ラ・ファミーユ’s 半熟ザッハトルテ (Sachertorte) 5-go is a frozen chocolate cake about 15cm in diameter, sold on Rakuten Ichiba by 株式会社ちきりや of Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture. The product page lets you choose from four options: 4-go, 5-go plain, 5-go reindeer (トナカイ) and 6-go, and this article covers the 5-go plain. Based on the product page and Rakuten reviews, it organizes the amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, gift options and reviews into five points. The features we could confirm are that it arrives frozen with a shelf life of 48 hours refrigerated once thawed, and that delivery is limited to December 8 to December 31.
At a Glance
Key points of this product
- One chocolate cake of about 15cm in diameter (5-go plain). We found no weight (g) or number of servings on the product page: Not confirmed
- It arrives by frozen delivery, with a best-before date of 30 days frozen and 48 hours refrigerated once thawed, according to the product page. The page describes thawing in the refrigerator for 6 to 10 hours. Among the 8 cake items featured on Ochinity (as of November 3, 2026), 7 arrive frozen, including this one
- Delivery is limited to December 8 to December 31. The page says it arrives with Christmas decorations even after Christmas. Noshi, wrapping and gift wrapping are not available, and the product page image says a Christmas card comes with it
- Rakuten rating 4.36 (3,937 reviews). Viewed November 3, 2026. The number of reviews is third among the 8 cake items featured on Ochinity (as of November 3, 2026), after 9,603 and 4,151 (weak point: the rating is 7th of the 8 items, lower than the 6 items rated 4.73 to 4.53)
Watch out for
- Labeled as containing egg, dairy, wheat and soy
- The product page says the 5-go cannot be shipped together with other products for delivery from December 22 to 25
- The Rakuten reviews mix posts about all options (4-go, 5-go, 5-go plain, 5-go reindeer and 6-go), so they are not reviews of the 5-go plain alone
Suits: people who do not need noshi or wrapping, and want to receive a frozen chocolate cake of about 15cm in diameter in December for home use and thaw it in the refrigerator
The comparison covers the 8 cake items featured on Ochinity (as of November 3, 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 November 3, 2026). The rating is as shown on Rakuten (viewed November 3, 2026) and covers the product page as a whole. It does not necessarily reflect the current state of the product.
Compared with 8 Similar Cake Items
The 8 cake items featured on Ochinity (as of November 3, 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 number moves. The table is in order of product name (Japanese syllabary order), with this article first.
| Product | Delivery temperature | Servings guideshop’s wording | Rakuten rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| ラ・ファミーユ 半熟ザッハトルテ 5-goThis article | Frozen | Not confirmed | 4.363,937 reviews |
| 菓匠もりん 和栗モンブラン | Frozen | Not confirmed | 4.711,491 reviews |
| 果子乃季 魅惑のザッハトルテ 15cm | Frozen | Not confirmed | 4.629,603 reviews |
| 川本屋茶舗 濃厚ガトーショコラ | Chilledcool delivery (クール便) June to September | Not confirmed | 4.59177 reviews |
| 北の菓子 菓風 ふわふわオムレット | Frozen | Not confirmed | 4.534,151 reviews |
| 天使のおくりもの ホワイトベリー 5号 | Frozen | 4 to 6 servings | 4.33382 reviews |
| ラ・メゾン フルーツタルト 16cm | Frozen | About 4 to 5 servings | 4.73649 reviews |
| ルタオ ノエルデュオ 4号2個セット | Frozen | For 2 to 4 people | 4.6300 reviews |
Click a product name to go to its article. Servings guides are the shop’s wording, and items whose article does not state one are marked not confirmed.
- Among the 8 cake items featured on Ochinity (as of November 3, 2026), the 3,937 Rakuten reviews are third, after 9,603 (果子乃季) and 4,151 (北の菓子 菓風). The rating is 4.36, which is 7th of the 8 items
- 7 of the 8 items arrive frozen, and only 川本屋茶舗 is chilled
Basic Information
- Product name
- 半熟ザッハトルテ (Sachertorte) 5-go plain, about 15cm in diameter
- Seller
- 株式会社ちきりや (Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture) / フランス菓子工房 ラ・ファミーユ
- Contents
- 1 cake, about 15cm in diameter (weight and number of servings: Not confirmed)
- Options
- 5-go plain (this article) / 4-go / 5-go reindeer (トナカイ) / 6-go
- Storage
- The page says to keep it in the freezer
- Best-before date
- The page says 30 days frozen, and 48 hours refrigerated once thawed
- Thawing
- The page says 6 to 10 hours in the refrigerator
- Allergen labeling
- Labeled as containing egg, dairy, wheat and soy
- Delivery
- The page says frozen delivery
- Delivery period
- The page says it is limited to December 8 to December 31
- Noshi / gifts
- Noshi, wrapping and gift wrapping are not available. A Christmas card is included (its content cannot be changed)
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, ask the seller before purchasing, or be sure to check the label on the product when it arrives (Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”, accessed November 3, 2026).
See the transcribed details, sources and “not confirmed” items (17 items)
This list transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
- 商品名
- 半熟ザッハトルテ (Sachertorte) 5-go plain, about 15cm in diameter (Rakuten Ichiba)The product name shown on the Rakuten product page is a long string of search keywords. Only the product-name part is given here.
- Type of food
- Western-style fresh confectionery (洋生菓子)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description, accessed November 3, 2026)
- 内容量
- 1 cake of about 15cm in diameter. The page says candles are included separately. The weight (g), how to cut it and number of servings: Not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description, accessed November 3, 2026). The Amazon product page also says 15cm in diameter, with one bag of 5 candles included separately
- Options
- 5-go plain: about 15cm in diameter (the option covered in this article)
4-go: 12cm in diameter
5-go reindeer (トナカイ): 15cm in diameter. The ingredients and decorations differ from the 5-go plain
6-go: 18cm in diameterSource: option field and product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed November 3, 2026) - 原材料
- Chocolate (made in Japan), cream (dairy product), egg white, sugar, quasi-chocolate, egg yolk, butter, whole egg, wheat flour, cocoa powder, starch syrup, milk, lemon juice / leavening agent, emulsifier, flavoring, coloring (silver leaf)Source: the “4-go, 5-go plain, 6-go” entry in the Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description, accessed November 3, 2026). It is the same as the ingredient labeling on the Amazon product page. The same description also lists another ingredients entry, which mentions a glazing agent, but this article uses the entry for the 5-go plain
- Allergens (28 items)
- Labeled as containing egg, dairy, wheat and soy. The allergen labeling is the same in the two ingredients entries listed in the descriptionSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description, accessed November 3, 2026)
- Nutrition
- Per 100g (estimated values): energy 438kcal, protein 6.9g, fat 34.0g, carbohydrates 26.4g, salt equivalent 0.2gSource: the “4-go, 5-go plain, 6-go” entry in the product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed November 3, 2026)
- Storage method
- The page says to keep it in the freezerSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description)
- Best-before date
- The page says 30 days when kept frozen, and 48 hours when kept refrigerated once thawedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description, accessed November 3, 2026)
- Thawing method
- The page describes thawing in the refrigerator for 6 to 10 hours, then taking it out to room temperature about 30 minutes to 1 hour before eating (longer when the room is cool). It also says to use a knife warmed in hot water when cuttingSource: product description and images on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed November 3, 2026)
- Notes after opening
- The page says to keep it refrigerated for 48 hours once thawed. We found no other notes after opening on the product page: Not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description)
- Country of origin of ingredients
- We found no dedicated field on the product page: Not confirmed. The ingredients field says the chocolate is made in JapanSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description)
- Place of processing
- We found no dedicated field: Not confirmed. Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture is given as the location of the manufacturing siteSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description)
- Condition / how to eat (is heating needed?)
- It is described as a cake that arrives frozen and is thawed in the refrigerator before eating. We found no guidance on whether heating is neededSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description and images)
- Delivery
- The page says frozen delivery. Delivery is limited to December 8 to December 31, and the page says the shop will change the date if you specify a date outside this period. The 5-go and the 5-go reindeer cannot be shipped together with other products for delivery from December 22 to 25. Changes to the delivery date are accepted until 17:00 on December 15 for delivery from December 20 to 25, and until 17:00 six days before for other dates, according to the page. A delivery date cannot be specified with prepayment (bank transfer or convenience store payment)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description, accessed November 3, 2026)
- Manufacturer
- 株式会社ちきりや (Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture). The manufacturing site is given as 香川町大野 (Kagawa-cho Ono), Takamatsu City, Kagawa PrefectureSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description) and shop information page (accessed November 3, 2026)
- Shop
- フランス菓子工房 ラ・ファミーユ (Rakuten Ichiba). Operated by 株式会社ちきりやSource: Rakuten Ichiba shop information page (accessed November 3, 2026)
- Noshi / gifts
- The product name says noshi, wrapping and gift wrapping are not available. The product page image says a Christmas card always comes with it, and the message, the type of card and whether a card is included cannot be changed. Decorations such as holly and candles are said to be included separately. The page also says it cannot be used as a prize or resoldSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product name, product description and images, accessed November 3, 2026)
Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above.
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by theme. The rating figures are as of when we viewed them and change afterward. The following are trends within what we read and do not necessarily reflect the current state of the product.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.36 / 5 | 3,937 | November 3, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 2,324 / 4★ 1,041 / 3★ 337 / 2★ 122 / 1★ 113 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed November 3, 2026)
What we read: 59 reviews in the default order (posted December 2025 to October 2026, the latest in October 2026), 30 reviews at 1★ (posted December 2020 to December 2025) and 30 reviews at 2★ (posted December 2018 to December 2025), 119 in total. All 59 reviews in the default order were posted within the last 2 years. The Rakuten reviews mix posts for the 4-go, 5-go, 5-go plain, 5-go reindeer and 6-go on the same product page, so they are not reviews of the 5-go plain alone. These are trends within what we read and do not necessarily reflect the current state of the product.
The counts below are approximate figures from reading the review text, and posts that only concern delivery or the shop’s service are not included.
What Reviewers Praise
A rich chocolate taste (about 11 of 59)
About 11 of the 59 reviews in the default order described the chocolate as rich. All were posted within the last 2 years and rated 4★ or 5★.
Not too sweet, or moderately sweet (about 10)
About 10 of the 59 reviews in the default order described it as not too sweet or moderately sweet.
Moist, and not dry (about 11)
About 11 of the 59 reviews in the default order said it was moist and not dry. Some posts also said it is better to eat it after it returns to room temperature (the reviewers’ own description). About 5 posts also mentioned a texture that is crisp outside and moist inside.
Bought again and again for birthdays and Christmas (about 14)
About 14 of the 59 reviews in the default order said they order it every year or many times for birthdays or Christmas.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (accessed November 3, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Crumbles when cut, falls apart inside, dry (about 45 of the 60 reviews at 1★ and 2★)
About 45 of the 30 reviews at 1★ and the 30 at 2★ said it crumbled when cut, was falling apart inside, or was dry. Some said it crumbled even when they followed the thawing and cutting instructions. The posts span December 2018 to December 2025, and about 4 were posted within the last 2 years.
How to check: the shop’s guidance on thawing and how to eat it is in the “Thawing method” row in the details of “Basic Information” in this article.
Too sweet (about 10 of the 60 reviews at 1★ and 2★)
About 10 of the 60 reviews at 1★ and 2★ said it was too sweet. About 2 were posted within the last 2 years. Among the 59 reviews in the default order, about 10 described it as not too sweet.
How to check: the nutrition information (per 100g) is in the “Nutrition” row in the details of “Basic Information” in this article.
Smaller than expected (about 6 of the 59 in the default order and the 60 at 1★ and 2★)
About 6 of the 119 reviews we read said it was smaller than expected, or that it seems smaller each year. About 5 were posted within the last 2 years. On the other hand, some wrote that it was enough for a family of 5, or that 2 people ate it over several days, so impressions of the size vary.
How to check: the size is in the “Contents” row of “Basic Information” in this article (about 15cm in diameter).
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (accessed November 3, 2026)
Summary: Is This the One for You?
Why choose it: it is for home use with no need for noshi or wrapping, and delivery between December 8 and December 31 is fine. If those are your two conditions, the 5-go plain of this product fits as a frozen chocolate cake of about 15cm in diameter (weak point: its Rakuten rating of 4.36 is 7th among the 8 cake items featured on Ochinity).
- The page describes a best-before date of 30 days frozen and 48 hours refrigerated once thawed. It describes thawing in the refrigerator for 6 to 10 hours
- The Rakuten rating is 4.36 / 5 (3,937 reviews, viewed November 3, 2026). In the reviews we read, many mentioned a rich chocolate taste (about 11 of 59), moistness (about 11) and repeat purchases for birthdays and Christmas (about 14)
- About 45 of the 60 reviews at 1★ and 2★ said it crumbled when cut. About 4 were posted within the last 2 years
Other options: if you want to give it with a noshi, 果子乃季 魅惑のザッハトルテ about 15cm in diameter (only the red-and-white strip noshi (紅白短冊), and gift wrapping is not available); if you split it among 4 to 6 people, 天使のおくりもの ホワイトベリー 5号 (4 to 6 servings).
The basis for this section is the Rakuten Ichiba product page and the Rakuten customer reviews (viewed November 3, 2026). It is a trend in the reviews within the range we read and does not necessarily reflect the current state of the product.
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is November 3, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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This article organizes information published on Rakuten Ichiba product pages and review sites. Product information such as contents, storage method, and ingredients may change. Please check the product page for the latest information.
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: November 3, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba フランス菓子工房 ラ・ファミーユ product page and shop information, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
