“Riverside Afternoon Tea ~vert frais~,” an elegant early-summer experience set amid Arashiyama’s vibrant greenery.

“Riverside Afternoon Tea ~vert frais~,” an elegant early-summer experience set amid Arashiyama’s vibrant greenery.

Evoking the verdant beauty of Arashiyama in early summer—where fresh greenery unfolds in every direction—each dish of “Riverside Afternoon Tea ~vert frais~” is crafted to reflect the season’s scenery in exquisite detail.

The selection presents six delicately crafted sweets in shades of green—pistachio, matcha, yomogi, and basil—elegantly accented with notes of lemon and mango, alongside four refined savory creations featuring Kyoto duck, sea bream, and domestic salmon, paired with seasonal ingredients such as Kujo leek, yomogi, and broad beans.

A selection of 12 items includes warm yomogi-scented brioche and a refreshing coupe of mint sorbet with melon soup. Enjoy from a seat overlooking Togetsukyo Bridge.

A limited-time early-summer afternoon tea inspired by the fresh greenery of Arashiyama, with each dish reflecting the beauty of the season.

Dates

May 7 – June 30, 2026

Hours

Start from 11:30 a.m or 1:00 p.m.
120-minute seating. Last order for drinks is 30 minutes prior to the end of your session.

Price

JPY 8,470 per person, inclusive of service charge and consumption tax.

Menu

Welcome DrinkKiwi & Mint Summer Mocktail
SweetsLemon Thyme Panna Cotta with Green Tomato
Pineapple & Basil Chausson
Pistachio & Griotte Cherry Cake
Matcha & Lemon Opera Cake
Mango & Kinome Pavlova
Pistachio & Cranberry Butter Sandwich
SavorySea Bream & Asparagus Tartare Monaka with Mugwort
Salmon Mousse & Spinach Roulade
Broad Bean Sablé with Mint
Smoked Kyoto Duck & Kujo Leek Gua Bao
Brioche Chaude et Dessert de SaisonMugwort Brioche Sandwich with Red Bean Paste & Cream Cheese
Melon & Mint Coupe Glacée

Drink Menu

Nakakubo Tea Garden – Minamiyamashiro Black TeaBenifuki / Saeakari / Oku-Midori / Yabukita / Zairai
TeaEarl Grey / Dargeeling / Assam
Japanese Green TeaGreen Tea / Hojicha Latte / Macha / Hojicha Latte
Herbal TeaSpearmint / Original Blended Herbal Tea / Rooibos
CoffeeCafé Latte / Cappuccino / Coffee / Espresso

Terms & Conditions

  • The price includes consumption tax and service charge.
  • The menu may change without prior notice.
  • Photo is for illustrative purposes only
  • Reservations are required by 6:00 p.m. on the day prior.