[Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto] "Kyoto Uji Wazuka Tea Fair" to be held

Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto (General Manager Chiju Nakatani, located at Higashi-horikawa-dori Shiokoji, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City) has partnered with Wazuka Town, located in southern Kyoto and certified as a "Japan Heritage" site in April 2015, to hold the "Kyoto Uji Wazuka Tea Fair" from Thursday, May 7 to Sunday, June 28, 2026. Dishes and desserts using Wazuka tea will be served at the French Dining 'Top of Kyoto', Kaiseki French 'Gourmand Tachibana', and the Lounge.

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The "Kyoto Uji Wazuka Tea Fair" has been held since 2005 as a collaboration project with Wazuka Town, a major producing area of Kyoto Uji tea, to coincide with the new tea season. Building on last year's 'French Dining Top of Kyoto' and 'Kaiseki French Gourmand Tachibana', the fair will be held at three locations this year with the addition of the 'Lounge'.

At 'French Dining Top of Kyoto', "Wazuka Etoile" will be introduced from the dinner course. The dish, 'Wazuka Town Roasted Green Tea Scented Kyuzaya "Kyo Futari" Mousse with Kyoto Extra Virgin Olive Oil from "Yura Olive Growing Association"', features a white, smooth mousse that leverages the gentle richness and natural sweetness of soybeans, layered with the fragrant aroma of roasted green tea (hojicha). When you taste it, the light texture of the fluffy mousse spreads first, followed by the deep, gentle lingering taste of the roasted green tea.

At 'Kaiseki French Gourmand Tachibana', the dinner course "Miyabi" will begin with 'Yellowfin Tuna and Scallop Tartare with Colorful Vegetables and Matcha Tuile, Garnished with Caviar'. The yellowfin tuna and scallops are lightly prepared in a tartare, and the savory flavor of the matcha tuile and the delicate saltiness of the caviar harmonize with the colorful vegetables, giving the dish a high-quality finish.

The Lounge will offer a dessert featuring Matcha Mont Blanc. The rich matcha cream is squeezed extremely fine, smooth and deeply flavorful, allowing the true umami of matcha to spread the moment it enters your mouth. The gentle sweetness of the ice milk served on top of the Mont Blanc plays a beautiful harmony with the slight bitterness of the matcha.

Please enjoy the unique flavors of this season, where the tea culture with over 800 years of history resonates with the sensibilities of chefs and patissiers. We will deliver a high-quality moment unique to Kyoto, along with the aroma of new tea.

Details are on the next page.

●● 'Kyoto Uji Wazuka Tea Fair' Event Overview ●●

[Sales Period] Thursday, May 7, 2026 – Sunday, June 28, 2026 * The period, closed days, and business hours are subject to change depending on the situation. Please check the official website for the latest business information.

French Dining Top of Kyoto (14th floor) [Business Hours] Lunch 12:00 – 15:30 (Last order 14:00) Dinner 17:00 – 21:30 (Last order 20:00) [Details] Lunch "Wazuka Tourner" 9,867 JPY / 9 courses Dinner "Wazuka Etoile" 19,228 JPY / 9 courses ■ Menu Examples *Includes menus served only for lunch or dinner. - Wazuka Town Roasted Green Tea Scented Kyuzaya "Kyo Futari" Mousse with Kyoto Extra Virgin Olive Oil from "Yura Olive Growing Association" - Japanese Black Tea "Benifuuki" and Kumiyama Murata Farm Pearl Corn Royal Milk Tea Style - Poêlé of Red Snapper Coated with Black Rice Flour, Wazuka Town Benifuuki Cream Sauce - Nanatani Duck Royale Classic Style

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Kaiseki French Gourmand Tachibana (B1 floor) [Business Hours] Dinner 17:00 – 21:30 (Last order 20:00) [Details] Dinner "Miyabi" 18,975 JPY / 13 courses ■ Menu Examples - Yellowfin Tuna and Scallop Tartare with Colorful Vegetables and Matcha Tuile, Garnished with Caviar - Pan-fried Foie Gras with Sencha Breadcrumbs, Served with Potato Pancakes and Madeira Wine Sauce - Beignet of Shiga Prefecture Koayu (Sweetfish) with Matcha Salt - Tamba Local Chicken Plum and Shiso Spring Roll Scented with Tea

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Lounge (Inside All Day Dining Kaza, 1st floor) [Business Hours] 10:00 – 18:00 [Details] Matcha Planet Mont Blanc Single item: 3,036 JPY / With drink: 3,542 JPY (Coffee, Tea, or Chamomile tea)

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* All listed prices include taxes and service charges. * Menus are subject to change depending on the availability of ingredients. Please understand in advance.

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