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Zelkova

Freshly baked, high quality bread in a rustic store

This bakery relocated from Tachikawa City in Tokyo to Hakushu Town, Hokuto City, in 2016. Inside the charming shop—a renovated Meiji-era house—you’ll find about 20 varieties of healthy bread made with natural yeast, bran flour, and whole wheat flour.The owner’s goal is to create “bread that you chew thoroughly, like a meal,” and while each loaf is substantial, the dough is moist and easy to eat—another appealing feature.In addition to the “Fig and Cream Cheese” bread—which strikes a perfect balance between tartness and mellow richness—and the “Banana Bread” with its subtle sweetness, seasonal offerings featuring local fruits, pumpkin, and sweet potatoes also make an appearance. Since items sometimes sell out before noon, it’s recommended to visit early or place an order in advance to have your bread set aside.

Local Guide

The bread is simple but full of flavor, and the more you bite into it, the more delicious it becomes. The banana bread has a natural sweetness and a sticky texture, and once you start eating it, you can't stop!

Zelkova

• 258-1 Shirasu, Hakushu-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi MAP
• 13 min. drive from JR Nagasaka Station
• 10:00 - closes when sold out
• Monday–Wednesday
• 0551-45-8124
• Free

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Kompre-do

A bakery like a hideaway in the woods

This bakery was started in 2012 by a family living in Hokuto City, right in their own backyard. Their bread became so popular that they opened a shop in the Yatsugatake vacation home area. The charming shop offers a constant selection of about 30 varieties, ranging from hard-crusted breads and sweet pastries to savory options filled with vegetables and cheese.They use either commercial yeast or natural sourdough starter depending on the dough, bringing out the best in each type. A popular item is the milk bread made with milk from Nobeyama. It has a subtle milky sweetness and is recommended for babies’ bread porridge.They also offer a wide selection of breads perfect for snacks, such as “Potepote” filled with sweet simmered sweet potatoes and croissants with orange and cream cheese. Attracted by this exciting lineup, many people visit from early in the morning.

Local Guide

The prices are reasonable, making this a familiar bakery that you will want to visit regularly. If you go early, you will be able to find a wide selection.

Compre-do

• 8240-1156 Nishiide, Oizumi-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi MAP
• 5 min. drive from JR Kai Oizumi Station
• 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
• Tue–Thu and Sun: Pop-up sales at Sukoya Coffee ( https://www.facebook.com/sucoyacoffee/ ) only
• 0551-45-7007
• Free

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Seisenryo Bread Workshop

Glossy bread made with fresh milk

Seisenryo in Kiyosato is famous for its soft-serve ice cream, but it has also long been known for its delicious bread. The flour is organic, the salt is natural salt from the Goto Islands, the eggs are locally raised heirloom eggs, and the water is from the delicious Yatsugatake region. In addition, most of the breads are made with homemade vegetable yeast, which is carefully baked while checking the ever-changing conditions of the yeast each day. The signature item is the Jersey Milk Bread, kneaded with organic Jersey milk from Seisenryo Jersey Farm. It is soft and fluffy, with a subtle aroma of milk when lightly toasted. Also recommended are bread with whole Camembert cheese and curry bread made with Seisen-Ryo's original curry.

Local Guide

The bread with whole Camembert cheese inside melts in your mouth! The jams made from locally produced seasonal fruits and milk are also excellent.

Seisenryo Bakery

• 3545 Kiyosato, Takane-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture (Inside Seisenryo Jersey Hat) MAP
• 5 min. drive from JR Kiyosato Station
• 9:00-17:00 (close when sold out)
• Open daily
• 0551-48-4441
• Free

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TruffleBAKERY (Truffle Bakery) Minami-Yatsugatake

A bread-making research institute nurtured by Yamanashi’s water and forests

Surrounded by the lush natural beauty of the Southern Yatsugatake Mountains, this property was established in 2025 as the development hub for “TruffleBAKERY,” a popular bakery chain with locations nationwide. Focusing on “water”—which accounts for about 40% of bread—the company established a research property here in search of Yamanashi’s high-quality natural water and abundant highland vegetables.
Centered around an open-concept bakery that blends seamlessly into the forest, the space features a glass-walled café and a garden with benches, allowing both adults and children to enjoy a relaxing time amidst the woods. Open primarily on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, it’s a place where you can experience the world of breadmaking alongside the natural beauty of Yatsugatake.

Discover a new bread every time you visit

The counter features about 40 varieties of bread, including signature items such as “White Truffle Salt Bread” and “Moon Salt Bread.”The most popular item is the “Truffle Dubai Chocolate.” This treat—made by wrapping “Dubai Chocolate,” a blend of rich pistachio cream and “kadayif” (ultra-fine noodles), in a buttery, flaky Danish pastry and baking it—was first sold in Southern Yatsugatake before expanding nationwide . New product development and prototyping take place daily at the research lab, and one of the shop’s charms is that you’ll discover a new bread every time you visit.

Local Guide

This is a new spot where bread serves as a gateway to experiencing the natural beauty and abundant water resources of Yatsugatake.

TruffleBAKERY Minami-Yatsugatake

• 8240-6278 Ishido, Nishiide, Oizumi-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture 409-1501 MAP
• 3 minutes drive from JR Kai Oizumi Station
• 9:00-17:00
• Monday-Thursday
• 0551-35-9207
• Free