Join us for an array of unforgettable events and experiences this holiday season. From seasonal afternoon teas to elegant New Year celebrations, each occasion is crafted to make your holidays truly memorable. Delight in gourmet cuisine, captivating live performances, and cultural traditions that embody the spirit of the season.
1 – 30 Nov 2025 / 26 Dec 2025 – 12 Jan 2026
Enjoy a fragrant afternoon tea crafted with handpicked tea leaves from Dusit’s own tea garden in Wazuka, Uji, Kyoto. Savour sweets and savouries that highlight the rich depth of Japanese tea, such as Hojicha and mango mousse, matcha cheesecake, and Hojicha blinis with caviar — all served alongside an elegant tea selection.
1 – 25 Dec 2025
Enjoy a special Christmas Afternoon Tea, offered exclusively throughout December, capturing the full charm of the festive season. Delight in elegant creations such as a pistachio and raspberry Christmas tree tart, a candle-inspired shortcake, a millefeuille, and a strawberry and orange mousse—each a feast for the eyes as much as for the palate. Delight in a glorious afternoon tea that brings the spirit of Christmas to life.
1 – 25 Dec 2025
Enjoy seasonal classics with our December-only Stollen and Panettone, available exclusively for take-away.
The Stollen come in two refined flavours: Hojicha and Matcha.
The Panettone is offered in a single, traditional flavour, perfect for the season.
1 – 25 Dec 2025
At the enchanting Den Kyoto bar, we are offering three exclusive Christmas cocktails. Featuring winter-inspired flavours with a white base of white chocolate and vanilla ice cream, enjoy a Martini, a Matcha and vanilla ice cream soda-up, and a Champagne cocktail blended with vanilla and coconut ice cream—three festive cocktails perfect for savouring a special moment with your loved one.
1 Dec 2025 – 31 Jan 2026
Experience our special spa course, thoughtfully designed to protect your skin from seasonal dryness while calming body and mind. Enjoy a 60-minute Winter Facial Treatment and receive a complimentary 30ml SHINSO Mist to extend hydration and radiance beyond your visit.
1 Dec 2025 – 24 Feb 2026
Experience the elegance of Thai artistry with our winter dinner course crafted from only the finest regional produce. This limited-time dinner course presents dishes inspired by regional Thai specialties, blending aromatic herbs and spices, fish sauce, and coconut milk—essential elements of Thai gastronomy—with carefully selected Japanese vegetables and fruits at their seasonal peak.
20 Dec 2025 – 4 Jan 2026
Indulge in a free flow of KRUG, the champagne that enchants connoisseurs worldwide. Served at Ayatana, Chef’s Table Kōyō, and Den Kyoto, this exclusive experience is perfectly paired with a curated dinner menu, creating a truly unforgettable festive occasion.
22 Dec 2025 – 4 Jan 2026
Our limited-time special dinner menu showcases a variety of dishes crafted with ingredients from central Thailand. Each plate highlights the rich flavours of coconut milk, refined presentation, and delicate culinary techniques. Enjoy unforgettable Thai flavours, including the royal court dish “Ratiang” and fragrant jasmine rice.
24 – 25 Dec 2025
Celebrate the most enchanting nights of the year with our Christmas Exclusive Dinner Course, curated especially for this festive season. For the main course, tender wagyu fillet and sirloin are artfully grilled over charcoal and teppan to draw out their natural richness. The evening concludes with a touch of theatre, as a flambé dessert is elegantly finished before you—a fitting finale to a festive dining experience that stirs all the senses.
24 – 25 Dec 2025
Celebrate the festive season with a special dinner course crafted for an unforgettable evening. The menu features appetizers highlighting locally sourced Kyoto vegetables, exquisite main dishes showcasing premium ingredients such as lobster and Japanese wagyu beef, and a signature Bûche de Noël created by our Executive Pastry Chef.
26 Dec 2025 – 12 Jan 2026
In the refined setting of All-Day Dining Kati, where Thai sensibilities harmonise with the elegance of Kyoto, we offer a course featuring the season’s finest local ingredients. Savour winter’s bounty with delicacies such as richly marbled yellowtail, turnip soup, and slow-cooked roasted duck breast.
27 Dec 2025 – 4 Jan 2026
At the open and airy Kati, overlooking the courtyard, enjoy a leisurely lunch bathed in gentle sunlight with our “Holiday Season Brunch,” where Thai and Western flavours are beautifully fused in a half-buffet style. A colourful selection of starters, salads, and seasonal strawberry desserts is complemented by a choice of authentic mains prepared by our Thai chef, creating a delightful and relaxing dining experience.
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31 Dec 2025
On New Year’s Eve, join us for a glamorous countdown party to celebrate the final night of the year. Enjoy a live performance by the unit “asobiyoshi” (pianist Yugo Nagata and vocalist Shoko Hirano), who blend jazz with contemporary music and deliver innovative arrangements. Guests can indulge in pintxos, free-flow drinks, and traditional toshikoshi soba, celebrating the start of the new year in an elegant and refined setting. After the event, we also recommend visiting Koshoji Temple for the traditional New Year’s bell-ringing ceremony.
*Advance reservations are recommended, but participation is also possible without a booking.
1 Jan 2026 (New Year’s Day)
Celebrate the arrival of the New Year with a special event featuring a kagami-biraki ceremony to wish for prosperity and well-being. A Shishimai lion dance will parade through the hotel, bringing good fortune, while the live performance of the koto enhances the refined elegance of Kyoto’s culture and the refreshing atmosphere of the New Year.
