A must-see for bread lovers in Yamanashi! An exquisite bakery loved by locals
Yamanashi is home to many unique bakeries that are loved by locals.
From authentic bakeries that use natural yeast, to stylish cafes, to famous street corner shops with rows of fragrant bread baked fresh that morning.
Why not find your favorite bakery in this special feature that introduces recommended bakeries by area?
We plan to add more stores as soon as we are able to cover them, so be sure to check back.
*Prices are basically take-out prices. Prices are current as of November 27, 2025. Bread types and prices are subject to change.
Shop List
shop list
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Ku bread
HokutoThis bakery in the forest is run by a couple who have been loved by locals for over 20 years. They are currently selling their bread at the "Put Bread Restaurant" on the same premises from 9:30am. Once they are sold out, there will be no more, but you can relax and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee in the store.
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AMPEL GRAIN FACTORY
Kofu CityThis extremely popular local bakery is bustling with local customers looking for freshly baked bread as soon as it opens in the morning. It has many loyal fans, offering hard breads made with fresh whole wheat flour ground in the store's stone mill and aged at low temperatures, as well as fluffy, chewy bread with an addictive texture.
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Sanbon bread from a rice flour bakery that does not contain wheat, eggs or milk
Kofu CityStarting with "Ebisu-ya," this gluten-free bakery opened its long-awaited store in November 2023. It offers a variety of rice flour breads that are free of wheat flour, eggs, and dairy products and can be safely eaten by people with allergies.
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Maruju Bread Main Store
Kofu CityWhen you think of bakeries in Marunouchi, Kofu City, you think of Maruju Pan! Founded in 10, they've been in business for over 100 years and are loved by many. They offer a lineup of around 80 different types of bread, adding new flavors that can only be found here.
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Bakery re RINON
Kofu CityBakery re RINON, which opened in June 2025 near the fresh produce market in Kokubo, Kofu City, is a bakery supervised by the popular Chuo City bakery, RINON. The long-loved flavor is once again available, and it's creating a buzz!
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Akariya Bakery
Kofu CityLocated next to the members-only hot spring facility "Gensenyu Daidai-ya," this new style cafe and bakery also has a foot bath. It has gained popularity for its original curry bread, which is an upgraded version of the secret curry roux that has been loved at Daidai-ya for many years.
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Epichere Kofu store
Kofu CityÉpi-ciel, the first bakery in the prefecture, opened on the first basement floor of Okajima in November 2025. The interior of the store is decorated with photos of the old townscape from the 1950s and 1960s, allowing customers to shop while tracing the history of Kofu.
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Bagel Tao
Kai cityThis bagel specialty shop sits quietly along Yamanote-dori in Kai City. It attracts many customers with its New York-style bagels, which are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, packed with deliciousness.
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Kirin Bakery
Kai cityKirin Bakery is located at the intersection at the entrance to Ryuo Station on Kai City National Route 20. It operates under the concept of "a delicious bakery that you'll want to eat at every day," and is renowned for its bread made with additive-free dough from domestic wheat.
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Small Bakery RISORA
Kai cityLocated in a residential area near Saegusa Hospital in Kai City, the small bakery RISORA is open only Thursday through Saturday. The shop is particular about the flour it uses, and the owner carefully selects what he believes to be the most delicious from a variety of flours to suit each type of bread.
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RueLLe Bakery
Kai cityAs the name of the shop means "alley" in French, RueLLe Bakery is quietly located behind Furuya Acupuncture and Bone Setting Clinic. From classic croissants and salted bread to sandwiches, Danishes, and other sweet treats, RueLLe Bakery offers a wide variety of breads, from savory dishes to baked goods, making it fun to choose from.
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SAKImoto bakery and cafe Kofu Showa branch
Showa TownSakimoto Bakery, known for its flavorful egg- and dairy-free bread, will be making a new start as a bakery cafe in April 2025. From breakfast to lunch and cafe meals, original menus created by artisan bakers will be added to the lineup!
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Penguin Bakery Kofu Showa Branch
Showa TownThis bakery opened in Showa-cho in March 2025, the first of its kind in Yamanashi. Offering bread made with ingredients from Hokkaido, it has been bustling with customers since its opening, with queues constantly forming. Aiming to be a bakery where customers can enjoy freshly baked bread at any time, the shop offers a wide selection of breads carefully baked in its own workshop!
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BOULANGERIE SORITA
Showa TownLocated near Aeon Mall Kofu Showa, BOULANGERIE SORITA features a chic red and white interior. Inside the clean store, there is a wide variety of breads on offer, from bread made with wheat blends and fragrant hard breads to prepared dishes, desserts, and Danish pastries.
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Amber Bakery & Coffee Roastery
Chuo CityThis bakery and coffee roastery is rare in the prefecture, combining a coffee roastery and a bakery. With the concept of "making coffee and bread taste better tomorrow than today," the coffee beans are roasted in-house, and bread is baked one after another in the workshop.
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Historical Bakery & Sunflower
Hokuto"Historical Bakery & Himawari" opened in June 2025 in Himawari Market, a beloved supermarket in Hokuto City. Many people visit in search of the exquisite breads made by Yosuke Takayama, who honed his skills at a famous boulangerie.
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Bread and bread dishes
HokutoBread and Bread Cuisine Boumaku moved from Kiyosato, Hokuto City to Nagasaka in March 2025. As before the move, they use "Kaihonoka" wheat from Yamanashi Prefecture and whole wheat flour grown naturally in Hokuto City, and the flour blend is perfect for their bread, bringing out the full flavor of the ingredients.
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TruffleBAKERY Minami Yatsugatake
HokutoBecause we eat bread every day, we wanted to make delicious food even more delicious and unknown ingredients feel more familiar... Developed with this idea in mind, each bread is full of originality and is surprisingly delicious!
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Le Plaisir du Pan
HokutoNicolas, a French chef who gained popularity in Nagoya, is relocating his bakery to Yatsugatake and opening in November 2025! Using homemade natural yeast and traditional French methods, Nicolas carefully works with the dough to bring out the natural flavors of the ingredients, resulting in richly flavored bread that allows you to fully experience the delicious taste of the dough.
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OrganicCafe Gopan
HokutoLocated in the abundant nature of the Yatsugatake Mountains, this organic cafe is renowned for its brown rice vegetarian menu and homemade bread. The bread is made without any animal products (eggs, milk, butter, or sugar) and is made with plant-based ingredients such as domestic wheat, local vegetables, and brown rice.
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Iepan real powder
NirasakiThis small bakery is located in a residential area and sells bread face-to-face. The owner, a mother of three, bakes a wide variety of breads that are a big hit with kids and are a favorite with local moms! Another reason for its popularity is that the bread is locally produced and made without additives, so it is safe and secure to eat.
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Corner Pocket Nirasaki Main Store
NirasakiThey have everything from standard breads made with locally grown wheat and yeast to new seasonal creations! They also have a wide variety of popular "Yatsugatake Bread" series and "Koshu Shingen Rusks," which make great souvenirs. They also have a service where they can reserve any bread for you by phone, which is a nice touch.
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Pan Daniel Le pain de Daniel
Fujikawaguchiko TownLocated across from the Fuji Lake Hotel in Fujikawaguchiko Town, "Pain Daniel" offers a wide selection of traditional French breads supervised by the hotel's French chef, Daniel Paquet!
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Bread specialty store FUJISAN SHOKUPAN
Fujikawaguchiko TownFUJISAN SHOKUPAN in Fujikawaguchiko Town is, as the name suggests, a specialty bread shop in Kawaguchiko, an area blessed with natural water from Mt. Fuji. The bread, made in an area blessed with natural water from Mt. Fuji, incorporates plenty of local ingredients, such as Yamanashi Prefecture-grown Kaihonoka wheat, Fujigane milk, and Kyoho grape juice, to create a taste of Yamanashi.
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Pancarine
FujiyoshidaPankarine is located a five-minute walk from Gekkoji Station and is marked by a light blue sign. It opens at 7am and is bustling with people, from students on their way to work or school to businessmen.
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Handmade Bread Workshop Saint-Cloud
FujiyoshidaLocated along Akafuji Street in Fujiyoshida City, this popular bakery is always bustling with local customers. They always have over 150 varieties of bread made with fresh water from Mt. Fuji, and they also provide it to hotels, pensions, school lunches, and more!
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Bakeryina
FujiyoshidaBakeryina in Fujiyoshida City is a bakery located near Saiwaicho intersection. With the motto of "bread that everyone will enjoy," they have a wide selection of cute products that will make you want to take photos, such as bread with the owner's face as a motif, striped croissants, and bread that looks like ice cream! Why not try the flavors that can only be found here?
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ONO BOULANGERIE&CAFE
Minami AlpsIn September 2025, the store reopened as a shop specializing in sliced bread, with the concept of "an everyday bakery that you'll want to eat at every day." Although it is a bread specialty store, they offer a wide variety of breads, including sandwiches, croque monsieur, and toast, skillfully using three types of dough.
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IDEAL BAKERY CROISSANT & PASTRY fumotto store
Minami AlpsThis shop specializes in croissants and Danish pastries made with fresh water from the Southern Alps and cultured butter. Every day, they bake over 1000 croissants in their in-house kitchen. Their croissants, made by folding butter into dough and then folding it over and over again, are captivating with their unique, rich flavor. The outside is crispy and the inside is moist and fragrant with cultured butter.
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Yamanashi Bread Studio Montmaro
KoshuLocated along the Enzan Bypass, this bakery is marked by a chef's sign. The spacious parking lot is always full, and the famous shop offers three great things: delicious, reasonably priced, and a wide variety of breads. All of the breads lined up are made from original recipes, and they are particular about making them from scratch using flour.
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Maruyama bread
YamanashiThe shop, housed in a quaint renovated old house in Yamanashi City, is extremely popular for its breads! The spacious, well-maintained garden changes with the seasons, and you can enjoy your purchased bread on the veranda. The aroma of freshly baked bread in the stone oven fills the air, and different types are baked one after another depending on the time of day and day, making it a popular spot with local customers.
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Cafepel by AMPEL GRAINFACTORY
Kofu CityThis bakery cafe in front of Kofu Station is the second store of the hugely popular "AMPEL GRAINFACTORY" near the Yomozawa intersection in Kofu, and is always bustling with people. In addition to being used as a bakery, it also has a cafe space, making it a great place for businessmen to have lunch or meet up with friends.
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Vineyard bakery hana panda
Kofu CityAs the name suggests, this is a cute bakery located in a vineyard. They are extremely popular for their bread made with fruits and vegetables grown on their own farm, as well as bread made with safe and reliable ingredients that are good for your body! They have a wide range of products, from their recommended grape bread to character breads that kids will love, as well as savory dishes, hard breads, and baked goods like rusks and pound cakes.
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This article was created based on interviews and proofreading.The content of the article is based on information as of November 2025, 11, but may differ from the latest information.Thank you for your understanding.
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