While Kyoto is strongly associated with the image of ”Wa” (Japanese tradition), it is actually a “highly competitive bread market” where bread consumption is said to be among the highest in the country. Among the many bakeries in the area, one that has been beloved by locals for over half a century from its base in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City, is “Gebacken (GEBACKEN)"."
The main store is located about a 5-minute walk from Fujimori Station on the Keihan Main Line and is a popular spot that always has about 70 varieties of bread on display. In this article, the KYOTREAT editorial team will take a detailed look at Gebecken’s history, its signature menu items, and the latest updates on its four locations throughout the city.
What Is Gebecken? The Origin of the Store Name and Its History
The shop name “Gebecken” means “baked goods” in German. Using the famous spring water of Fushimi, the bakery’s artisans take great pride in baking a wide variety of items every day—from white bread and filled rolls to crusty breads and cakes.
Our signature product, “Kyoto Dashi-Maki Restaurant”This dish” gained sudden popularity in 2013 after being featured on the popular TV show "Himitsu no Kenmin SHOW." It’s a quintessentially Kyoto-style dish made by wrapping dashimaki tamago—a rolled omelet made with eggs from Ako and freshly prepared in-store every morning—in bread dough along with mayonnaise and red pickled ginger. It is said that behind its creation lies the founder’s long-held desire to recreate the taste of a “legendary sandwich” he encountered during his apprenticeship in his twenties.
In addition, the “White Miso Eggplant Dengaku”—which originated from a collaborative project using Saikyo miso and was even featured on an NHK BS program—is just one example of Gebecken’s many creative breads that incorporate Kyoto’s ingredients and food culture, making this one of the shop’s key attractions.
Three Charms of Gebecken
① A wide variety of bread and reasonable prices
The store always has about 70 varieties of bread on display, ranging from savory filled breads and hot dog-style rolls to cream-filled buns and cakes—a selection that appeals to everyone from children to adults. There’s also a wide variety of sandwiches, including beef cutlet sandwiches, shrimp cutlet sandwiches, and egg sandwiches. With many items priced in the 100-yen range, it’s easy to see why local customers visit daily to enjoy the fresh-baked goods.
② Our Commitment to Bread
Our signature loaf, “Diana Soft Bread,” is made using Canadian Manitoba flour—known for its high quality—and a production method that involves a slow, 17-hour fermentation process. Characterized by its soft texture and sweetness, it was named to convey the meaning of “royal-class bread.” The bakery also offers several other varieties of white bread, including “Fushimi,” which uses the famous Fushimi spring water in the dough, and “Blessing of Wheat: Northern France,” a soft-textured bread made with French wheat.
③ Cakes and baked goods made by our in-house pastry chef
One of Gebecken’s distinctive features—unusual for a bakery—is that a pastry chef is always on staff. The selection—including strawberry shortcake, choux éclairs, fresh chocolate cake, financiers, and Baumkuchen—is on par with that of a specialty pastry shop. The Fukakusa Main Store also features a dining area where you can enjoy pasta lunches (such as Genovese, Carbonara, and Vongole Bianco).
8 Recommended Popular Breads from Gebecken
| Menu | Features |
|---|---|
| Diana Soft Bread | Manitoba Flour × 17-Hour Fermentation: Our Signature Soft and Sweet White Bread |
| Kyoto Dashi-Maki Restaurant | A Kyoto-style sandwich featuring dashimaki tamago, red pickled ginger, and mayonnaise |
| Fushimizu (White Bread) | Soft, chewy white bread made with Fushimi's famous spring water |
| Bacon Epi | A hard-crusted bread whose name means “wheat ear” in French |
| Mentaiko French Bread | An authentic dish made with plenty of Hakata-style mentaiko |
| Chewy Steamed Buns | Steamed, not baked, with mixed fruit |
| Beef Cutlet Sandwich | A Popular Sandwich Where the Original Sauce Is the Key |
| Shrimp Cutlet Sandwich | A dish where you can enjoy the plump, springy texture of shrimp |
In addition, we offer a wide range of products, from classics like anpan, cream buns, curry buns, and melon buns to seasonal limited-edition items that embody the spirit of Kyoto, such as anpan filled with Uji matcha-flavored red bean paste and anpan with yuzu white miso filling.
Gebecken Store Information (Updated for 2026)
Gebecken operates four stores, primarily in Kyoto’s Fushimi and Higashiyama wards. Since business hours vary by location, we recommend checking the official website before visiting.
Fukakusa Main Store
- address (e.g. of house): 6-70 Fukakusa Nishiura-cho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City
- Directions: About a 5-minute walk from "Fujimori Station" on the Keihan Main Line
- Business Hours: 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (Breakfast 7:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. / Lunch 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.)
- Closed Days: Year-End and New Year Holidays
- Parking Lot: Yes
- Phone number: 075-644-7782
- Dine-in available; pasta lunch menu available
Sennyū-ji Branch
- address (e.g. of house): 23-9 Sennyū-ji Monzen-chō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City
- area: Imakumano Shopping District (Tofukuji and Sennyuji Area)
- Business Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Closed Days: Year-End and New Year Holidays
- Parking Lot: None
- Phone number: 075-541-3433
- Dine-in available
Tanbabashi Station Store
- address (e.g. of house): 45 Fukakusa Momoyama Tsutsui Iga Higashi-cho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City (inside Kintetsu Tanbabashi Station)
- Business Hours: Weekdays 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. / Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
- Closed Days: Open year-round
- Parking Lot: None
Takeda Station Branch
- address (e.g. of house): Near Takeda Okenoi-cho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City (inside the north ticket gate of Takeda Station on the Kintetsu and Subway lines)
- Business Hours: Weekdays 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. / Saturdays 7:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. / Holidays 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Closed Days: Sunday
- Parking Lot: None
Official Website
summary
Even in Kyoto—a highly competitive bakery scene—Gebecken has been rooted in the Fushimi area and loved by locals for over half a century. From breads that embody quintessential Kyoto creativity—such as “Kyoto Dashimaki Shokudo,” which features a roll filled with dashimaki tamago (Japanese rolled omelet)—to meticulously crafted white bread and cakes made by a pastry chef, this neighborhood bakery offers a new discovery every time you visit.
Our main store is located relatively close to Fushimi Inari Taisha and Tofukuji Temple, making it the perfect spot to take a break while touring temples and shrines, or to pick up a souvenir when visiting Kyoto Station, Kintetsu Tanbabashi Station, or Takeda Station. Come experience ”another side” of Kyoto—beloved by locals—along with our freshly baked bread.
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