2025.08.01
Kyo-tamba Chestnut Afternoon Tea 2025 – Savor the Essence of Autumn <October 1st to November 30th, 2025>
THE GARDEN BAR proudly presents the return of our Kyo-tamba Chestnut Afternoon Tea, crafted with support from Kyo-tamba Town and featuring chestnuts once reserved for the imperial court.
In celebration of Expo 2025 Osaka–Kansai, exclusive chestnut sweets will also be offered for two days only—an elegant tribute to the flavors of autumn.
Kyo-tamba Chestnut Afternoon Tea
＜October 1st – November 30th, 2025 ＞
■Time: 12pm onwards / 2:30pm onwards (*2 sessions, each lasting 2 hours)
■Price: JPY 8,800
Includes free-flow beverages: three original mocktails, over 20 kinds of TWG teas and more
<Menu>
Sweets
Chestnut Dorayaki / Kyo-taｍba Chestnut & Black Bean Tea Saint Marc / Lychee & Kuromoji Verrine / Chestnut Cake / Chestnut Honey Madeleine / Chestnut Mont Blanc / Roasted Chestnut with Ice Cream … and more (8 varieties)
Savories
Persimmon & Prosciutto with Cream Cheese / Kyo-tamba Shiitake Sushi / Grilled Eggplant with Chestnut Miso / Coq au Vin with Tamba Chicken & Wine / Kyo-taｍba-Yaki Grill … and more (6 varieties)
* Menu is subject to change depending on ingredient availability.
Roasted Kyo-tamba Chestnut & Ice Cream
Carefully crafted by our Pastry Chef Itagaki, this dish celebrates the unadorned richness of the chestnut. Grilled over charcoal and served at the table, enjoy it first on its own, then paired with house-made milk ice cream for a delicate shift in flavor.
Kyo-tamba Chestnut Mont Blanc
A beloved annual favorite, now larger and more refined. Topped with a special sauce for an added layer of indulgence—pour as you wish to enjoy the evolving flavors.
Kyo-tamba-yaki Grill
A savory-sweet “oyaki”-style pastry filled with autumn’s flavors. Wrapped in fragrant bamboo leaves, each piece is gently grilled and delivered warm to your table by the Chef.
Terrace seating overlooking the autumn garden is also available. Savor a blissful moment as the foliage turns to brilliant shades of red.
Kyo-tamba Chestnut Dorayaki – Limited Expo Edition
At Expo 2025 Osaka–Kansai, HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO will offer a limited-time chestnut sweet on October 5th and 6th. This special dorayaki encloses a whole simmered chestnut in honey caramel sauce, wrapped in fluffy cake infused with Kyo-tamba chestnut honey. A mini version is also featured in the afternoon tea.
Dates: October 5th (Sun) & 6th (Mon), 2025
Location: Kansai Pavilion, Expo 2025 Osaka–Kansai
About Kyo-tamba Town
Located in the heart of Kyoto Prefecture, Kyo-tamba sits in the upper basin of the Yura River. Over 80% of the town is forested, offering a pristine natural environment. Morning mist, clear air, and dramatic temperature shifts between day and night create ideal conditions for agriculture. This land nurtures exceptional produce under the famed “Tamba” brand—like black soybeans, Tamba matsutake mushrooms, Kyo-tamba shimeji, and especially, the revered Kyo-tamba chestnut. A true treasure trove of Kyoto’s culinary heritage.
For inquiries or reservations,
please contact: +81 75 468 3100 (Hotel Reception) or email.
