Seasonal Shaved Ice at The Capitol Hotel Tokyu

The Capitol Hotel Tokyu in Nagatacho is preparing for the 2026 summer season with a collection of kakigori (shaved ice) that emphasizes seasonal domestic produce. From July 1 to August 31, the hotel’s dining venues will serve these traditional desserts, ranging from a new strawberry milk creation to a melon frappe served in a fruit shell.

A collection of four different shaved ice desserts including strawberry, melon, and matcha flavors. — The 2026 summer shaved ice collection at The Capitol Hotel Tokyu.

Sophisticated Shaved Ice at Lounge ORIGAMI

Lounge ORIGAMI, located on the hotel’s third floor, introduces a diverse lineup for the season. A new addition is the Strawberry Milk Kakigori, priced at 4,427 yen. It combines strawberry confit and puree with fresh and dried fruit, topped with a vanilla espuma and served with condensed milk and additional strawberry sauce.

Strawberry Milk Kakigori served in a glass with vanilla espuma and fresh strawberries. — The new Strawberry Milk Kakigori with vanilla espuma.

For a more substantial presentation, the Melon Frappe (5,692 yen) uses half a domestic Earl’s melon as its bowl. It is filled with pure ice, homemade vanilla ice cream, and spheres of fresh melon, finished with a house melon syrup. Traditional Japanese flavors remain part of the menu, including Uji Kintoki and Ogura Shiratama (2,530 yen each). The former features premium matcha and azuki beans, while the latter includes shiratama dango and condensed milk.

Melon Frappe served in a half-melon shell with fruit spheres and ice cream. — The Melon Frappe utilizes half a domestic Earl’s melon.

Uji Kintoki shaved ice with matcha syrup and azuki beans. — Traditional Uji Kintoki featuring premium matcha.

Ogura Shiratama shaved ice with condensed milk and dango. — Classic Ogura Shiratama with shiratama dango.

Exquisite Persimmon Snow Ice at Star Hill

On the second floor, the Chinese restaurant Star Hill brings back its Persimmon Shaved Ice. This dish utilizes Saijo persimmons from Shimane Prefecture, a variety prized for its sweetness and smooth texture. The fruit is frozen whole and combined with snow-like ice and a mature persimmon syrup. This specialty is available exclusively on weekdays for 2,024 yen, or as a 4,048 yen set accompanied by sesame dumplings and Chinese tea.

Persimmon Shaved Ice with syrup being poured over frozen fruit. — Persimmon Shaved Ice featuring Saijo persimmons from Shimane.

A Five-Star Summer Retreat in Nagata-cho

The Capitol Hotel Tokyu, a six-time recipient of the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award, provides a sanctuary in the center of Tokyo. The property delivers what it describes as a waragi experience—a sense of deep relaxation through Japanese hospitality. Beyond the seasonal kakigori, the hotel’s summer program includes limited-edition mojitos at the fourth-floor bar and special cookie tins at the Pastry Boutique. Guests at Lounge ORIGAMI can enjoy their desserts while overlooking the property’s garden greenery.