"Garden Parfait Zen Garden"Aman Kyoto (located in Jugendō-chō, Okitayama, Kita-ku, Kyoto) is a private resort nestled in a secluded forest garden at the foot of the Takagamine Sanzan mountain range, stretching from Mount Hidari Daimonji in the northern part of Kyoto. With the arrival of early summer and the green maples sparkling, The Living Pavilion by Aman is introducing the garden-inspired "Garden Parfait Zen Garden" for a limited time only. Enjoy a relaxing time with flavorful "garden" flavors while gazing at the moss garden brimming with fresh greenery.
Zen Garden Parfait
Period: Until June 30th (Wednesday)
Price: 5,300 yen (tax and service charge included)
Telephone reservation: 075-496-1335 (9:00am-6:00pm)
Online reservation: https://www.aman.com/ja-jp/resorts/aman-kyoto/dining/living-pavilion-aman
*Advance reservation required
*Limited quantities available per day
*Also available as an additional dessert for lunch, dinner and afternoon tea courses
*For visitors ordering a la carte, reservations must be made at 3pm or 3:30pm
The view spread out above the matcha bowl is a playful parfait designed to resemble a Zen garden. The cake is dotted with matcha-flavored sponge cakes and cookies resembling moss, and the cobblestones are made with bubu arare (snow-flour crackers). Also noteworthy are the delicious "stones," made from roasted green tea cookies wrapped in sesame kneaded rice cakes. The cocoa langue de chat cookies, reminiscent of tree branches, are crispy and gently sweet. Crushing the white chocolate hidden beneath the dry landscape-themed panna cotta reveals a fragrant matcha tiramisu made with organic matcha from Uji, grown without pesticides and using natural farming methods. Made to order, the nine-layer tiramisu is layered with rich matcha cream, a light matcha sponge cake, and a refreshingly cool yuzu ice cream, topped with Mizuo yuzu jam for an accent. Enjoy the rich flavor by roughly scooping it and eating it with the "stones" and "moss." The tea will be served on Aman Kyoto's original "Black Jaku Yugen" matcha bowls, created by Kyoto ceramicist George Nakamura for the "Niwa Parfait Zen Garden." Nakamura creates his pottery with the space in which it will be used in mind. The word "yugen" (mysterious and mysterious) came to mind as he strolled through Aman Kyoto's forest garden. It evokes the atmosphere, charm, and flow of time he felt in the garden. The matcha bowls were created with this in mind, capturing the strength and depth of the black color. The matcha bowls can be purchased for an additional 15,000 yen (tax included). George Nakamura was born in Osaka Prefecture and currently resides in Kyoto. He graduated from Kyoto Seika University's Faculty of Art, Department of Art and Design, majoring in Ceramics. He studied under Kozo Kawashima and Yoshinobu Kawashima. He founded G-studio in 2012.
2012: Kyoto Prefectural Governor's Award, 24th Craft Art Creation Association Exhibition
2013: Kyoto Exhibition Award, Kyoto Exhibition
2018: Encouragement Award, 3rd Japan Ceramic Association Encouragement Award, Kansai Exhibition
World Tile Museum, Ichinokura Sakazuki Museum of Art, Honen-in Temple, International Ceramic Art Museum Faenza
About Aman Kyoto
Aman Kyoto, which opened in November 2019, is a private resort nestled in a secluded forest garden at the foot of the Takamine Sanzan mountain range, stretching from Mt. Hidari Daimonji in the north of Kyoto. The spacious 24,000-square-meter grounds are dotted with an arrival building, a living building (with all-day dining), a restaurant building (Japanese cuisine), a spa building with natural hot springs, a guest building with 24 rooms, and two pavilions, all of which blend seamlessly into the forest garden. Aman Kyoto's secluded modern architecture and the landscape of its timeless gardens offer a stay that immerses you in the profound charm of this ancient capital.
Aman Kyoto The Living Pavilion by AmanAbout Aman
Aman was founded in 1988 as a collection of private resorts offering luxurious and extraordinary experiences, characterized by their unique beauty and the warm hospitality of a private residence. This concept was first introduced to the world at Amanpuri (Place of Peace) on the island of Phuket, where the brand's first resort was established. Aman currently operates 33 resorts in 20 destinations, with eight new properties under construction. The next resort to open is Aman New York.
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