Opening hours, fees and event dates change. Before you go, please confirm the latest details on each facility's or organizer's official information.
Higashimurayama is, in fact, a “bread town” too
Dotted around Higashimurayama and Kumegawa stations are bakeries that take fresh-baking seriously. From serious bakers using natural yeast and cultured butter, to shops whose motto is fried-to-order and made-on-the-spot, to bakeries with in-store ovens attached to supermarkets — the styles vary. Sweets too, from long-established wagashi shops to Western confectioners, are scattered around the town. The joy is being able to drop by between sights.
Look for “a taste you like,” not a “ranking”
How “delicious” bread and sweets are changes completely with each person's taste. That's why this site doesn't publish shop scores or rankings. Instead, please use your own nose and tongue to find your favorite shop. Shop information changes easily, so for the latest opening days and popular items, it's best to check each shop's official social media or local gourmet sites (Tabelog, Retty, etc.).
- Popular bakeries can sell out by midday. If there's something you're after, earlier in the day is recommended.
- For wagashi, there are also items unique to Higashimurayama, like “grilled dango” and the Ken Shimura-themed manju. See the souvenir guide too.
- Opening days, hours and what's on sale change. Check each shop's official information before visiting.
This site does not publish shop rankings or rating scores. Opening days, hours, what's on sale and prices vary by shop. Check each shop's official information or the gourmet services for the latest before visiting.
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