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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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

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

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

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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