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A Culinary Journey Through Spring at Hoshinoya Tokyo

Hoshinoya Tokyo is set to unveil a unique culinary experience starting March 5, 2026, with its latest spring menu, which celebrates a revival of nostalgic Japanese home cooking that has quietly disappeared from modern dining tables. This exclusive menu, inspired by traditional regional dishes, aims to showcase the rich depths and charm of Japanese cuisine through inventive presentation and techniques.

Spring Menu Highlights

The spring menu features a variety of dishes that harmonize seasonal ingredients, such as wild plants, bamboo shoots, and strawberries, each reimagined to delight the senses:

1. Ukogi no Horohoro (Iiwate)
This dish captures the essence of Iiwate's ukogi, spring wild vegetables, combined with walnuts and miso-pickled radish to create a sprinkle reminiscent of traditional family recipes. The slightly bitter vegetables are matched with a sweet-savored squid, presented in a tart format. Paying homage to its historical role in bento boxes and rice balls, this dish is served in a handcrafted lacquered wooden bento box, enhancing the authentic dining experience.

2. Kappo Chicken (Miyazaki)
Reflecting the flavors of Miyazaki, kappo chicken comprises chicken and seasonal vegetables cooked within a bamboo tube, allowing the aroma of the bamboo to permeate the dish. The spring ingredient, bamboo shoot, is delicately wrapped in seaweed and transformed into a light, textural fritter. This intricate preparation incorporates a rich sauce infused with chicken broth and liver pâté, creating a symphony of flavors that evolve within each bite.

3. Oae Dango and Funazushi (Shiga)
Highlighting a main meat course, Shiga's specialties complement the meal. The oae dango, a chewy dumpling enveloped in white sesame paste, adds both texture and flavor, while the accompanying beef mince is marinated in funazushi rice, offering a distinct sourness and umami, combining traditional food culture with innovative ideas.

4. Kinkamochi (Aomori)
For dessert, the sweet treat from Aomori, kinkamochi, is reimagined with a strawberry accent. The traditional black sugar and walnut filling is encased in a wheat flour skin, layered onto cinnamon-scented French toast along with strawberry sauce, white chocolate mousse, and assorted berry foams, garnished with herbs and edible gold leaf, symbolizing the currency from which kinkamochi derives its name.

Menu Details

• - Duration: From March 5, 2026
• - Price: ¥33,880 per person (tax and service included, accommodation not included)
• - Reservation: Available until the day prior via the official website.
• - Eligibility: Available for Hoshinoya Tokyo guests
• - Notes: Menu items and ingredients may vary based on availability.

Meet the Chef

The culinary voyage at Hoshinoya Tokyo is guided by Executive Chef Ryosuke Oka, a Shiga prefecture native. With a background in French cuisine from renowned establishments, Chef Oka brings a philosophy centered on creating dishes unique to their locality. Since taking his position at Hoshinoya Tokyo in May 2023, he has focused on celebrating the diverse food culture resonant throughout Japan, harmonizing traditional ingredients with innovative French culinary techniques.

The Dining Experience

Hoshinoya Tokyo’s main dining area features a calming underground space, accentuated by walls reminiscent of geological layers and stunning granite interiors. The environment includes six tatami-matted private rooms and four table seats, creating a serene atmosphere where guests can enjoy their meal comfortably in traditional Japanese attire without pretense.

About Hoshinoya

Continuously evolving, Hoshinoya Tokyo presents an outstanding non-everyday experience, crafting a unique theme that captures the essence of Japan’s seasonal offerings. The resort warmly welcomes visitors, providing an immersive ambiance that has received accolades from international travel industries, including placements in The World's 50 Best Hotels 2023 and Conde Nast Traveler awards. The brand will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2025 and is expanding with new locations, including Hoshinoya Nara Prison and Hoshinoya Asuka set to open in the coming years.

Location

• - Address: 1-9-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0004
• - Phone: +81-50-3134-8091 (Hoshinoya Reservations)
• - Room Count: 84 Rooms
• - Check-In / Check-Out: 15:00 / 12:00
• - Price: From ¥182,000 per night (per room, tax and service included, breakfast not included)
• - Access: 10-minute walk from Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit, 2-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Otemachi Station A1, C2c exits.

For more information, visit Hoshinoya Tokyo.