New Christmas Drinks Arriving at Grand Hyatt Tokyo This Holiday Season

21.November.2018 | FOOD

The luxury hotel Grand Hyatt Tokyo that towers over the bustling city has announced a new hot drink for this year’s cold weather as well as bright red cocktails to capture the colours of the holiday season.

The Oak Door is Grand Hyatt’s steak house where they serve fresh ingredients prepared in a dynamic way. For this year’s festive period, it has created hot chocolates made with espresso and topped with expressive marshmallow men. They go perfectly with The Oak Door’s homemade almond cinnamon rolls.

 

The Oak Door

Item: Winter Hot Chocolate – ¥1,600 (Tax Included, Service Charge Separate)

Serving Period: November 23, 2018 –  January 31, 2019
Serving Hours: Lunch 11:30-14:30 (until 15:00 on weekends & holidays) / Afternoon 15:00-17:00 / Dinner 18:00-22:00

The Oak Door is also a place where people can enjoy a wide range of wines and cocktails. There’s a new Christmas cocktail this year, a sweet and sour combination of a blackberry and raspberry based liqueur and champagne. You can feel that Christmas vibe even just looking at it.

 

The Oak Door

Item: Berry Amor – ¥1,800 (Tax Included, Service Charge Separate)

Serving: December 16, 2018 – December 25, 2018
Serving hours: 11:30-00:30
TEL: 03-4333-8784

Maduro, the hotel’s jazz lounge, has also prepared a range of cocktails made with fruit grown in Japan. These include cocktails made with “Sky berry” brand strawberries from Tochigi Prefecture, cocktails mixed with champagne, sangria and more. Enjoy a Christmas red cocktail while listening to some live music.

 

Maduro
・Sky Berry Sangria – ¥2,300

・Sky Berry Mohito – ¥2,300

・Leonardo – ¥2,500

(Tax Included, Service Charge Separate)

Serving Time: December 1, 2018 – January 31, 2019

Serving Hours: 19:00-01:00 (until 02:00 on Fridays & Saturdays)
TEL: 03-4333-8783
*A separate fee for the music bar will be charged at ¥2,000 (pre-tax) from 20:00

 

Treat yourself and indulge in Grand Hyatt Tokyo’s special Christmas menu this holiday season.

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    Christmas is coming to early to Tokyo Station’s Gransta and Gransta Marunouchi malls with Christmas Fair 2018 Tokyo Xmastation, an event that will run from November 12 to December 25 selling a range of fun and festive cakes.

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    Reservation Window: November 12, 2018 – December 15, 2018

    Pick-Up: Until December 21, 2018

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    Pick-Up: December 22, 2018 – December 25, 2018

    General Sale: December 22, 2018 – December 25, 2018

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    Shop: DALLOYAU (Gransta)

    Reservation Window: November 12, 2018 – December 17, 2018

    Pick-Up: December 22, 2018 – December 25, 2018

    General Sale: December 22, 2018 – December 25, 2018

     

    The main visual for the 2018 Christmas Fair was designed by Japanese illustrator HONGAMA. The theme of the picture is ‘Don’t miss out on those cakes!’ It features people dressed in Christmas outfits chasing after cakes in an effort to tell people to not forget to reserve their cake.

     

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    05.November.2018 | FOOD

    The luxury Grand Hyatt Tokyo hotel sits in Roppongi towering over the bustling city of Tokyo. The hotel has unveiled its new sparkly Christmas cake range created by an expert team of global award-winning pastry chefs. This year marks the 15th anniversary since the hotel opened. The theme of the cakes is ‘sparkle with joy,’ a fitting title for both the celebration of the anniversary and Christmastime.

    “Sparkle” – ¥5,500 (22.5cm×9cm) *150 available

    “Crystal Fruits Shortcake” – ¥5,500 (12cm×12cm) *100 available

    There are 9 different cakes to choose from this year including 4 new types. The ‘Sparkle’ cake features an extravagantly adorned cake with a scrumptious row of eclairs on top that have been sprinkled with sparkly decorations. The ‘Crystal Fruits Shortcake’ has a beautifully and intricately crafted dome inside which sit jewels of colourful fruits.

    Strawberry Shortcake – ¥4,600 (12cm) / ¥6,500 (15cm)

    Shanty Chocolat – ¥4,600 (12cm) / ¥6,500 (15cm)

    This year will also see the return of the always-popular ‘Strawberry Shortcake’ and ‘Shanty Chocolat’ too. The hotel is also offering discounts to those who order the cakes online.

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    Countless candles are set to illuminate Karuizawa Kogen Church from December 1 to 25 for Christmas Candle Night 2018. The church, located in the town of Karuizawa which was opened by missionaries, is open to all people and loved by many people.

    The church, encased tranquilly amongst the trees and nature, has a long history dating back to 1921. It initially began in the Taisho Period as a place where highly educated people gathered including Japanese author Tōson Shimazaki and poet Hakushū Kitahara. It continues today as a church that welcomes anybody who visits it.

     

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    Candles stood in lanterns will light up the forest surrounding the church, and a 6 meter tall fern tree will glow against the night sky. The illuminated crossroads that run through the forest will transform the area into a magical and mysterious marvel as gentle lights flicker before you.

    Date: December 1, 2018 – December 25, 2018

    Time: 18:30-21:00

    Lantern Strolling Through the Holy Forest

    Just as the missionaries paved the way for Karuizawa, so too will you be able to stroll through the forest lit only by the lantern you carry and the candles surrounding you. This is a chance to make some Christmas memories you wouldn’t be able to in the city.

    Date: Weekends from December 1 to 23 / December 24 and 25

    Time: 18:30-21:00

    *Lanterns provided

    Christmas Song & Prayer

    A musical ensembles of hand bells and harps will be carried out as will song and music with a gospel choir and pastor. Enjoy praying, singing and feeling with music.

     

    Hand Bell & Harp Ensemble

    Date: Saturdays and December 24

    December 1 and 8 – 19:00/20:00

    December 15, 22 and 24 – 18:30/19:30/20:30

    *20 minutes per session

     

    Christmas Song & Prayer

    Date: Sundays and December 25

    December 2 and 9 – 19:00/16:00

    December 16, 23 and 25 – 18:30/19:30/20:30

    *20 minutes per session

     

    The Holy Night’s Gentle Melody

    The gentle tune of a music box will calm people’s hearts just as the sounds heard in Karuizawa’s forests do, like the cries of birds and trees rustling in the wind.

    Date: Weekends from December 1 to 23 / December 24 and 25

    December 1, 2, 8 and 9 – 19:20/20:20

    December 15, 16, 22, 23, 24 and 25 18:50/19:50/20:50

    *5 minutes per session

    Binding Thoughts & Feelings Into Christmas Letters

    The church treasures the time it takes to put together a letter to send to someone. Write a special letter to that special someone.

    Date: Weekends from December 1 to 23 / December 24 and 25

    Time: 18:30-21:00

     

    Enjoy a calm and peaceful Christmas this holiday season at Karuizawa Kogen Church.

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