The second location of “Chiikawa Baby Castella,” a takeout shop featuring the wildly popular “Chiikawa” characters created by Nagano, will open on November 18, 2026, at Nishiki Market in Kyoto.
In addition to the fluffy baby castella and merchandise popular at the Otaru, Hokkaido location, new merchandise and promotional items celebrating the grand opening will be available.
・The store opens on November 18, 2026, and will operate on an advance reservation (lottery) system until January 3, 2027
・Lottery entries will be accepted via the official LINE account for each week of operation, with the first round beginning at 6:00 PM on November 4
・You can enjoy Baby Castella (starting at 700 yen) and soft-serve ice cream topped with Baby Castella
・New merchandise, including a mascot set, cup holders, and commemorative opening stickers, will be available
Event Overview for “Chiikawa Baby Castella: Kyoto Nishiki Store”
Following the opening of the first store in Otaru, Hokkaido, in July, a second takeout shop—where you can enjoy fluffy baby castella baked on-site and original merchandise—is opening in Kyoto’s Nishiki Market.
Located in Nishiki Market, which boasts a 400-year history, the shop aims to be a place where travelers can take a breather during their journey.
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| Store Name | Chiikawa Baby Castella Kyoto Nishiki Store |
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| Opening Date | November 18, 2026 |
| Address | 205 Kajiyacho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8053 |
| Business Hours | 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Subject to change depending on the season and circumstances) |
| Closed Days | Open year-round |
| Admission | From November 18, 2026, to January 3, 2027: Advance reservations (by lottery) and a strict rotation system |
| Official Website | Chiikawa Baby Castella Official Website |
| Official X | Chiikawa Mogumogu Honpo (@chiikawamgmg) |
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*Orders must be placed via mobile ordering (using the QR code distributed in-store). If this is not available, self-checkout registers are also provided
*Payment is accepted via credit card, e-money, and QR code payment only; cash is not accepted
Reservations for “Chiikawa Baby Castella Kyoto Nishiki Store”
From November 18, 2026, through January 3, 2027, entry is by advance reservation (lottery) and a strict rotation system will be in effect. Entries for the lottery will be accepted via the Chikawa Mogumogu Honpo official LINE account on a weekly basis.
The Otaru Store will also operate on a reservation-only basis from November 18 to 29, with lottery entries accepted on the same schedule as the first and second rounds.
| Round 1 Visit: November 18–22 |
Application Period: November 4 at 6:00 PM – November 7 at 6:00 PM Results Announced: November 9 |
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| Round 2 Store Access: November 23–29 |
Registration: November 11 at 6:00 PM – November 14 at 6:00 PM Results Announced: November 16 |
| Round 3 Store Entry: November 30–December 6 | Registration: November 18 at 6:00 PM – November 21 at 6:00 PM Results Announced: November 23 |
| Round 4 Store Entry: December 7–13 | Registration: November 25, 6:00 PM – November 28, 6:00 PM Results Announced: November 30 |
| Round 5 Store Entry: December 14–20 |
Registration: December 2, 6:00 PM – December 5, 6:00 PM Results Announcement: December 7 |
| Round 6 Store Entry: December 21–27 |
Registration: December 9, 6:00 PM – December 12, 6:00 PM Results Announcement: December 14 |
| 6th Session Store Entry: December 28 – January 3, 2027 |
Registration: December 16 at 6:00 PM – December 19 at 6:00 PM Results Announcement: December 21 |
| Where to Apply | Chiikawa Mogumogu Honpo Official LINE Account |
Round 1 (Store Visits: November 18–22)
申込開始日をカレンダーに追加 申込締切をカレンダーに追加Round 2 (Store Visit: November 23–29)
申込開始日をカレンダーに追加 申込締切をカレンダーに追加Round 3 (Store Visit: November 30–December 6)
申込開始日をカレンダーに追加 申込締切をカレンダーに追加Round 4 (Store Visit: December 7–13)
申込開始日をカレンダーに追加 申込締切をカレンダーに追加5th Round (Store Visit: December 14–20)
申込開始日をカレンダーに追加 申込締切をカレンダーに追加Round 6 (Store Visit: December 21–27)
申込開始日をカレンダーに追加 申込締切をカレンダーに追加Round 7 (Store Visit: December 28 – January 3, 2027)
申込開始日をカレンダーに追加 申込締切をカレンダーに追加*One digital ticket is required per person. Children in elementary school or younger may accompany you, but only the applicant may complete the payment process once
*You may enter the lottery once per day during a single registration period, but you can only win once
*Cancellations or transfers are not permitted after winning
*Admission restrictions effective January 3, 2027, and beyond will be announced on the official website and official social media accounts
Food and Souvenirs at “Chiikawa Baby Castella: Kyoto Nishiki Store”
The food menu is the same as at the Otaru store, featuring baby castella shaped like Chikawa, Hachiware, a rabbit, a flying squirrel, and a chestnut manju.
Each baby castella purchase comes with one randomly selected original sasumata pick (2 varieties total).
Baby Castella (10-piece pack with cream)
Baby Castella, 10-piece pack
Soft-Serve Ice Cream with Baby Castella
Popsicles
| Baby Castella (10-piece pack with cream) | 800 yen each (tax included) Strawberry Cream / Chocolate Cream / Pudding Cream |
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| Baby Castella (10-piece box) | 700 yen (tax included) |
| Soft-serve with Baby Castella | 700 yen each (tax included) Milk / Chocolate / Mix. Choose from 5 different Baby Castella character designs |
| Popsicles | 650 yen each (tax included) Chiikawa (Strawberry)/Hachiware (Soda)/Rabbit (Pineapple). Seasonal limited edition |
Souvenirs
For every food item purchased, you can buy one souvenir item.
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| Reusable Cups (2 types total) | 550 yen each (tax included) |
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| Insulated Lunch Bag | 2,640 yen (tax included) |
New Merchandise and Giveaways from “Chiikawa Baby Castella Kyoto Nishiki Store”
To commemorate the opening of the Kyoto Nishiki Store, two new merchandise items will go on sale starting November 18 at both the Kyoto Nishiki Store and the Otaru Store.
Both items are available exclusively in-store and will not be sold in the online store (you can purchase them even without buying food).
Mascot Set That Connects to the Cup
Plush Cup Holder
| Mascot Set That Attaches to a Cup | 5,280 yen (tax included) |
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| Plush Cup Holder (3 types total) | 2,200 yen each (tax included) |
Grand Opening Giveaway
When you purchase food or merchandise at the Kyoto Nishiki Store, you’ll receive one original sticker (not for sale).
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*Separate payments are not allowed
*Promotional items are available only at the Kyoto Nishiki Store
*Other merchandise available is the same as at the Otaru Store
Frequently Asked Questions About “Chiikawa Baby Castella Kyoto Nishiki Store”
When does the Chiikawa Baby Castella Kyoto Nishiki Store open?
It opens on November 18, 2026. The address is 205 Kajiyacho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture (Nishiki Market). Business hours are 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM, open year-round.
Is a reservation required?
From November 18, 2026, to January 3, 2027, entry will be by advance reservation (lottery) and on a strict time-slot rotation basis. The Chikawa Mogumogu Honpo official LINE account will accept lottery entries for each week of entry (the first round runs from 6:00 PM on November 4 to 6:00 PM on November 7). .
Are there any new merchandise items?
Starting November 18, the “Mascot Set That Connects to a Cup” (5,280 yen) and “Plush Cup Holders” (3 types total, 2,200 yen each) will go on sale at the Kyoto Nishiki and Otaru stores. These are in-store exclusives and will not be available at the online store.
What are the grand opening special offers?
When you purchase food or merchandise at the Kyoto Nishiki Store, you’ll receive one original sticker (not for sale) per transaction.
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