This is an exclusive lounge for guests staying on the Japanese Lounge Access rooms.
Smooth check-in and check-out procedures are available in the lounge.
The modern Japanese LOUNGE offers meals and sweets made with flavorful Japanese seasonal ingredients.
You can also experience traditional Japanese culture by partaking in a matcha service and by using our yukata and uchiwa (paper fan) rental service.
Please enjoy this moment of peace and tranquility.
Japanese LOUNGE
Japanese LOUNGE
Japanese garden based on the concept of
"Satoyama landscape"
"Satoyama landscape"
The garden, inspired by the Japanese satoyama landscape, features a variety of trees that are carefully shaped and presented in an elegant manner. Seasonal flowers are strategically arranged to allow guests to experience the changing seasons of Japan, from the budding of fresh greenery to autumn leaves and blooming flowers. As you look down at your feet in the sunlight filtering through the trees, you'll notice a lush growth of wildflowers like mountain laurel, azaleas, and dodan azaleas. To symbolize the natural flow of water, a Tsukubai representing "water gushing from the source" is placed at the garden's center, while a karesansui technique using sand patterns creates the illusion of rippling water and a gentle river flow in the foreground. The garden showcases the shimmering beauty of overflowing water and the varying expressions of plants throughout different times of the day and seasons. Immerse yourself in a tranquil and relaxing stay surrounded by seasonal flowers and plants in this Japanese satoyama-inspired garden.
Major Plantings and Best Time to Visit
Spring: Cherry blossoms, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Dodan azaleas, Asebi, Japanese maples, and Aucuba japonica
Summer: Hydrangea, Ilex, and Japanese ash
Autumn: Ilex pedunculosa, Weeping maple, Siebold maple, Japanese maple, Acer amoenum, Rhododendron kaempfe, Ilex, Acer palmatum, Curcuma domesticax
Winter: Camellia japonica, Sasanqua, Nandina
About the Design
The garden was designed by Kazuyuki Ishihara Design Laboratory, Inc., led by landscape designer, landscape architect, and landscape producer Kazuyuki Ishihara. Kazuyuki Ishihara has won a total of 11 gold medals at the Chelsea Flower Show in England, which is the oldest and most prestigious flower show in the world. Queen Elizabeth II has referred to him as a "green magician."
OMOTENASHI (Japanese LOUNGE)
Opening Hour : 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Japanese LOUNGE offers afternoon tea with a selection of Japanese teas and sweets prepared using Japanese ingredients.
You can also enjoy a Japanese-style breakfast supervised by Head Chef Michiya Nakaune.
Enjoy seasonal ingredients in a Japanese-style course dinner and the pairing with wine, beer, sake, or other beverages.
Opening Hours : 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Last order 10:30 a.m.)
Breakfast
Guest can enjoy a traditional Japanese breakfast curated by our Executive Chef, featuring the finest seasonal ingredients.
Service hours : 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Afternoon tea
We offer afternoon tea with a selection of Japanese teas and sweets skillfully prepared using Japanese ingredients that have been carefully selected according to the season.
Opening Hours : 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Last order 7:30 p.m.)
Dinner
A wide selection of cocktails and drinks are offered.
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* LUPICIA is the brand we use for all of our Japanese tea offerings at the lounge. |
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Drink Menu
* Please note that due to the seasonal availability of ingredients, the menu is subject to change without prior notice. |
OMOTENASHI (Dinner time Hospitality)
We are pleased to present an exquisite selection of beverages to complement our Japanese-style course dinners.
Our offerings include Shichiken sake and sparkling wine from Hakushu in Yamanashi, and from the venerable Ishikawa Brewery in Tama, Tokyo;
a storied institution that opened its doors near the end of the Edo Period.
Please take this opportunity to try sake, an integral part of Japan's history and culture.
Shichiken Sparkling Yama no Kasumi
This is slightly cloudy sparkling sake with a rich taste.
There is a beauty to the cloudiness and bubbles as they dance gently in the glass like mist looming over the Kaikoma-ga-take Mountains. The sweetness of the Koji combined with a mild acidity and fruity aroma of this refined sake with sediment is exceptional, lending itself well to casual enjoyment and the customary toast.
This sparkling sake won the Bronze prize in the sparkling sake category at International Wine Challenge in 2023.
Founded in 1750 in the Hakushu area of Hokuto, Yamanashi, this sake is now brewed by Yamanashi Meijo Co. Ltd. In 2014, the Shichiken brand strategy was introduced, and in 2015, Yama no Kasumi sparkling sake, which is allowed to ferment a second time in the bottle, was launched after five years of development.
In 2021, the brewery launched a sparkling sake in collaboration with the French master winemaker, Alain Ducasse.
Introduction to SAKE
Tamajiman Junmai Muroka
Well-balanced sweetness and rich in flavors of rice.
Awards: Fine Sake Award in Japan, 2016, Tokyo Regional Sake Awards, 2020
Tamajiman Dry Ginjo
This dry sake has a rich taste of rice that pairs well with any dish.
HISTORY OF SAKE BREWING
The history of Ishikawa Brewery started on September 1, 1863 (under the old calendar). The original location of the brewery was in Ogawa Village, on the opposite bank of the Tama River.
In 1881, Ishikawa Brewery built a new kura (storehouse) in the present Kumagawa area and, in 1883, the whole business finished moving to this location.
Ishikawa Brewery earlier used "Yae-zakura" (double-flowered cherry) as a brand name at first after the establishment of the business.
This brand name showed the sister-company relationship with Morita Shuzo in Ogawa Village, who brewed "Yae-giku" (double-flowered chrysanthemum).
In 1919, the brand was renamed "Yae-ume" (double-flowered plum), and in 1933, the present brand name, "Tamajiman," came to be used.
Plum Liqueur
Nanbu Bijin Sugar free Plum Liqueur Umeshu
This is a new type of plum wine with no added sugar or other sweeteners that is made with only junmai sake and plums.
The original flavor of the sake is drawn out using Nanbu Bijin’s unique, koji-only, brewing technique.
The flavor is light, crisp, and pairs well with a wide range of dishes.
Aragoshi Umeshu
We offer dessert plum wine from Umenoyado, which has brewed sake for more than 130 years.
The defining characteristics of this plum wine are the sweet and sour plum aroma, thick texture, and rich flavor.
Enjoy the plum wine along with the pulp of Nishiyoshino plums from Nara Prefecture, a leading Japanese brand.
Yukata and uchiwa rental
Experience traditional Japanese culture in the comfort of your room with available Yukatas in both adult and child sizes. Complement the experience with traditional Japanese crafts like Shiomi Uchiwa and Shikoku Dansen fans, and create unforgettable travel memories steeped in an authentic Japanese atmosphere. For guidance on how to wear a Yukata, please click here.
Matcha Tea Experience
Offering a chance to easily experience tea ceremony, part of traditional Japanese culture.
Select your favorite tea bowl and make matcha green tea using a bamboo whisk. Embrace the spirit of harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility as you indulge in the aroma and taste of the tea.
* Our staff will offer a lecture on how to use the bamboo whisk, so feel free to take advantage of this unique opportunity.
Japanese LOUNGE PACKAGE PLAN
Japanese LOUNGE is the first Japanese-style lounge among the InterContinental hotels in Japan. The lounge employs a variety of wooden elements to create a traditional Japanese ambience.
Experience Japanese culture through our services and enjoy a relaxing time with us.
* Additional charges for children are as follows:
- Children aged 4 to 12: 5,300 yen (per night/service change & tax incl.)
- Children below the age of 3: free
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