[New Otani Inn Sapporo] An Evening of Seasonal Flavors and Sake: 'Washoku Tasting Event'

New Otani Inn Sapporo (Location: Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido; General Manager: Katsuyoshi Sato) will hold a 'Washoku Tasting Event' on Friday, June 26, 2026, at the party and dining venue 'Four Seasons' on the B1 floor. This event features seasonal Japanese cuisine paired with 'Taisetsunokura,' a local sake from Hokkaido.

Event Overview - Date: Friday, June 26, 2026 - Time: Starts at 18:30 (Doors open 18:15) - Price: 15,000 yen per person (includes course meal and drinks) - Venue: B1F Party & Dining 'Four Seasons' * By reservation only. Prices include tax and service charges. * Alcohol will not be served to guests arriving by car. * Menu items may change based on ingredient availability.

Menu Highlights - Sakizuke (Appetizer): Early summer vegetable ohitashi with plum gelée (paired with Japanese sparkling wine) - Suimono (Soup): Green pea puree soup (paired with Chateau Taisetsunokura Junmai Daiginjo Ginfu 50) - Otsukuri (Sashimi): Scallop namero, seared kinki, and medium-fatty tuna (paired with Chateau Taisetsunokura Daiginjo Suisei 40) - Nimono (Simmered dish): Sake-steamed abalone and Yokohama asari clams - Yakimono (Grilled dish): Grilled Tokishirazu salmon (paired with Tokubetsu Junmai Taisetsunokura) - Shiizakana (Side dish): Grilled eggplant dengaku (paired with Nigori sake Oyadama Kitanohomare) - Shokuji (Meal): Snow crab and myoga rice, pickles, and red miso soup - Kanmi (Dessert): Sake lees rare cheesecake and hojicha ice cream

About 'Taisetsunokura' (Asahikawa, Hokkaido) Each sake is crafted with a focus on rice polishing ratios and premium brewing rice to highlight its unique characteristics.

About New Otani Inn Sapporo Celebrating its 44th anniversary on August 1, 2026, the hotel offers convenient access from Sapporo and Odori stations, catering to both business and leisure travelers.