Boasting over 300 types of strawberries, Japan is a hidden haven of strawberries.

At strawberry fairs, many shops, restaurants and hotels gather some of the best strawberries in Japan and deliver a remarkable lineup of desserts using these delicious fruits.

With the strawberries in season right now, March is a popular time for strawberry fairs.

If you love strawberries and are looking for a perfect pampering session, here are some great strawberry fairs in Osaka you should check out this spring!

Located in Namba, W Osaka is the first “W” series hotel in Japan, offering luxury in the heart of a bustling metropolis.

This year, at the hotel's social hub, LIVING ROOM, they are celebrating the strawberry season with a unique focus on sustainability.

The "Ethical Strawberry Afternoon Tea" will provide desserts using strawberries cultivated in an ecologically sustainable method, such as not using chemical pesticides or fertilizers and a portion of sales revenue will be donated to the Osaka Green Trust Association.

The strawberries are paired with various aromatics, such as rose, pink grapefruit, and lychee, and you can indulge in the perfect marriage of flavors created through the varieties of desserts provided at the afternoon tea.

From tarts to panna cotta, mousse to millefeuille, every dessert creates a divine taste that beautifully portrays spring's coming.

The mocktail served with upcycled fruits (fruits that are still edible but would usually be thrown out) is also a great refreshment full of surprising delights!

For a strawberry afternoon tea that is delicious and good for the Earth, why not visit W Osaka's strawberry fair this spring?

*Bookings required.
*Comes with freeflow coffee and tea
*Staff will serve fresh strawberries from a wooden box
*All champagne is W’s original label
*Photos are for illustrative purposes only. The content of the menu or available times are subject to change without notice.

Perfectly located close by the famous Osaka Castle, Hotel New Otani Osaka is a prestigious hotel representing Japan.

The strawberry dessert buffet at SATSUKI LOUNGE is an extremely popular event and has already received bookings from over 20,000 customers.

This year, the strawberry dessert buffet features Amaou - a signature strawberry of Fukuoka, which boasts premium sweetness. At the buffet you'll be pampered with 15 desserts loaded with this strawberry and many more of New Otani's specialties.

From strawberry shortcakes to macaron parfait, puddings to éclairs, you'll enjoy a splendid afternoon tea with premium strawberries and artisan desserts of Hotel New Otani Osaka.

If you can't get a booking for the sweet buffet, you can still visit All Day Dining SATSUKI for other exquisite strawberry desserts. They'll be serving two special dessert plates with mouthwatering pancakes or brioche french toast topped with Amaou strawberries, macarons and Yokan (Japanese red bean sweets).

Additionally, they'll also be serving a marvelous parfait loaded with Amaou strawberries and ice cream, so there are plenty of gastronomic experiences to look forward to in Hotel New Otani Osaka's Strawberry Fair this year!

*Depending on the ingredients in stock, the available period of menus are subject to change.

Conveniently located close by JR Osaka station, Hilton Osaka is one of the all time favorite hotels in Osaka. For this year's strawberry fair, Hilton Osaka is offering a series of special strawberry afternoon tea with sprinkles of unique and entertaining features!.

While there are several events held at Hilton Osaka, one particular event to keep an eye on is the Strawberry Sweets Buffet 50s Retro, held at the Folk Kitchen.

This strawberry sweets buffet takes on the popular Korean concept "newtro" (New Retro) and brilliantly recreates the pop and groovy atmosphere of the 50s.

The interior is designed with features of an American diner and builds on the vibe of the good old days. From cakes to American-style cookies, Bavarian cream to tiramisu, each of the desserts have creative designs inspired from fashion and music of the 1950s

So, for a pop strawberry feast that allows you to travel back in time, visit Hilton Osaka for some fun!

*Approximately 10 kinds of drinks such as coffee, tea, and hot chocolate are included. Includes 10% consumption tax and service charge.

Hotel Granvia Osaka is a stylish luxury hotel directly connected to Osaka station, one of the Kansai Region’s major terminal stations.

This year, a special Strawberry Fair is being held to commemorate the hotel’s 40th anniversary. Several events are being held, but the afternoon tea served at the Tea Lounge is an event that cannot be missed.

The Afternoon Tea set - Kagogoshima Prefecture "Chiran-cha" and sweets Tamatebako at the Tea Lounge places special focus on pairing sweets with Kagoshima's Chiran cha - a speciality green tea of Kyushu that boasts premium umami flavor and deep aroma.

The jewel-like desserts are presented in a chique black tamatebako (treasure box), and inside you'll find varieties of mousse prepared with strawberries or unique Japanese flavors such as yuzu and pepper.

So, if you want to pamper yourself with an exquisite combination of strawberries and Japanese desserts, why not try Hotel Granvia Osaka's afternoon tea this Spring?

Located in Tennoji, the Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka is a lovely facility where you can find peace in a modern Japanese atmosphere.

At the Restaurant & Lounge, Bar 'eu' they will hold an elegant afternoon tea emphasizing the harmony of flavors created between strawberries and cherry blossoms.

The three-tier afternoon tea, which consists of delicious pastel pink desserts and snacks, beautifully portrays the blossoms flowering in Japanese spring.

From eclairs to scones, Japanese Wagashi to tarts, each dessert marries the flavors of sweet strawberries and the fragrance of cherry blossoms.

The elegant harmony of flavors created with strawberry and sakura is a sensational afternoon tea experience you'll only find in Japan during spring.

So, for an ultimate indulgence immersed in the beauties of Japanese spring, you cannot go wrong with Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka's strawberry afternoon tea!

*Price includes tax and 10% service fees
*Photos are for illustrative purposes only.
*Depending on the stock of ingredients, menus are subject to change.
*If you have any food allergies, please advise in advance.
*In the future, if there is a request from the local government due to the spread of Covid-19, the business days, hours, and operations are subject to change. Please check the website for details.
*At the hotel, all employees are taking measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19, such as wearing masks, regular alcohol disinfection, and ensuring social distancing.

Source: PR Times (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)

The information in this article is from February 28, 2023. For the latest information, please check official websites.