Summer Evening Retreats at Takanawa Prince Hotels’ Garden

The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa, and Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa will present “TAKANAWA Zekkei Yusuzumi” (Takanawa Scenic Evening Cool) from July 13 to September 13, 2026. Centered on a 20,000-square-meter Japanese garden, the event provides a seasonal retreat designed to offer respite from the urban summer heat through traditional aesthetics and contemporary hospitality.

Woman in blue yukata walking through an illuminated garden gate — An evening stroll through the illuminated Takanawa garden.

A Serene Summer Escape in Takanawa’s Historic Garden

During the event period, the expansive garden grounds will be illuminated by take-akari (bamboo lanterns), creating a soft, rhythmic light display that complements the natural landscape. These installations are positioned to guide guests through evening strolls, emphasizing the cooling atmosphere that has long been a hallmark of Japanese summer traditions. The garden serves as a shared sanctuary for the three Takanawa properties, offering international travelers a quiet alternative to the city’s busier districts.

Guest in yukata enjoying tea overlooking the illuminated garden — The garden view provides a tranquil backdrop for summer evenings.

Chilled Delicacies and Ice Carving at Saryo Ean

From July 18 to 20, the Saryo Ean tea house—a structure designed by the mid-century architect Togo Murano—will open as a limited-time pop-up cafe. The menu features a Japanese sweets set that includes mizu-manju (water dumplings) and mango mousse. A notable highlight is the matcha latte served in glassware carved entirely from pure ice, providing a tactile and visual sense of coolness. Additionally, guests can order a premium shaved ice topped with Kyoho and Shine Muscat grapes.

Matcha latte in a carved ice glass alongside Japanese sweets — Matcha lattes served in functional ice glassware at Saryo Ean.

Shaved ice topped with Kyoho and Shine Muscat grapes — Premium shaved ice featuring seasonal Japanese grapes.

Close-up of seasonal Japanese sweets including mizu-manju and mousse — A selection of artisanal sweets designed for the summer season.

On July 18, the hotels’ master ice sculptor will lead a specialized workshop. Participants will have the opportunity to use traditional tools to carve their own functional ice glassware, learning the techniques used to create the vessels served in the tea house.

Guests participating in an ice carving workshop with chisels — An ice carving workshop led by the hotel’s master sculptor.

Authentic Cultural Traditions: Yukata and Fireworks

To further the experience of yusuzumi (enjoying the evening cool), the hotels offer a yukata (casual summer kimono) rental and dressing service. This allows guests to be professionally fitted in traditional attire before exploring the garden. The seasonal program is further enriched by handheld fireworks sessions held within the garden grounds for Seibu Prince Global Rewards members, providing a rare opportunity to engage in this classic summer pastime within a central Tokyo setting.

Hotel staff assisting a guest with a yukata obi belt — Professional yukata fitting services are available on-site.

Close-up of a handheld sparkler during a summer evening — Traditional handheld fireworks in the hotel garden.

Property details

Property: The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa, Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa
Official site: https://www.princehotels.com/shintakanawa/