Best Strawberry Sweets at Hotel Nikko Nara! Must-Try Parfaits!
The Strawberry Fair will be held at the Lobby Lounge Fountain on the 3rd floor of Hotel Nikko Nara from Monday, December 8, 2025 to Wednesday, May 6, 2026. This popular fair will be held for the 8th time this year.
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Nara's Strawberry Fair
The Lobby Lounge Fountain on the third floor of Hotel Nikko Nara will host its annual "Nara Strawberry Fair" from Monday, December 8, 2025 to Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (holiday).
Nara Prefecture boasts the largest strawberry shipment volume in the Kinki region, and is committed to developing original varieties and producing delicious strawberries that take advantage of the basin's unique temperature differences. Hotel Nikko Nara holds the " Nara Strawberry Fair" every winter, marking its eighth year, to allow as many people as possible to experience the deliciousness of Nara Prefecture grown strawberries.
Using only strawberries harvested at Nakai Farm in Tenri City , Nara Prefecture , which specializes in soil cultivation and organic fertilizer, you can enjoy the high freshness and lustrous beauty of each strawberry, unique to the area where they are grown.
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Table of Contents
- Nara's 3 Best Strawberries
- Three types of luxurious parfaits will be available, and this year shortcake will also be available!
- The 8th annual "Nara Strawberry Fair"!
- Easy Access from JR Nara Station! About Hotel Nikko Nara
Nara's 3 Best Strawberries
They only use strawberries harvested at Nakai Farm in Tenri City, Nara Prefecture, which specializes in soil cultivation and organic fertilizer.
"Kotoka" (photo left)
Registered variety in 2011. Deep red fruit. Well-balanced cone shape. Firm texture, high aroma, sugar content, and acidity, with a deep, mellow flavor.
"Asuka-ruby" (photo center)
Registered variety in 2000. Original variety of Nara Prefecture. Glossy orange Aka fruit. Round, cone-shaped. Firm flesh and lots of juice, giving it a fresh taste. Refreshing with a subtle acidity that brings out the sweetness.
"Nara-akari" (photo right)
Registered variety in 2021. Fruit with a moderate red color. Cone-shaped with uniform grains. Good aroma, sugar content, and moderate acidity for an elegant taste.
(Apart from the farm shop, our hotel is the only place where Nakai Farm's "Naraakari" is sold.)
About Nakai Farm
This strawberry farm in Tenri City, Nara Prefecture Tenri City, is run by two generations of a family, and is committed to soil cultivation and organic fertilizer.
Strawberry competition awards: 2016 Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award, 2017 Nara Prefecture Award
Three types of luxurious parfaits will be available, and this year shortcake will also be available!
Kotoka Parfait 3,000 yen
[Strawberries used: Kotoka + one different variety]
A parfait made with milk gelato that brings out the flavor of Kotoka and strawberries. A different variety of strawberry is added to the top so that you can compare the taste. Please also enjoy the sweet and sour strawberry deer cookies specially made by the hotel.
Kotoka Parfait Strawberry Deluxe 4,000 yen
[Strawberries used: Kotoka, Nara-akari, Asuka-ruby]
This is the deluxe version for those who want to enjoy three kinds of strawberries. The Kotoka parfait is topped with "Kotoka", "Nara-akari" and "Asuka-ruby" on a plate, allowing you to enjoy comparing the taste.
Kotoka Parfait Super Deluxe 5,000 yen
[Strawberries used: Kotoka, Nara-akari, Asuka-ruby]
A super deluxe version for those who want to eat lots of strawberries. A plate filled with Kotoka parfait and strawberry-covered strawberries, including "Kotoka," "Nara-akari," and " Asuka-ruby."
Nara strawberry 3-kind taste comparison plate 800 yen
[Strawberries used: Kotoka]
A simple shortcake made with Kotoka. The fluffy sponge and light fresh cream bring out the rich sweetness of Kotoka. Pure white Swan chocolate adds a touch of elegance to this elegant dish.
The 8th annual "Nara Strawberry Fair"!
[Location] Hotel Nikko Nara "Lobby Lounge Fountain" (3rd floor)
[Period] Until Sunday, April 13, 2025 * Closed on Thursdays
[Opening hours] 13:00-18:00
[Menu] *Tax and service charge included *Kotoka Parfait 3,500 yen *Kotoka Strawberry DX 4,500 yen *Kotoka Parfait Super DX 5,000 yen *Shortcake "Swan Above Kotoka" 2,000 yen
Easy Access from JR Nara Station! About Hotel Nikko Nara
Opened on July 1, 2005. One of the largest hotels in Nara, with 330 guest rooms, eight large and small banquet halls, restaurants, etc. Directly connected to JR Nara Station, it is conveniently located within walking distance of Kofuku-ji Temple, Kasuga, and Nara. Guest rooms on the east side offer views of Mount Wakakusa and Nara city.
Address: 8-1 Sanjo-honmachi , Nara City, 630-8122
Nearest station: Directly connected to the west exit of JR Nara Station; 12 minutes walk from Kintetsu Nara Station
Hotel Management Japan Co., Ltd. is a hotel management company that operates 24 hotels in Japan (total number of rooms: 7,601). In addition to its own brands, "Oriental Hotel" and "Hotel Oriental Express," the company also manages and operates a variety of hotels, including "Hilton," "Sheraton," and "Hotel Nikko."
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