Matsukawa, Nagano, Japan｜Pâtisserie Pépin

It's a cute shop along the national highway that looks like a sweets house, and it's my favorite shop that I've been going to since it first opened. The wrapping of baked goods is very cute and would make a great gift. The standard cakes are delicious, but the cakes that change with the seasons are also delicious. The sponge and tart dough are topped with layers of cream, mousse, fruit puree, and more, making it a delight both to look at and to eat. Cafe drinks now come in glasses and cups.

I asked for a Christmas cake. Chocolate and nut cake😌💓 The chocolate mousse was delicious and not too sweet. It's just the right size for two people to eat😋

I ordered a cake for my wife's birthday. There are other cake shops near my home, but this one takes 30 minutes by car and an hour round trip lol. This cake shop is worth it. The sponge is moist, the cream has a gentle sweetness, and they make it using seasonal fruits. It was also well received by my family. I would definitely order a birthday cake from this shop again.