A special event, “MAISON de PARFAIT 2025 Winter,” featuring a strawberry parfait and sweets buffet, will be held at Ashiya Monolith, the former Ashiya Annex of the Ministry of Communications in Omasu-cho, near Hanshin Ashiya Station, for just three days: Tuesday, February 11 (national holiday), Monday, February 24 (national holiday), and Sunday, March 2.
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MAISON de PARFAIT 2025 Winter
When is it happening?
- Tuesday, February 11 (national holiday), Monday, February 24 (national holiday), and Sunday, March 2
- Sessions: [1] 11:00, [2] 13:30, [3] 16:00
- Each session lasts 90 minutes
Where is it being held?

Ashiya Monolith
This special event takes place in a space normally used for weddings!
Here it is on the map ↓
The address is 5-23 Omasu-cho, Ashiya, Hyogo.
What’s on the menu?
- Seasonal parfait
A picture-perfect parfait made with plenty of perfectly ripe, bright-red strawberries - Sweets buffet
A selection of 13 desserts handpicked by the pâtissier, plus seven or five savory light bites- Sweets
- Strawberry shortcake, strawberry Mont Blanc, strawberry daifuku, and more
- Savory dishes
- Assorted sandwiches, seasonal creamy penne, roast pork (first and second sessions only), and more
- Sweets
- Free-flowing drinks included
Juice, coffee, tea, herbal tea, and more
How much does it cost?
- Adults: ¥4,950 for the first and second sessions; ¥4,400 for the third session
- Elementary school children and younger: ¥2,750 ※Preschool children are free
- Prices include tax and free-flowing drinks
What is the capacity?
- Limited to 100 guests per session
Can anyone attend?
- Advance booking is required
How to book
- Book online or by phone
- Phone: 050-5306-8501
- Online reservations are available 24 hours a day
Final thoughts
Ashiya Monolith is a renovated former Ashiya Post Office telephone operations building that is registered as a National Tangible Cultural Property and is now primarily used as a wedding venue. An event where you can enjoy special sweets in such a remarkable setting is simply too good for strawberry-sweets lovers to miss!


