China Airlines has partnered with Taipei’s " Toutouan," the only overseas-certified branch of Tokyo’s renowned restaurant " Toutouan," to bring Japanese cuisine with a natural flair to the skies. Passengers can enjoy an elegant Japanese dining experience while in flight.
Located in Akiruno City, Tokyo, " Toutouan" is the sister restaurant of "Kurochaya," which boasts a history of over 50 years. This high-end kaiseki restaurant has been passed down through generations, with its roots tracing back to the Edo period, carrying on a legacy that has now reached its 17th generation. The historic house has been transformed into a sophisticated space that combines a restaurant and gallery, providing diners with a unique fusion of nature and culture.
Nestled in the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, Toutouan offers a serene and elegant environment that attracts numerous guests by allowing them to experience the ambiance of nature.
Every journey holds its own unique beauty, and when magnificent natural landscapes—such as mountains, rivers, forests, and coastlines—merge with human-made structures, monuments, or temples, they create a distinct allure that leaves a deep, special impression on viewers. By enjoying this blend of nature and culture in the sky, passengers can look forward to an even more memorable journey.
Passengers traveling in China Airlines’ premium business and business class on major routes to Japan can savor a specially curated menu by Toutouan Taipei’s Japanese executive chef, Araki Hironaka. This menu celebrates the connection between nature and urban life, capturing the beauty and emotions of the changing seasons through the art of cuisine.
Summer Kaiseki: Heaven’s Bounty (July – September 2025)
Summer skies unfurl in luminous sapphire under the midday sun — clouds adorn the expanse like nature’s fleeting brushstrokes, composing an ever-changing masterpiece. Rain descends to quench the earth, orchestrating a hymn of life’s abundance. Winds trace their path through the azure, harmonies woven into a celestial chorus.
With China Airlines, ascend into this living canvas. Amidst the grandeur of summer’s embrace, each Toutouan kaiseki dish whispers a tale of symbiosis — where sky’s breath meets soil’s essence. Let your journey transcend flight; here, at the confluence of culinary art and elemental rhythm, immersed in the silent dialogue between heaven and earth, where every nuance of nature’s cadence pulses through your senses.
燈燈庵:Toutouan
黑茶屋:Kurochaya
廣中新輝:Araki Hironaka
📍 Availability Period: From July 1 to September 30, 2025
📍 Available Routes: Limited to flights departing from Taipei(Taoyuan)/Taipei(Songshan)/Kaohsiung to Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, and Sapporo
📍 Available Cabin Class(es): Premium Business Class/Business Class
*Photos are for reference only. Meal content is subject to actual availability onboard.