Chocolate Specialty Shop 'Sweet Shop togo' to Open in Chitose on May 22, 2026
On May 22, 2026, chocolatier Shungo Matsuda, a former World Chocolate Masters Belgian representative and official Callebaut Ambassador, will open 'Sweet Shop togo' in Chitose, Hokkaido. The shop will feature bonbon chocolats and baked goods using local Hokkaido ingredients, aiming to offer a premium chocolate experience to both local residents and tourists visiting via New Chitose Airport. Limited edition items will be available for the grand opening.
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Sweet Shop togo, located in Chitose, Hokkaido, will have its grand opening on Friday, May 22, 2026. The shop aims to provide a new chocolate experience rooted in the local community, focusing on bonbon chocolats and baked goods that utilize ingredients from Hokkaido.
Chitose is a city visited by many from both Japan and abroad, primarily through New Chitose Airport. Owner Shungo Matsuda is opening Sweet Shop togo with the desire for not only tourists but also local residents to enjoy high-quality chocolate in their daily lives.
The shop will directly utilize Hokkaido's ingredients to convey the deliciousness and depth of chocolate from Chitose.
**Grand Opening Period**
From Friday, May 22 to Monday, May 25, 2026. Doors open at 11:00 AM each day.
*During the grand opening period, a limited selection of products will be available to accommodate more customers. Set items are limited in quantity and sales will end for the day once they are sold out.*
**Grand Opening Lineup**
- Baked Goods Trial Set (Chocolate): ¥1,300 (tax incl.)
- Baked Goods Trial Set (Normal): ¥1,200 (tax incl.)
- Bonbon Chocolat (6 pieces): ¥2,200 (tax incl.)
- Bonbon Chocolat (10 pieces): ¥3,600 (tax incl.)
- Bonbon Chocolat Trial Set: ¥1,000 (tax incl.)
- Cake Set (3 pieces): ¥2,400 (tax incl.)
- Original Madeleine (5 pieces): ¥1,500 (tax incl.)
- Financiers (various): ¥800 (tax incl.)
- Mendiants (various): ¥1,350 (tax incl.)
- Hokkaido Pâte de Fruits: ¥1,000 (tax incl.)
- Soft Serve Ice Cream: ¥600 (tax incl.)
**Owner Profile**
Born in Kyoto in 1990. After graduating from Tsuji Confectionery College, he gained experience at famous shops in Tokyo, followed by Jean-Paul Hévin Japan and La Pâtisserie Belle-Vue (Chiba). He then trained at Yasushi Sasaki (Belgium) for four and a half years. During his training, he was selected as the Belgian representative for the World Chocolate Masters. After returning to Japan, he worked at Chocolatier Masále (Sapporo) and was appointed a Callebaut Chocolate Ambassador in March 2026, representing the Belgian chocolate manufacturer with over 120 years of history.
**Store Information**
- Name: Sweet Shop togo
- Address: 1-6-10 Shinano, Chitose, Hokkaido
- Opening Date: May 22, 2026
- Owner: Shungo Matsuda (Official Callebaut Ambassador)
- Hours: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Closed: Tuesdays, Wednesdays
- Official Instagram: @sweetshop_togo
Chitose is a city visited by many from both Japan and abroad, primarily through New Chitose Airport. Owner Shungo Matsuda is opening Sweet Shop togo with the desire for not only tourists but also local residents to enjoy high-quality chocolate in their daily lives.
The shop will directly utilize Hokkaido's ingredients to convey the deliciousness and depth of chocolate from Chitose.
**Grand Opening Period**
From Friday, May 22 to Monday, May 25, 2026. Doors open at 11:00 AM each day.
*During the grand opening period, a limited selection of products will be available to accommodate more customers. Set items are limited in quantity and sales will end for the day once they are sold out.*
**Grand Opening Lineup**
- Baked Goods Trial Set (Chocolate): ¥1,300 (tax incl.)
- Baked Goods Trial Set (Normal): ¥1,200 (tax incl.)
- Bonbon Chocolat (6 pieces): ¥2,200 (tax incl.)
- Bonbon Chocolat (10 pieces): ¥3,600 (tax incl.)
- Bonbon Chocolat Trial Set: ¥1,000 (tax incl.)
- Cake Set (3 pieces): ¥2,400 (tax incl.)
- Original Madeleine (5 pieces): ¥1,500 (tax incl.)
- Financiers (various): ¥800 (tax incl.)
- Mendiants (various): ¥1,350 (tax incl.)
- Hokkaido Pâte de Fruits: ¥1,000 (tax incl.)
- Soft Serve Ice Cream: ¥600 (tax incl.)
**Owner Profile**
Born in Kyoto in 1990. After graduating from Tsuji Confectionery College, he gained experience at famous shops in Tokyo, followed by Jean-Paul Hévin Japan and La Pâtisserie Belle-Vue (Chiba). He then trained at Yasushi Sasaki (Belgium) for four and a half years. During his training, he was selected as the Belgian representative for the World Chocolate Masters. After returning to Japan, he worked at Chocolatier Masále (Sapporo) and was appointed a Callebaut Chocolate Ambassador in March 2026, representing the Belgian chocolate manufacturer with over 120 years of history.
**Store Information**
- Name: Sweet Shop togo
- Address: 1-6-10 Shinano, Chitose, Hokkaido
- Opening Date: May 22, 2026
- Owner: Shungo Matsuda (Official Callebaut Ambassador)
- Hours: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Closed: Tuesdays, Wednesdays
- Official Instagram: @sweetshop_togo