Marugiku Bakery

Anpan, with its generous filling of sweet bean paste wrapped in soft, thin dough, is a natural first choice at Marugiku Bakery. Diners have remarked on the dough’s delicately smooth texture and the plentiful filling. It may appeal both to those who enjoy the measured sweetness of smooth red bean paste and to those who want to savour a substantial amount of it.

For another sweet option, consider Siberia, a confection layered with sponge cake and yōkan made with sweet bean paste. Diners have praised the contrast between the soft sponge and smooth yōkan. Other choices include pudding à la mode, apple pie and shortcake. One reported version of the pudding à la mode pairs a firm-set pudding with whipped cream, sponge cake, strawberries, pineapple, kiwi and peach. It’s a chance to take home a traditional-style cake along with your bread.

For something more substantial, there are options such as corned beef bread, a bread roll filled with a sausage, and shokupan, Japanese-style loaf bread. People who have bought the premium shokupan have commented that it is soft right to the crust and smells good when toasted. You can make the anpan the main event one day, then choose a loaf or savoury bread on another.

There is no eat-in service; the bakery offers takeout only. It is listed as open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 8:00 to 16:00. One visitor reported finding fewer breads later in the day, so going earlier may be a good idea if you have a particular item in mind. Payment is cash only.