{"id":1691,"date":"2022-10-20T16:50:55","date_gmt":"2022-10-20T07:50:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/?p=1691"},"modified":"2026-10-02T18:27:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T09:27:23","slug":"the-post-1691","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/en\/post-1691\/","title":{"rendered":"The Complete Guide to \u201cGebecken,\u201d a Long-Established Bakery from Fushimi, Kyoto | Famous Breads Loved by Locals and Information on 4 Locations"},"content":{"rendered":"

While Kyoto is strongly associated with the image of \u201dWa\u201d (Japanese tradition), it is actually a \u201chighly competitive bread market\u201d 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 \u201cGebacken (GEBACKEN)<\/strong>\".\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s history, its signature menu items, and the latest updates on its four locations throughout the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Is Gebecken? The Origin of the Store Name and Its History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The shop name \u201cGebecken\u201d means \u201cbaked goods\u201d in German. Using the famous spring water of Fushimi, the bakery\u2019s artisans take great pride in baking a wide variety of items every day\u2014from white bread and filled rolls to crusty breads and cakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our signature product, \u201cKyoto Dashi-Maki Restaurant<\/strong>\u201dThis dish\u201d gained sudden popularity in 2013 after being featured on the popular TV show \"Himitsu no Kenmin SHOW.\" It\u2019s a quintessentially Kyoto-style dish made by wrapping dashimaki tamago\u2014a rolled omelet made with eggs from Ako and freshly prepared in-store every morning\u2014in bread dough along with mayonnaise and red pickled ginger. It is said that behind its creation lies the founder\u2019s long-held desire to recreate the taste of a \u201clegendary sandwich\u201d he encountered during his apprenticeship in his twenties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, the \u201cWhite Miso Eggplant Dengaku\u201d\u2014which originated from a collaborative project using Saikyo miso and was even featured on an NHK BS program\u2014is just one example of Gebecken\u2019s many creative breads that incorporate Kyoto\u2019s ingredients and food culture, making this one of the shop\u2019s key attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Three Charms of Gebecken<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2460 A wide variety of bread and reasonable prices<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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\u2014a selection that appeals to everyone from children to adults. There\u2019s 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\u2019s easy to see why local customers visit daily to enjoy the fresh-baked goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2461 Our Commitment to Bread<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our signature loaf, \u201cDiana Soft Bread,\u201d is made using Canadian Manitoba flour\u2014known for its high quality\u2014and 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 \u201croyal-class bread.\u201d The bakery also offers several other varieties of white bread, including \u201cFushimi,\u201d which uses the famous Fushimi spring water in the dough, and \u201cBlessing of Wheat: Northern France,\u201d a soft-textured bread made with French wheat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2462 Cakes and baked goods made by our in-house pastry chef<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One of Gebecken\u2019s distinctive features\u2014unusual for a bakery\u2014is that a pastry chef is always on staff. The selection\u2014including strawberry shortcake, choux \u00e9clairs, fresh chocolate cake, financiers, and Baumkuchen\u2014is 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).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 Recommended Popular Breads from Gebecken<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Menu<\/th>Features<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Diana Soft Bread<\/td>Manitoba Flour \u00d7 17-Hour Fermentation: Our Signature Soft and Sweet White Bread<\/td><\/tr>
Kyoto Dashi-Maki Restaurant<\/td>A Kyoto-style sandwich featuring dashimaki tamago, red pickled ginger, and mayonnaise<\/td><\/tr>
Fushimizu (White Bread)<\/td>Soft, chewy white bread made with Fushimi's famous spring water<\/td><\/tr>
Bacon Epi<\/td>A hard-crusted bread whose name means \u201cwheat ear\u201d in French<\/td><\/tr>
Mentaiko French Bread<\/td>An authentic dish made with plenty of Hakata-style mentaiko<\/td><\/tr>
Chewy Steamed Buns<\/td>Steamed, not baked, with mixed fruit<\/td><\/tr>
Beef Cutlet Sandwich<\/td>A Popular Sandwich Where the Original Sauce Is the Key<\/td><\/tr>
Shrimp Cutlet Sandwich<\/td>A dish where you can enjoy the plump, springy texture of shrimp<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gebecken Store Information (Updated for 2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gebecken operates four stores, primarily in Kyoto\u2019s Fushimi and Higashiyama wards. Since business hours vary by location, we recommend checking the official website before visiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fukakusa Main Store<\/h3>\n\n\n\n