[2024] There is also a wide range of chocolate specialty stores! Recommended in Kyoto...
The chocolate season is finally here for Valentine's Day.
Here is a list of Valentine's Day events in Kyoto where you can find special chocolates only available during this season. Whether you are looking for a gift for a loved one or a treat for yourself, enjoy the unique chocolates.
More than 100 brands from Japan and abroad will gather, and the store shelves will be lined with gems of chocolates by world-renowned masters of their craft. This year, in addition to a rich lineup of international brands, there will also be a new collaboration box that allows visitors to taste six brands of chocolates in one box, as well as domestic chocolat brands that are particular about their ingredients. Also of note are the freshly made sweets available only at the event. Enjoy a "chocolat experience only available now" at the Amour du Chocolat, a wonderland of chocolates that expands from a single small piece.
Date and Time / ~February 14, 2025 (Friday) 10:00 - 20:00
*Close at 19:00 on the last day.
Place: Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. 7F special venue
This year's theme is "Moment/Infinity, Infinity and Chocolat". The theme of this year's event is "Moment/Infinity with Chocolat" and 103 brands, including 9 brands making their first appearance, centered on the world's top chocolatiers, will be presented in 3 phases of the event. There will be seminars where you can experience the richness of creations through meals by the chocolatiers themselves, and 14 brands will offer original plates for daily desserts, as well as a wide selection of chocolate confections such as sable, terrine and fondant chocolate. The world's finest chocolatiers will be on hand to offer their expertise, which you can only experience during this period of time.
Date and Time / ~February 14, 2025 (Friday) 10:00 - 20:00
Monday, January 27 and Monday, February 3: ~18:00
*On Tuesday, January 28 from 10:00 to 20:00, M.I. CARD PLUS members are invited only.
Place: JR Kyoto Isetan 10F
A wide range of chocolates, from luxurious chocolates of famous brands that you must taste at least once, to adorable chocolates with character motifs, are gathered here. Also, on the B1F, Butter States by Gin no Budou, a butter sweets specialty store from Tokyo, is open for a limited time only. Visitors can enjoy "butter x chocolat" sweets that are only available at this time of year.
Go out and look for exciting sweets that are perfect as gifts or as a treat for yourself.
Date and Time / ~February 14, 2025 (Friday)
Location/6F Event Hall 10:00-19:00 (Closes at 18:00 on the last day)
B1F Gochiso Paradise 10:00-20:00
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