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Exclusive Christmas Desserts at Aqua Ignis

Enjoy the festive season with unique Christmas desserts by renowned patissier Masanori Hata at Aqua Ignis, located in Mie Prefecture, Japan. Running from December 20 to 28, 2025, this collaboration brings an exquisite dining experience to guests, offering a glimpse of Hata’s award-winning creativity. He is recognized for winning the prestigious Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie 2025, showcasing his exceptional skill and artistry in pastry.

Dessert Features: A Winter Wonderland

Hata's Christmas dessert is an embodiment of winter's charm, featuring a delightful combination of strawberries and yuzu. It includes two distinct sauces, reminiscent of a serene winter forest. One sauce presents a soft green hue infused with yuzu-flavored sparkling white wine and minty notes. The other sauce is a clear jelly made from yuzu, chromoji (Japanese spicebush), and green tea, offering a refreshing taste that reflects the invigorating aroma of winter woods.

This dessert, designed with a fluffy sabayon sauce, enhances the overall experience through its light and refreshing flavors, alongside a forest jelly sauce that adds an additional layer to the dessert's character. Each bite invites you to immerse yourself in the wintry atmosphere Hata envisioned.

Farm-to-Table: Fresh Ingredients

Aqua Ignis takes pride in using freshly harvested strawberries from the on-site Tsujiguchi Farm, operated by esteemed chef Hiroyuki Tsujiguchi. Unlike the strawberries typically found in supermarkets, which are picked before reaching peak ripeness, guests at Aqua Ignis benefit from tasting strawberries that are at their absolute best—ripe and bursting with sweetness. This commitment to local sourcing highlights the essence of farm-to-table dining, ensuring a unique and flavorful dessert experience.

Culinary Artistry: The Holiday Dessert

The dessert includes exquisite garnishes, such as red snowflake patterns inspired by Hata’s vision, adding a thematic appeal. The core components consist of chocolate parfait, yuzu cream, spice cookies, and decorative candy chips. This visually stunning dessert promises a multidimensional taste sensation that is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the palate.

Additionally, this special dessert will also be served as part of the Christmas dinner at the Italian restaurant within Aqua Ignis, Sala Bianchi al Checciano, creating an enchanting dining experience to commemorate the Christmas season.

Event Details

• - Dessert Name: Strawberry and Yuzu Dessert (Includes Coffee or Tea, Eat-in Only)
• - Available: December 20 (Saturday) to 28 (Sunday), 2025
• - Price: 1,850 JPY (tax included)
• - Reservation Contact: 059-394-7727 (Advance reservations available on the website)

Christmas Dinner

• - Dates: December 24 (Wednesday) & 25 (Thursday), 2025
• - Price: 18,000 JPY (tax included)
• - Reservations: 059-394-7734 (Accommodation plans are also available)

About Masanori Hata

Masanori Hata, who grew up in Gifu Prefecture, was born on January 28, 1982. After completing his education at Abeno Tsuji Culinary School in Osaka, he spent five years teaching at his alma mater before gaining vast experience at various patisseries and hotels. In 2012, he joined Aqua Ignis as the head of Confiture Ash. His passion led him to win the prestigious title of Japan representative in the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie 2025, where he contributed significantly to the team's triumph by winning high marks in chocolate artistry.

Commenting on this Christmas dessert, Hata expressed his desire for guests to enjoy a variety of flavors and textures, highlighting the essence of each seasonal ingredient. Experience the unique tastes of this festive season at Aqua Ignis!

About Aqua Ignis

Located in Komono Town, Mie Prefecture, Aqua Ignis is a unique hot spring resort and culinary destination that offers an array of top-notch dining experiences, including sweets by Hiroyuki Tsujiguchi and Japanese cuisine by Masayuki Okuda. Aqua Ignis features 100% naturally flowing hot springs without any additives, and is known for its organic accommodations and associated strawberry farm, where guests can enjoy strawberry picking from December to early June.

• - Location: 4800-1 Komono, Mie, Japan
• - Access: 8-minute walk from Yuno Yam Onsen Station on the Kintetsu Yunoyama Line. 5-minute drive from Komono IC on the Shin-Meishin Expressway.

For inquiries, call: 059-394-7733.

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