CONCEPT
When the sunset gradually turns into the night sky. In a few minuites everything changes the colour.
To your eyes, that also changes the look all around you.
If you could feel such an effect when you taste.
How wonderful that would be.
The chocolate I make. Although having a complexity of flavours.
Each flavour disappears smoothly without after taste. And just like the sunset changing colour.
You too can taste the gradual change of distinct flavour.
Enjoy a moment of pure luxury.
PATISSIER

SHIGEO HIRAI
Shigeo was awarded the title of World Chocolate Master in 2009, having won the prestigious international competition celebrating the creativity and craftsmanship of chocolatiers. In 2011, he was appointed Ambassador for the French chocolate manufacturer Cacao Barry. In spring 2012, he opened his first shop, L'AVENUE, in Kitano, Kobe. In 2013, he became a certified Technical Advisor to the Federation of Japan Confectionery Associations. He opened a second shop, L'AVENUE bis, in December 2022. In 2026, he was appointed Ambassador for Callebaut.
SHOWCASE
LOCATION
L’AVENUE
Add / Utopia-Tor 1F 3-7-3, Yamamoto-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe,
Hyogo, 650-0003, JAPAN
Tel / +81(0)78-252-0766 Fax / +81(0)78-252-0767
E-mail / info@lavenue-hirai.com
Opening Hours / 10 : 30 – 18 : 00
*Sundays and National Holidays / 10 : 30 – 18 : 00
Closed / Wednesday
*Occasional Tuesdays closed – see the calendar
L’AVENUE bis
Add / Arimoto bldg. 1F West 2-25-5, Nakayamate-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe,
Hyogo, 650-0004, JAPAN
Tel / +81(0)78-200-6768
E-mail / bis@lavenue-hirai.com
Opening Hours / 11 : 00 – 18 : 30
Crepes:11:00~17:00
*Sundays and National Holidays / 11 : 00 – 18 : 30
Closed / Shop Close Days Vary – see the calendar







