From Friday, October 2, 2026, Chiikawa Bakery in Omotesando brings back its Halloween pastries, with Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi dressed up as black cats. They were a hit at the Tokyo store last year and return for another run.
The bakery is popular enough that it generally requires a paid reservation called a "priority entry ticket." Here is the catch for Halloween: as of this writing, the priority tickets for October have not gone on sale yet.
So this guide starts with the part that actually decides your trip: how to get in. You have two options: reserve a priority ticket once October sales open, or go during the free-entry period after 3 PM. Below is how to choose between them and how to avoid the pastries selling out before you arrive.
October priority tickets are not on sale yet (watch the official X account). Once they open, reserving one lets you enter from 11 AM. Without a reservation, aim for the free entry that starts at 3 PM — but the Halloween pastries are available only while supplies last, so later in the day means a higher chance they are gone.
If you want more Chiikawa in Tokyo, the Chiikawa x Tokyo Skytree 2026 collaboration runs through the end of October.
The Halloween Pastries and the Basics
The Halloween pastries go on sale on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the Tokyo store — Chiikawa Bakery, on the third floor of Tokyu Plaza Omotesando "Omokado." There is no announced end date; the official line is only "while supplies last," so an early visit during the run is the safe bet.
Three pastries are on offer, each shaped like Chiikawa, Hachiware, or Usagi in a black-cat costume. Buy three of the Halloween pastries and they come in a special limited-edition package.
Chiikawa Pan (Black Cat) with Chestnut Filling (¥660 incl. tax)
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Chiikawa in a black-cat costume, filled with sweet chestnut paste.
Hachiware Pan (Black Cat) with Hojicha Cream (¥660 incl. tax)
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Hachiware as a black cat, filled with roasted-green-tea (hojicha) cream, a fitting flavor for autumn.
Usagi Pan (Black Cat) with Pumpkin Filling (¥660 incl. tax)
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Usagi filled with pumpkin paste, the most Halloween-like of the three.
Beyond the three pastries, there is also a Pumpkin Soup for takeout (¥790 incl. tax).
How to Reserve a Priority Entry Ticket (via Japanticket, by the Day Before)
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If you want a guaranteed spot, buy a "priority entry ticket" in advance. It is sold as an e-ticket through Japanticket (e.japanticket.com) for ¥1,000 incl. tax, plus separate handling fees. The ticket comes with a ¥1,000 shopping voucher you can use at the register during your reserved slot.
Reservations are accepted until 11:59 PM the day before your visit. Tickets are digital only, and you show the QR code from your confirmation email at the door. One purchase covers up to six people.
Entry is organized into timed slots: line up from 15 minutes before your slot, and plan on about 60 minutes inside. At the Tokyo store, a priority ticket lets you enter between 11 AM and 3 PM, and after 3 PM the store switches to free entry with no ticket. In other words, if you want to line up right at opening and pick your pastries before the selection thins out, a priority ticket is the only way to do that.
One more thing: the on-sale date for October priority tickets hasn't been announced yet. Once you know your date, check the official X account (@chiikawabakery) and the reservation page for the latest.
Going Without a Reservation: Free Entry After 3 PM
At the Tokyo store, priority-ticket entry ends at 3 PM, and the store switches to free entry with no reservation. With October's priority tickets not yet on sale, this is your way in without booking — though it reliably gets you inside, not necessarily to the pastries.
Right now, the store issues digital queue numbers at the entrance from 3 PM: you take a number first, then enter when you're called. The catch is timing. The pastries sell while supplies last, and priority-ticket guests have had access to the store since 11 AM, so by late afternoon they can be gone. The later you arrive, the higher that risk.
How to Avoid a Wasted Trip
The pastries are made in limited numbers, and once they're gone, they're gone for the day. If you want all three black-cat designs, the surest approach is a priority ticket plus an early slot near opening. If you are relying on free entry instead, choose a date soon after launch or a weekday, and arrive as close to 3 PM as possible.
Reserved slots do sell out. If your date is set, secure a priority ticket early rather than waiting until the 11:59 PM cutoff the night before. Once bought, a priority ticket cannot be changed, canceled, or refunded during business hours, so lock in your date before you book.
Some items may have a per-person purchase limit. If you plan to buy several items, follow the staff's guidance at the store.
Store and Access (Omotesando, Omokado 3F)
The Tokyo store sits on the third floor of Tokyu Plaza Omotesando "Omokado." It is open 11 AM to 8 PM, with last entry at 7:30 PM.
The closest station is Tokyo Metro Meiji-jingumae, a one-minute walk from Exit 5; Omotesando Station is a seven-minute walk from Exit A2, and JR Yamanote Line Harajuku Station is about four minutes away. It's an easy add-on to a stroll through Omotesando and Harajuku.
This article was translated from the original Japanese with AI assistance and reviewed by our editorial team. The Japanese version is authoritative.
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