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10 recommended afternoon teas in Kansai Kansai's 10 Best Afternoon Teas

10 recommended afternoon teas in Kansai Kansai's 10 Best Afternoon Teas

2022-10-12

The afternoon tea is very attractive, with a seasonally changing menu and plenty of sweets and savories to enjoy.
In this issue, we will introduce 10 afternoon teas in Kansai that are perfect for a girls' night out, a little treat, or just a luxurious experience.

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Heian Jingu Hall (Kyoto)

At Heian Jingu Kaikan, you can enjoy Kyo Afternoon Tea while overlooking the nationally designated scenic garden "Jinguen ".
Afternoon tea, with its seasonal views and seasonal ingredients, is full of charm that makes you want to visit every season.



The Kyo Afternoon Tea, a blend of Japanese and Western cuisine, is varied in both appearance and taste, with attention to detail.

About 8 types of drinks are available for your enjoyment, including tea and coffee from "Mighty Leaf "from San Francisco.
The free flow allows you to change the type of food, so please try to find a marriage of your choice.



Due to the popularity of window seats, seating is allocated in order of application.
If you wish to have a window seat to enjoy the view more, we recommend that you apply as early as possible.

Name: Heian Jingu Kaikan
Address: 97 Okazaki Nishitenno-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8341, Japan
Access: 10 minute walk from "Higashiyama Station on the Subway Tozai Line "
       City Bus No.5 for Iwakura "Okazaki Park Art Museum, Heian Jingu Mae "3 min. walk from the bus stop
Phone number: 0120-210-189
Business hours: 11:00-17:00
Closed: Tuesday
Budget: ¥4,500~.
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space and facilities: Stylish space, calm space
URL:https://www.heianjingu.com/party/afternoontea/usual/

The Lobby Lounge (Kyoto)

At "The Lobby Lounge "in The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, you can enjoy afternoon tea in a luxurious machiya-inspired setting.



Afternoon tea offers a variety of savories as well as macaroons and cakes from Pierre Hermé Paris.



There are many plans available, from a welcome tea set with a choice of one cup of coffee or tea to a set that includes free-flowing champagne.
You can choose according to your taste and mood.

Name: The Lobby Lounge (The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto)
Address: 〒604-0902, Kamogawa-Nijo-Ohashi, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Access: Subway Tozai Line "Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station "about 3 minutes on foot
       About 6 minutes walk from "Sanjo Station "on Keihan Main Line
Phone number: 075-746-5522
Hours of operation: 12:00-17:00
Closed: No holidays
Price:¥5,500~
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space & Facilities: Luxurious and serene space
URL:https://www.ritzcarlton.com/jp/hotels/japan/kyoto

Salon de KANBAYASHI KAMIBAYASHI Harumatsu head office (Kyoto)

Surrounded by lush greenery, afternoon tea in a Japanese-style room in the Hare ( ") and Mochirou ( ") buildings is an extraordinary experience that will make you forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life.



The five-tiered afternoon tea, reminiscent of a five-story pagoda, is filled with a Japanese atmosphere.
It is beautifully decorated like a painting, and each step is atmospheric.

The best feature is that you can enjoy a unique lineup of desserts and original sencha teas made with matcha and hojicha from the Kambayashi Harumatsu Honten, which can only be found here.



Drinks will be served free-flowing with tea and coffee in addition to Japanese tea.

Name: Salon de KANBAYASHI Uehashi Harumatsu Honten
Address: 〒605-0828 Kyoto-shi, Kyoto-shi, Higashiyama-ku, Shimokawara-dori Kodaiji tower before Kamien-cho 400-1 AKAGANE RESORT KYOTO HIGASHIYAMA 1925 inside
Access: 12 min. walk from Keihan Electric Railway "Gion-Shijo Station "
       15 minute walk from "Kawaramachi Station "on the Hankyu Kyoto Line
Phone number: 0120-210-189
Business hours: 11:30~17:00
Closed: Tuesdays, weekends and holidays
Price:¥5,500~
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space and Facilities:Space with a sense of harmony and serenity
URL:https://www.salondekanbayashi.com/

40 Sky Bar & Lounge (Osaka)

Located on the 40th floor of the Conrad Osaka, "40 Sky Bar & Lounge "offers a luxurious afternoon tea with live music while enjoying the view of Osaka below.



Afternoon tea is served at a stand in the hotel that features a spiral staircase.
Sweets and savories incorporating carefully selected seasonal ingredients look great on the white stand.



Drinks are free-flowing TWG Tea and coffee, and you can also choose TWG Tea "Conrad Osaka Original Blend ".

Name: 40 Sky Bar & Lounge (Conrad Osaka)
Address: 3-2-4, Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0005, Japan
Access: Subway Yotsubashi Line "Higobashi Station "Exit 4, Keihan Nakanoshima Line "Watanabebashi Station "Exit 12 Direct connection
       Six-minute walk from Yodoyabashi Station (Exit 7) on Subway Midosuji Line and Keihan Main Line
Phone number: 06-6222-0111
Business hours: 11:00~20:00 (L.O.18:00)
Closed: No holidays
Price: ¥6,500~
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space & Facilities: Luxurious and serene space
URL:https://conrad-osaka.hiltonjapan.co.jp/restaurants/afternoon-tea

The St. Regis Bar (Osaka)

The St. Regis Hotel Osaka's 12th floor "St. Regis Bar "is now offering the St. Regis Osaka's first Japanese-inspired afternoon tea.



An innovative afternoon tea in collaboration with the 150 year long history of "Taneya ".

From freshly baked sweets to savory dishes, the refined yet traditional Japanese taste is blended into an afternoon tea experience that can only be experienced here.



Enjoy a limited-time afternoon tea in a stately atmosphere with a view of the Japanese garden to your heart's content.

Name: St. Regis Bar (St. Regis Osaka)
Address: 3-6-12 Honmachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 541-0053
Access: Subway Midosuji Line "Hommachi "Station, Exit 7
Phone number: 06-6105-5659
Hours of operation: 12:00-17:30
Closed: No holidays
Budget: ¥6,800~.
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space and facilities: Luxurious space, Japanese feeling
URL:https://www.stregisbar.stregisosaka.com/event


Lobby Lounge (Osaka)

At "Lobby Lounge "in ANA Crown Hotel Plaza Osaka, you can enjoy Pink Afternoon Tea in an elegant setting.



Depending on the season, the menu changes with pink as the base color, such as rose, peach, and Halloween, etc. The afternoon tea is so cute that you will want to take a picture of it.

For drinks, you can enjoy free-flowing Dallmayr tea, which is a royal German tea.



Teacups and tableware are also used, fashionable items that capture the hearts of women.
It is especially recommended for those who are looking for a photo-worthy and pretty afternoon tea.

Name: Lobby Lounge (ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel)
Address: 1-3-1 Dojimahama, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0004
Access: Subway Midosuji Line "Yodoyabashi Station "about 7 minutes on foot
Phone number: 06-6347-1112
Hours of operation: Monday-Saturday 13:30-18:00
Sundays and holidays 13:30-17:00
Closed: No holidays
Budget: ¥5,400(including tax and service charge)
Smoking and non-smoking: Smoking is permitted only on the terrace.
Space & Facilities: Luxurious and serene space
URL:https://www.anacrowneplaza-osaka.jp/restaurant/lobby-lounge/

Lounge & Bar Grand Bleu (Hyogo)

This is Kobe! You can enjoy afternoon tea at "Lounge & Bar Grand Bleu "located in Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland.



Afternoon tea with a view of the Port of Kobe adds to the elegant atmosphere.

The colorful sweets and savories served on gorgeous three-tiered trays make it hard to decide which to start with.



Drinks are free-flowing Ronnefeld tea and coffee.

Name: Lounge & Bar Grand Bleu (Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland)
Address: 7-2, Hashiba-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0042, Japan
Access: 4-minute walk from "Minato-Motomachi Station (Kobe Municipal Subway Kaigan Line) "
       JR Line "About 10 minutes walk from Kobe Station "
Phone number: 078-371-1111
Hours of operation: 13:00 - 16:00
Closed: No holidays (except for private event days)
Price:¥6,500~
Smoking and non-smoking: No smoking until 5:30 p.m. Smoking is permitted after 5:30 p.m.
    (Not available for minors and expectant mothers after 17:30)
Space & Facilities: Luxurious and serene space
URL:https://www.l-s.jp/restaurants/grandbleu/

Dining iglec (Hyogo)

Located in the Kobe Kitano Hotel, an auberge in Kitano, Kobe, "Dining Igrek "is famous for its breakfast, which was awarded "the best breakfast in the world ".



Afternoon tea sets are very popular during café hours, and the open-air patio (courtyard) is a great place to enjoy a hearty meal.

Drinks include tea from the German company Ronnefeldt, which is also used in a seven-star hotel in Dubai, and coffee roasted at the hotel.



For an even more luxurious experience, we recommend the Premium Afternoon Tea Set.
It is even more luxurious than the regular afternoon tea set, including roast beef sandwiches and freshly pressed Mont Blanc.

Name: Dining Igrek (Kobe Kitano Hotel)
Address: 3-3-20, Yamamoto-dori 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0003, Japan
Access: 15 min. walk from Sannomiya or Shin-Kobe Sta. on each line
Phone number: 078-271-3711
Business hours: 13:30-15:00 (L.O.)
Closed: No holidays
Budget: from ¥3,780
No Smoking, No Eating: Total Smoking Ban
Space & Facilities:Calm space
URL:https://www.kobe-kitanohotel.co.jp/dining/times/cafe

Lounge Renaissance (Hyogo)

Afternoon tea is offered at "Lounge Renaissance "in the Takarazuka Hotel, which relocated and opened next to the Takarazuka Grand Theater in June 2020.



The Takarazuka Hotel exhibits costumes, accessories, and photographs from the Takarazuka Revue, making it a must-visit spot for Takarazuka Revue fans.



The current afternoon tea menu features musical notes and instruments and is a must for music lovers, not to mention the Takarazuka Revue "Musical Afternoon Tea Set ".

Name: Lounge Renaissance (Takarazuka Hotel)
Address: 1-1-33 Sakae-cho, Takarazuka-shi, Hyogo 665-0845
Access: Hankyu Takarazuka Line "Takarazuka Station "about 4 minutes on foot
       JR Takarazuka Line "Takarazuka Station "about 7 minutes walk
Phone number: 0797-87-1155
Office hours:10:00~20:00(L.O.19:30)
Closed: No holidays
Budget: ¥3,500 (Member's fee: ¥3,150)
No Smoking, No Eating: Total Smoking Ban
Space & Facilities: Luxurious space
URL:https://www.hankyu-hotel.com/hotel/hh/takarazukahotel/restaurants/renaissance

Main Dining Room Mikasa (Nara)

Founded in 1909, the Nara Hotel is still as elegant and classic as ever, with many people longing to stay there at least once.



Each season, the hotel offers Afternoon Tea at "Main Dining Room Mikasa "in its Nara Hotel, featuring a variety of seasonal delicacies.



Drinks are free-flowing, including Ronnefeld tea and coffee.

Name: Main Dining Room Mikasa (Nara Hotel)
Address: 1096 Takahata-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, 630-8301
Access: 25 minutes on foot from JR "Nara Station "
       Kintetsu "Nara Station "about 15 minutes walk from the station.
       Nara Kotsu Bus "Nara Hotel "approx. 1 min. walk from the bus stop
Phone number: 0742-24-3044
Hours of operation: Two-part system
     [Part 1 ]11:30~13:00
     [Part 2 ]13:30~15:00
Closed: No holidays
Price:¥6,500~
No Smoking, No Eating: Total Smoking Ban
Space & Facilities: Luxurious and serene space
URL:https://www.narahotel.co.jp/mikasa.html

summary

In this issue, we have introduced some of the best afternoon teas in the Kansai region.
One of the best parts of enjoying afternoon tea is not only the delicious food, but also the opportunity to enjoy a little luxury in a luxurious and traditionally quaint setting.
Each restaurant has its own menu and atmosphere, so please visit the restaurant according to your situation and preferences.

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