Best Afternoon Tea in Osaka: Spring 2024
Enjoy the best Spring Afternoon Tea in Osaka, featuring Sakura and Strawberry
As spring blossoms across Japan, there’s no better way to celebrate the season than with a delicious and fancy afternoon tea infused with the essence of cherry blossoms.
Viewing cherry blossoms in full bloom is undoubtedly a unique and beautiful experience. Still, since you’re traveling to Japan during the sakura season, there are many other ways to enjoy them. From cherry blossom festivals and events to themed-products and food, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the sakura season, but indulging yourself in cherry blossom afternoon tea is a unique experience.
In recent years, afternoon tea has gained popularity throughout Japan. Many luxury hotels and cafes across the country now offer themed teas featuring seasonal-inspired treats and drinks. For Spring, many venues create menus combining cherry blossoms and strawberries, the star fruit in Japan during winter and spring. While most famous afternoon teas in luxury hotels are concentrated in Tokyo, Osaka also offers a good variety, with less crowd compared to Tokyo!
In this article, I’ll highlight some of Osaka’s best spots for sakura and strawberry afternoon tea in Spring 2024. If you’re in Osaka, don’t miss out on this delightful experience! Treat yourself to a unique and tasty afternoon tea while enjoying the Spring vibes.
Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel
Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel will held their exclusive Strawberry & Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea, from March 1st to April 30th, 2024, at Lounge Plus on the 19th floor. This afternoon tea experience offers breathtaking views alongside delicious treats. Visitors will enjoy a selection of sweet and savory creations, including strawberry-infused desserts like Strawberry and Cherry Jelly and savory delights such as Strawberry Caprese and Strawberry and Crab Bruschetta.
Strawberry & Sakura Afternoon Tea
Period: March 1st to April 30th, 2024
Hours: 11:30 to 17:00 (120-minute session)
Location: Lounge Plus, 19th floor, Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KrjAjE8aoQoSwFc56
Price: 6,500 yen
Shin Osaka Esaka Tokyu Rei Hotel
At the Shin Osaka Esaka Tokyu Rei Hotel, the second season of strawberry afternoon tea, Cherry Blossom and Strawberry Afternoon Tea 2024, will run from March 1st to April 14th, at Delicious Kitchen EMONDEL.
Featuring Osaka’s famous Beni Hoppe strawberries, guest can savor a tasty array of sweets and savories that capture the essence of spring.From fluffy Strawberry Shortcake to savory Quiche Lorraine, and a refreshing Sakura and Strawberry Cream Soda for drink.
Cherry Blossom and Strawberry Afternoon Tea
Period: March 1st to April 14th, 2024
Hours: 12:00 to 16:30 (120-minute slots, last entry at 14:30) *Advance reservation required at least two days prior by 10:00
Location: 9-6 Toyotsucho, Suita-shi, Osaka-fu
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MYhmt8MdLB32tvG18
Price: 4,800 yen
XEX WEST
One of the most popular afternoon tea in Osaka area among Japanese people, the Strawberry High Tea Set offered at the TheBAR from XEX WEST Hotel, it couldn’t be missing from this list. Featuring eight homemade desserts filled with strawberry goodness and approximately 20 types of all-you-can-drink mocktails, teas and more for a really affordable price.
They have two plans, one with starters and sweets, and another one with only sweets. In both, alongside with the strawberry sweets, customers can choose from twelve mocktails, fragrant coffee, smooth café lattes, or luxurious teas.
Strawberry & Sakura Afternoon Tea
Period: Starting on March 1, 2024
Hours: 11:00 to 18:00 (120-minute session)
Location: 2-2-22 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0001, Herbis Plaza Ent 7F (West Elevator)
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Q4hZkiLk65m4e5Fs7
Price: 3,000-4,800 yen