[NOHGA HOTEL UENO TOKYO] Announcement of a Pop-Up Store for "Dandelion Chocolate"

Key Points of This News Release

1. NOHGA HOTEL UENO TOKYO will host a pop-up store for the popular chocolate specialty shop "Dandelion Chocolate" for three days.

2. Original restaurant menu items using Dandelion Chocolate will be on sale until Monday, August 31.

3. Introduction of the "NOHGA HOTEL" brand's initiatives for co-creation with the local community.

　NOHGA HOTEL UENO TOKYO (hereinafter "NOHGA HOTEL Ueno"), operated by Nomura Real Estate Hotels Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President: Kosuke Hiraishi; hereinafter "the Company"), will open a pop-up store for the popular chocolate specialty shop "Dandelion Chocolate," located in Kuramae, Taito-ku, for a limited period of three days from Friday, June 19, 2026.

　Under its brand concept of "Wonderful experiences born from deep connections with the local community," NOHGA HOTEL Ueno has adopted the hotel theme "CRAFT Your Senses - Touch the skills and hearts of artisans, open your senses." It promotes the attractions of the hotel and its surrounding area through collaborations with local traditional craft workshops and shops.

　This time, we will open a limited-time pop-up store for "Dandelion Chocolate," a Bean to Bar chocolate specialty shop originating from San Francisco, with a store in Kuramae, Taito-ku. Born in San Francisco in 2010, the brand opened its first Japanese store in Kuramae in 2016. Since then, it has continued to share the appeal of craft chocolate and has gained widespread support. The hotel's restaurant, "Bistro NOHGA," has been offering menus using the shop's products, such as dinner desserts and afternoon tea, which have been well-received.

　At this pop-up store, in addition to popular chocolates and cookies, original goods such as tote bags and towels will also be sold. Furthermore, "Bistro NOHGA" will offer an original frozen drink made with Dandelion Chocolate until Monday, August 31.

Overview of the "Dandelion Chocolate" Pop-Up Store

◎Date & Time: Friday, June 19, 2026, 18:00-21:00

　　　　　　　 Saturday, June 20, 12:00-15:00 / 18:00-21:00

　　　　　　　 Sunday, June 21, 12:00-15:00

◎Location: NOHGA HOTEL UENO, 2nd Floor (Library Lounge)

◎Products & Prices: Nib Toffee 1,600 yen

　　　　　　　 Cookie Assortment Citron 3,200 yen

　　　　　　　 5grams (5-piece set) 1,800 yen

　　　　　　　 Chocolate Milk Pudding (1 piece) 880 yen

　　　　　　　 Orangette (12 pieces) 1,900 yen

　　　　　　　 Cocoa Sable Citron 1,200 yen *All prices include tax

◎Inquiries: https://dandelionchocolate.jp/pages/contact-info

[Cookie Assortment Summer Version] [5grams]

[Nib Toffee] [Orangette]

■ Limited-Time Sale of Original Drink

At the hotel's restaurant "Bistro NOHGA," a chilled, smooth frozen drink lavishly made with Dandelion Chocolate will be sold for a limited time. This adult chocolate drink, perfect for the hot season, allows you to fully enjoy the bitter-sweetness and rich aroma.

◎Product Name: Dandelion Chocolate Frozen

◎Price: 1,000 yen (tax included)

◎Sales Period: Until Monday, August 31, 2026

◎Location: Bistro NOHGA (*Serving hours: 14:00-18:00)

[Dandelion Chocolate Frozen]

About "Dandelion Chocolate"

A chocolate brand originating from San Francisco. From sourcing single-origin cocoa beans to sorting, roasting, grinding, tempering, molding, and packaging, they handle everything in-house, manufacturing and selling chocolate full of craftsmanship. They add nothing unnecessary, and artisans carefully craft each piece in the factory.

Chocolate with a surprisingly smooth melt and the rich, original flavor of cocoa. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind taste.

【Location】 4-14-6 Kuramae, Taito-ku, Tokyo

【Official Website】 https://dandelionchocolate.jp/

[Dandelion Chocolate Factory & Cafe Kuramae]

≪Reference≫ Examples of Collaboration Achievements at NOHGA HOTEL Ueno with Local Facilities and Popular Shops

Since its opening, NOHGA HOTEL Ueno has been holding special events in collaboration with local traditional craft workshops and facilities.

➢【Ethical Spirits】

　　Creation of an eco-friendly ethical gin in collaboration with Ethical Spirits

　　https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000930.000025694.html

➢【Tokyo National Museum × NOHGA Collaboration Project】

　　Premium cultural experience enjoying cherry blossoms, art, and food ~ with tea ceremony ~

　　https://www.nohgahotel.com/ueno/experience/detail/003056.html

➢【Traditional Craft and Food Collaboration Project】

　　Edo craftsmanship experience enjoyed with the five senses ~ "Tokyo Silverware" Nisshin Kikinzoku ~

　　https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000757.000025694.html

About "NOHGA HOTEL UENO TOKYO"

With the theme "CRAFT Your Senses - Touch the skills and hearts of artisans, open your senses," NOHGA HOTEL UENO TOKYO engages in various initiatives through collaborations with local traditional craft workshops and shops, allowing guests to experience the unique culture and techniques of the area. It also contributes to the revitalization of the local economy by using and selling local crafts and collaborative products within the hotel. Furthermore, by hosting special exhibitions and events within the hotel, it aims to disseminate new local attractions and provide unforgettable experiences for visitors, not just for those staying overnight.

【Official Name】 NOHGA HOTEL UENO TOKYO

【General Manager】 Tomoya Kakegawa

【Opening Date】 November 1, 2018

【Location】 2-21-10 Higashiueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo

【TEL】 03-5816-0211 (Main)

【Total Number of Rooms】 127 rooms

【Facilities】 Restaurant "Bistro NOHGA"

【Official Website】 https://nohgahotel.com/ueno

About "NOHGA HOTEL"

NOHGA HOTEL (https://www.nohgahotel.com/) is based on the concept of "Wonderful experiences born from deep connections with the local community," offering experiential value centered on 'Music, Art, and Food' within the guest rooms.