🕐 Hours
Tu-Su 11:00-19:00
About this spot
Jean-Paul Hévin brings Parisian chocolate mastery to Kyoto's Nishiki Market Area, where the kitchen specializes in intricate confections rather than a full savory menu. The experience centers on tasting their signature dark ganaches and delicate bonbons that showcase the chef's technical precision without relying on generic sweets.
💡 Tips before you go
- Arrive early or book ahead as this chocolate-focused spot often fills up quickly with tourists seeking high-quality desserts.
- Bring cash only, as many small Kyoto dessert shops do not accept credit cards for individual item purchases.
- Ask the staff about their seasonal fruit infusions before ordering to ensure you get the freshest flavor profile.
Menu12 items
Mains
6 Chocolate Grand Cru...
¥30.33
CLASSICAL CHOCOLATE BOX 160 GR
¥26.54
Classical Chocolate Box 160g
CLASSICAL CHOCOLATE BOX 160 GR
¥28
Set Meals
Macarons set - 5 pieces
¥14
Desserts
Black Forest Ice Cream
Forêt noire Ice Cream
¥34.12
Black Forest Ice Cream
Forêt noire Ice Cream
¥36
Caramel Fruits and Pistachio
¥23.7
Caramel, Fruits and Pistachio
Caramel Fruits and Pistachio
¥25
Chocolate Grand Cru
Chocolate Grand Cru...
¥32
Chocolate Grand Cru...
¥30.33
Lily of the valley: Milk chocolate 40% cocoa, topped with a shortbread praline
Lily of the valley : Milk chocolate 40% cocoa topped with a shortbread praline
¥17.5
THE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES Macarons set - 5 pieces
¥13.27
Common Questions
How much does Jean-Paul Hévin cost?
Individual bonbons range from 500 to 800 JPY (approx. $3.50–$6 USD), while a full tasting plate runs around 2,500 JPY ($17 USD).