The Ritz-Carlton Osaka Afternoon Tea｜Grandpas and Grandmas Are the Real Hidden Socialites

Experience a five-star hotel afternoon tea in Osaka and get schooled hard by the Ritz-Carlton! I thought it would be a gathering place for socialites, but the grandpas and grandmas there were dressed exquisitely and appropriately, their elegant aura dominating the scene (I’m just saying, this is the true aristocratic afternoon tea vibe✨).

The hotel is tucked away in Umeda, a quiet oasis in the bustling city with great style~ The decor blends English manor elegance with Japanese details, mixing 18th-century British style with a modern urban feel. Posting photos on social media will have everyone asking, “Which royal garden is this?” 🏰

Now, about the food! At 7,500 yen per person, it might seem pricey, but the premium tea is unlimited refills (and the staff thoughtfully change your cup), and the three-tiered sweet and savory combo is amazing: the first tier’s cake is perfectly sweet, the second tier’s salmon sandwiches are savory and flavorful, and aside from the macarons and sweet cookies on the third tier being a slight miss, the breads and biscuits are all excellent🍰.

If you didn’t get a reservation at a popular hotel near the weekend, this place is definitely a safe bet! Plus, you can observe the grandpas and grandmas’ “socialite training class,” and after eating, stroll around the Umeda shopping district to perfectly blend into Osaka’s elegant daily life~

Post by Genlyddy | Jun 10, 2025