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Seasonal Sweets and Harp Music at The Windsor Hotel Toya

Located on the first floor of the hotel, the lobby lounge Café Z offers a light-filled space with expansive windows overlooking Lake Toya. Guests can experience a setting where the sounds of live harp music accompany the transition into the early summer season. The lounge serves as a central point for travelers to observe the natural landscape of Hokkaido while sampling seasonal delicacies.

A selection of seasonal desserts at Café Z
A selection of seasonal desserts at Café Z.

A Sensory Experience at Café Z

The atmosphere at Café Z is defined by its architectural openness and its position overlooking the water. The daily live harp performances are intended to complement the scenery, providing a rhythmic backdrop to the lounge’s culinary offerings. Whether visiting for a brief pause or a longer stay, guests find a space designed for relaxation amidst the mountain air.

The interior of Café Z with views of Lake Toya
The interior of Café Z with views of Lake Toya.

The Early Summer Pastry Collection

The current menu features three signature pastries crafted to highlight seasonal fruits. The “Bell Éclosion” is a composition of lychee mousse and raspberry cream set upon a crunchy crumble. For those seeking citrus notes, the “Religieuse au Fraises” provides a balance of strawberry and yuzu. The “Ile de Coco” offers a tropical profile, combining coconut meringue with passion fruit and mango. These selections are available for service within the lounge or as takeout for guests to enjoy in their rooms.

The Bell Éclosion pastry with lychee and raspberry
The Bell Éclosion pastry with lychee and raspberry.
The Religieuse au Fraises with strawberry and yuzu
The Religieuse au Fraises with strawberry and yuzu.
The Ile de Coco with coconut and mango
The Ile de Coco with coconut and mango.

A World-Class Resort Overlooking Lake Toya

The Windsor Hotel Toya Vignette Collection by IHG is situated on a mountain peak, providing 360-degree views of Lake Toya and the Pacific Ocean. The property gained international recognition as the host of the 2008 G8 Summit and maintains a reputation for its culinary history, which includes Michelin-starred recognition. Facilities at the resort include a spa, a golf course, and ski slopes, establishing it as a significant destination for luxury travel in the Hokkaido region.

Aerial view of The Windsor Hotel Toya on the mountain peak
The Windsor Hotel Toya sits on a peak overlooking the lake.

Property details

Property
The Windsor Hotel Toya Vignette Collection by IHG
Official site
https://www.windsor-hotels.co.jp/en/

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Area: Hokkaido