A World of Chocolate from New York in Gion: CACAO MARKET

Approximately a one-minute walk from Gion-shijo Station in Kyoto, CACAO MARKET by MarieBelle Kyoto is a New York–born chocolate shop located near the Kamo River, offering high-quality chocolate in a variety of styles. Step through the door and you will find yourself in a storybook-like setting where antique details blend with contemporary touches. Angel-inspired decorations and colorful packages fill the shop, making it a delight simply to explore the interior.

The display cases are filled with chocolates carefully crafted over time using thoughtfully selected ingredients. The wide-ranging selection includes colorful Chocolate Balls, chocolate bars, and baked treats, with options for casual indulgence as well as special gifts. The Chocolate Balls and chocolate bars are made exclusively with cacao from Honduras. They are produced using the bean-to-bar method, with every stage handled in-house, from selecting the cacao beans to transforming them into finished chocolate. The shop is ideal for treating yourself or finding a memorable souvenir from your trip to Kyoto.

When visiting the shop, do not miss ANGEL LIBRARY, the secret café hidden underground. The space is designed as a library where “angels” study the art of making delicious chocolate. Access is available only to those who receive the secret key code. Enter the code to open the door, and a small café surrounded by antiques will appear before you. Reminiscent of the MarieBelle New York factory kitchen, it is an inviting place to relax and enjoy an array of authentic chocolate-based creations.

From choosing your chocolates and opening the secret door to savoring time in the café, every part of a visit to CACAO MARKET by MarieBelle becomes an experience in itself. Offering not only delicious chocolate but also an intricately crafted world to immerse yourself in, this is a destination worth adding to your stroll through Kyoto.