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2021.1.18
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Valentine's Day is coming soon! The Latest Chocolate in Kyoto

The chocolate season is finally here, with Valentine's Day coming up next month. Here is a summary of the latest chocolate information, including Valentine's Day events at department stores where special chocolates only available at this time of year are available, and limited-edition products from hotels.

All events are also available for purchase in our online store, so please enjoy them online as well! Whether you want to give a gift to a loved one or treat yourself, enjoy the sweet chocolates to the fullest.

*Please note that the information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
*Unauthorized reproduction or use of photographs is prohibited.

1.Amour du Chocolat" attracts attention for its first appearance in Japan

[Mignardises] Les Mignardises (4 kinds, 8 pieces) 2,592 yen [Takashimaya store only]

[YU Chocolatier] Top: Taiwanese Grand Cru Cacao & Classic Truffles (2 types, 6 pieces), 3,348 yen, Bottom: Chocolat Assortment (6 types, 6 pieces), 3,132 yen [Takashimaya original].

Amour du Chocolat" will be held at Kyoto Takashimaya Department Store. The event will feature the French brand Mignard's sable sandwiches, chocolates from Taiwan's YU Chocolatier, and other items that are making their first appearance in Japan! Also this year, there will be products only available at Kyoto Takashimaya. Be sure to stop by the venue and check out the Valentine's Day sweets that can only be enjoyed during this period.

Kyoto Takashimaya 7F special venue

2.A variety of the hottest sweets! Chocolat Promenade

[DRESS UP by ROCCA&FRIENDS] Left: Bitter chocolate and blueberry dress, Right: White chocolate and berry dress (1 each) 980 yen each *Opening period: January 20 (Wed) → February 2 (Tue)

[DECO Choco x Kyoto City Transportation Bureau "Ride the Subway"] Subway collaboration DECO Choco (1 piece) ¥79 Box (sold separately)

Chocolat Promenade" featuring a wide range of chocolates from Japan and abroad will be held at Daimaru Kyoto Store! This year, a number of unique sweets will be available, including glass parfaits by DRESS UP by ROCCA&FRIENDS, which are as beautiful as a dress, and chocolates printed with characters from the "Ride the Subway" series, created in collaboration with the Kyoto City Transportation Bureau. Don't miss out on the hottest chocolates!

Daimaru Kyoto store

  • 79 Tachiuri Nishimachi, Shijo-dori Takakura Nishiiri, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
  • 2 minutes walk from Hankyu "Karasuma" station
  • Tel.075-211-8111
  • 7F Chocolat Promenade venue
    Period: January 20 (Wed.) - February 15 (Mon.), 2021 10:00 - 20:00 *Close at 17:00 on the last day
    B1F
    Period: January 20, 2021 (Wed) - February 14, 2021 (Fri) 10:00 - 20:00
  • https://www.daimaru.co.jp/kyoto/
  • Daimaru Matsuzakaya Online Shopping https://www.daimaru-matsuzakaya.jp/valentine/ Accepting orders from now until Monday, February 8 at 10:00 a.m.

3.Salon du Chocolat 2021, a chocolate festival from Paris

[Selection Box] Emotion / Thoughts - Connecting Thoughts (16 pieces: one from each of 16 brands) 8,424 yen *Sales start on 1/27 (Wed.)

[Naomi Mizuno × The Confectionary Mountain] Collection 10 pieces (10 pieces): 3,402 yen

Salon du Chocolat 2021" will open again this year at JR Kyoto Isetan, with the theme of "Connection is the Beginning" for the 16th edition. About 80 brands will be gathered, including the "Salon du Chocolat Selection" featuring chocolatiers from around the world, and Naomi Mizuno's brand [Naomi Mizuno x Yogashi Mountain], winner of the "World Masters 2007" competition in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto, who continues to create sophisticated sweets. The products that appear at the event change depending on the period of the year, so please check the website in advance if there is something you are looking for.

*Admission may be restricted in case of congestion.
*For the Salon du Chocolat Selection, numbered admission tickets will be distributed on January 27 (Wed.) only. Please check the website for details.
*We will implement measures to avoid three-density, such as ensuring wide aisles and regular disinfection in the venue.

JR Kyoto Isetan

4.A sweet moment with fine chocolates "Kyoto Hotel Okura's Valentine's Day 2021".

[Reccoat] Eat-in only / Valentine plate ¥2,904 (11:30-19:00 )

[RECCOURT] Takeout / Valentine cut cakes ¥648 each (10:00-19:00)

For Valentine's Day at Kyoto Hotel Okura, each restaurant will offer special menus, and the cafe on the first floor, L'Ecote, will offer red plates and heart-shaped chocolate cakes that will tickle the heart of any girl.

Kyoto Hotel Okura

  • Cafe "Reccoat", 1F Kyoto Hotel Okura, Kawaramachi-Oike, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
  • 2 min. walk from "Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae" subway station
  • Tel.075-211-5111
  • Date/Time: January 15, 2021 (Fri.) - February 14, 2021 (Sun.) 10:00 - 19:00
    Other restaurants are open from Wednesday, February 10 to Sunday, February 14.
  • https://www.hotel.kyoto/okura/
  • online store https://www.kyotohotel.jp/ Acceptance period: January 15 (Fri.) - February 14 (Sun.)
*Please note that the information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.

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