Daikanyama is one of the most famous fashion districts in Tokyo. Chacott’s main store is located only five minutes on foot from Daikanyama Station. Chacott is an original Japanese brand that primarily sells ballet shoes, dancewear, and related products.
In recent years, lifestyles and ways of thinking have significantly changed. During this time, Chacott developed their business model to adopt the concept of “making life beautiful from within” to include exercise and food that elevates a woman’s sense of beauty.
Chacott Daikanyama is a building with a unique style that almost looks as if it were a work of art. The six-storied building goes from the first basement floor to the fifth floor and contains a produce sales space, lesson rooms, photography studio, restaurant, and even a cafe.
Aside from products related to ballet costumes and dancewear, there are also various artworks displayed on each floor. A variety of limited time collaboration exhibits are also held in the building.
Cafe Coteau: Take a Break After Exercising or Shopping!
Cafe Coteau, located on B1F, offers light meals, coffee, cakes, and health-oriented sandwiches and fruit smoothies.
Here, there is a high ceiling, tons of sunlight that filters in from large windows, and an open space with a bright atmosphere. Delighting in a delicious dessert here on a sunny day would truly be an indulgent time.
(Left to right) Latte 580 yen, Green Smoothie 900 yen, White Strawberry Cake 950 yen, Basque Cheesecake 800 yen (all with tax included)
Cafe Coteau’s sweets are all exquisite desserts made to also look beautiful in appearance. Other than the cakes, baked sweets like the madeleines are also popular.
At the time of this article, I ordered a white strawberry cake and Basque cheesecake. White strawberries itself are rare, but to have a cake topped with a large white strawberry is an attractive and excellent display of craftsmanship.
The fragrance of high-quality strawberries and cocoa-flavored sponge cake goes very well together. On the other hand, the Basque cheesecake has a rich taste packed with flavor. It may look small, but you’ll feel very satisfied once you finish eating.
The healthy green smoothie is the perfect drink to replenish your energy and take in nutrients after exercising.
Many of the customers drawn by these aesthetically pleasing and healthy desserts and drinks would also agree.
These cookies are available in limited quantities. Made in the shape of ballet costumes and shoes, which are very in line with Chacott’s concept, these cookies have such a charming cuteness that you can’t help but need it. They’re also great as small souvenirs!
Picture courtesy of Chacott
You can order takeout at Chacott Daikanyama’s cafe to eat outside on the terrace while surrounded by herbs and other greenery. Please let the staff know if you’d like to sit outside!
Picture courtesy of Chacott
On the first basement floor is a lesson space for yoga and Pilates. The lessons are held in small groups so students can receive detailed instruction during class.
Next to the lesson space is a shop that specializes in sports and leisure wear. The fitting rooms are comfortable and spacious so you can choose the perfect outfit for yourself at ease.
Chacott clothing is known to have calming colors and simple designs. Bright, flashy colors aren’t used in their collections, so their clothes are not only suited for working out but also as everyday casualwear.
Picture courtesy of Chacott
Chacott has locations all across Japan, but the ballet studio on the first floor of the Daikanyama Main Store has the largest space out of all the locations. The professional space is bright and spacious, which will make you want to stretch your body and dance freely.
It is also fully furnished with a shower room and powder room. After working out, you can rinse off your sweat and fix your makeup before heading home.
A Unique Experience at Chacott Daikanyama
Chacott is currently a representative brand that not only carries ballet products, but also those related to women’s beauty. Ballet, yoga, and Pilates are regarded not only as a way to exercise and refresh yourself in mind and body, but also to promote beauty in one’s body shape.
The Daikanyama Main Store operates their own store with a very wide selection of products. Regardless of whether you’re at a beginner or advanced level, you will always be able to find the product that best suits you.
Sold on the second and third floors are various types of ballet shoes, leotards, and stage costumes. The store has a large selection of various styles and sizes for both adults and children to meet various needs.
Specialized staff are also available to provide support to customers on each floor and will assist you with choosing the right products.
Chacott Cosmetics: A Popular Makeup Brand
Chacott Cosmetics by Chacott is a stage makeup brand loved and often used by many professional dancers.
Chacott Cosmetics produces a stage makeup line and a makeup line for the general public. Their base makeup and face powder are especially popular products.
The color development in cosmetics is important as a dancer’s skin color and makeup will appear different from usual under the lighting used in stage performances. During a performance, their makeup might also wear off due to sweat.
For that reason, Chacott Cosmetics places emphasis on durability and staying power in their base makeup and face powders. Their products have received high ratings from many users and is one of the reasons why they have unwavering popularity.
Experience a Photoshoot and Have Photos Taken as a Ballerina!
On the top floor of the Daikanyama Main Store is a compact photoshoot studio.
At the studio, an ideal service is provided to dancers that were unable to capture themselves in their beautiful ballet costumes during their performance and to those that dream of becoming a dancer even though they may not have ballet experience.
Experienced professionals will help you with your makeup and guide you on what poses to do. They will help participants achieve their dreams in just a few hours.
Themes for the photoshoot will change periodically. Participants can select and reserve a theme that suits their preferences. It’s for this reason that each theme attracts the interest of various types of people.
The photoshoot service costs 38,500 yen (tax included). This includes costume rental, makeup, the photoshoot service, and digital photo files.
Chacott Daikanyama: Experiences Focused on Health and Beauty
Chacott continuously searches for beauty. Various events are hosted at the Daikanyama Main Store so various people can gain in-depth knowledge and experience regarding beauty.
The events held here are designed in a way participants can gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between health and beauty while making use of various different methods.
Even those who have never taken ballet lessons before can have a fun and fulfilling time when they visit the store. Next time you visit Daikanyama, why not pay a visit to Chacott Daikanyama? You might make an unexpected discovery.
Upcoming Events Announcement
Pointe Shoe Fittings
Event Period: February 9 - 13, 2024
Professional fitting consultations will be given according to the participant’s foot shape and size. Fitting sessions are 30 minutes per person. English support is also available.
Ballet Lesson with Anime & Game Songs
Event Date: February 11, 2024
The ballet lesson will be 90 minutes long with Kazuyoshi Nishi, a dancer currently with The New National Theatre, Tokyo’s National Ballet of Japan, as the instructor and Tomoko Inaba in charge of the music. These will be familiar songs to those that love the music from Japanese anime and games. The class will be held in English. You will experience the foundations of classical ballet taught by a professional dancer accompanied by music from globally known anime and games.
This lesson is for those at an experienced level in ballet. Please prepare ballet shoes and comfortable clothes for the lesson. The lesson is limited to 28 participants, so please visit the reservation website for detailed information on lesson fees.
See event details and make a reservation
Chacott Photoshoot Service 1st Anniversary Benefit Coupon
Chacott’s photoshoot service is celebrating its first anniversary this year. Customers that make a reservation through MATCHA can use this reservation benefit. You will be beautifully captured backstage while preparing for the stage under the guidance of a professional makeup artist and photographer with the theme “a ballerina on performance day.” This event is reservations only.
[How to Reserve]
1. Click the “reserve the THANKS PLAN” button.
2. Select your desired date and time for the photoshoot and continue to the next page.
3. Enter the coupon code below in the special campaign code field on this page and make your reservation to receive a 20% off discount on your reservation.
THANKS PLAN 20% OFF Coupon Code CPS-MTC20
Check out the page below for details.
1st Anniversary Special Project THANKS PLAN Reservation Page (Japanese)
Special Exhibition “Hannah O’Neill - 12 Years From the Past to the Future”
Picture courtesy of Chacott
Event Period: February 2 - 25, 2024
Special Exhibition (Daikanyama Main Store 4F)
This exhibition features Hannah O’Neill, appointed as the étoile of the Paris Opera Ballet and the first Japanese person to do so, and her career from early childhood to present day. The pointe shoes and ballet costumes that she has worn throughout her career will also be on display.
The cafe will sell ginger lemon, a limited edition drink available during the exhibition period. This is Hannah O’Neill’s go-to drink.
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