]
18,975 yen per person
- Seared Biwamasu Trout with Colorful Vegetables and Caviar Garnish
- Foie Gras and Eel Rossini-style with Madeira Wine Sauce
- Smoked Katsuo (Bonito) with Blinis
- Lobster Consommé Royale
- Spring Vegetable and Shellfish Marinier
- Granité
- Kyoto Duck Breast en Croute with Red Wine Sauce, served with Kyoto Vegetables
- Seafood Chirashi Sushi
- Chef's Recommended Dessert
- Coffee or Tea
- Bread
**Choice of Wine Pairing Included**
3 types: 8,349 yen (Including food: 27,324 yen)
5 types: 10,879 yen (Including food: 29,854 yen)
*The prices listed are per person.
〇 3-type Pairing
- Bernard Brémont Évidence Grand Cru Brut NV
- Pouilly-Fumé Joannes Dorion (Domaine Gitton)
- Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru Clos de la Croix de Pierre (Louis Jadot)
〇 5-type Pairing
- Bernard Brémont Évidence Grand Cru Brut NV
- Gewürztraminer Vieilles Vignes (Wolfberger)
- Shiojiri Merlot Rosé (From Farm)
- Pouilly-Fumé Joannes Dorion (Domaine Gitton)
- Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru Clos de la Croix de Pierre (Louis Jadot)
[Remarks]
*If you wish to have the wine pairing, please refrain from coming by car or bicycle.
*Also, please do not bring anyone under 20 years of age.
*All prices listed include tax and service charge.
*All photos are for illustration purposes.
[View Details] (Link to https://www.rihga.co.jp/kyoto/restaurant/fair_list/spring-gourmet-event-2026)
■Customer Inquiries■
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
1-1 Matsu-taimatsu-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru, Higashihōri-gawa dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, 600-8237
Kaiseki French Cuisine Gourmand Tachibana 075-361-9223 (Direct)