Festive Feastings at Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

Usher in the most wonderful time of the year in the warm, festive embrace of Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto. This holiday season, guests can look forward to exceptional dining experiences and spirited celebrations, wrapped around the scenic splendour of the Hotel’s 800-year-old Japanese pond garden.

“From Christmas delights and New Year’s Eve countdowns to curated festive indulgences all through December, there are so many ways to immerse in the season’s spirit at Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto,” shares Fanny Guibouret, General Manager. “Our team is looking forward to crafting unforgettable moments of joy and wonder for guests celebrating the holidays with us.”

Enchanting decorations unfold across the Hotel, with a six-metre-tall (20 foot) Christmas Tree setting the scene for revelry at EMBA KYOTO CHOPHOUSE. This year’s bespoke ornaments, crafted with vintage kimono fabric and gleaming mirror, are complemented by traditional Mizuhiki decorative cords that signify good luck. The lobby will showcase an arrangement of white birch, pinecones and red berries to evoke the wonder of a white Christmas.

Christmas and New Year

Christmas Lunch and Dinner

Savour the Yuletide spirit with artfully crafted course menus at the Hotel’s lively modern steakhouse. Highlights include the “gift-wrapped” crab cakes and the classic Japanese roast sirloin with a “winter forest” of vegetables.

• December 21-25, 2024 | EMBA KYOTO CHOPHOUSE
• Lunch: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm (last order at 2:00 pm), 4 / 5 courses at JPY 9,000 / JPY 12,000
• Dinner: 5:30 to 10:00 pm (last order at 9:00 pm), 5 courses at JPY 30,000

Toshikoshi Soba and Osechi Breakfast

Mark the year-end transition in traditional Kyoto style. On the final night of 2024, guests can enjoy Toshikoshi Soba (warm soba noodles and tempura) in the comfort of their room. The new year dawns with an osechi breakfast, featuring local favourites such as datemaki tamago (fish and egg rolls) and ozouni (mochi and vegetable soup), served in a customary lacquer box.

• December 31, 2024: Toshikoshi Soba, JPY 6,800, served in-room
• January 1, 2025: Osechi Breakfast, JPY 12,000, served in-room or at EMBA KYOTO CHOPHOUSE

New Year’s Day Lunch and Dinner

Begin 2025 on a sumptuous note with a New Year feast filled with prized ingredients such as truffle, lobster, tuna and tenderloin. Imaginatively designed by the culinary team, these visually stunning dishes provide abundant inspiration for a vibrant year ahead.

• January 1, 2025 | EMBA KYOTO CHOPHOUSE
• Lunch: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm (last order at 2:00 pm), 4 / 5 courses at JPY 12,000 / JPY 15,000
• Dinner: 5:30 to 10:00 pm (last order at 9:00 pm), 5 courses at JPY 35,000

Bordeaux and Bourgogne

Raise a glass to the holidays with some of the most acclaimed wines in the world. As a special festive offering, guests can enjoy Premier Grand Cru wines from the Bordeaux region’s premier classified growths and top Burgundy domaines.

• December 10-31, 2024 | EMBA KYOTO CHOPHOUSE
• From JPY 120,000~ (by the bottle only)

Holiday Highlights

Festive Afternoon Tea

The magic begins as early as December 1 at The Lounge and Bar, overlooking the heritage pond garden. Inspired by Christmas ornaments, this year’s Festive Afternoon Tea is dressed in classic holiday colours crafted with seasonal fruits, spices and herbs. The Winter Sparkle welcome drink comes with its own candy cane.

• December 1, 2024 to January 7, 2025 | The Lounge and Bar
• Two seatings: 12:00 noon and 3:00 pm
• Weekdays JPY 7,500, Weekends 8,300

Christmas Cocktails

Cocktail lovers are invited to sip their way through a trio of signature holiday drinks. Capturing the joy of white Christmas in a glass, Snow Season blends the tartness of yogurt with the sweetness of pears. Holy Gin Julep offers winter refreshment woven with matcha and green tea, while Little Pavlova blooms with cider and berry aromas.

• December 19-25, 2024 | The Lounge and Bar
• JPY 3,500 per cocktail

Christmas Cakes and Baked Goodies

Kyoto’s favourite takeaway treats are back! Along with beloved classics such as Stollen and Santa Bread, this year’s lineup includes two luscious Christmas cakes: White Tayberry Pistachio and Exotic Citrus Chocolate. Available only during festive season, these limited-edition creations are perfect for gifting or as the centrepiece of holiday gatherings.

• Reservations now open | Pickup starts December 1, 2024 (reservation required at least 5 days in advance)
• Cakes (18 cm) JPY 8,500
• Baked Goodies JPY 600-3,500

Reservations

For dining reservations, call the Hotel at +81 75 541 8288.

To book a stay during festive period, click here.

*All prices mentioned above are inclusive of taxes and service charge.