【Afternoon tea】5 hotel lounges where you can enjoy an extraordinary experience for less than 10,000 yen

The “Nun Katsudo” (afternoon tea) is now a standard date for women who want to forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy a moment of elegance. The charm of afternoon tea lies not only in its gorgeous appearance, but also in the quality of the hotel lounge space and the special feeling of being in an extraordinary setting.

In this issue, we introduce a selection of hotel lounges in Tokyo and its suburbs where you can spend a relaxing time with your girlfriends or on a date and feel a little bit of luxury. These spots are perfect for a weekend getaway or a time with your special friends. We have selected five lounges that are not only photo-worthy, but also offer great service and atmosphere.

1.Atrium Lounge｜ANA InterContinental Hotel Tokyo

The Atrium Lounge at the ANA InterContinental Hotel Tokyo, located in Akasaka, Tokyo, is an extraordinary luxury space where water, greenery, and light harmonize in a 14-meter-high ceiling atrium. The elegant pink and gold interior is also attractive!

This open-air lounge offers afternoon tea with a theme that changes seasonally. In particular, the “Strawberry Afternoon Tea” offers a variety of sweets and savories using an abundance of seasonal strawberries. The theme for April is “Strawberry & Easter,” and Easter-inspired sweets such as hot cross buns and carrot cake will be available.
If you make a reservation at least 7 days in advance at Ippkyu, you can enjoy a 20% discount from 6,716 yen, so early booking is recommended!

These menus are beautiful to look at and are sure to be a picture-perfect experience. In addition, 15 kinds of drinks, including Ronnefeldt tea and Japanese tea, are offered as much as you can drink, allowing you to enjoy a relaxing tea time. Enjoy an elegant moment in an extraordinary space with seasonal delicacies.

Atrium Lounge

住所	ANA InterContinental Hotel Tokyo 2F, 1-12-33 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	03-3505-1111
営業時間	10:00 to 22:00
公式サイト	https://anaintercontinental-tokyo.jp/en/dine/atrium-lounge/

2.Lounge Momiji｜Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa

Lounge Momiji” at Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa is a hotel lounge that offers an extraordinary experience, combining the natural beauty of the four seasons with a sophisticated space. The afternoon tea, in particular, changes its theme each season, allowing you to discover new charms each time you visit.

In the spring of 2025, the afternoon tea was held in collaboration with the movie “Wicked: Two Witches,” featuring sweets and savories in shades of pink and green. The great thing is that it is also wonderfully cosy, starting at 7,119 yen.

The menu, featuring cherry, cherry blossom, pistachio, green apple, and other ingredients, is a gorgeous and visually appealing selection of dishes.

The lounge is an open space with high ceilings and large windows that let in natural light, and is furnished with comfortable sofa seats and tables. You can spend a special moment enjoying stylish sweets while overlooking the beautiful garden.

Lounge Momiji's afternoon tea is a visual treat as well as a tasty one, making it ideal for a girls' night out, a date, or a special occasion.

Lounge Momiji

住所	Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa 1F, 3-13-1 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	03-3442-1111
営業時間	10:00 - 21:30
公式サイト	https://www.princehotels.com/shintakanawa/restaurants/momiji-lounge/

気になったら今すぐ予約へ

Make a reservation at Tabelog

3.Janu Lounge & Garden Terrace｜Janu Tokyo

Located in Azabudai Hills, Tokyo, Janu Lounge & Garden Terrace is a sophisticated lounge within Aman's sister brand, Janu Tokyo. With its high ceilings and large lampshades, it is an impressive space that offers an extraordinary experience day and night.

Afternoon tea during the day features beautiful stands of freshly baked cakes, tarts, and seasonal sweets, which can be enjoyed with Janu's special blended tea. On sunny days, tea time on the garden terrace overlooking Azabudai Hills is also recommended.

The afternoon tea menu for lunch is wonderful, but we recommend the Evening High Tea Cocktail (7,500 yen), which is served only from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Along with free flow including champagne, guests can enjoy savories served on stylish stands. Drinks include champagne, red and white wine, beer, three cocktails, and soft drinks served free-flow for 90 minutes (last order 60 minutes). The elegant set with subdued colors, which is different from the afternoon tea menu in the daytime, is a luxury recommended for adult women.

From elegant tea time in the daytime to elegant cocktail time in the evening, Janu Lounge & Garden Terrace is the perfect place for a special occasion or a moment with your loved ones.

Janu Lounge & Garden Terrace

住所	1-2-2-2 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo Janu Tokyo
電話番号	050-1809-5550
営業時間	[Afternoon] 12:00-17:00 [Dinner] 17:30-24:00
公式サイト	https://www.janu.com/janu-tokyo/experiences/dining/

4.The Lounge & The Bar｜The Westin Tokyo

The Lounge & The Bar at The Westin Tokyo is a classical space reminiscent of a European mansion in a quiet location in Ebisu. Marble columns, high ceilings, and large windows with garden views create an extraordinary and elegant atmosphere. In particular, the afternoon tea, whose theme changes with the seasons, offers a new charm each time you visit.

The “Strawberry Afternoon Tea” menu features a variety of sweets made from the season's strawberries, such as “Strawberry Roll,” “Strawberry Flan,” and “Strawberry and Cranberry Scone. These sweets, which are the result of the pastry chef's skill and sensitivity, are gorgeous to look at and are sure to be a photo-worthy sight. Strawberry Afternoon Tea is available only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays and costs 8,900 yen. Advance reservations are required.

About 20 types of drinks are available, including eight types of tea carefully selected from TWG Tea, a high-end tea brand from Singapore, and three types of mocktails exclusive to afternoon tea. The tea is served by the pot service, allowing customers to enjoy a relaxing tea time. The lineup also includes decaffeinated herbal teas and squashes, which can be enjoyed by everyone.

Why not spend an intoxicating time at “The Lounge & The Bar” of The Westin Tokyo, enjoying the elegant space, seasonal strawberry sweets, and the fragrant harmony of fine teas?

The Lounge & The Bar

住所	The Westin Tokyo 1F, 1-4-1 Mita, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	03-5423-7287
営業時間	11:00-23:00
公式サイト	https://www.theloungetokyo.com/

5.The Lobby Lounge｜Shangri-La Tokyo

Located on the 28th floor of Shangri-La Tokyo, directly connected to Tokyo Station, The Lobby Lounge is a luxurious spot where you can enjoy a fine afternoon tea in an elegant space where you can forget the hustle and bustle of the city center. The lounge, with its sparkling crystal chandelier featuring a ginkgo leaf motif, creates an extraordinary atmosphere that blends British tradition and Asian elegance.

Afternoon tea is served on a three-tier stand with a theme that changes with the season, and features a colorful array of sweets and savories made with seasonal ingredients. For example, in spring, a gorgeous menu featuring cherry blossoms and strawberries appears, which is beautiful to the eye and sure to be a photo-worthy sight.

You can choose from 14 types of tea, including our original “Himalayan Blend” and organically grown teas from around the world, and enjoy a free flow of approximately 30 types of drinks, including coffee and mocktails.

Afternoon tea at The Lobby Lounge is the perfect spot for a special occasion or a moment with loved ones.

The Lobby Lounge

住所	Shangri-La Hotel Tokyo, 28F, Marunouchi Trust Tower Main, 1-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	03-6739-7264
営業時間	11:00-23:00
公式サイト	https://www.shangri-la.com/tokyo/shangrila/dining/bars-lounges/lobby-lounge/

気になったら今すぐ予約へ

Make a reservation at Tabelog

Summary

How was it? Once you step inside, you are in a different world. Afternoon tea in a luxurious space is a blissful experience that will satisfy both body and soul. It is perfect for a girls' night out or for special occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries.

Why don't you enjoy “Nun Katsudo” at a hotel lounge to reward yourself for your hard work once in a while? If you find a spot that interests you, be sure to make a reservation as soon as possible. Your favorite spot may become your “regular nunsekatsu spot.