JapanRestaurants

Bakery restaurants in Japan

  1. A

    Tomonaga Panya

    This charming, historic bakery has been in business since 1916, and people still queue for its ever-changing selection of oven-fresh breads and pastries. The wanchan (doggie) bun is filled with custard cream and uses raisins for the eyes and nose. Note: it closes when sold out.

    reviewed

  2. B

    La Viennoiserie de Nicolas

    A block from the train station, this tiny pastry shop serves some decadent treats - pain au chocolat, cheesecake, rhubarb pie - all lovingly prepared by the French owner.

    reviewed

  3. Toshimaya

    Toshimaya sells Kamakura's omiyage (souvenir) of record, hato sabure, large butter cookies in the shape of a dove (¥84 each or from ¥451 for five).

    reviewed

  4. Bakery's Street Café

    Dozens of bakeries from around Shinshu take turns supplying the wares. On Chūō-dōri, en route to Zenkō-ji, 12 minutes' walk from the station.

    reviewed

  5. C

    Fukusaya Bakery

    This famous bakery has been making Portuguese pound cake since 1624.

    reviewed