As winter fades and spring begins, Japan enters strawberry season, with some of Japan’s juiciest and most flavorful strawberries coming into their prime. Varieties like Fukuoka’s Amaou and Tochigi’s Tochiotome are known for their sweetness and are highly prized, often fetching a premium price—but their exceptional flavor makes them well worth the splurge.

To truly experience the best of these seasonal strawberries, why not treat yourself to a luxurious dessert buffet or a refined afternoon tea? Strawberry-themed events have become an annual highlight in Osaka, with top hotels like The Ritz-Carlton Osaka, The St. Regis Osaka, and the Imperial Hotel Osaka offering exclusive strawberry-inspired menus.

If you’re visiting Osaka during the winter-to-spring transition of 2024/2025, be sure to indulge in some of the city’s most exquisite strawberry desserts. And of course, don’t forget to snap a few photos to share on Instagram as you enjoy these seasonal delights!

Osaka Station Hotel

From December 26, 2024, to February 16, 2025, Osaka Station Hotel presents the Afternoon Tea “VOYAGE” La saison des fraises + chocolat. Featuring the perfect pairing of fresh strawberries and rich chocolate, this afternoon tea includes a strawberry shortcake-inspired parfait, strawberry mousse, tarts, Mont Blanc, and indulgent chocolate desserts like mini opera cakes and gateaux chocolat.

Savory options include Smoked Salmon with Capers, Jamon de Teruel with Almonds, and Beets with Fromage Blanc, all beautifully presented in red and pink hues.

Afternoon Tea “VOYAGE” La saison des fraises + chocolat

Period: December 26, 2024 (Thursday) – February 16, 2025 (Sunday)

*Reservation required by noon, three days in advance

Location: Osaka Station Hotel, 29th floor, THE LOBBY LOUNGE

Hours: 12:00–14:30 (L.O. 14:00), 15:00–17:30 (L.O. 17:00), 19:00–21:30 (L.O. 21:00)

Price: 10,000 yen day/ 12,000 yen evening

The Ritz-Carlton Osaka

The Ritz-Carlton Osaka will host the Wicked Strawberry Buffet from December 27, 2024, to February 28, 2025. Inspired by the Wicked musical, this unique afternoon buffet blends afternoon tea with a sweets buffet, offering 20 strawberry-inspired treats.

Highlights include the “Strawberry Cardamom Tart” (Elphaba’s hat), “Strawberry Lime Vanilla Cake” (Glinda’s inspiration), and a live dessert of “Strawberry Balsamic Coconut Milk Ice Cream.” Savory options like “Strawberry Burrata” and “Bolognese Pasta” add a flavorful twist. A special drink menu completes the experience, perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in the Wicked world before the movie’s release in March 2025.

Wicked Strawberry Buffet

Period: December 27, 2024 (Friday) – February 28, 2025 (Friday)

Location: The Ritz-Carlton Osaka, Italian Restaurant “Splendido” (1st Floor)

Hours: 14:30 – 17:00

Price: 7,000 yen  adults, 3,500 yen children on weekdays/ 7,500 yen adults; 3,750 yen children on weekends and holidays.

St. Regis Hotel Osaka

From December 26, 2024, to February 28, 2025, the St. Regis Strawberry Garden Afternoon Tea will be served at the St. Regis Bar on the 12th floor. This afternoon tea offers a delightful experience of “strawberry picking in a lovely flower garden,” featuring a vibrant selection of strawberry-inspired sweets and savory treats.

Notable items include a Strawberry and Earl Grey Mousse, a Praline Chocolate Strawberry shaped like a miniature potted plant, and a Strawberry and White Chocolate Tart. The luxurious “Kyo no Shizuku” strawberry also makes an appearance on the tea stand.

The savory offerings are equally enticing, with dishes like the Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Rice Paper Roll, decorated with edible flowers to evoke a garden atmosphere, and the Duck Rillettes Mini Bagel Sandwich with Earl Grey-flavored cream, bringing a touch of spring to the menu.

St. Regis Strawberry Garden Afternoon Tea

Period: December 26, 2024 (Thursday) – February 28, 2025 (Friday)

Location: St. Regis Bar, 12th Floor, The St. Regis Hotel Osaka

Hours: 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 (2-hour seating, with last order 90 minutes before the end)

Price: 7,800 yen per person, 9,800 yen per person with a glass of champagne.

Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka

If you are searching for something different, from January 8 to February 28, 2025, a Beauty and the Beast-themed Strawberry Afternoon Tea will be available at Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka, featuring sweets inspired by the classic fairy tale. Highlights include a Beast Costume Mousse Cake with strawberry compote and tea mousse, a citrus jelly representing the princess’s dress, and a Candle-Shaped Shortcake.

Special sweets for takeout, like the Teapot Cream Puff filled with strawberry cream and decorated with edible flowers, will also be available.

Strawberry Fair Afternoon Tea

Period: January 8 (Wednesday) – February 28 (Friday), 2025

Location: Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka, Restaurant & Lounge Bar Yuu

Hours: 14:00–18:00/ 17:00–21:00 (reservation required by 17:00 the day before)

Price:

• Princess Afternoon Tea – Strawberry × Beauty and the Beast: 6,000 yen on weekdays, 6,500 yen on weekends and holidays
• Princess Afternoon Tea – Strawberry × Beauty and the Beast with Dinner: 8,500 yen per person afternoon Tea + Weekday Dinner; 10,300 yen per person afternoon Tea + Nature Course: 10,300 yen; 4,500 yen per person champagne Free Flow Add-on

The Westin Hotel Osaka

The Westin Hotel Osaka will offer the Honey Strawberry Afternoon Tea from December 26, 2024, to February 28, 2025. This afternoon tea features a delightful combination of winter strawberries and rich honey, with sweet treats like strawberry Clafoutis, honey bee-shaped macarons, and a ginger honey pot.

Savory items include Strawberry and Shrimp Eclair and Smoked Duck with Strawberry and Honey Mustard Sauce. A special Salad Parfait with soft-boiled egg, apple-honey dressing, and strawberries will also be served.

Honey Strawberry Afternoon Tea

Period: December 26, 2024 (Thursday) – February 28, 2025 (Friday)

Location: Lobby Lounge, 1st Floor, The Westin Hotel Osaka

Hours: 12:00 – 16:00 (last order)

Price: 6,900 yen on weekdays, 7,500 yen on weekends and holidays.

Conrad Osaka

Conrad Osaka will offer the Winter Strawberry Afternoon Tea with TruffleBAKERY from December 16, 2024, to February 28, 2025, at the 40 Sky Bar & Lounge on the 40th floor. This collaboration with TruffleBAKERY features luxurious strawberry sweets, including Rich Strawberry with black pepper and white truffle oil, Strawberry Veil with apple sparkling, and Strawberry Square Mousse.

Savory delights include Salt Bread with White Truffle Butter & Macadamia Nuts, black truffle egg sandwiches, and caviar-crab crepes. From December 20 to 25, the sweets will be dressed in festive Christmas decorations. A takeout option is also available for enjoying these winter treats at home.

Winter Strawberry Afternoon Tea with TruffleBAKERY

Period: December 16, 2024 (Monday) – February 28, 2025 (Friday)

Location: Conrad Osaka, 40 Sky Bar & Lounge (40th Floor)

Hours: 11:00 – 20:00 (Last order at 18:00) 2-hour seating, reservations available every 30 minutes

Price: 8,000 per person, 10,500 yen with an original cocktail.

The Imperial Hotel Osaka

From January 11 to May 6, 2025, the Imperial Hotel Osaka will present its Strawberry Afternoon Tea, featuring an array of strawberry-inspired treats. Highlights include the “Strawberry Bouchée,” “Strawberry and Pistachio Tartlet,” and the classic “Strawberry Shortcake.”

The lower tier of the tea stand offers savory delights like “Seasonal Vegetable Terrine with Smoked Salmon” and “Spinach and Bacon Quiche.” These exquisite sweets and savories are perfectly complemented by a selection of fragrant teas, creating a delightful afternoon experience.

Strawberry Afternoon Tea

Period: January 11, 2025 (Saturday) – May 6, 2025 (Tuesday)

Location: The Park Buffet & Lounge, Imperial Hotel Osaka (1st Floor)

Hours: 14:00 – 18:30 (Last order at 16:30)/

Price: 6,500 yen

• Weekdays in January: 14:00 – 18:30 (Last order at 16:30)
• Weekends and holidays in January, and February 1 – May 6: 16:30 – 18:30 (Last order at 16:30)
  120-minute seating limit

RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka

The RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka presents the Strawberry Afternoon Tea Vol. 2 – Twinkle Berry from February 17 to May 6, 2025. This charming afternoon tea features eight strawberry-themed treats inspired by cosmetics, handbags, and jewels. Highlights include the Handbag – Yuzu and Strawberry Cake, and the Lipstick – Strawberry Chocolate, resembling real lipstick.

Other delights include the Jewelry Box – Pistachio Flan and the Princess – Strawberry Mont Blanc Parfait. Seasonal strawberry teas like Rose and Raspberry Tea, along with regular tea and coffee, are also offered.

Strawberry Afternoon Tea Vol. 2 – Twinkle Berry

Period: February 17, 2025 (Monday) – May 6, 2025 (Tuesday)

Location: Main Lounge, RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka (1st Floor)

Hours: 12:00 – 18:30 (February 17 – March 31)/ 11:30 – 18:30 (April 1 – May 6)

Price: 7,590 yen

Hotel Nikko Osaka

Hotel Nikko Osaka will offer a Strawberry Afternoon Tea Set from December 29, 2024, to March 31, 2025, at the Lobby Lounge. The set features a variety of strawberries, including Amaou, and includes exciting items like the Aroma Bubble Jelly, where bursting bubbles reveal strawberry jelly. Sweet treats include Strawberry Shortcake, Strawberry Mille-Feuille, and a Pavlova with raspberry jelly.

Savory offerings include a Strawberry Burger and Seafood Jelly with strawberry purée. The set also includes scones and hearty meat dishes for a full, indulgent experience.

Strawberry Afternoon Tea Set

Period: December 29, 2024 (Sunday) – March 31, 2025 (Monday)

Location: Lobby Lounge, 2nd Floor, Hotel Nikko Osaka

Hours: 12:00–14:00 / 14:00–16:00 (two seating times, each with a 2-hour limit)

Price: 6,300 yen per person (includes a welcome drink and service charge)

St. Grace Villa 

Available from January 4th to March 14th, 2025, the Honey Strawberry Afternoon Tea is a collaboration with beauty brand HACCI, featuring a delightful combination of fresh strawberries and honey. This afternoon tea includes six sweets, such as strawberry tartlets with orange honey cream, and chocolate mousse with lavender honey. Additionally, the Honey Flower Bouquet honey, with its rich floral aroma, is served alongside the afternoon tea, offering a delightful way to enhance your sweets.

Savory items include a honey cheese quiche and honey mustard chicken ballotine. There’s also a special gift set with HACCI’s hand cream and the honey collagen drink, ideal for a beauty boost.

Honey Strawberry Afternoon Tea

Period: January 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th, 12th, 13th, 16th, 17th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th/ February 1st, 5th, 6th, 7th, 11th, 13th, 15th, 20th, 27th, 28th/ March 5th, 6th, 7th, 12th, 13th, 14th

Location: St. Grace Villa

Hours: 12:00–13:30/14:00–15:30

Price: 

Afternoon Tea  (per person)

• Standard Plan: 5,500 yen on weekdays; 6,000 yen on weekends & holidays
• Tea Selection Plan: 6,000 yen on weekdays; 6,500 yen on weekends & holidays

Afternoon Tea + Specialty Dessert (per person)

• Standard Plan: 7,000 yen on weekdays; 7,500 yen on weekends & holidays
• Tea Selection Plan: 7,500 yen on weekdays; 8,000 yen on weekends & holidays

Afternoon Tea + Specialty Dessert + Special Drink (per person)
Includes a HACCI original gift

• Standard Plan: 8,500 yen on weekdays; 9,000 yen on weekends & holidays
• Tea Selection Plan: 9,000 yen on weekdays; 9,500 yen on weekends & holidays

Afternoon Tea + Lunch Set

• 7,000 yen on weekdays; 7,500 yen on weekends & holidays
• Tea Selection Plan: 7,500 yen on weekdays; 8,000 yen on weekends & Holidays ¥8,000+

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