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Jan 18, 2022

Best bakery in Niigata?

I am perpetually in search of the most delicious baked goods in Niigata. My homestead is close to Niigata city, but make no mistake, I have and will travel for bread of all varieties. Please make a recommendation and let me know, but include the good AND the bad. And if there's one bread that you enjoy more than all the others, tell me about it!

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I never thought I would call Japan my home, but after 20 years I understand the beauty and appeal of Land of the Rising Sun. Part of my affection for Japan stems from my bride, Manami who introduced me to the essence of this magical land. As an amateur historian and sociologist, the uniqueness of Japan’s past captured my heart and soul, bonding me to the society and culture that is now a part of me. This society has embraced me, and I am no longer a visitor, I have recast myself as a cultural hybrid, always updating my identity with the rich cultural information from the past into the present, and, invariably, the future.

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  • genkidesu

    genkidesu

    on Jan 19

    Hi! Several-year Niigata dweller here. I'm partial to my local spots in Urasa (Minamiuonuma area). Basel Bakery - they have the BEST shokupan I've had in my life. Plus, the owner/operator is the friendliest lady. They typically have a variety of sweet and savory breads too, but I recommend getting there early as the most popular things often sell out. 1630 Urasa, Minamiuonuma, Niigata 949-7302 Rouge Blanc - this is another great bakery in Minamiuouma, near the Itsukamachi ski area. They have a lot of delicious breads including adorable character-shaped ones for kids, and part of what I love about visiting here is the view! So nice in any season, in fact I recommend visiting in multiple seasons so you can appreciate the varied scenery from the windows here. 2314 Itsukamachi, Minamiuonuma, Niigata 949-7101

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  • genkidesu

    genkidesu

    on Jan 23

    If you do have any recommendations for the rest of us, I'd love to see you blog about them or write a review! I'm always down to find great new bakeries myself, so please let us know your favorite gems! :)

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  • genkidesu

    genkidesu

    on Sep 18

    Some good options on this site, too: https://025.teny.co.jp/gourmet/special_bread/niigatashi-bakery-2023-shimohanki I've been to a couple of them and want to try out the places I haven't already visited.

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  • genkidesu

    genkidesu

    on Dec 9

    Tried a new one on the weekend, Willow House in Nagaoka. They use local wheat and rice flour and the breads are baked in a wood fired oven. We liked it a lot, and the building they're in is cool as well.

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