Only a limited run of 2026 Christmas cakes is available from Henri Charpentier in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture. Reservations for cakes collected in stores begin October 1, 2026, while mail-order reservations open November 1.
For travelers mapping a dessert route in Hyogo, Henri Charpentier is a straightforward name to slot in, with store reservations available through December 20 and selected cakes offered for pickup during the Christmas season. Some products may sell out once the planned quantity is reached.
The lineup includes The Shortcake Noel at ¥4,968 for 12 cm and ¥5,940 for 15 cm, Chocolat de Noel at the same prices, Phrase de Noel at ¥4,644, and Foret Blanche at ¥4,212. All prices include tax, and Foret Blanche is available by reservation only.
About Henri Charpentier Christmas Cakes
The 2026 collection brings together carefully selected ingredients and techniques refined over 57 years. Cakes are prepared with ingredients such as strawberries from across Japan, original cream made with Hokkaido milk, Ugandan cacao, and the rarely distributed Jiro strawberry from Kobe. A new cake profile service also lets customers scan the serial number on each whole cake to learn about its chef, ingredients, preparation choices, and the story behind that individual cake.
Highlights
- The Shortcake Noel uses carefully selected strawberries and freshly whipped original cream made with Hokkaido milk, priced at ¥4,968 for 12 cm or ¥5,940 for 15 cm.
- Chocolat de Noel uses Ugandan cacao chocolate, priced at ¥4,968 for 12 cm or ¥5,940 for 15 cm.
- Phrase de Noel combines Kobe’s rare Jiro strawberry with strawberry jelly and yuzu-scented mousse, priced at ¥4,644 for 12 cm.
- Foret Blanche features Hokkaido milk cream with dark cherry and costs ¥4,212 for 12 cm.
- Each whole cake receives a unique serial number linked to the new cake profile service at participating stores.
Menu and Reservation Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Henri Charpentier 2026 Christmas Cakes |
| Menu / items | The Shortcake Noel; Chocolat de Noel; Phrase de Noel; Foret Blanche |
| Release date | Store pickup reservations: October 1, 2026; mail-order reservations: November 1, 2026 |
| Period | Online reservations for store pickup: October 1–December 15, 2026; in-store reservations: October 1–December 20, 2026; The Shortcake Noel, Chocolat de Noel, and Phrase de Noel pickup: December 1–25, 2026; Foret Blanche pickup: December 23–25, 2026; in-store sales for The Shortcake Noel, Chocolat de Noel, and Phrase de Noel: December 19–25, 2026; Foret Blanche: reservation only |
| Location | Henri Charpentier stores in Japan, including Nishinomiya Hankyu and other participating stores |
| Stores | Participating stores include Nishinomiya Hankyu, Senri Hankyu, Namba Takashimaya, Kyoto Takashimaya, Abeno Harukas, Uemachi Kintetsu, Shinsaibashi Daimaru, Exole Seishin-Chuo, Yokohama Sogo, Ikebukuro Seibu, Funabashi Tobu, Ikebukuro Tobu, Atre Kichijoji, and Shibuya Hikarie ShinQs Toyoko Norengai |
| Price | The Shortcake Noel: ¥4,968 for 12 cm; ¥5,940 for 15 cm (tax included); Chocolat de Noel: ¥4,968 for 12 cm; ¥5,940 for 15 cm (tax included); Phrase de Noel: ¥4,644 for 12 cm (tax included); Foret Blanche: ¥4,212 for 12 cm (tax included) |
| Official website | Christmas cake reservation page Henri Charpentier official website |
Before you buy
- When can I reserve Henri Charpentier Christmas cakes?
- Store pickup reservations begin October 1, 2026, and mail-order reservations begin November 1, 2026. Online store-pickup reservations close December 15, while in-store reservations close December 20.
- How much are the 2026 Christmas cakes?
- Prices range from ¥4,212 to ¥5,940 (tax included), depending on the cake and size. Foret Blanche costs ¥4,212 for 12 cm and is available by reservation only.
- Where can I pick up the cakes?
- Pickup is available at participating Henri Charpentier stores, including Nishinomiya Hankyu and the other stores listed above. Store eligibility varies by product.
Henri Charpentier was founded in Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture, in 1969 and now operates stores in Japan and overseas. Its fresh cakes continue to be made by hand, making this Christmas collection a way to explore the brand’s ingredient choices and pastry techniques alongside the finished desserts.
