Dandelion Chocolate Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Factory to Open on October 30

Dandelion Chocolate Japan (headquartered in Kuramae, Taito-ku), which opened its first Japan store in Kuramae, will open "Dandelion Chocolate Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Factory" on Friday, October 30, 2026. As the brand's second flagship location, looking ahead to its next decade, it aims to be a "theater-style factory" that opens up the place where chocolate is made to the public.

Store-Exclusive Menu

• Gelato: 7 varieties in total, including 3 "H₂O CHOCOLATE®" flavors made with just cacao and water (6 varieties available each day). 2 scoops for ¥1,000, 3 scoops for ¥1,200 (tax included)
• Chef's Tasting: An eat-in plate topped with 3 single-origin sweets, available in limited daily quantities. ¥1,800 (tax included)
• Kiyosumi Hot Chocolate: A limited-edition drink combining Earl Grey from the Kiyosumi-Shirakawa tea specialty shop "TEAPOND" with Indian cacao. ¥1,200 (tax included)
• H2O Chocolate Cake, Earl Grey Hot Chocolate Mix, and Bonbon Chocolat - Earl Grey - will also be available

Original Goods and Opening Commemoration

The store will sell the mini bottle "Poketle" (¥3,500) featuring a logo supervised by SOU・SOU of Kyoto, as well as original T-shirts. To commemorate the opening, all purchasers will receive an original sticker, and those who spend ¥8,000 (tax included) or more will receive a not-for-sale "Kiyosumi Anniversary Bar" (both in limited quantities).

Starting Monday, November 2, the "Chocolate Factory Tour," where you can experience the production process with all five senses (¥2,200, tax included, reservations via Peatix), will also begin. Business hours are 10:00–18:00.