🛍️ Karuizawa French Bakery

📝 Introduction

Karuizawa's long-established bakery, with over 70 years of history, offers simple yet endlessly enjoyable bread that is truly charming.

📖 Details

Since its opening in 1951, this long-established bakery has been beloved by the locals. Located on the "Old Karuizawa Ginza Street," a main road in Karuizawa, it is always crowded with residents from nearby villas and tourists. It gained fame because British singer John Lennon frequently shopped here during his stay in Karuizawa. Inheriting the spirit of the first owner, who believed in "making bread with the best flour in the clean water and fresh air of Karuizawa," the bakery still follows the original recipes and methods to produce delicious bread. The store offers signature French bread, English bread, square toast, and a wide variety of both traditional and classic breads that are simple yet never boring. While there are many classic breads available, the bakery actively introduces new products as well. There is a dining area where customers can enjoy freshly baked bread on-site, along with a selection of beverages such as coffee and tea.

⭐ Highlights

Established in 1951, this long-standing bakery is beloved by the locals. Located on the old Karuizawa Ginza Street along the main road of Karuizawa, it attracts large crowds every day. Following the recipes and methods from its opening, the bakery carefully crafts delicious bread. From the signature French bread to classic loaves and sweet breads, there is a wide variety available. There is also an indoor seating area where you can enjoy freshly baked bread on-site.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is there a foreign language menu or a menu with photos? (If so, please let me know which languages are available.)

A: No.

Q: Do you have a vegetarian menu?

A: There is no vegetarian menu.

Q: Can I take photos of the dishes?

A: Bread and the store are available for photography (photos of John Lennon are not allowed).

📍 Contact & Information

📍 Address

618 Karuizawa, Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture

📞 Phone

0267-42-2155

🚇 Transport

Take a bus from JR "Karuizawa" Station for about 4 minutes, get off at "Old Karuizawa," and it's a short walk from there.

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