Hello, fellow travelers!
I’m Binako, a Sarukuma writer with a serious sweet tooth (and a love of cabbage on the side)!

Today I’m taking you to a delightful little gem in Tsukide, Higashi Ward, Kumamoto City:
“Patisserie Petit Shun.”

The shop has the storybook charm of a real-life gingerbread house — pure magic from the moment you arrive!

Visiting in autumn? You’re in luck — the season’s special chestnut sweets are out!
Autumn really is the best season for indulging your appetite in Japan, and these treats prove it.

The selection of baked sweets is impressive too!
From classic florentines to more unusual treats, every shelf invites you to explore something new.

The cake selection is equally tempting!

Tarte Fromage (filled with Petit Shun’s signature cheesecake) — 340 yen

Cou Frivole — 380 yen

Mille-feuille Classique — 380 yen

Classic Chocolat — 350 yen

Beautifully crafted French-style cakes that look as elegant as they taste!

And just look at this beauty:

Tartelette with House-Made Shibukawa-ni (candied Japanese chestnuts in their inner skin) — 650 yen

House-made shibukawa-ni!

If you love chestnuts, this is the holy grail — slow-simmered in the inner skin to lock in deep, earthy sweetness. Don’t miss it!

Nectarine Éclair — 320 yen

Chocolate Banana Éclair — 300 yen

The éclairs look absolutely irresistible too!

Each one is a tiny work of art — almost too pretty to eat (almost).

And then there’s the famous Petit Choux (mini cream puffs)!

100g — 290 yen

Yes, they’re sold by weight — about 3.4 puffs per 100 grams, perfect for snacking!

Whether you want just one or a whole bag, the by-weight system means everyone gets a great deal.

Apple Pie — 280 yen

Croissant — 260 yen

Croissant aux Amandes — 320 yen

Pain au Chocolat — 300 yen

Yes, they have fresh-baked breads too!
The variety is honestly overwhelming (in the best possible way).

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This is one of Petit Shun’s signature baked sweets!

Légère Coco — 150 yen
I absolutely had to try it!

Made with delicate meringue, it’s incredibly light and airy.

Cute, round, and impossibly delicate — and the first bite is a revelation!

It literally fizzles and melts in your mouth!
The sweetness is perfectly balanced, and before you know it, you’re reaching for another… and another.

Next up:

Walnut Tart (1 slice) — 250 yen

Hold on — if you love walnuts, this tart is non-negotiable.

It’s almost embarrassingly delicious.
The natural sweetness pairs perfectly with the rich, buttery walnuts.

The walnuts are baked in whole, so you get that wonderful crunch in every bite!

And do you see this? From top to bottom, front to back —
it’s walnuts all the way through!

No sponge layer hiding underneath, just walnuts the whole way down.
If you’re a walnut fan, this one is pure heaven!

The staff at Petit Shun are wonderfully friendly, and the cakes and baked goods are all genuinely delicious.
If you’re exploring Kumamoto, please do stop by and treat yourself!

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* Information is accurate as of the time of reporting. Prices and hours are subject to change. Please confirm before visiting.