Kyoto is a fierce battleground for bread in the Kansai region! 5 stores where you can find your favorite bread!

In Kyoto, we tend to think of a landscape with tea stores, Japanese confectionery shops, and other typical Japanese stores, but in fact, the numerous bakeries are gradually becoming well known throughout the country.
The fact that the area is a battleground of bakeries means that you will be able to find high quality bread. Each store has its own specialties and charms, so you will surely be able to find a place that sells or serves your favorite bread.
In this issue, we would like to introduce some popular stores that you may want to visit when you come to Kyoto.

Table of Contents

1.pastry boutique

2. Robinson Karasuma

3.annee

4. Tamaki Tei

5. Shizuya

1.pastry boutique

Located on the grounds of a hotel in Higashiyama Shichijo, "pastry boutique" is a popular place to taste high-quality bread.
The restaurant reopened a few years ago and now has an eat-in space where you can relax and enjoy freshly baked crispy croissants and other breads and coffee in the morning.

With a wide variety of baked goods and fresh cakes, it is hard to decide which to choose.

This place is also famous for its special apple pie.
Carefully baked with delicious apples, the apple pie shines gorgeously like gold and is truly exquisite with its firm sweetness and refreshing sourness.

■Word of mouth

The restaurant is open and airy. It's just so stylish. I enjoyed croissants and thinly sliced apple pies while relaxing.
The cake set and bread are all delicious. No complaints about the drinks either. I would like to stop by again when I come to Kyoto.
It looks like a stylish restaurant. The croissants were crispy and delicious.
The apple pie is a luxury with lots of in-season apples on top. I would like to eat it again.
I can't decide which bread to choose. The new eat-in space is convenient.

Name of store:pastry boutique
Address: Hyatt Regency Kyoto 2F, 644-2 Sanjusangendo Mawari, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Access: about 7 minutes walk from "Shichijo Station" of Keihan Railway

HP:https://www.hyatt.com/ja-JP/hotel/japan/hyatt-regency-kyoto/kyoto/dining/pastry-boutique

2. Robinson Karasuma

This popular restaurant is not mainly a bread store, but is run as an Italian restaurant in a renovated Kyomachiya.
The highlight of lunch is the all-you-can-eat homemade bread. The bread changes daily, such as melon bread and salted bread, and you can enjoy it along with the course or individual menu items.

Dishes are also seasonally prepared with seasonal ingredients, so you are sure to find something new any time you visit.

■Word of mouth

We ordered the all-you-can-eat bread, pasta, and mini salad set. The explanation was very good and the freshly baked bread was delicious.
The menu was very extensive. The pasta and bread were delicious and could be recommended to those who want to eat hearty.
I was there and they had fig bread and it was delicious. I would like to come back because I could not eat all kinds of food.
The bread was so good that I couldn't choose from a basket full of it. The main course was delicious.
I had the pasta with asari and rape blossoms in oil sauce. It was gorgeous with plenty of asari clam.

Name of store:Robinson Karasuma
Address: 238-240, Kugikakushi-machi, Karasuma-nishiiru, Bukouji-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Access: about 2 minutes walk from Kyoto Municipal Subway "Shijo Station".

HP:http://www.dreamwks.com/karasuma.html

3.annee

The bread is delicious and the atmosphere is cozy at "annee" cafe.
You can enjoy buttered toast, French toast, croque-monsieur, hot dogs, and other items on the set menu.

Bread and soup sets and salad sets are also available for lunch, and are popular among those who want to eat a solid meal with bread as the main course.

■Word of mouth

You can take out or eat at the restaurant for lunch, which is great.
The showcase is full of breads and they all look delicious. The salads and pumpkin potage were both delicious.
Easy access from Karasuma-Oike station and we used it for take out. It was delicious.
The fruit sandwiches are delicious. I want to come back here to eat again.
I had the curry bread. It tasted like a meat-based keema curry and had plenty of ingredients. It was delicious.

Name of store:annee
Address: 1F Primo Fiore, 139 Tutsudakuri-cho, Anekoji Muro-machi Nishiiru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Access: about 5 minutes on foot from Karasuma-Oike Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway

HP:https://www.instagram.com/cafe_kocsi_annee/　(Instagram)

4. Tamaki Tei

Although it is located in Uji near Kyoto, it is no exaggeration to say that it is one of the most popular bakeries in Kyoto, with many fans who come from far and wide.
From standard items such as curry buns and melon buns to European-inspired breads such as baguettes and croissants, the store is filled to the brim with a wide variety of breads.

In addition, since Tamaki Tei insists on using carefully selected ingredients from Europe, Canada, and Japan, many people come to the store for the high quality items made from these fine materials.
From buttery croissants to sweet breads, you will be tempted to buy this and that.

■Word of mouth

The bakery is so loved by the locals that it would not be an exaggeration to say that Kyoto is the place to go for Tamaki Tei bakery. Customers always line up in long lines for the many loaves of bread!
The bakery in Uji City is probably the best bakery in Uji City. There are so many people lined up that even the parking lot is crowded. The crispiness of the croissants is addictive. I always come here to buy them.
There are a wide variety of hard deli breads and prepared breads. I always have a hard time deciding which one to choose.
Since moving to a new location, the store has become more spacious and I always visit here. I recommend the croissants.
Japanese food is good in Kyoto, but Tamaki Tei is the place to go! I want you to come here for the bread.

Name of store:arbor (arbour, bower)
Address: 57-14 Gokesho Hirano, Uji City, Kyoto, Japan
Access: about 6 minutes walk from "Obaku" station of Keihan

HP:http://www.tamaki-tei.com/

5. Shizuya

Shizuya is a long-established bakery in Kyoto that is popular among people of all ages.
The company has been in business for 74 years and operates more than 20 stores, mainly in Kyoto City.

The bread made with the finest ingredients is available in numerous varieties, including side dish bread, sandwiches, bread, and French bread, but the most popular are Shizuya's signature "carne" and "original beef cutlet sandwich.
The Kyoto Station branch is located in front of the Hachijo Exit ticket gate of JR Kyoto Station and has excellent accessibility. Customers are constantly buying them as souvenirs or to eat on the train.

■Word of mouth

The alphabet "SHIZUYA" is a landmark. It is located right outside the station ticket gates, so it is easy to stop by.
The ultimate grape bread and the ultimate melon bread are highly recommended. You can feel the store's commitment to its products.
...I have seen it on TV. I bought normal carne, pepper carne, and curry bread. They were well seasoned and delicious.
A typical bakery in Kyoto. I think it is loved by many people as a common bakery. The bread is really delicious!
I always stop by when I visit Kyoto. This is probably the first of the three major bakeries in Kyoto.

Name of store:Shizuya Kyoto Station
Address: Asty Kyoto 1F Asty Road, 8-3 Higashishiokoji Takakura-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Access: Short walk from JR Kyoto Station Shinkansen Hachijo Exit ticket gate

HP:https://www.sizuya.co.jp/shop/kyotost.html

summary

In this issue, we have introduced stores where you can taste recommended bread that you may want to visit in Kyoto.
Please take a stroll to find the bread you want to eat♪