Valentine's Day is approaching, bringing with it a profusion of flowers and other sweet treats. This holiday, admittedly very commercial, holds considerable appeal for chocolate lovers. Whether you're looking for a gift, a way to console yourself, or simply a treat, Japanese chocolatiers offer a vast array of sweets during Valentine's Day that you simply shouldn't miss. Discover our 5 favorite chocolatiers!
Minimal Tomigaya
Address : 2 Chome-1-9 Tomigaya, Shibuya City
Just one stop from your favorite school, this chocolate shop stands out for its minimalist concept. The idea is to offer authentic chocolate, made simply, without unnecessary additives. You'll find all the information about the origin, texture, sugar content, roasting process, and more right on the product packaging.
KitKat Factory
Address : 6 Chome−20−10 South2階 ミヤシタパーク, Shibuya City, Jingumae
KitKat chocolates are extremely popular in the archipelago (we told you about it). here). There is an incredible variety of them, and to top it all off, KitKat Factory even offers you the chance to make your own chocolate treats.
Artichoke
Address : Miyoshi, 4 Chome−9−6１階, Koto City
Located in the Koto ward, this chocolate shop offers a unique concept in the capital. Indeed, Artichoke offers (among other things) a myriad of trompe-l'œil chocolates. Sausage, lotus slice, chicken leg: the result is stunning!
Ken's cafe
Address : Shinjuku, 1 Chome−23−3 御苑コーポ ビアネーズ 1F, Shinjuku City
If you're ever in Shinjuku, you absolutely must try Ken's Cafe's specialty: the chocolate cake, which the owner describes as "the Hermès of Japanese chocolate cakes." And it's not just hype: this famous chocolate cake consistently ranks among the Top 50 desserts in the "Japan Sweets Award"!
Mamano
Address : Akasaka, 3 Chome−8−8 赤坂フローラルプラザ, Minato City,
In the Akasaka district, this chocolate shop offers not only eco-friendly chocolate, but also chocolate made from an extremely rare cacao, Arriba cacao. Why rare? Because it is used in only 21% of the world's chocolate products!
