I used it for afternoon tea. I made a reservation online about a month ago. Since the seats are also used by people other than those having afternoon tea, you need to secure them yourself on the day. I went for the 3 pm weekday slot, and there were about 3-4 groups having afternoon tea, so it was not crowded. It seems that the morning slot is busier. First, to enter the grounds of the reception hall, you need to go through a baggage inspection after entering from the west gate. If you have a stroller, you can take a shortcut. Camera selfie sticks, tripods, lighters, etc., will be collected here and returned at the main gate when you leave. If you are only using the afternoon tea, you can enter for only 300 yen for the garden ticket. You can choose a drink from the afternoon tea set. From the second drink onwards, you can also choose from the set menu at half price, and takeout is also possible. The staff kindly informed me of the direction of the sun and recommended a seat where the sun would not shine directly. You have to carry the afternoon tea stand from the kitchen car to your seat, so it's a bit nerve-wracking not to drop it. The croissant was from Maison Kayser, and the scones seemed to be homemade and were delicious. It looks picturesque with the reception hall in the background. There is a nursing room and diaper changing table inside the curved Dutch reception hall just outside the main gate, so it's reassuring.

My colleague made a reservation for us. Luckily, we came on a sunny day. I carefully carried the luxurious afternoon tea set, reminding myself of my daily behavior. In front of me was the guest house, which I will visit later. The afternoon tea set was exquisite and looked beautiful against the backdrop of the guest house. Surrounding me were women of various ages, and their conversations were lively and enjoyable to listen to.

I made a reservation for afternoon tea and headed there. At first, there was no guidance, so I was confused, but it seems like you just need to talk to the kitchen car staff. You have to bring your own drinks and food to your table. They pour hot water for the pod tea! The croissant was delicious!

Traveling abroad is still a high hurdle. I visited a guest house and the café in front of it that I had been curious about. The café has a self-service system with red parasol seats on a cobblestone square, where you can enjoy a moment while looking at the guest house. I really wanted to try the afternoon tea here, but it was fully booked online and the weather was also a factor, making it another high hurdle! However, if you go around 3:30 pm, there may be availability for today's portion. Unfortunately, I was already full at the time, so I had to give up this time. I settled for a simple tea time with scones and Japanese red tea. Perhaps the scones are included in the afternoon tea set? If so, they come with mascarpone and seasonal jam. I chose a ginger-flavored Japanese red tea with a tea bag. Luckily, I was able to sit in the front row of the building and enjoy the exotic atmosphere while taking a break in the warm sunny weather. I've always wanted to come here, and I wish I could stay here longer! Oh, it would have been perfect if I could have had the afternoon tea here!

I made a reservation and enjoyed afternoon tea for two, costing 5900 yen. The tea was served in a teapot, and they refilled it with hot water when we finished. There were about five different types of tea to choose from, which was fun. You can enjoy your meal under the red parasol shown in the third picture.

I made a reservation in advance for an Afternoon Tea set (5900 yen, for 2 people) and was surprised to find out it was served from a kitchen car instead of a cafe. However, the Afternoon Tea itself was very well-prepared and satisfying. Enjoying Afternoon Tea outdoors while looking at the reception hall was very elegant. It might be challenging during extreme weather conditions like hot or cold seasons as it is completely outdoors. Since it was winter, I was grateful for the hand warmer they provided.

In front of the Akasaka State Guest House, there is a cafe terrace in the front yard. The openness and luxury of the place are overwhelming. Afternoon tea sets are a genre where top hotels compete, and the level is getting higher every year (as well as the price). The food itself didn't seem particularly noteworthy, but there is meaning in enjoying it in this place and atmosphere (they are really trying hard for about half the price of a top hotel). My wife was delighted, but I am very interested in the food that will be served to guests at this state guest house. I wonder what kind of dishes they will serve? *Admission fee 300 yen. Afternoon tea set for two costs 5,600 yen (tax included).

Enjoyed a garden afternoon tea while overlooking the Akasaka State Guest House. It's best to make a reservation in advance on weekends as it can be hard to get a table otherwise. The food was served from a food truck and was decent. Considering the reasonable price, I think it was fair. The main charm lies in the added value of the Guest House experience.

Afternoon tea is limited to 20 sets per day, so it's better to make a reservation online in advance. Cancellations are free, and if it's raining heavily or if the wind is strong, it will be canceled. Since it's a weekday, the front yard isn't crowded, and you can enjoy afternoon tea gracefully while looking at the State Guest House. However, it can be tough in the middle of summer. The day I went, it was cloudy but felt muggy, making it difficult to stay for a long time. With the risk of heatstroke in the intense heat, I think spring or autumn is the best season. There is no actual shop, and the food is provided by a food truck. You need to reserve a seat under a parasol, pay at the food truck, and when your buzzer goes off, go to the food truck to pick up your afternoon tea and bring it back to your seat. The afternoon tea is served in three tiers, so be careful when carrying it. It was a bit surprising, and the feeling of being a noble at the Akasaka State Guest House's afternoon tea flew away. Carrying three tiers can be scary, so be careful when transporting it. The food truck is set up so that you can sit under a parasol even if you're not eating, which seems to be the system they have in place.

Former Akasaka State Guest House. It is also known as the Akasaka Detached Palace. There is a state guest house in Kyoto as well. This one used to be the Crown Prince's Palace. It is the only Neo-Baroque style palace in Japan. Relax at the cafe while admiring its majestic appearance. A luxurious cafe experience. Explore the interior of the guest house and the surrounding gardens. Take a break after a leisurely stroll. February is still chilly with a cold wind blowing. However, in the heart of the metropolis, there is such an open space. And right in front of you is the majestic state guest house. There is no better view than the one you see from the cafe. The mobile shop unfortunately does not offer hot drinks. It's cold! English scones with whipped cream and jam for 800 yen, and an ice cafe au lait with whipped cream for an additional 300 yen.

I used it for afternoon tea time. I was a little worried about tripping as I had to carry the food from the kitchen car myself, but it was okay. I was able to refill the hot water for drinks for free. There were various kinds of food, and they were delicious with a good amount. Having afternoon tea under the clear sky while overlooking the palace is something you can only do here, so it is soothing for both the stomach and the mind.

Afternoon tea with one drink for two people for 4800 yen is cheap! The taste is as expected, but it's worth the cost. The scones are a bit salty and moist, with clotted cream that's separated and not very appetizing. Only terrace seating is available, so the weather is crucial. It started raining halfway through, and the staff at Akasaka Geihinkan and the cafe were not coordinated, causing some confusion. We were kept waiting for quite a while, which made us feel tired, so we ended up leaving.

The café located in the front yard of the Akasaka State Guest House is a mobile vehicle serving customers. They offer an "Afternoon Tea Set," which seemed to be quite popular as it was already sold out by the time I visited. I ended up ordering an iced "Royal Milk Tea" instead, which was carefully brewed and served with a sprinkle of tea leaves on top. The unique aroma was delightful. Although I'm not sure if I'll have the chance to visit again, I would like to try the Afternoon Tea Set if given the opportunity.

I visited a guesthouse that was open to the public for a limited time through a lottery. I was amazed by its beauty and wondered why it hadn't been open to the public before, but it seems that security was a concern. Later, I saw the same table seats from the guesthouse in the drama "Sincerely, I Love You" and thought it was just a set in the drama, but then I found out that the tables actually exist. I initially thought they were for resting, but then I learned that a food truck comes out and you can eat and drink there. I was interested in the afternoon tea set for two, but it was limited in quantity and depended on the weather as it was served on the terrace, so I couldn't visit. Time passed, and I wondered if anything had changed due to COVID-19. I found out that you can now make a reservation for the afternoon tea set, but you have to secure your own seat. It's like making a reservation for eel at an eel restaurant and waiting for a seat. Finally, on a clear autumn day, I visited the guesthouse. The entrance fee to the garden was 300 yen. This was my third visit, but I wanted to see the inside of the house, so I bought a 1500 yen ticket to enter. In front of the Western-style main building, there were probably 25 tables in 5 rows. After choosing a seat, I went to the food truck to place my order and received a buzzer. I waited for a while and then brought the tray with drinks to my seat. The afternoon tea set for two cost 4800 yen, and you could choose two drinks. The Palace Blend was a Japanese tea exclusive to the guesthouse, and it had a slow extraction process that started light in color but gradually became darker. I tried it straight and as a milk tea, and it had a good aroma and tasted delicious. They also provided hot water refill, so I didn't feel like the amount was lacking. My friend chose the Kenya Mountain tea, which had a beautiful light blue color. I was initially drawn to the location, so I didn't have high expectations for the taste of the afternoon tea set. However, it turned out to be delicious. The top tier included an apple pie with red apples and San Fuji apples, seasonal fruits with kiwi and pineapple topping yogurt and cream, dried figs with chocolate, macarons, and petit financiers with chestnut and plain flavors. The middle tier had Tet de Moine canapés, smoked salmon quiche, and scones with mascarpone and chestnut jam. The bottom tier had croissant sandwiches with duck and mushroom sauce and Gougères with tuna and black olives. I was delighted to see menu items with my favorite chestnuts and figs. The portion was just right, and I enjoyed it until the end without feeling overwhelmed. I look forward to visiting again when it gets warmer.

In such a wonderful place, having afternoon tea! o(≧▽≦)o It was a very elegant moment♫ Reservations are required in advance at this place. You choose your tea from a tea wagon, inform them of your reservation, pay, and then wait at your preferred table while maintaining social distance. When your "beeper" given during ordering goes off, you go to the tea wagon to get your items. It might feel a bit like a food court, right? One person carries the cake stand and another person carries the tea set to their table, which can be quite amusing. Don't expect handsome butlers to serve you, though. Lol I chose Darjeeling tea and my friend chose Japanese red tea. The tea is not all-you-can-drink, but they will refill your pot if you ask. The menu included apple pie, smoked salmon quiche, and duck and mushroom sauce croissant, which were delicious. The chestnut financier and chestnut cream were a bit disappointing as they lacked the chestnut flavor. The macarons were a bit too sweet. The total cost for two people, including tax, was 4800 yen. While it may not be the same as a tea service at a hotel or salon, considering the location in front of a reception hall, the cost performance is good. Most importantly, you can feel like you've become a queen for a moment (*⁰▿⁰*).

I've always been curious about the afternoon tea at the guesthouse. I remember that you couldn't make reservations before, so it was difficult to plan ahead and I never got to go. I mean, it would be so sad if I went there and they said "we're closed for the day", right? But guess what, starting from July 2020, they finally started taking reservations! So I made a reservation and went for it. The afternoon tea costs 4,800 yen for two people, and there is an additional entrance fee of 300 yen to the garden. When we arrived, we told the staff at the kitchen car about our reservation, and they gave us a buzzer like the ones in food courts. After a while, the buzzer went off and we went to pick up our food at the kitchen car. One of us carried the cake stand, and the other carried the tea tray, and we walked back to our seats trying not to spill anything - it was quite comical in such an elegant setting. The table was a bit wobbly and scary. Compared to afternoon teas at hotels or other places, this one was more affordable for a reason. As for the taste, I wasn't expecting much from food served from a kitchen car, but both the savory and sweet items were surprisingly delicious. And the view was just luxurious! With no time limit and such good food at this price, it's a great value for enjoying a little luxury. The only downside was that drinks were not included and you had to order them separately. It can be a bit tricky depending on the season and weather, but we were lucky to have good weather this time. After enjoying the afternoon tea, we also got to tour the guesthouse, making it a great day out!

I forgot to take a picture of the iced coffee!! This is a cafe in the reception hall's garden? Plaza? More like a wagon selling coffee. I paid 1500 yen to tour the main building as well. The inside of the building was like a different world. After touring around, I wanted to take a break here, so I looked for a cafe, but is it this wagon outside? I didn't really need to drink here, but just for the memory. Now, I tried to find a place to sit and drink, but all the benches that were empty a moment ago are now full T^T I couldn't possibly stand here and drink, so I gave up on that. I ended up finding a bench at a nearby resting spot outside and drank there. The iced coffee was very cold with big ice cubes. It tasted just as I expected. Since I didn't take a picture of the iced coffee, I'll end the review here.

In the guesthouse, they offer afternoon tea! We used it with our family on a sunny day. Tables are set up right in front of the building, where you can enjoy your tea. The 3-tier afternoon tea set includes croissant sandwiches and sweets like macarons and cakes. It's a bit on the sweet side, but enjoying it with this view made us feel like we were in the Palace of Versailles.

After visiting Akasaka Palace, I went to this place because I saw someone enjoying sparkling wine here on Instagram! However, there was no wine on the menu. When I asked, the female staff seemed shocked and said, "Alcohol is not served here." But then a male staff member came to the rescue and explained that they only serve alcohol during events. So, I ended up ordering a drink and sweets set to share. The sweets were delicious chocolate cake and financiers (I think). Enjoying them with iced tea in this location made me feel a little elegant. The lady at the next table was having an elegant afternoon tea alone, which was picturesque and lovely. After finishing, she gracefully carried the tea stand all the way to the kitchen car. It made me want to dress up as a veteran maid and offer to help carry it! It's an "afternoon tea" after all.

I was invited by a friend to visit the Akasaka State Guest House. We toured the main building for about an hour and then went out to the garden. There were umbrellas, chairs, tables, and two kitchen cars. Despite it being November, it was quite hot so I enjoyed an Earl Grey Orange Iced Tea. The location felt like we were not in Japan. I saw online that you can have an afternoon tea here. It comes with a three-tiered plate with sandwiches, scones, cakes, and drinks for two people for 4600 yen. When I visited at 2:30 pm, it was already sold out, but there was still one group enjoying it.