[2024] 12 recommended cake shops in Kyoto
Christmas season has arrived again this year. This time, we'll be introducing all the Christmas cakes you can buy in the streets of Kyoto, recommended by our local editorial team, that are perfect for your special day. From classic shortcakes and buche de Noel to tarts, have a merry Christmas with cakes that are not only delicious but also visually appealing.
[Kil Fay Bon] is a fruit tart specialty store where colorful tarts made with seasonal fruits are lined up in a showcase. This tart, sold only in stores, is juicy and sweet, and is generously decorated with large pieces of amaou. The combination of white chocolate-flavored custard and whipped cream is a perfect match, and the glossy red color will liven up the Christmas mood.
Reservation method/same-day sales at stores (reservations not possible)
Sales period/Wednesday, December 21, 2022 to Sunday, December 25, 2022
Delivery method/store
This year's new Christmas cake from Malebranche, a popular pastry shop in Kitayama, Kyoto, is a buche de Noel with a cute forest fairy, Romain. Next to the rich bouquet of chocolate sponge cake layered with chocolate mousse, caramel pudding, etc. is the Roman-kun cake with sweet and sour strawberry mousse.
*Pre-order limited item (first 100 units)
Reservation period: ~Tuesday, December 20, 2022 *Ends as soon as limited number is reached
Reservation method/store or website (https://www.malebranche-shop.jp/ic/christmascake/*Some stores only)
Delivery period: December 23rd (Friday) to December 25th (Sunday)
Delivery method/Malebranche stores in Kyoto city (excluding some)
A Western confectionery brand [PATISSERIE FUKUNAGA] was born in Kyoto in 1930. The Christmas cake is made with carefully selected ingredients and has a sweet and sour Thai berry mousse and a fruity orange honey mousse that melts in your mouth. A rich flavor that perfectly harmonizes with the rich sweetness and sourness of two types of oranges, and the bittersweet jelly.
Reservation period: ~ December 15, 2022 (Thursday)
Reservation method/store or website (https://patisserie-fukunaga.stores.jp/)
Delivery period: December 23rd (Friday) to December 25th (Sunday)
Delivery method/Store (Sir Thomas LIPTON Tea House Sanjo Main Store, Shijo Store, Porta Store)
[Woven SHIKI] Bush de Riche
Patisserie [Ori SHIKI] in Nishijin, Kyoto uses the original blend of chocolate noir in abundance in each part. Enjoy the rich, Christmas-only flavor that combines various aromas, melt-in-your-mouth flavors, and textures.
[Patisserie 195] Jardin de Noel
[Patisserie 195] near the Kyoto Imperial Palace has released a delicious Christmas cake for those who want to try both strawberry shortcake and buche de Noel. A cute design depicting a gift being delivered to a bûche de Noël in a snow-white garden.
[Hyatt Regency Kyoto] Christmas Berry *Limited delivery items (delivered by frozen delivery)
The luxury hotel [Hyatt Regency Kyoto] offers a beautiful-looking cake made with strawberries and fromage blanc mousse finished with red glasage. In the center, we add strawberry cremeaux, freeze-dried strawberries, and rice crispies, and we also use pistachio joconde, which goes well with strawberries.
Reservation period/Online: Until 10:00 on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, In-store: Until 20:00 on Wednesday, December 14, 2022
How to make a reservation/https://www.takashimaya.co.jp/shopping/gift/christmas/
Or Takashimaya Special Venue *Kyoto Takashimaya B1F Western Confectionery Department Christmas Cake Reservation Corner
[C-Cube] Strawberry Tiramisu Santa Dome
Sweets brand [C-CUBE] was born in 1987 (Showa 62). A fun-looking Christmas cake depicting Santa Claus with strawberry-flavored bright red glasage and Chantilly cream beard. The mellow sweetness of the mascarpone mousse and the sweet and sour berry ponche and jelly go perfectly together.
[Gramercy New York] Pavlova
[Gramercy New York] is popular for its sweets that have the atmosphere and culture of New York. A Christmas-only cake made with strawberries and fruits layered with fluffy cream and soft dough. It is decorated with star and moon chocolate to evoke the image of a holy night.
[Juvancel] Chocolate Christmas cake
Sweets brand [Juvansel] originated from Karasuma Oike, Kyoto. Moist cocoa sponge sandwiched with chocolate cream and strawberries, then coated with chocolate cream. Enjoy Christmas to the fullest with this cute Santa cake.
Reservation period: ~December 20, 2022 (Tuesday) *JR Kyoto Isetan Online Store until 10:00
How to make a reservation/https://isetan.mistore.jp/cake_kyoto/index.html Or B1F Western confectionery shops
Delivery period: December 23rd (Fri) 15:00-20:00, 24th (Sat) 10:00-20:00, 25th (Sun) 10:00-19:00
Delivery method/10F Christmas cake reception counter in the entertainment hall
[Patisserie Tatsuhito Satoi] TADASU
[Patisserie Tatsuhito Satoi] in Kitashirakawa, Kyoto is popular for its exquisite sweets made by Mr. Satoi, who trained at Yokohama's famous shop [Sweets Garden Yujiajiki]. This is a special Christmas cake made with pistachio mousse, wild strawberry mousse, and jasmine brûlée.
[Patisserie & Deli Cafe Le Mercier] Noisette Noel
A cafe restaurant in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture whose concept is "unprecedented ideas and combinations." Enjoy a deep-flavored Christmas cake that combines the depth of hazelnuts and the slight bitterness of espresso jelly with mousse cafe latte.
[Antenor] Noel Phrase
Antenor is a patisserie in Kobe that was born with the aim of being the best confectionery maker in Japan. A classic Christmas cake made with strawberries sandwiched between melt-in-your-mouth cream blended with fresh Hokkaido cream and finely baked sponge cake.
Reservation period/Online: Until 10:00 on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, In-store: Until 19:00 on Tuesday, December 13, 2022
How to make a reservation/https://www.daimaru.co.jp/kyoto/topics/christmascake_collection2022.html
Or Daimaru Kyoto store 7F Christmas cake reception corner
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