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Autumn Lunch and Sweets Buffet at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo

Starting September 24, 2026, Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, nestled in the heart of Bunkyo, Tokyo, invites guests to savor an array of seasonal delights at its inaugural "Autumn Lunch and Sweets Buffet." This special event combines the best of Japanese, French, and Chinese cuisines, offering a feast for the senses.

Celebrate Autumn's Bounty

As the crisp fall air ushers in the harvest season, the buffet will showcase vibrant autumn flavors such as chestnuts, persimmons, and Shine Muscat grapes. The goal is to provide visitors with a unique opportunity to indulge in a diverse range of culinary creations, with 23 types of desserts on offer, including 10 original sweets crafted by talented chefs from each culinary tradition.

Each dessert is a homage to autumn, starting with the French offerings of walnut and fig tart, and a delicate pumpkin and vanilla gratin that combines sweet and savory flavors. In the realm of Japanese sweets, guests can enjoy the honey-soaked persimmon warabi mochi and chilled white sweet bean soup enhanced with mascarpone. Chinese sweets include fragrant osmanthus almond jelly and Malaysian-style steamed sponge cake with hints of red oolong tea, rounded off with sesame balls filled with lotus seed paste, made fresh on-site.

A Feast for All Palates

The lunch buffet menu is equally enticing, featuring a variety of dishes. Guests can start with light appetizers like charcuterie, salads, and open sandwiches. For heartier options, creamy penne pasta, rich curry, and a robust vegetable minestrone await. Traditional Japanese cuisine shines with a beautifully arranged chirashi sushi, while the authentic Chinese offerings include savory dim sum and spicy mapo tofu, ensuring everyone finds something to satisfy their cravings.

Signature Desserts

The centerpiece of the dessert station is a large shortcake adorned with Shine Muscat grapes, cut live by the pastry chef before the guests' eyes, almost reminiscent of a wedding cake. To enhance the experience, a freshly whipped chestnut Mont Blanc will also be prepared live, featuring a creamy chestnut filling accompanied by soft, chewy meringue and candied chestnuts. Rounding out the selection are classic French pastries like cannelés and opera cakes, along with a variety of fruit tarts reflecting the seasonal bounty.

This buffet is perfect for gatherings with family, friends, or even a sophisticated girls' day out, allowing diners to leisurely enjoy a mix of flavors and textures across 120 delightful minutes.

Practical Information

Event Dates: September 24 – October 30, 2026, on select days. Check the hotel's website for specific dates.
Reservation: Online booking only.
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (check-in begins 30 minutes prior).
Location: Hotel banquet hall (further details available online).
Pricing: Adults: ¥9,800 / Children (Elementary school): ¥4,500 / Toddlers (3-5 years): ¥3,000. (All prices include tax and service charge.)
Payment: Advance credit card payment is required upon reservation.

Drinks include a selection of soft drinks such as coffee, tea, herbal tea, green tea Muscat, and premium juices. Note that services and menu items may change based on domestic and international conditions. For inquiries, please contact 03-3943-5489 (10:00 AM to 7:00 PM) or visit the official website.

About Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo

Established in 1952, Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo blends luxury with the tranquility of a forest-style garden inn. Its garden features the iconic three-story pagoda “Entsuukan,” relocated from Higashi-Hiroshima in 1925, marking its centenary in 2025. As a registered tangible cultural asset of Japan, it is one of Tokyo's remaining ancient pagodas. Home to Japan's largest fog garden, known as