The Lake Biwa Hotel has been selling a series of “Hyakunin Isshu Cocktails” to commemorate the 1350th anniversary of the transfer of capital to Otsu from 2017, and held the “Hyakunin Isshu Sweets Buffet” in 2019. In 2021, we will prepare afternoon tea with the theme of Hyakunin Isshu, where you can fully enjoy seasonal strawberries. The scenery of spring songs and love songs is expressed with colorful sweets in three layers and savory arranged on a plate like a picture.

Under the supervision of “Otsu Akinota-kai”, a member of the All Japan Karuta Association, and the poet Toshiko Toyama, the shape, color, and taste of the song were elaborated after the meaning and words of the song.

We use a lot of ingredients from Shiga prefecture and pair the best Japanese tea and black tea for each menu. Limited number of groups, reservation system, individual service with spacious Lake Biwa view seats. It is an afternoon tea that is “too elegant” even in Corona, where you can enjoy a short trip to “Karuta’s Sanctuary, Otsu” safely and securely.

Emperor Tenji, who is known for the Taika Reform and the transfer of capital to Otsu, and the author of Hyakunin Isshu’s number one song, is enshrined at Omi Jingu in Otsu City. At the Omi Kangakukan in Omi Jingu, competition karuta masters, queens, and national high school karuta championships are held every year, with athletes from all over the country aiming to be the best in Japan.

Lake Biwa Hotel has set “Respect Local” as an important theme, and is developing a unique menu so that you can experience the charm of the area and enjoy the ingredients produced in Shiga Prefecture. The title “Sakuya Konohana” received a passage from the prelude “Nambatsu ni …”, which is always sung at the start of the competitive karuta game.

[First dessert]
People don’t even know their hearts, he’s hometown flowers, and he’s fascinated by old incense / Ki no Tsurayuki
(How about you? I don’t know the hearts of people, but in my hometown, only plum blossoms give off the same good scent as before.)
The “flower” that Ki no Tsurayuki wrote in this song is a plum blossom that gives off a nice scent. In the image of red and white plums, strawberry with a fragrant red and white strawberry and a lovely strawberry-sized petit shoe are served as a greeting plate. Paired with gyokuro from Otsu / Nakagawa Seiseidou Chapo, which is carefully brewed as a welcome drink.

[Savory]
Kimigatame Harunano, Tsumu Wakana, snowing on my clothes / Emperor Kouko
(It’s snowing all the time on my sleeves, going out to the spring fields and picking young vegetables to give to you.)
A song that was added when picking the seven spring herbs and giving them to a loved one. A refreshing dish using suzuna (turnip), suzushiro (radish) and strawberry vinegar contained in the seven herbs, likened to the feeling of fresh first love. Although it is bite-sized like playing with chicks, the ingredients from Shiga prefecture such as Omi beef and Biwa trout are authentic. With a petite-sized two-color scone. The pairing is “KANOKA”, a Japanese black tea with a gorgeous spring scent. Roasted black tea that goes well with both sweets and dishes.

[Ichinodan]
His name is Ohaba Osakayama, he is known to Sanekazura people, and he is coming Yoshimogana / Minister Sanjo Right
(It’s not Osakayama’s Kadsura, but I wish there was a way to meet you without anyone knowing)
Kadsura japonica is a plant that grows vines and bears red fruits, and its characteristics are reminiscent of strawberries and berries. In “Strawberry Mousse” and “Matcha Fore Noir”, we have trapped a taste that cannot be expected from the outside. It implies a passionate love that is hidden inside.

[Ninodan]
Hisakata’s Nodokeki, on a spring day, the flowers are scattered and Ki no Tomonori
(Why do the cherry blossoms fall restlessly on such a calm day in spring?)
“Strawberry cowhide crepe” dressed like a lovely princess, “Strawberry macaroon”, “Pistachio mousse”, etc. are put together in bright colors reminiscent of the spring sunlight.

[Minodan]
Baking people who don’t come in the evening of Matsuhonoura and longing for algae salt / Gonchu Chunagon Teika
(Like the algae salt that is roasted in the evening calm of Matsuhonoura, I am in love with people who do not come)
Inside the weight is a view of the coast at dusk. Love isn’t just sweet. The sweetness was changed with “Ganache Caramel Sale” and “Salt Chocolate Nut Cookies” that were made with high-quality salt. The crispy texture of the baked sweets in words is also attractive.

The tea to match the sweets triple layer is the Darjeeling second flash “Strawberry Moon Shine” from SEEYOK Tea Garden. It was named after the tea picking on the night of the full moon on June 6th. It’s light and refreshing, and goes great with sweets. In addition, you can freely order from about 20 kinds of drink menu such as various coffee, tea, herbal tea, tea cocktail.

Menu
[First dessert]
Two-color fresh strawberry, strawberry shoe, vanilla shoe, chocolate decoration
Pairing drink: Gyokuro from Otsu / Nakagawa Seiseidou Chapo

[Savory scone]
Biwa trout and suzushiro (radish) millefeuille with salmon roe,
Cherry blossom bream and turnip flower tailoring with his caviar,
Omi beef roasted with salted koji and mayonnaise wrap sandwich with auction,
Burger-style foie gras and rice flour pancakes with adberry sauce,
Colorful salad using seven herbs, creamy dressing using fermented rice,
Angel shrimp with strawberry vinegar and strawberry marinade
Plain scones, Asamiya matcha scones, homemade adberry jam,
Otsu Kuju Miso Clotted Cream
Pairing drink: Japanese black tea, KANOKA

[Sweets three-tiered]
“Ichinodan” – Strawberry mousse, matcha fore noir, 2 types of chocolate
“Ninodan” – Pistachio mousse, strawberry cowhide crepe, strawberry macaroon
“Sannodan” – Salt chocolate nut cookies, cheese pie, strawberry almond chocolate,
Ganache caramel sale
Pairing Drink: Darjeeling Second Flash Strawberry Moon Shine

【Drink】
Coffee, cafe au lait, espresso, Omi deep steamed tea,
Non-caffeine honey bush tea, rose hip tea,
Mlesna Ceylon Tea, 3 types of Mlesna Flavored Tea,
Various juices, various non-alcoholic tea cocktails, etc.

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[Sweets supervision cooperation]
(1) Otsu Akinotakai
A member of the All Japan Karuta Association. Hyakunin Isshu Karuta lovers’ association, which is mainly active in Otsu city. Training sessions for improving skills are held mainly at Omi Kangakukan. Three national competition karuta team competitions, and three prefectural competition karuta team competitions at the National Cultural Festival as a Shiga team. There are about 200 members, including Kyoko Honda Queen (64th term).

(2) Toyama Toshiko poet
She studied under Toshio Mae while she was a student at Kyoto Women’s University. She is an instructor of “Tanka Class” and “Classical Class” at NHK Culture Center Umeda / Kyoto. She is the first issuer of “Yamamayu”, the editorial board member, and a member of the Contemporary Song Association. In her songbook, “Furen Betsukawa,” “Please reply to the crow,” and “Lotus root hole.”
She lives in Otsu City.

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We put the health and safety of our customers first, and operate based on the “Biwako Hotel Safety and Security Basic Policy” so that our customers can use our services with peace of mind.
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* All photos in the release are images.
* Some menus may change due to the arrival of materials.