Kyoto's "The Westin Miyako" x Century-Old Shop "Taneya" Collaborate for the First Time! Spring Limited Afternoon Tea "Kissui Hakkei" to Debut in April

A Springtime limited eight-course feast from a prestigious hotel in Kyoto's Higashiyama district.

The Westin Miyako Kyoto, established in 1890 and located in Keage, Kyoto, will be launching its first collaboration afternoon tea, "Kissui Hakkei," from April 1 to May 31, 2026, at the second-floor tea lounge "Mayfair." This collaboration is with Taneya, a long-established wagashi (Japanese confectionery) shop from Shiga.

The Westin Miyako Hotel Kyoto, which has welcomed royalty and distinguished guests from around the world since its opening, and Taneya, a renowned Japanese confectionery maker with over 150 years of history in Omihachiman, both share a deep connection with "Lake Biwa's water." This historic, first-time collaboration marks an encounter that transcends time.

"Eight Views of YOSHIMIZU" – Eight Kyoto Scenic Wonders Gazed Upon from the Hotel

"Jissui Hakkei," designated in 1895 (Meiji 28), consists of eight scenic spots chosen by the hotel from the breathtaking views that captivated painters Tomioka Tessai and Taniguchi Kokyo when they visited the hotel's predecessor, "Jissui-en." From the snow-clear skies over Mt. Hiei, the evening bells of Konkai Komyoji Temple, the autumn leaves of Kumano Wakaoji Shrine, to the rising sun at Heian Jingu Shrine... Kyoto unfolds in all its seasonal splendor before your eyes.

This afternoon tea is inspired by these eight scenes, created by the fusion of Tanakaya's wagashi artistry and classical French culinary techniques. Served on Okura Art China porcelain exclusively for state guests, the three-tiered stand depicts a scene of Kyoto in springtime.

Appreciation of Selected Menu

Desserts

• Dry sweets (Kinyoku caramel and Kan-gōri yuzu) - small and cute, designed in the gourd motif of the hotel annex "Kasuien"
• Taneya Castile Mini Matcha Mont Blanc - Freshly squeezed Mount Fuji matcha mont blanc, full of aroma
• [Kyōto in Mist and Rain] Almond Jelly - Featuring black sugar syrup and Kyoto strawberries 'Kyō no Shizuku' double sauce, presenting the misty charm of Kyoto in spring rain.
• [Eastern Suburb Yellow Felt] Steamed Bun - Melts in your mouth, symbolizing the spread of young spring leaves like a yellow and green carpet.
• Taneya Raisin Sandwich Cookies — Saikyo White Miso and Rum Raisin Filling, a fusion of Japanese and Western flavors
• [Water-Repelling Cool Summer] Taneya Agar - Matcha Sauce - A refreshing taste that melts in an instant, paired with rich matcha sauce.

Salty food

• Tabane Monaka Taneyaki Bacon Lentil Stew Monaka — Aromatic crust enclosing a rich filling, a surprise in every bite.
• 【Royal Temple Maple Leaf】Salmon Confit with Onion Soubise—Depicting the brilliant colors of maple leaves with edible flowers
• [East Suburb Yellow Felt] Chicken and Shrimp Roll with Uji Matcha Breadcrumbs — Depicting the New Green on the Mountains with Matcha
• [Purple Cloud Bell Sound] Soy Milk Potato Soup - A gentle soup painted with beetroot sauce in the colors of a sunset

Basic Information

• PeriodWednesday, April 1, 2026 - Sunday, May 31, 2026
• Location：Westin Miyako Hotel Kyoto 2F Tea Lounge "Mayfair"
• time period11:30 AM / 12:00 PM / 2:00 PM / 2:30 PM / 3:00 PM / 3:30 PM (2-hour slots)
• Fee8,000 yen (tax and service charge included)
• Reservation：Online Booking Page

In April, Kawazu cherry blossoms paint the sky a pale pink; in May, lush green new buds spread across the mountains – this spring collaboration, lasting only two months, will become an unforgettable page in your Kyoto journey.