This year, I visited the Hotel & Spa Resort Chateraise Gâteau Kingdom Sapporo, also known as "Gatokin," located in Kita-ku, Sapporo City. I stopped by the palace confectionery "Fantanivère" inside the hotel to pick up some snacks. Today, I purchased the hotel's specialty "Chidora Strawberry (210 yen)" and "Chidora Blueberry (210 yen)." These are Western-style confectioneries in the shape of a dorayaki, with a fluffy cheese soufflé skin, a mild sweetness, and a small size that is perfect for a quick snack. Chateraise, a well-known confectionery brand in the Tokyo metropolitan area, also has many stores in my neighborhood. It's interesting to see them operating a hotel in Hokkaido, which is somewhat of a rival to their home base in Yamanashi Prefecture. It's a bit strange to find Chateraise Yamanashi (Yatsugatake) yogurt served for breakfast in Hokkaido, making me feel a connection to Yamanashi while in Hokkaido. Looking forward to visiting again next year? Nice one! (o▽n)

Gâteau Kingdom. Is it a kingdom of Western sweets? It used to be called Sapporo Terme, I think. I remember coming here to play in the pool a few times. I went to Fantaniveau on the first floor of Gâteau Kingdom to eat soft serve ice cream. I was fascinated by the sugar craft shoes for a while (*^。^*). Some people are really skilled... Purchased Soft Serve Ice Cream for 310 yen. It was rich and incredibly sticky. It was like Turkish ice cream (＠_＠;). The slight hint of honey flavor added a nice touch and made the soft serve quite delicious. Thanks for the meal.

Around 3 o'clock on a Sunday afternoon, on my way back after satisfying my hunger with ramen, I made my first visit to a place called "Chateraise Gato Kingdom Sapporo" for the Sapporo Sweets 2018 stamp rally, hoping to get the Sapporo Matcha Cheesecake. Unfortunately, they were sold out as it was the last day of the rally. Despite the frost-covered display case making it hard to see, I ended up buying three other delicious-looking cakes for my family. The Gato Chocolat for 340 yen was rich and moist with a light sponge, not overly sweet, and balanced perfectly with the generous amount of fresh cream on top. The Sapporo Chocolat Blanc Caramel for 460 yen, a Grand Prix winner from Sapporo Sweets 2009, had a beautiful appearance and a delicate taste. The Matcha and Fresh Chocolate Cake for 420 yen had layers of matcha mousse, sponge, and fresh chocolate, with a rich bottom layer of chocolate contrasting with the subtle matcha and delicately sweet mousse. The cakes were all elegant and delicate in flavor, with good quality ingredients expected from a hotel, and the cost performance was reasonable. However, the lack of customers in the shop was concerning, especially on a Sunday afternoon. The neighboring Gato Kin pastry shop seemed to have more customers. The lack of vibrancy and the frost-covered display case were disappointing, as presentation is important for cakes. I hope they put more effort into attracting customers and creating a more lively atmosphere. Despite my bold words, I love cakes and wish for the best for this place. The flavors are excellent, but it's a shame not to see them presented beautifully. I look forward to returning to a lively shop where I can choose cakes with excitement. Thank you for the meal!

I visited the restaurant around 8 pm on Sunday. It was the after-party for Mrs. Japan 2017 Hokkaido competition, which went well. The after-party cost 5,000 yen, but I think the regular buffet is around 3,800 yen. They had a wide variety of food such as roast beef, tempura, Chinese dishes, sushi, sashimi, pasta, Hokkaido vegetables, and more. You can watch them make roast beef and tempura right in front of you, so you get them fresh. And of course, the sweets at Shatorize are delicious! They have a great selection of Western and Japanese sweets. They also had a fun activity where you can make your own butter at certain times. Thanks to this experience, I was selected as a finalist for Mrs. Japan 2017 and will be competing in the national competition on July 15th. Now, I'm working hard on losing weight. But oh, I ate too much!

This is a cake shop right at the entrance. It's different from Chateraise. You can't go without trying the Gatoquin specialty sweets ^^ ★ Chidora Blueberry ¥210 A sweet like a dorayaki with a cheese souffle. The texture reminds me of Snaffles. Delicious ♫ Instead of blueberries in the cream, there are about 4 or 5 whole blueberries mixed in. I prefer when the blueberries are in the cream rather than whole, but it's still delicious ♫

The cheese-filled dora-yaki called "Cheedora" is famous. While they sell plain versions all year round, I recommend trying the seasonal limited edition Cheedora. When I visited, they had a Cheedora with iyokan (a type of citrus fruit), which was delicious with the perfect balance of citrus sweetness and cheese. I stayed at a hotel and found out that they don't sell it in the evening, so I made sure to get some the next day when they were freshly made at noon. If you want to try the seasonal Cheedora, it's best to ask the staff what time they make it.

I chose this high-end Christmas cake for 2016! It was a bit pricey at 4200 yen, but I have no regrets. The cake had a luxurious appearance and a perfect plumpness of strawberries, with attention to detail in every aspect. Most importantly, the cake was made with three types of cheese cream that was fresh, rich, yet not too heavy, making it easy to eat. I enjoyed it little by little every day, and towards the end, it became a bit firmer, but it was still a luxurious experience to have it slowly melt on my tongue on the day of purchase. It was delicious! I look forward to enjoying it occasionally in 2017 as well. Thank you for the treat.

Cake set number 2 for the 18th of December, 2016. You can choose from coffee, black tea, or orange juice for your drink. There were about 7 different types of cakes to choose from. I picked one. They were all delicious. The caramel cake was tasty but the caramel was too sticky and made it hard to eat without the cake falling apart. The chocolate Mont Blanc was also very delicious, but the filling inside was too hard to cut with a fork and crumbled. However, the taste was really good. Whenever I come to Gatokin, I always make sure to have some!!

The deliciousness of the cake is authentic. This is my third visit on November 3, 2016. Good evening. The cake is really delicious, so I will talk about it soon. I think it's amazing. However, the lack of ratings may be due to the fact that the dining environment is a bit messy for enjoying the cake fully, and because it is located somewhat far from the city center, it may not be convenient for takeout... and the service is a bit unusual as you have to ring a bell to get attention. You can see similar comments in reviews as well. But the cake is really delicious, and it is completely different from Shatorize, with a unique and delicious taste that deserves to be more widely known. It may just be a good match for me, as I didn't feel unwell after eating it (I have been feeling unwell recently with foods containing additives, oil, or eggs). It's a truly delicious and authentic cake, truly fitting for a Gâteau Kingdom, and I think the pastry chefs are good people even though they may not be used to customer service yet. Red tea and apple gâteau are truly an adult gâteau. A slightly bitter taste of autumn. I want to describe it, but there are so many flavor elements and layers that it's difficult to explain. However, the slightly bitter red tea-infused cream on the inside has a strong presence, and the mousse, although abundant, is relatively light, making it enjoyable no matter where you start eating it... I was enjoying it, but it was so technical that I honestly didn't understand it well! It was a gâteau like a high-class and finicky lady. It was difficult~ There is value in trying it again (although I feel like eating something else while saying that, haha). Gâteau Chocolat was my first time experiencing such a rich, dense, and moist chocolate gâteau, with a good balance of sweetness and a strong finish. It's heavy but with a moderate sweetness, making it easy to eat, a perfect balance. It's a great deal at 370 yen. You can eat it leisurely like a noblewoman. The fluffy whipped cream with a milky taste adds a mild touch. It's simple but you can keep eating it forever. The whipped cream, mousse, chiffon sponge are light. The chocolate and caramel give a dense impression. I also tried the pumpkin cake before, and it had a strong pumpkin flavor, giving off a "This is a vegetable. It's a veggie cake" vibe. My phone was broken so I didn't have photos, but this distinctiveness, highlighting the essence of the cake, seems to be a strong point. As a fan of the original, I appreciate their commitment to faithfully and deliciously representing that essence. I already want to go back. Thank you for the meal (Christmas cake). ------------------------------------------- Yes. It was delicious. It's a patisserie inside the hotel that is limited to hotel guests. As you approach, there is a nice aroma, and when you look at the showcase, you'll see quite sophisticated cakes... (later, when I compared them to the cakes in the shop, the shop cakes also looked delicious, but the high-class and handmade feeling was different). After much indecision, I chose Mont Blanc. My mother chose Gâteau Tamanegi. They only come when you ring the bell, which means you can freely watch the kitchen and freely choose the cake. The ultimate. I ate in the hotel. When I ordered, they gave me a spoon. Yatta, there are too many relaxing spaces in the hotel. Now, the Mont Blanc, which is said to be a masterpiece of our store. It's quite large for 370 yen, and quite large for a hotel cake. Truly Shatorize quality? I take a bite. ?! Wow, what is this, it's delicious!!! It's delicious!! Wow, it's so delicious! It's delicious!!! It's really authentic! First, the rich chestnut cream. It's really rich. It's not the fluffy plant-based whipped cream, it's a proper "rich" cream. Amazing. The cream inside is more flavorful than whipped cream and closer to custard... I don't know, but it seems like a pastry chef's creation, like a crème pâtissière or diplomat, maybe. I'm not very knowledgeable, and I haven't eaten such a solid one before... And the chestnut confit on top and inside, the filling, has a ==========

At the Gâteau Kingdom Hotel managed by Chateraise, there is a Chateraise store and another cake shop. Just past the hotel lobby on the way to the pool... this is a nice spot where you can see the cake-making process up close! On the way back to the pool, first stop at the Chateraise by the entrance to buy ice cream and cake, then watch them making cakes while walking around with the bag. Children are eagerly looking through the glass! I bought Mont Blanc earlier, so this time I'll try the shortcake here. I brought it back to my room and thought, "It's a bit more expensive than Chateraise, but taste-wise, could it be considered high-end?" However, I couldn't really tell the difference. But considering it's a cake from the hotel, I think it's a great value for the price. By the way, they provide spoons here.

I purchased a rose-flavored baked donut at Chateraise in Gato Kingdom (an old term for Terume). Overall, the texture was a bit dry, similar to a baked donut. Here are short reviews of each flavor: Matcha - normal sweetness but very strong matcha flavor. Chocolate, Cinnamon - not very memorable. Plain - a simple, easy-to-eat flavor. Baked donuts are not fried, so I thought they would be low in calories, but I remember feeling like the donuts at Mister Donut had higher calories than regular donuts. I wonder how the calorie count compares here...

I had heard rumors that Gatokin's cakes were delicious, but as I grew older, I never really thought, "I want to go to Gatokin♪" and started to think that I might never get to try them. However, to my surprise, they opened a branch at Sapporo Sweets Cafe! (last month) So, I bought two cakes and a cheese dorayaki. Here are my thoughts on each: - Cheese Dorayaki (150 yen): I thought it would be a dorayaki with cheese cream, but the dorayaki itself was like a cheese soufflé. It was fluffy and light, pretty good. - Sapporo Chocolat Blanc with Caramel (450 yen): This cake caught my eye with its appearance and the mention of caramel. The mousse on top was a bit sweet, but hidden inside were tiny strawberries, which added a nice touch. The highlight was the base with the caramel sauce on top, which was thick and paired well with the crispy base. The sauce wasn't too sweet. - Creme Chocolat with Raspberries (380 yen): This cake had two different sauces in the center. The base had a nutty flavor. I personally like the combination of berries and chocolate, so I enjoyed this one. Both cakes looked nice and tasted better than I expected, so I was satisfied. After trying more, I might even give them 4 stars. Thank you for the meal!

Fantanivere's Gateau Chocolat at the Gato Kingdom Sapporo hotel in Barato costs 315 yen. The cake is dense, but crumbles easily when a fork is inserted vertically. It lacks moistness, and the taste is average for the price. However, the biggest disappointment was that the cakes I bought were turned upside down in the box and became sticky. The lack of proper packaging to prevent movement inside the box was frustrating. Despite winning awards at the Sapporo Sweets Contest, the cakes were not handled well by the staff. The hotel itself is suitable for international conferences, with spacious rooms and beds. The onsen spa, though natural, lacks comfort due to low water pressure and lukewarm temperatures. The hotel caters more to tour groups than locals. The location is convenient with a large free parking lot. Fantanivere is located at 132 Higashi-Barato, within the Chateraise Gato Kingdom Sapporo.

I visited with the image of a kingdom of sweets, but it was disappointing. Although you can see where they are making the sweets, the space is small and not very visible. The popular cheesecake that can be ordered is only sold as a whole, so I couldn't eat it, and they didn't have plain churros. I looked around carefully, but the staff didn't come until I rang the bell. In the end, there was no cafe, so I only got the strawberry churros to go and took the free shuttle bus back home. However, the churros were surprisingly delicious! It turns out that they are churros made with cheesecake. The cream inside was also delicious, and eating the soft, small churros without dropping or crushing them made me feel quite happy. Was it worth the 45-minute journey?

This is a café space inside Shatoreze Gâteau Kingdom Sapporo. Originally a sweets shop, they offer various cakes including their famous Cheddar. It's just a simple café space with tables and sofas set up in a hotel corridor. The drink and cake set costs 750 yen, while coffee, tea, and soft drinks are priced at 450 yen. Considering that a single Cheddar cake costs around 150 yen, the pricing here seems a bit off.

When I went to see the World Rally Championship, I used a tour package that included a stay at Hotel de Raison Sapporo. The hotel stay came with a Fantaniveau cake set, so I decided to try it with two of my buddies. The customer service was top-notch, but the atmosphere felt a bit lacking in terms of comfort, as it felt more like a cafe corner in the hotel lobby.

In September 2015, "Court Confectionery Fantanivere" is a shop affiliated with Shatoreze. It is operated by Shatoreze, as a directly managed store of "Shatoreze Gateau Kingdom Sapporo Hotel." Originally, it was "Sapporo Terme," which was said to be a symbol of the bubble era, a resort and spa that cost a total of 45 billion yen to build. Ultimately, Shatoreze acquired it for just under 1.5 billion yen from the resolution and collection organization. I had visited during the time of "Sapporo Terme," but have not visited since it became "Shatoreze Gateau Kingdom Sapporo." By chance, they were selling a limited edition confectionery item at the JRA Sapporo Racecourse. It seemed interesting, so I bought it. This shop is located in the Ibarato area of Kita-ku, Sapporo, on the first floor of Shatoreze Gateau Kingdom Sapporo Hotel. For the exact location of the shop, please check on Tabelog. The item being sold was "Horseshoe-shaped Cookies." ■ Horseshoe-shaped Cookies JRA Sapporo Racecourse Limited Edition Product Chocolate cookies shaped like horseshoes Two layers with sour berry jam in the middle The ends of the horseshoe are chocolate Good quality chocolate that melts at room temperature The combination of the sweetness of chocolate and the sourness of the jam adds an accent to the flavor Price: 6 pieces for 1000 yen (including 8% consumption tax) The "Horseshoe-shaped Cookies" turned out to be authentic cookies, different from their appearance. The chocolate that melts at room temperature has a high-quality feel. The taste surpasses the usual Shatoreze cookies. It has a hotel sweets vibe. It would make a nice souvenir or a treat for someone special. I look forward to trying various sweets at the shop next time. It was delicious, thank you.