Bel Amer Kyoto Bettei, a chocolate specialty brand rooted in the traditional and international character of Kyoto, has released a seasonal cool confectionery collection as the season transitions from spring into summer. The lineup features Japanese-inspired cool sweets and chocolates crafted with Kyoto and domestic ingredients, each gently reflecting the scenery of the changing seasons.
Temari Cool Sweets [Seasonal Limited Edition]
These cool sweets feature a smooth and silky jelly encasing agar jelly made with domestic fruit pulp, peel, and juice. The look is refreshingly cool and perfectly suited to spring and summer.
A gentle sweetness carries the rich aroma of the fruit, offering a taste that evokes the subtle passing of the seasons with each bite. Available in three varieties — peach, yuzu, and apple — each showcasing the distinctive character of its fruit. A refined Kyoto confection crafted from quality Japanese ingredients and artisan technique, ideal as a seasonal gift.
- 1 piece: ¥410 (tax included)
- 6 pieces: ¥2,700 (tax included)
Available from April 17
Toki no Shizuku (Drops of the Season)
This Japanese-modern chocolate expresses the transitions of Japan's four seasons through gelée and chocolate. Inside a chocolate shaped like a traditional wooden masu box are carefully enclosed refreshing Kyoto fruits, aromatic teas, and honey. Each piece captures a seasonal scene with its delicate flavor, balancing visual elegance with a pleasant melt in the mouth. Traditional ingredients and contemporary chocolate technique come together in one piece of Kyoto's seasons.
- 4 pieces: ¥1,944 (tax included)
Mizuho no Shizuku (Drops of Mizuho)
A popular series of masu-shaped chocolates filled with gelée made from carefully selected ingredients from across Japan — Japanese sake, tea, and domestic fruits with honey — each condensed into a single piece delivering layered fragrance and rich flavor. An ideal spring and summer gift, with each piece offering the colors of the season.
- Japanese sake / domestic fruit & honey / tea — 5 pieces each: ¥1,836 (tax included)
- Assorted 10 pieces: ¥3,456 (tax included)
- Assorted 15 pieces: ¥5,076 (tax included)
Kyoto Chocolat
A collection of twelve types of chocolates capturing the seasons, landscape, and traditions of Kyoto. Carefully selected Kyoto ingredients are paired with the rich aroma of cacao. Each variety features its own distinct flavor, texture, and color — from the bright acidity of fruit to the deep umami of tea — expressing the essence of Kyoto.
- 4 pieces: ¥1,512 (tax included)
- 8 pieces: ¥2,808 (tax included)
- 12 pieces: ¥4,104 (tax included)
Irodori Chocolat (Colorful Chocolat)
Beautiful bonbon chocolates that blend delicate craftsmanship with the aesthetics of Japanese tradition. Inspired by flowers and temari balls, these chocolates take on the graceful forms of traditional Japanese confectionery. The collection features caramel and praline, bringing both visual charm and delicious flavor.
- 6 pieces: ¥2,160 (tax included)
- 10 pieces: ¥3,456 (tax included)
Stick Chocolat — Newly Reimagined
Reformulated and redesigned to achieve a lighter texture and smooth melt, with a recipe and process crafted to bring out the best qualities of each ingredient. Available as individual pieces or in a range of gift sets, as well as assorted combinations with popular bonbon chocolates such as Mizuho no Shizuku, Kyoto Chocolat, and Irodori Chocolat.
- 1 piece: ¥540 (tax included)
- 3-piece gift: ¥1,620 (tax included)
- 5-piece gift: ¥2,700 (tax included)
- 12-piece gift: ¥6,912 (tax included)
- Stick Chocolat Assort S: ¥1,728 (tax included)
- Stick Chocolat Assort L: ¥3,240 (tax included)
- Bettei Chocolat Assort: ¥6,696 (tax included)
Kyoto Usagi Sablé and Cake
Inspired by the age-old Kyoto tradition of admiring the moon and picturing a rabbit in its light, these baked confections offer a gentle, heartwarming flavor.
Kyoto Usagi Sablé
A sablé with the rich aroma of butter and a light, crispy texture. Available in two flavors: a rich chocolate and a plain variety with a simple, gentle sweetness.
- 6 pieces: ¥1,080 (tax included)
- 12 pieces: ¥2,160 (tax included)
Kyoto Usagi Cake
A soft and moist rice flour financier shaped like a rabbit. Made with Kyoto Prefecture rice flour for a tender, melting texture. Available in matcha and plain flavors.
- 1 piece: ¥270 (tax included)
- 5 pieces: ¥1,404 (tax included)
- 10 pieces: ¥2,700 (tax included)
- Kyoto Usagi Assorted: ¥3,240 (tax included)
Chocolat Pie Sand
Crispy, thoroughly baked puff pastry sandwiches a crumbly baked chocolate filling. The light texture combines with the rich depth of chocolate. Available in four flavors: Iyokan citrus, coffee, matcha, and chocolate.
- 1 piece: ¥270 (tax included)
- 4 pieces: ¥1,080 (tax included)
- 8 pieces: ¥2,160 (tax included)
- 12 pieces: ¥3,240 (tax included)
Gelée Gateau Chocolat
A moist baked chocolate base layered with pâte de fruits made from domestic fruit purées. The rich depth of chocolate meets the bright, juicy acidity and gentle sweetness of fruit, creating a layered, complex flavor. Available in variations that highlight the individual character of each fruit, including Amaou strawberry, Hyuganatsu citrus, and Kyoho grape — light and vibrant, suited to spring and summer.
- 1 piece: ¥411 (tax included)
- 3 pieces: ¥1,404 (tax included)
- 6 pieces: ¥2,700 (tax included)
Chocolat Castella
A moist castella made with raw cane sugar, carefully decorated with chocolate. The gentle sweetness and soft texture of the castella are complemented by the richness of chocolate, creating a satisfying depth of flavor.
- 1 piece: ¥238 (tax included)
- 5 pieces: ¥1,404 (tax included)
- 10 pieces: ¥2,700 (tax included)
Gift Assortments
Gateau & Stick Assort
An assorted gift combining Bel Amer Kyoto Bettei's original baked confections with the popular Stick Chocolat. A vibrant, high-quality gift option for spring and summer giving or afternoon tea.
- Gateau & Stick Assort S: ¥3,672 (tax included)
- Gateau & Stick Assort M: ¥5,400 (tax included)
- Gateau & Stick Assort L: ¥6,588 (tax included)
Bettei Assort Gift
A selection of Bel Amer Kyoto Bettei's original baked confections in a variety of flavors and colors. An elegant gift for special occasions.
- Bettei Assort S: ¥3,456 (tax included)
- Bettei Assort M: ¥4,320 (tax included)
- Bettei Assort L: ¥5,616 (tax included)
About Bel Amer Kyoto Bettei
Bel Amer Kyoto Bettei is a chocolate specialty brand connecting Japan and the world, with a deep focus on Kyoto and Japanese ingredients. The brand celebrated its 10th anniversary in September 2025, having launched on Sanjo-dori in Kyoto. The Sanjo flagship store offers a full display of chocolates and confections, with a broad selection filling the showcases and shelves.
The Chocolat Bar at the Sanjo Main Store
The second floor of the Sanjo main store houses a Chocolat Bar serving chocolate sweets and drinks in a charming machiya-style setting. The space overlooks Sanjo-dori from the second floor of the traditional townhouse, creating a relaxed atmosphere.
The menu includes chocolate and tea pairings, seasonal plated chocolate desserts, and an afternoon tea set. Note that the JR Kyoto Isetan branch does not have a café.
Store Information
Sanjo Main Store
Address: 66 Masuya-cho, Sanjo-dori Sakaimachi Higashiru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
Tel: 075-221-7025
JR Kyoto Isetan Store
Address: JR Kyoto Isetan B1F Confectionery Floor, Higashi Shiokojicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
Tel: 075-352-1111
