The Main Lounge at RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka Vignette Collection has introduced its seasonal Peach Afternoon Tea, available from July 1 through August 31, 2026. This offering focuses on the varied textures and flavors of summer peaches, presenting a menu that balances eight specialized sweets with a selection of savory dishes designed to complement the fruit’s natural sweetness.
A Comprehensive Menu of Seasonal Peach Flavors
The tea set features a range of desserts, including a Peach Mini Parfait adorned with a ribbon-shaped tuile and a peach mousse crafted to resemble the whole fruit. Other sweets include a peach glass cake and a pink-hued mont-blanc. The savory selection provides a counterpoint to the sugar profiles, featuring items such as a basil-flavored madeleine salé (savory sponge cake) topped with peach and prosciutto.
Evening Tea Sessions and Specialized Pairings
For this season, the hotel has extended its service hours on Fridays and Saturdays to include a “Night Afternoon Tea” experience, with reservations accepted until 18:00. To accompany the meal, guests may choose the “MOMOmojito,” a mocktail developed by champion bartender Yuko Ikegami that blends peach with lemon and ginger ale. Additionally, the menu offers a glass of “Fujiclair Kurano-oto Peach,” a wine produced using 100% white peaches from Yamanashi Prefecture.
Atmosphere and Automated Piano Performances
The experience is hosted in the hotel’s Main Lounge, a space defined by its large windows that provide views of a traditional Japanese garden. The environment is further characterized by the presence of a Steinway & Sons “SPIRIO” player piano. During the tea service, including the weekend evening sessions, the instrument performs recorded pieces by world-renowned pianist Ryota Kikuchi, contributing to the quiet atmosphere of the Nakanoshima district.
Property details
- Property
- RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka Vignette Collection
- Address
- Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka
- Official site
- https://www.rihga.com/osaka
- Pricing
- 7,590 yen (Standard); 9,000 yen (with MOMOmojito); 7,300 yen (RIHGA Members special); 7,000 yen (RIHGA Members early bird weekday)
