Celebrate New Year with Exclusive Kaiseki Dinner at Meiji Kinenkan

Celebrate the New Year with Exclusive Kaiseki Dinner

As we approach the new year, Meiji Kinenkan's renowned restaurant, Hagoromo, prepares for a festive culinary offering that promises to delight guests from January 5 to January 31, 2026. This limited-time New Year Kaiseki dinner, priced at 12,000 yen (including tax and service), showcases the finest seasonal ingredients and the artistry of skilled chefs.

A Feast for the Senses

The New Year Kaiseki menu is thoughtfully designed to reflect the spirit of celebration. It features a variety of traditional Japanese dishes that not only taste exquisite but are also visually stunning. Guests can indulge in the restaurant’s signature tempura and teppanyaki, prepared with care by seasoned chefs right before their eyes.

Sample Menu

Here’s a sneak peek at some of the highlights:

- Chilled Dish: Spinach and shiitake mushroom salad, duck roast rolled with young burdock and green onion, and assorted delicacies including grilled mackerel and a crispy snack.
- Steamed Item: Delicate chawanmushi made with monkfish and served with lotus root.
- Sashimi: Freshly prepared sashimi featuring tuna and sea bream, beautifully garnished and presented.
- Grilled Item: Elegant grilled yellowtail with a side of grated daikon radish.
- Meat Dish: Premium Wagyu sirloin, accompanied by seasonal vegetables like green onions and celery.
- Tempura: A delightful crispy selection including shrimp, maitake mushrooms, and edible flowers.
- Rice Dish: A fragrant crab and seasonal green salad rice, with red miso soup and pickles.
- Dessert: A sweet finish featuring vanilla ice cream, yuzu jelly, and monaka (wafer filled with sweet bean paste).

Serving Hours: 17:00 – 22:00 (Last order at 21:00)
Note: On the final day of consecutive holidays, the restaurant will close at 21:00 (Last order at 20:00).

Experience the Art of Dining at Hagoromo

Hagoromo stands out with its unique setup, offering dedicated counters for sushi, tempura, and teppanyaki, allowing diners to enjoy a personal and interactive experience. Guests can engage with the chefs, learning about each dish while savoring their flavors right from the counter. For those seeking a more private ambiance, the restaurant also provides rooms and table seating.

Operating hours vary slightly throughout the week, with weekday lunches from 11:30 to 16:00 and dinners from 17:00 to 22:00, while weekends and holidays extend from 11:30 to 22:00.

Closed: During New Year holidays and for summer maintenance.

A Venue Steeped in History

Located in Minato, Tokyo, Meiji Kinenkan has a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1881 as the dining hall for the Akasaka Temporary Imperial Palace. It became known as the Constitution Memorial Hall, having hosted significant imperial conferences regarding the draft of Japan's constitution. Since its transformation into a wedding venue in 1947, it has honored countless couples—over 230,000, to be precise. The main building was recognized for its historical and architectural significance in 2020, obtaining designation as a Tokyo Metropolitan Tangible Cultural Property.

For reservations for the New Year Kaiseki dinner and more information, visit Meiji Kinenkan or call at 03-3403-1171.

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Join us to celebrate the New Year in style, delighting in the flavors of Japan and the exquisite atmosphere that Meiji Kinenkan offers!