The 京都ヴェネト Uji Matcha Cheesecake Gemini (宇治抹茶生チーズケーキ ジェミニ) is a frozen cake about 12 cm in diameter (size No. 4). According to the product description on the sales page, it has three layers, from the top: an unbaked cheese (レアチーズ) mousse, a matcha jelly, and a baked matcha cheesecake. The origin of the ingredients is not confirmed. Based on the Rakuten Ichiba product page and reviews, we have organized five points: quantity, shelf life, ingredient labeling, gifting, and reviews. Its features are the three layers with matcha at the center and a choice of message cards.
At a Glance
Key points
- Three layers with matcha at the center. The sales page describes three layers: an unbaked cheese mousse, a matcha jelly, and a baked matcha cheesecake. Among the 4 size No. 4 cheesecakes featured on Ochinity (as of October 20, 2026), this product has a single flavor, matcha, while the matcha of iBASQUE is one of its four flavors
- Arrives frozen; best-before date of 30 days or more from the shipping date. This is stated on the sales page as the period for mail-order sales. After thawing, the page advises eating it within 48 hours, kept in the refrigerator
- You can choose a message card. It is a selection, and the page says text or name printing is not available. You can also specify the delivery date and time
- Rakuten rating 4.63 (379 reviews). Viewed October 20, 2026 (a trend within what we read, which may not reflect the product’s current condition)
Watch out for
- The size is about 12 cm in diameter, and the shop states it is for 2–4 people. Some review posts say it felt smaller than expected (a trend within what we read, which may not reflect the product’s current condition)
- We could not find a weight (g) stated: not confirmed
- The page says that, depending on transport conditions, the jelly on the top may arrive shifted to one side
Suits: People who want to share a cake with matcha at the center among 2–4 people, and people who want to choose a message card when giving it as a gift
The comparison covers the 4 size No. 4 cheesecakes featured on Ochinity (as of October 20, 2026). Each value is as of the date its own article was researched and may differ from the current listing. The features are from the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 20, 2026). The rating is as shown on Rakuten.
Compared with 4 Size No. 4 Cheesecakes
The 4 size No. 4 cheesecakes featured on Ochinity (as of October 20, 2026). Each value is as of the date its own article was researched and may differ from the current listing. Ratings are as shown on Rakuten, and the fewer the reviews, the more easily the figure moves. This article comes first in the list.
| Product | Flavor / type | Serves | Rakuten rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 京都ヴェネト Uji Matcha CheesecakeThis article | Matchaone flavor | For 2–4 peopleshop’s wording | 4.63379 reviews |
| iBASQUE Basque Cheesecake Size No. 4 | Plain, apple, matcha, pistachio | 2–4 servings | 4.8485 reviews |
| 軽井沢トルタ Basque-Style Cheesecake, Plain, Size No. 4 | Plain | 2–4 servings | 4.84700 reviews |
| ルタオ Double Fromage, Size No. 4 | Double Fromage | For 2 to 4 people | 4.722,472 reviews |
You can go to each product’s article from its name. All 4 arrive frozen. This product’s weight (g) is not confirmed, so it is not included in the table.
- For flavor, this product has one flavor, matcha, while iBASQUE has four flavors including matcha
- The Rakuten rating is 4.63 (379 reviews) for this product and 4.72–4.84 (485–2,472 reviews) for the other 3
Basic Information
- Product Name
- 京都ヴェネト 宇治抹茶生チーズケーキ ジェミニ 4号 (about 12 cm)
- Food Type
- Western-style fresh confectionery (洋生菓子)
- Amount
- 1 cake (size No. 4, about 12 cm in diameter). The shop states it is for 2–4 people. Weight (g): Not confirmed
- Choices
- Standard / with candles and a birthday pick / with a single flower (the cake is the same size No. 4, 1 cake)
- Storage
- Frozen. The best-before date is stated as 30 days or more from the shipping date, frozen
- Shelf Life After Thawing
- The page says to eat it within 48 hours of starting to thaw
- Allergen Labeling
- Wheat, egg, milk, gelatin, soybeans (stated as made on equipment that also uses walnuts)
- Noshi / Gift
- We found no mention of noshi (gift wrapping label) support. The message card is a selection (no text or name printing)
- Shipping
- Yamato Transport frozen delivery. You can specify the delivery date and time
This list transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
If you have an allergy to an item that is not listed, ask the seller before buying, or be sure to check the label on the product when it arrives (Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”, accessed October 20, 2026).
See the transcribed details, sources and “Not confirmed” items (19 items)
This list transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
- Product Name
- 京都ヴェネト 宇治抹茶生チーズケーキ ジェミニ 4号 (about 12 cm, for 2–4 people)The product name shown on the Rakuten Ichiba product page is a long string with many search keywords. Only the product-name part is shown here.
- Food Type
- Western-style fresh confectionery (洋生菓子)Source: the labeling summary on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 20, 2026)
- Amount
- 1 cake. The cake is described as 12 cm in diameter (size No. 4), sized for 2–4 people. We found no weight (g) stated: Not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 20, 2026)
- Choices
- Accessories: standard / with candles and a birthday pick / with a single flower. The cake itself is the same size No. 4, 1 cakeSource: the selection field on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 20, 2026)
- Composition
- The seller describes the top layer as an unbaked cheese (レアチーズ) mousse (with mascarpone from Hokkaido), the middle layer as a matcha jelly, and the bottom layer as a baked matcha cheesecake (with cream cheese from Hokkaido). The middle layer is written as using 100% Uji matchaSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Ingredients
- Food mainly made from milk and dairy products (made in Japan), milk, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, nappage (glaze), quasi-chocolate, mascarpone cheese, matcha, wheat flour, starch, starch syrup, butter, gelatin / trehalose, emulsifier, gardenia pigment, gelling agent (pectin), sodium metaphosphate, acidulant, stabilizer (thickening polysaccharides), preservative (sulfur dioxide)Source: the labeling summary on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Allergen Labeling
- Wheat, egg, milk, gelatin and soybeans are written as the specified ingredients. It is also written that the product is made on equipment that also uses walnuts. We found no inconsistency in the labeling within the product pageSource: the labeling summary on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Storage Method
- FrozenSource: the labeling summary on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Best-Before Date
- Stated as 30 days or more from the shipping date, frozen. The page explains that, depending on the delivery time and stock, it may be shorter than stated on arrival. This period is written as the one for mail-order salesSource: the labeling summary on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- How to Thaw
- The seller advises thawing it in a refrigerator at 10°C or below, within the best-before date written on the productSource: the labeling summary on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Notes After Thawing
- The seller advises keeping it in the refrigerator after thawing and eating it within 48 hours of starting to thawSource: the labeling summary on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Origin of Ingredients
- We found no dedicated field: Not confirmed. The wording of cream cheese and mascarpone from Hokkaido and 100% Uji matcha is the seller’s description of the productSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Place of Processing
- Not confirmed. We found no location of the manufacturing site on the product page
- Condition / How to Eat (Whether Heating Is Needed)
- Delivered frozen. The seller advises putting it in the freezer on arrival and thawing it whenever you like to enjoy it. We found no instructions for heatingSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Shipping
- The carrier is Yamato Transport, with frozen delivery. You can specify the delivery date and time. The page says that, depending on transport conditions, the jelly on the top may arrive shifted to one sideSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 20, 2026)
- Shipping Time
- The selection field shows that shipping is planned within 2–4 days (excluding Sundays). The shipping display may changeSource: the selection field on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 20, 2026)
- Manufacturer
- Not confirmed. The “seller” field of the product description shows 株式会社寿庵 (3 Oyakezawa-cho, Yamashina-ku, Kyoto)Source: the labeling summary on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Noshi / Gift
- We found no mention of noshi (gift wrapping label) support on the product page. The message card is a selection: you can choose from messages such as “ありがとうございます” (thank you), “お世話になりました” (thank you for your help), “感謝を込めて” (with gratitude), “ほんの気持ちです” (a small token), “おめでとうございます” (congratulations) and a birthday message, and the page says text or name printing is not available. The packaging is described as a box, but whether it is a decorative gift box is Not confirmed. The page says an itemized statement showing amounts is not enclosedSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 20, 2026)
- Shop
- KSFGオンラインショップ (Rakuten Ichiba)
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What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by point. Rating figures are as of the viewing date and change afterward. The points below are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
| Site | Rating | Number of Reviews | Date Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.63 / 5 | 379 | October 20, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 281 / 4★ 66 / 3★ 26 / 2★ 3 / 1★ 3 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 20, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in the default order (posted October 2025 to October 2026; latest October 2026), all 3 reviews rated 1★ (posted February 2021 to April 2024), all 3 rated 2★ (posted September 2021 to November 2023) and all 26 rated 3★ (posted February 2019 to July 2026). These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
The 1★ to 3★ reviews total 32. The counts below are approximate figures from our reading of the text, and do not include posts that were only about shipping or the shop’s service.
What Reviewers Praise
Matcha flavor and bitterness (about 13 of the 60 in the default order)
About 13 of the 60 reviews in the default order said they could clearly taste the aroma and bitterness of the matcha.
Balance of rich cheese and matcha (about 14 of the 60)
About 14 of the 60 reviews in the default order said the balance of rich cheese and matcha was good and that it was not too sweet.
Gift for a birthday or anniversary (about 39 of the 60)
About 39 of the 60 reviews in the default order said the cake was given for a birthday or anniversary and the recipient was pleased. This is the most common point.
Arrives frozen and is easy to cut (3 of the 60)
3 of the 60 reviews in the default order said that, because it arrives frozen, it is easy to cut.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (accessed October 20, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Smaller than expected (about 19)
About 19 of the reviews we read said it felt small compared with the wording “for 2–4 people.” The breakdown is about 7 of the 60 in the default order, 1 of the 1★ reviews, 1 of the 2★ reviews, and about 10 of the 3★ reviews.
How to check: for the size, the amount row under “Basic Information” in this article gives the diameter of about 12 cm and the shop’s wording for the number of people.
Wanted a bit more matcha flavor, or may not suit everyone’s taste (2 of the 60 in the default order)
2 of the 60 reviews in the default order said they wanted a bit more matcha flavor, or that it may not suit everyone’s taste.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (accessed October 20, 2026)
Summary: Is This the One for You?
Why choose it: You want to share a cake with matcha at the center among 2–4 people, and you want to choose a message card when giving it. If those are your two conditions, this product fits (weak point: its Rakuten rating of 4.63 is lower than the 4.72–4.84 of the other 3).
- The sales page describes three layers with matcha at the center (an unbaked cheese mousse, a matcha jelly, and a baked matcha cheesecake)
- The message card is a selection, and you can also specify the delivery date and time. In the reviews we read, about 39 of the 60 in the default order said it was given for a birthday or anniversary
- One point to note is the voices saying it is on the small side (about 19). The shop’s wording is for 2–4 people
Other options: for a size No. 4 that is not matcha, there are ルタオ Double Fromage, Size No. 4 (Rakuten rating 4.72, 2,472 reviews) and 軽井沢トルタ Basque-Style Cheesecake, Plain, Size No. 4 (4.84, 700 reviews); to choose from four flavors including matcha, there is iBASQUE Basque Cheesecake Size No. 4 (4.8, 485 reviews).
The basis for this section is the Rakuten Ichiba product page and Rakuten customer reviews (accessed October 20, 2026). These are trends in the reviews within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 20, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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This article summarizes information publicly available on Rakuten Ichiba product pages and review sites. Product details such as amount, storage method, and ingredients are subject to change.
Comments on taste or quality are summarized from third-party posts cited with their source, and are not Ochinity’s own evaluation. Our approach to writing articles is described in our Editorial Policy.
Information as of: October 20, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba product page, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
