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DESCRIPTION:
Bakery Popolo first opened its doors in 1971. They are located in front of Nara Women's University, just a 5-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. The store opens at 7:50 AM, and is popular with locals on their way to school or work.
MENU DETAILS:
With 30-40 types of freshly baked bread on offer, covering savory breads to sweet breads, they are especially well known for their sandwiches - fresh, tasty and voluminous. Also, get there early to avoid disappointment.
ACCESS:
They are located in front of Nara Women's University, just a 5-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station.
Address: 〒630-8215, Nara City
Nabeya-cho 51
Tel: 0742-22-6697
Hours:
7:50 AM - 6PM or when sold out
Closed: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
BREAD SANDWICHES TREATS
CHATEAU D'OR
DESCRIPTION:
Chateau D'or is one of Nara's most beloved bakeries. They have been in business for over 50 years and currently have 2 bakery/restaurants and a hotel in the city.
MENU DETAILS:
With such a large store, they have a wide selection of baked goods and sandwiches on their menu. Their top 3 products are The Daibutsu Anpan (red bean paste), soft loaf made with high quality wheat from Canada and coockies.
ACCESS:
Their flafship store is a minutes walk from Kintetsu Nara Station along Sakura-dori Street
Nara City's oldest and most popular bakery
Original Hamburger
¥240
Address: 39 Konishi-cho, Nara, 630-8226
Tel: 0742-26-6858
Hours: 7AM - 9PM
Open everyday
POPOLO
A mom & pop bakery near Nara Women's University
Mixed Vegetable
Sandwich
¥260
Strawberry Danish
¥420
Address: 5 Tsunofuricho, Nara, 630-8224
Tel: 0742-93-6811
Hours: 8:30AM-7PM
DESCRIPTION:
Naramachi Pan Koubou okage is a hole-in-the-wall style bakery that has developed quite a reputation for itself in the few short years that it has been open. They specialise in classic artisanal bread geared towards adults and bread aficionados. They open at 10am and close when they sell out, which is often early.
MENU DETAILS:
Okage specializes in rustique bread made with domestically produced wheat. They use organic yeast and take great care in selecting all ingredients for their origin and safety
ACCESS:
Naramachi Koubou Okage is a 1o minute walk from JR Nara Station.
Rum Raisin &
Cream Cheese
¥320
Address: 107 Nishida Building #1, Surugamachi, Nara 〒630-8357
Tel: 070-8905-5216
Hours: 10AM - 4PM or until sold out
Closed: Mon, Thurs & Fri
NARAMACHI PAN KOUBOU OKAGE
A hole-in-the-wall artisanal bakery
BOULANGERIE RICHE
Rich, juicy loaves and delicious baked treats
DESCRIPTION:
A fabulous little bakery known for its juicy soft loaves. Made using a unique method, has been a staple since the company's founding. The bread's chewy texture and the natural sweetness of the wheat make it quite addictive.
KAKINOHASUSHI:
Their mission is to bake bread that tastes as great as it looks. Their menu ranges from staples such as loaves and curry bread to decadent tartes and cherry pies.
ACCESS:
Located on a side street connecting Sanjo-dori ot Naramachi. It's not too far from the famous mochi-pounding shop, Nakatani-do. They have another store outside Kintetsu Nara Station Station with an eat-in area.
DESCRIPTION:
Mia's Bread is a popular in-eat bakery in Nara city. It's a great place to relax for a spot of lunch or grab something to go to enjoy later on. Starting in a small kitchen 40 years ago, they moved into Naramachi in 2017, then opened their current shop in Takabatake-cho in mid 2024. Their new shop is bright and airy, reminiscent of something you might come across at a seaside resort .
MENU DETAILS:
As well as a great selection of bakery favourites, Mia's Bread is known for their hearty sandwiches and delicious lunch sets.
ACCESS:
Mia's Bread has recently relocated to a larger premises just outside of Naramachi. It's a 15 minute walk from our facility or you can catch the city loop bus and alight at Wariishi Bus Stop.
Sandwich Special
¥1,350
Address: 1215-5 Takabatake-cho, Nara, 630-8301, Japan
Tel: 0742-27-0038
Hours: 8AM - 4PM
Closed: Mon・Tue・Wed
MIA'S BREAD
Open since 1997, owner Mia is a living legend
DESCRIPTION:
This popular little bakery is located not too far from Nara Palace Site Historical Park. They offer natural yeast bread and seasonal limited bread all made with additive-free wheat from Hokkaido.
MENU DETAILS:
Sakura Pan-Koubou is well known for its melon-pan sweetbun. There is also a kids swimming school nearby so many families drop by here after class and this is reflected in their selection of wonderfully cute and decorative bread creations.
ACCESS:
Walk across the large carpark in front of Suzukumon Plaza. Nara Koutsu buses stop right outside the bakery, too. Catch the No 98 bus from Kintetsu Nara Station. There is also space for 2 cars.
Address: 4-1-77 Shijooji, Nara
Tel: 0742-31-5781
Hours:
Tue-Fri 8:30AM - 7PM
Sat・Hols: 8:00AM - 7PM
or until sold out
SAKURA PAN-KOUBOU
A cute little bakery with amazing melon bread.
Spicy Curry Bread
¥200
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