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Toyama Excel Hotel Tokyu Launches Shine Muscat & Kuromoji Afternoon Tea for Summer 2026

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Toyama Excel Hotel Tokyu's 15F restaurant Ricomonte offers a limited-run Shine Muscat afternoon tea from Jul 1 to Sep 30, 2026, featuring 11 sweets and 2 savories on a three-tier stand, plus rare Toga Village kuromoji herb tea.

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Q: When is the Shine Muscat Afternoon Tea available?
A: It runs from July 1 to September 30, 2026, at the 15th-floor restaurant Ricomonte. The venue is closed every Monday unless it falls on a national holiday.
Q: What is kuromoji and why is it featured?
A: Kuromoji is an aromatic shrub native to Japanese mountains, prized for its cool, subtly sweet fragrance. The kuromoji used here is sourced from Toga Village in Nanto City, Toyama.
Q: What are the signature menu items?
A: Key items include Frozen Shine Muscat shaved ice, a tableside Shine Muscat Brulee, and a Shine Muscat daifuku with pistachio cream sauce. There are 11 sweets and 2 savory dishes total.
Q: Who is Monsieur J?
A: Monsieur J is a French patisserie opened in 2013 in Toyama by French patissier Josselin Rambot, known for over 20 varieties of macarons including local sake-flavored ones.
Q: How much does it cost and how do I reserve?
A: Weekday pricing is 5,000 yen and weekend/holiday pricing is 5,500 yen per person. Reservations for two or more guests must be made by 15:00 the day before.