Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. will host "Takashimaya Amour du Chocolat 2026" from Saturday, January 17 through Saturday, February 14, 2026. The special event will take place on the 7th floor of the department store, offering over 100 chocolate brands with unique flavors available only during this season.
Event Details
- Venue: Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. (Department Store) 7th Floor Special Event Space
- Period: Saturday, January 17 to Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Hours: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
This year's event features an extensive lineup of premium chocolates from around the world, alongside a growing focus on Japanese artisan chocolates crafted with carefully selected ingredients. Special attention is given to Kyoto-inspired chocolates that showcase local flavors and traditions. Additionally, in response to cacao bean supply challenges, the event introduces non-cacao alternatives from four brands - innovative sweets that deliver the rich taste experience of chocolate without using cacao beans.
The venue is designed like a marche, creating delightful discoveries at every turn for both gift-givers and recipients.
Kyoto-Inspired Special Chocolates
Five Chefs Collaboration - A Special Box
Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. Exclusive - Limited to 500 boxes
Chef Takao Yamamoto from Club Harie joins forces with four Kyoto-connected chefs: Susumu Koyama (Patissier eS koyama), Toshihiko Yoroizuka (Toshi Yoroizuka), Akihiro Kakimoto (Assemblages Kakimoto), and Toshinori Ono (Chocolaterie Hisashi). Each chef created bonbon chocolates using Kyoto ingredients.
CLUB HARIE link Kyoto BOX 2026 (5 pieces) ¥3,888
Available from February 1 (Sunday)
Triple Collaboration with Kyoto Love
Gamaguchi mini case colors: Red, Black, Khaki, Chocolate
A unique collaboration bringing together Furansuya Seika (with over 75 years of chocolate-making in Kyoto), Mimiya's original chocolate designs, and AYANOKOJI's signature gamaguchi pouches.
Mimiya × FURANSUYA × AYANOKOJI
Mimiya Gamaguchi Mini Case & Chocolat (5 Pale Chocolat pieces)
Each ¥2,530
Premium Gluten-Free Cake
Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. Exclusive
Made with award-winning chocolate from the International Chocolate Awards 2021-2022 Asia Competition (Silver Medal). This meticulously crafted chocolate cake is both gluten-free and refined sugar-free, featuring figs soaked in Tamba red wine within the chocolate base. Topped with dried figs and coated in chocolate.
COCO KYOTO
Cake Chocolat Fig (1 loaf) ¥2,301
French Sensibility in White Bonbon Chocolates
A white chocolate specialty shop by a Kyoto-born French chef. Experience the smooth texture and rich taste of white chocolate enhanced by the umami of fruits and tea leaves. These jewel-like beautiful chocolates offer a new chocolate experience.
siro
SIZUKU (12 pieces) ¥2,500
Live Demonstrations Add to the Experience
Left: Showcasing Hokkaido's charms through chocolate and design, created by a Japanese chocolatier and French designer from Asahikawa. The special chocolate soft cream features chocolate sauce made with Hokkaido raspberries and haskap berries.
RAMS CHOCOLATE
RAMS Hokkaido Haskap × Raspberry Chocolate Soft (1 serving) ¥691
Right: Rich and luxurious chocolate soft cream from the master chocolatier Pierre Marcolini. Made with original couverture, topped with caramel sauce, sugared almonds, and garnished with one piece of the popular "Coeur Caramel Beurre Salé" chocolate.
Pierre Marcolini
Soft Cream Caramel Amande (1 serving) ¥935
Fragrant Financiers Made Fresh
A financier specialty shop pursuing the ultimate taste and enjoyment of these classic French pastries. Using Sicilian almonds, each financier is baked fresh in the shop kitchen with expert craftsmanship.
BEAN to FINANCIER
Financier (Plain) (1 piece) ¥238
Financier (Almond Crunch) (1 piece) ¥292
Chocolate Cookies with Rich Cacao and Tea Notes
Available from February 4 (Wednesday) - Item (1) Takashimaya Exclusive
Belgian cacao artisan Benoît Nihant uses cacao from farms around the world. The cookies feature rich ganache and have a soft, moist texture. The "Citron" variety uses tea leaves and lemon peel for a fragrant lemon tea-like flavor.
Benoît Nihant
(1) Cookie au Morceau de Chocolat Citron (1 piece) ¥864
(2) Cookie au Morceau de Chocolat (1 piece) ¥864
For more details, visit the official event page.
