Okayama Prefecture, known as the "Fruit Kingdom."
In summer, delicious fruits such as white peaches, Shine Muscat grapes, and Pione grapes come into season, while in winter, strawberries and more follow suit.
The Kurashiki Afternoon Tea is an event that started in 2015, where you can enjoy seasonal fruits. It is held regularly in summer and winter, and it has gained popularity for allowing guests to indulge in the luxurious sweets offered by each participating store.
Image courtesy of Kurashiki Afternoon Tea Executive Committee
The Kurashiki Afternoon Tea Executive Committee, composed mainly of participating stores, aims to make this event a staple, saying, "We want it to be an event that represents Kurashiki Afternoon Tea."
We spoke with the committee chair, Miki Morita, and Yoshiharu Inoue, the manager of Candle Taku Watanabe Residence, about their past efforts and thoughts.
The information provided is based on the article published in July 2026. Please note that it may differ from current information.
Enjoying Okayama-grown fruits at Kurashiki Afternoon Tea
We will introduce the features of the "Kurashiki Afternoon Tea," which offers an afternoon tea experience unique to the Fruit Kingdom, and the participating stores for Summer 2026.
About Kurashiki Afternoon Tea
Afternoon tea is a tea-drinking custom that originated in England around the 19th century, characterized by enjoying light meals and sweets along with tea in an elegant tea party.
It seems to have been a moment for the nobility to fill their stomachs before the dinner party held in the evening.
The "Kurashiki Afternoon Tea," arranged in a way that reflects Kurashiki, features a variety of sweets made with fresh fruits from Okayama, allowing guests to leisurely enjoy them at stores in Kurashiki.
Image courtesy of Kurashiki Afternoon Tea Executive Committee
In summer, Okayama-grown grapes or peaches are included, while in winter, Okayama-grown strawberries are featured, and for Halloween, Okayama-grown fruits are always included.
With the desire for guests to take their time, all stores offer drinks that are either "2 cups included," "free refills," or "served in a pot."
Additionally, the beautiful presentation with two or more tiers, typical of afternoon tea, is a highlight. The creative menus and presentations vary completely among the stores, allowing guests to enjoy the uniqueness of each store both visually and in taste.
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About Kurashiki Afternoon Tea Summer 2026
The 25th Kurashiki Afternoon Tea, held in the summer of 2026, features a record 34 participating stores.
The details of the event are as follows:
| Event Period | July 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Number of Participating Stores | 34 stores |
| Price (including tax) | 2,500 yen - 6,000 yen |
Reservations are required, except for the Petit Afternoon Tea at MOMOKO TERRACE (Kurashiki Momoko Civic Hall).
▼ Click here for the list of participating stores.
- Candle Taku Watanabe Residence
- Kurashiki Royal Art Hotel Restaurant "Hakkenkura"
- Kurashiki Momoko Main Store
- MOMOKO TERRACE
- The Kamon
- Kurashiki Roasted Coffee kobacoffee
- Koedo Kurashiki Store
- Yumiko Igarashi Museum Cafe Princess
- 774
- atelier & salon Hashimaya
- Pomelo
- Cafe Cascade
- Takenoya Bettei
- cafe「庭とブンガク」
- All Cafe x Tanita Cafe Achi Terrace Kurashiki
- Kurashiki Cafe Tito
- Marugo Deli Sanste Kurashiki Store
- Sumica.
- Kurashiki Tea Room Ouka
- EYOHAKU-ヨハク-
- Restaurant Felicion
- LUCIAS
- 72cafe
- Cafe Restaurants Bon voyage
- Kurashiki Seaside Hotel
- Jun Kissa Sun Lemon
- Happy Supply Cafe Spica
- sweets milcrown
- Koji Cafe Dining Yukari
- Tamashima Lunch Stand
- Mark ole Cafe
- Garden Ryokan Bingo-ya
- Dan Y Dwa
- Cafe & Bar FLAGO
The new participating stores for Summer 2026 are as follows:
- Marugo Deli Sanste Kurashiki Store (Kurashiki City, Achi)
- Kurashiki Tea Room Ouka (Kurashiki City, Sakatsu)
- sweets milcrown (Kurashiki City, Mizushima Higashi Tokiwacho)
- Dan Y Dwa (Kurashiki City, Tsurugata)
- Cafe & Bar FLAGO (Kurashiki City, Minamimachi)
In addition to the regular afternoon tea, a "Petit Afternoon Tea" that was born during the Winter 2023 event will also be offered.
The "Petit Afternoon Tea" was created in response to customer requests for "a smaller portion of afternoon tea" and "lower prices." By reducing the portion size and limiting the drink to one cup, it is offered at a lower price.
For Summer 2026, five stores will offer this option.
- MOMOKO TERRACE
- Kurashiki Roasted Coffee kobacoffee
- Marugo Deli Sanste Kurashiki Store
- 72cafe
- Happy Supply Cafe Spica
▼ Petit Afternoon Tea at Kurashiki Roasted Coffee kobacoffee (2,500 yen including tax per person)
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▼ Petit Afternoon Tea at Marugo Deli Sanste Kurashiki Store (2,500 yen including tax per person)
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Additionally, starting in Summer 2026, a new "Evening Only Afternoon Tea" will be introduced.
This new initiative was born from the desire to enjoy afternoon tea in the evening, and it will be offered after 6 PM. The drink options will include alcoholic beverages, and the dishes will be paired with these drinks.
Two stores will offer this option.
- Dan Y Dwa
- Cafe & Bar FLAGO
▼ Evening Only Afternoon Tea at Dan Y Dwa (5,500 yen including tax per person)
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▼ Evening Only Afternoon Tea at Cafe & Bar FLAGO (4,000 yen including tax per person)
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For detailed information about participating stores and reservation times, please check the official Kurashiki Afternoon Tea website.
The Journey of Kurashiki Afternoon Tea
The first Kurashiki Afternoon Tea took place in the summer of 2015 (July 10 - September 30). From the following year, 2016, it has been held twice a year, in summer and winter.
Initially, there were 9 participating stores centered around the Bikan Historical Area, but the area has expanded to cover all of Kurashiki City, and the 25th event (July 1 - September 30, 2026) will feature 34 participating stores.
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The Kurashiki Afternoon Tea, which started under government leadership, was initially planned to continue for three years. However, as the end of the third year approached in 2017, it was decided to extend for an additional two years due to its increasing popularity and attention, as it would be a waste to stop at such a time.
Then, in the winter of 2020, the fifth year, government support was discontinued.
Upon learning of the crisis of termination, many fans voiced their desire for it to continue, saying, "We want it to continue!"
Encouraged by those voices, the participating stores also felt, "It would be a waste to end it like this; let's continue." Thus, the "Kurashiki Afternoon Tea Executive Committee" was newly established to ensure its continuation.
Miki Morita, who was involved as a staff member of the Kurashiki Tourism Convention Bureau at the time of the event's launch in 2015, became the chairperson of the executive committee. Other committee members include the following individuals from the participating stores of Kurashiki Afternoon Tea.
- Candle Taku Watanabe Residence: Yoshiharu Inoue
- Kurashiki Momoko: Atsuro Kusudo
- cafe "Garden and Literature": Shosuke Nakahara
First, to establish a website and prepare for the summer 2020 event, from March 16 to April 30, 2020, we challenged ourselves with crowdfunding.
Support steadily gathered along with warm messages such as, "I look forward to participating every time," and "I support you!" About a month after the start of crowdfunding, we reached our target amount.
I was worried if we would receive support...
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Such thoughts crossed my mind, but my (our?) desire to continue was strong, and we took on the challenge of crowdfunding.
As a result, once we started, we found that there were so many people who wished for its continuation, and even though everyone is anxious in this world, we were instead encouraged...
Ah, how warm-hearted the fans of Kurashiki Afternoon Tea are, I deeply thought.
Since the summer of 2020, the Kurashiki Afternoon Tea Executive Committee has been hosting the Kurashiki Afternoon Tea twice a year.
Image courtesy of Kurashiki Afternoon Tea Executive Committee
The "Kurashiki Afternoon Tea" has been created together with its fans.
We spoke with Miki Morita, the chairperson of the executive committee, and Yoshiharu Inoue, the manager of Candle Taku Watanabe Residence, about the journey so far and their thoughts for the future.
Data on Kurashiki Afternoon Tea
| Name | Kurashiki Afternoon Tea |
|---|---|
| Event Dates | Summer 2026 Event Period July 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026 |
| Location | Within Kurashiki City |
| Participation Fee (including tax) | Amount (including tax) 2,475 yen - 6,000 yen Varies by store |
| Website | Kurashiki Afternoon Tea |
