ANA InterContinental Tokyo: The ATRIUM Lounge’s Strawberry Afternoon Tea Is Back
An Afternoon Tea That Celebrates the Strawberry Season
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As winter approaches, Tokyo quietly enters strawberry season. Across the city, strawberries begin to appear in desserts and seasonal menus, but among them, the Strawberry Afternoon Tea at ANA InterContinental Tokyo has established itself as a tradition many look forward to each year.
First introduced in 2018, this seasonal afternoon tea has become one of the hotel’s most popular annual offerings. For the 2025–2026 season, it returns to the ATRIUM Lounge, where it will be available from December 27, 2025, to May 31, 2026, serving as the centerpiece of the hotel’s strawberry-themed fair, Strawberry Sensations 2026.
In this article, we invite you to take a closer look at this year’s Strawberry Afternoon Tea, exploring the atmosphere of the ATRIUM Lounge and the thoughtful details that define the season.
ANA InterContinental Tokyo & ATRIUM Lounge
ANA InterContinental Tokyo has been a longstanding presence in the Akasaka area since its opening in June 1986, offering a calm and refined base in the heart of the city. Located just a short walk from Tameike-Sanno Station, the hotel provides convenient access to central Tokyo while maintaining a sense of distance from the city’s busier districts.
Following a 15-month renovation completed in December 2024, the hotel underwent a significant transformation. Guest rooms, Club InterContinental Lounge, and dining venues were reimagined with a softer, more contemporary atmosphere. The renewal also introduced new suite categories, including the Mizu and Sora Suites, reflecting the hotel’s continued focus on understated luxury and thoughtful design rooted in Japanese sensibility.
The ATRIUM Lounge, where the Strawberry Afternoon Tea is served, is one of these renewed spaces. Situated at the center of the soaring atrium lobby on the second floor, the lounge is defined by its open layout, natural light, and relaxed elegance. Designed to suit a wide range of occasions, it offers a setting equally appropriate for quiet conversations, casual meetings, or a relaxed afternoon tea.
Strawberry Afternoon Tea 2025–2026: A Refined Seasonal Expression
Available from December 27, 2025, to May 31, 2026, the Strawberry Afternoon Tea returns as the centerpiece of ANA InterContinental Tokyo’s annual strawberry season. Rather than introducing dramatic changes, this year’s edition reflects a gentle evolution, shaped by extended development and a careful approach to balance.
The pastry team devoted more time than ever to exploring how strawberries interact with other flavors. Fresh strawberries are paired with ten complementary fruits, allowing sweetness, acidity, and aroma to unfold naturally across the menu. Each element is designed to feel harmonious, offering a quiet sense of depth rather than bold contrasts.
Bringing together twelve strawberry-based sweets and six savory items, the afternoon tea is meant to be enjoyed slowly, in the calm and airy setting of the ATRIUM Lounge. Priced at ¥8,500 per person (or ¥9,600 with the special non-alcoholic drink “Strawberry Quartz”), this seasonal offering has become a familiar favorite for many returning guests. If strawberry season is something you look forward to each year, making a reservation in advance is a gentle way to ensure you don’t miss it.
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Moments That Define the Experience
Strawberry Quartz（Mocktail）
Once seated, guests are welcomed with the delicately crafted Strawberry Quartz Mocktail. Garnished with fresh strawberries and finished with a white rim, it beautifully reflects the festive atmosphere of the season. Lightly sweet with a refreshing hint of acidity, it serves as a crisp opening note to the experience. Perfect for sharing moments and photos with friends, it makes an elegant and photogenic start to the afternoon.
Strawberry & Lime Cream
With its irresistibly exquisite presentation, it almost feels like holding a miniature Christmas tree in your hand. The flavors of strawberry and lime intertwine beautifully, adding a refreshing citrus brightness to the familiar sweet-tart notes of strawberry. It’s a creation that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.
Strawberry & Apple Tart
The tart is made with a base of almond cream, which beautifully balances the sweet-tart notes of the apple paste at its center, creating a flavor that feels both familiar and comforting. At the top, a flower-shaped decoration crafted from strawberry and ruby chocolate ganache serves as the final, defining touch. Like a clear birdsong echoing through a winter forest, it lifts the entire composition and leaves a lasting impression.
Strawberry & Orange Yogurt Cream
The adorable flower-shaped chocolate immediately catches the eye, drawing admiration for the pastry chef’s creativity at first glance. The soft pink sphere is a strawberry yogurt cream delicately infused with orange zest, adding a gentle citrus aroma. Topped with a strawberry cookie, the texture is beautifully balanced, giving the smooth, creamy yogurt filling a satisfying sense of structure and contrast.
Overall
If you’re a strawberry lover, the Strawberry Afternoon Tea at ANA InterContinental Tokyo’s ATRIUM Lounge is a seasonal experience well worth adding to your list. It satisfies every expectation of strawberry flavor with thoughtful balance, while its beautifully crafted presentation turns each course into a visual delight.
More than anything, it offers the chance to slow down and enjoy an unhurried afternoon with friends in a calm, relaxed setting. Moments like these—shared over tea and strawberries—are fleeting and precious, made even more special by the fact that they can only be enjoyed at the height of strawberry season.
Practical Information & Menu Overview
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Location: ATRIUM Lounge (2FL.)
Period: 27 December 2025 – 31 May 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m. (Last entry) *Up to 2 Hours
Price: 8,500 yen per person
With the special drink “Strawberry Quartz” 9,600 yen
*Consumption tax and service charge are included.
Inquiry and reservation: Restaurant Reservation TEL: 03-3505-1185
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Sweets / 12 items:
– Strawberry and Rhubarb Ruby Chocolate Panna Cotta
– Strawberry and Lime Cream
– Strawberry and Orange Yogurt Cream
– Strawberry Icing Cookie
– Strawberry and Pineapple Tart
– Strawberry and Cassis Verrine
– Strawberry and Apricot Cream Puff
– Strawberry and Griotte Cherry Jelly
– Strawberry and Apple Tart
– Strawberry and Grapefruit Ganache
– Strawberry and Raspberry Financier
– Strawberry and Banana Scone
Savoury / 6 items:
– Cod Brandade Stuffed in Petit Choux with Semi-dried Tomato
– Egg and Tuna Sandwich
– Truffle-Flavored Cheese Terrine with Strawberry and Pecans
– Blue Cheese Panna Cotta with Strawberry Sauce
– Chicken and Duck Crêpe Roll
– Petit Fried Chicken
Coffee & Tea / 15 items:
Coffee (4 items) / Ronnefeldt tea (9 items) / Japanese tea (2 items)
*Menu is subject to change without prior notice.
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-The ATRIUM Lounge’s Strawberry Afternoon Tea-
 Access |
approx. 5 minute walk from Tameike-sanno Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Nanboku Line) |
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 Business Hours |
11:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m. (Last entry) *Up to 2 Hours |
 Telephone Number |
03-3505-1185 |
 Official Website |
https://anaintercontinental-tokyo.jp/en/dine/atrium-lounge/ |
 Nearest station |
Tameike-sanno Station |
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