Holiday & New Year 2025-26 at Sophie at EDITION in Ginza, Tokyo

This winter, enjoy a season of elegance at a luxury hotel in the heart of Ginza.The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza(Tokyo Edition Ginza), located on the 14th floor.Modern Brasserie Sophie at EDITION will be offering a seasonal menu for the 2025-26 holiday season - Festive & New Year's, featuring luxurious winter delicacies and domestic ingredients. From Afternoon Tea, which will add a festive touch to the holiday mode, to brunch, dinner, and countdown on New Year's Eve. Please take a look at the overall picture to create a special time with your loved ones.

What this article will tell you

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Why spend a luxurious time in Ginza?

Charm as a modern brasserie

Sophie at EDITION is located on the 14th floor of Tokyo EDITION Ginza, which rises along Marronnier Dori in Ginza. In a bright space with natural light streaming in through the windows, seasonal ingredients selected from all over Japan are prepared from the perspective of a modern brasserie.
The EDITION hotel brand is the result of a collaboration between Ian Schrager and Marriott International. It is a hotel brand that offers a unique and high-quality lifestyle experience.
Therefore, it is not just about dining, but the entire space, service, and time are designed as a "luxury holiday experience.

Why Choose Us for the Holiday Season?

Ginza is lined with luxury brand stores and has a sophisticated townscape. On the other hand, the hotel is a place chosen for "slightly special occasions" because of its high quality of service despite its relatively calm structure. In fact, user reviews also commented, "I can spend precious time with friends and family," and "It is a cozy and sophisticated space. 
Therefore, it is a very good match for those who want to make this Festive & New Year period "special" in both location and content.

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Overall schedule of seasonal menus

Below is a list of menu items and the length of time they will be offered during the 2025-26 holiday season.

Although some of these periods overlap, the purpose, time period, and price are different for each, so you can choose according to your purpose (afternoon tea, brunch, dinner, or countdown).

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Holiday Afternoon Tea Attraction

Savory & Sweets with Winter Motifs

Afternoon tea, offered from December 1 to 25, adds a special winter dish. For example:

• Tartlet of Hokkaido Hairy Crab and Tokyo White Miso Sauce

• Tartine of Ezo Abalone and Oscietra Caviar with Japanese Lemon

• Eda Chikusan All Natural Roast Beef with Tokyo Yuzu Pepper
  Along with many of these savories,

• Sweets that make the most of seasonal fruits such as red Madonna rare cheese cake, strawberry tartlet, pistachio and raspberry cream puffs, etc.

• In addition, as festival specials, "Black Truffle Scones," "Fermented Butter and Wasanbon Stollen," "Passion Fruit Bonbon Chocolates," and other winter tastes x limited dishes are staged.

Pricing and Formats Offered

• Period: December 1 (Monday) - December 25 (Thursday)

• Price: Fine Tea Selection 8,800 yen
  Considering the luxurious setting of this restaurant in Ginza, it can be said that this price setting is also “luxurious” and suitable for "special occasions.
  It is also served in a plated format that is carefully brought to your seat, allowing you to enjoy the holiday mood in a relaxed manner.

Points to Enjoy Afternoon Tea

• Early reservations are recommended: The reservation slots tend to fill up easily due to the busy season and limited time period in December.

• Check the set length of stay: in many cases, it is a good idea to schedule well in advance, as seats are often set to stay for 120 minutes or so.

• Aiming for a photo-op: The motifs are lovely, and both the sweets and savories are photogenic; to spread the word on social media, aim for the time of the cake plate presentation.

• Dress code and attire: Even though the hotel is luxurious, if the style is too casual, it may not be appropriate for the occasion. Smart casual is appropriate.

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A moment at the Festive Brunch

Freedom to choose from 10 main types

A "Festive Brunch" will be offered from December 20-25/December 31/January 1-4. The main feature of this brunch is that you can choose from 10 different main dishes. The breakdown is as follows:

Festive Limited Menu

• Roasted sea bream from Ehime

• Low-Temperature Cooked Forest Chicken Meat and Confit Thighs

Regular Menu (Example)

• Roasted farm vegetables (vegan)

• Spaghetti with farm vegetables (vegan)

• Avocado & Scrambled Egg Tartine (vegetarian)

• eggs Benedict

• Crispy Fish Burger

• Grilled Wagyu Beef Burger (+500 yen)

• Matcha French Toast (vegetarian)

• Stick fritters (+3,500 yen)

Thus, a wide range of vegan/vegetarian/meat dishes are available. The appeal of this restaurant is that groups of people can "each choose according to their own preferences.

Price & Options

• Basic brunch: 9,800 yen

• With glass of champagne (Veuve Clicquot): 13,000 yen

• With free-flow (Moët & Chandon): 24,000 yen

The option of a glass of champagne or more adds an even more "festive" and "extraordinary" feeling.

Advantages and Tip for choosing a branch

• The tour starts at noon, so it is possible to meet and disperse early. Convenient for families and groups of friends.

• A "party atmosphere" can be created in the form of a buffet of appetizers and desserts at the bar counter/meal with a view of the city in the light of day.

• Be aware of the time you stay: With buffet-style appetizers and desserts, overeating & time allocation is an issue. It is recommended to choose your main course and start early.

• When selecting a main dish, please note the + charge menu (e.g. Grilled Wagyu Beef Burger + 500 yen, Stick Frites + 3,500 yen) and consult with the group in advance for peace of mind.

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Festive Dinner - 5-Course Christmas Dinner

Attractive course content

From December 23 to 25, a "5-course" menu will be offered during dinner hours. The composition is as follows:

• amuse bouche

• Appetizer: Hokkaido Hairy Crab Effiloce / Roasted Hokkaido Scallops

• Main: Grilled scaled sea bream from the Tsugaru Straits / Grilled Eda Chikusan all-natural beef

• Dessert: Strawberry Frazier

Composed with an emphasis on domestic and seasonal ingredients, the menu offers both the quality and quantity you want to savor because it is a special occasion.

Pricing and Options

• 5-course: 18,000 yen

• Includes a glass of champagne (Perrier-Jouet Blason Rose): 23,000 yen

• With wine pairing: 33,000 yen

This price range and content clearly presents the value of a "special year-end meal" while also taking into account the market price as a Ginza luxury hotel.

Points for dinner use

• A heavy coat or near-formal attire is recommended (since it is an evening, Ginza, hotel upscale restaurant, smart casual or better is safe).

• Early reservations are recommended as the number of seats and reservation slots are limited during this period. In particular, the "with wine pairing" and "with champagne" options may sell out early.

• Work backwards from the start of the course to enjoy the flow of the meal, including the main fish and meat pairings; if you finish between 9:00 and 10:00 p.m., you can enjoy walking around town afterwards.

• Perfect for holiday decorations and mood setting. We recommend that you take photos right after the first amuse bouche and before dessert.

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New Year's Eve Dinner - a special night to celebrate the New Year

Five-course meal to be presented on December 31

To celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of a new one, we offer a special dinner on December 31. The composition is as follows

• amuse bouche

• Appetizer: Marinated Yellowtail from Miyazaki Prefecture / Roasted Hokkaido Scallops

• Main: Hokkaido Angler Beignets / Grilled Eda Chikusan All Natural Beef

• Dessert: espresso opera

Thus, this course project is "only possible at this time of the year," using typical winter ingredients from the Sea of Japan and Pacific Ocean, such as "anglerfish," "amberjack," and "scallops" as a taste of the year-end and New Year's season.

Pricing and Free Flow Options

• Basic 5-course: 18,000 yen

• Free Flow with Moët & Chandon: 33,000 yen

Since this is a special seating to celebrate the New Year, an option with a free-flow plan is also provided.

Points to keep in mind when using this service

• When combined with a countdown event (possibly in conjunction with a bar or lounge in the hotel), the structure allows guests to enjoy the evening after dinner.

• Since it is a special 31st day of the year, please plan for "dress-up," "photo shooting," and "meeting time" with more time to spare than for a regular dinner.

• It is recommended to confirm the end time and means of transportation after drinking in advance (assuming congestion at Ginza station, subway, and cabs).

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Practical information, reservations and access

For reservations and inquiries

• Tokyo Edition GinzaSophie at EDITION

  Location: 14F, 2-8-13 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

  Contact us:

  tel: 03-6228-7400

  email diningreservation.ginza@editionhotels.com

  Sophie at EDITION Official Site

Access & Business Hours

• Nearest station: Ginza Itchome station (about several minutes' walk)/Ginza station is also within walking distance.

• Sophie at EDITION hours (regular hours): breakfast 7:00-10:30, lunch 12:00-15:00 (L.O.14:30), dinner 17:30-22:00 (L.O.20:30) sophietokyo.com+1
  Special hours and menus may be available during holiday periods. Be sure to check when making reservations.

Checklist for reservations

• Desired date and time (early reservation is recommended for December / year-end / New Year's holidays)

• Plan details (Afternoon Tea / Brunch / Dinner / New Year)

• Number of people/seat type (group / 2 people / family use, etc.)

• Allergies and dietary restrictions (vegan and vegetarian menus available)

• Dress code and whether or not to bring your own (gifts, cakes, etc.)

• With or without options (with champagne / with free flow)

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Summary: Make a difference this holiday season with “taste and space

“Even if we speak of ”Holiday“ or ”New Year," the experience can vary greatly depending on the location, menu, and time of day.
This Festive & New Year's project at Sophie at EDITION / Tokyo Edition Ginza is especially recommended for the following people

• Those who want to create an "extraordinary" and "special" atmosphere in the Ginza location.

• Gourmet gourmets who want to enjoy the luxury of seasonal Japanese ingredients during the winter and New Year's holidays.

• Those who want to share a "photogenic" and elegant time with family, friends and partners.

• For those who want to use it at different times of the day (brunch), evening/night (dinner), and year-end countdown.

This holiday season, the “hotel restaurant” is a worthy choice for you and your loved ones to spend time together. Enjoy a memorable moment with a luxurious meal and a view of the Ginza cityscape.

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