What are the opening hours of Christmas Afternoon Tea (Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, Lobby Lounge Le Jardin)?

12:00–17:30 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.

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Christmas Afternoon Tea (Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, Lobby Lounge Le Jardin)

Japanese title: クリスマスアフタヌーンティー（ホテル椿山荘東京ロビーラウンジ「ル・ジャルダン」）

Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo Lobby Lounge "Le Jardin" (Edogawabashi Sta.)

Sweets shaped like trees, snowmen and gift boxes in two-hour sittings; on Dec 25 a special session with Santa greetings (¥13,800).

Dates: Nov 1 (Sun) – Jan 7 (Thu)
Time: 12:00–17:30
Price: ¥7,800 online booking, ¥8,800 phone booking (tax incl., plus 15% service charge)
Venue: Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo Lobby Lounge "Le Jardin"
Nearest station: Edogawabashi Sta.

Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.

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About this event

Christmas trees, snowmen and gift boxes become edible creations at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo's Christmas Afternoon Tea. Highlights include Pistache Brownie topped with tree-shaped pistachio cream, a snowman-shaped cheese mousse, gift-box cookies and chocolate mousse inspired by a Yule log. Savory choices include lily bulb and truffle croquettes and a puff pastry filled with chicken and porcini mushrooms. A special Santa Claus photo experience is also offered on December 25.

Highlights

Pistache Brownie features orange peel in its chocolate base and a Christmas tree of pistachio cream.
Look for snowman-shaped cheese mousse, berry verrines and gift-box cookies.
Stollen Scones contain rum-marinated dried fruit and come with pistachio-caramel clotted cream.
Vol-au-Vent is a warm pastry filled with creamy chicken and porcini mushrooms.
A special December 25 package includes a photo opportunity with Santa Claus.

Good for: For Christmas dessert enthusiasts and visitors seeking seasonal afternoon tea overlooking a Japanese garden.
Time needed: Regular seating: 2 hours. December 25 Santa Claus package: 3 hours.

Good to know

Advance reservations are required. Regular bookings are accepted until 9:30 on the day of the visit.
The December 25 Santa Claus package requires a separate booking. A Kids Afternoon Tea is available for children aged 10 and under.
The Santa package includes a welcome glass of champagne and free-flow drinks from approximately 10 varieties.

Summarized from the official page and press materials.

Where did the name Chinzanso come from, and who created its celebrated garden?

The grounds of Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo were once known as Tsubakiyama, or Camellia Hill. Their modern story began with Aritomo Yamagata, a prominent Meiji-era politician. In 1878, he purchased the land with his own funds, built a residence and garden, and named the estate Chinzanso. He personally guided the garden's design and engaged noted Tokyo gardener Katsugoro Iwamoto, creating a landscape shaped by the slopes and waterways of the Mejiro plateau.

In 1918, the estate passed to Heitaro Fujita, the second head of the Fujita organization. Air raids in 1945 destroyed much of the residence and its trees. After the war, Eiichi Ogawa restored the greenery and opened Chinzanso as a garden restaurant in 1952. The Four Seasons Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo opened on the grounds in 1992, and the properties were unified under the current Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo name in 2013.

The area also preserves a literary past. Poet Matsuo Basho once lived near the grounds at what became Sekiguchi Bashoan, while artist Hiroshige depicted the area's scenery in One Hundred Famous Views of Edo. So when enjoying the Christmas sweets, take a moment to appreciate the greenery inherited from this historic garden.

Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo Official History (Japanese) · Japan Hotel Association: Preserving Culture and Well-being Through the Japanese Garden at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo (Japanese)

Distance from major stations

From Edogawabashi: 0.8 km, about 13 min on foot
From Waseda: 0.9 km, about 14 min on foot
From Myogadani: 1.2 km, about 19 min on foot
From Zoshigaya: 1.3 km, about 20 min on foot

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

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FAQ

What is Christmas Afternoon Tea (Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, Lobby Lounge Le Jardin)?: Christmas trees, snowmen and gift boxes become edible creations at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo's Christmas Afternoon Tea. Highlights include Pistache Brownie topped with tree-shaped pistachio cream, a snowman-shaped cheese mousse, gift-box cookies and chocolate mousse inspired by a Yule log. Savory choices include lily bulb and truffle croquettes and a puff pastry filled with chicken and porcini mushrooms. A special Santa Claus photo experience is also offered on December 25.
When is Christmas Afternoon Tea (Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, Lobby Lounge Le Jardin)?: Nov 1 (Sun) – Jan 7 (Thu)
What are the opening hours of Christmas Afternoon Tea (Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, Lobby Lounge Le Jardin)?: 12:00–17:30 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.
How much does Christmas Afternoon Tea (Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, Lobby Lounge Le Jardin) cost?: ¥7,800 online booking, ¥8,800 phone booking (tax incl., plus 15% service charge)
Where is Christmas Afternoon Tea (Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, Lobby Lounge Le Jardin) and what is the nearest station?: It is held at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo Lobby Lounge "Le Jardin". The nearest station is Edogawabashi Sta..

Checked against the official page on October 28, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.

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