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6 Popular Bakeries & Cafes in Hakone You Must Visit for Exquisite Treats

Hakone, which has long flourished as a tourist destination, is home to many restaurants, including a wide variety of bakeries and cafes that specialize in bread menus. From long-established shops where you can taste famous bread associated with the Hakone Ekiden to shops where you can even enjoy a footbath along with delicious bread, there is no shortage of unique bakeries in Hakone. We would like to introduce some shops that we highly recommend for bread lovers and anyone sightseeing in the area.

A golden-fried, mellow curry bread

In the foreground is the "Classic Curry Bread" for 400 yen each, and in the back is the "Raisin Bread" for 800 yen per loaf (all prices include tax).
In the foreground is the "Classic Curry Bread" for 400 yen each, and in the back is the "Raisin Bread" for 800 yen per loaf (all prices include tax)

This is a lounge with an attached bakery located inside the Yumoto Fujiya Hotel, which was founded in 1973 (Showa 48). They also sell bread at the entrance, and their most famous item is the "Classic Curry Bread." It is filled with a bread-adapted version of the "Beef Curry," a signature menu item at their sister inn, the Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita, and then deep-fried. While it has a rich, spicy flavor, it is finished with coconut milk to make it mellow and mild in heat. It is a delicious treat that will satisfy everyone from children to adults.
The "Raisin Bread," baked by kneading milk and fresh cream into the dough, is also popular, second only to the curry bread.

Enjoy bread with coffee in a bright and spacious lounge

The white-toned lounge space offers a relaxing atmosphere unique to a hotel.
The white-toned lounge space offers a relaxing atmosphere unique to a hotel.

There are over 10 other types of bread available, such as "Tegiri Walnut Anpan" (pulled-apart walnut red bean bread) and "Turtle Melon Bread." You can take them out, or eat in at the lounge with coffee or tea. There are also semi-private rooms where families with children or large groups can relax and enjoy themselves.
Additionally, this bread can also be purchased at "Picot Yumoto Station Front Store," a bakery directly managed by the same hotel located in front of Hakone-Yumoto Station. During the tourist season, the "Classic Curry Bread" is so popular that nearly 200 are sold daily across both locations, making it a delightful souvenir.

Lounge Wisteria
  • Address1F Yumoto Fujiya Hotel, 256-1 Yumoto, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture MAP
  • AccessApprox. 3-minute walk from Hakone-Yumoto Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway
  • Business hours9:00–17:00 (L.O.)
  • ClosedOpen every day
  • TEL0460-85-6111
  • ParkingFree

Savor piping hot beef stew in a French bread bowl

"Onsen Stew Bread" filled with chunks of beef, potatoes, and more, 760 yen.
"Onsen Stew Bread" (760 yen) filled with chunks of beef, potatoes, and more.

Founded in 1891 (Meiji 24), this long-established bakery boasts over 100 years of history. Many tourists come specifically for the "Onsen Stew Bread," which consists of a crispy, round French bread loaf filled with piping hot beef stew. Since the shop is located along National Route 1, the Hakone Ekiden course, they provide smaller-than-usual "Onsen Stew Bread" to spectators for free every year on the day of the race. It is a specialty that has long been loved as a signature of the Ekiden.

Unique red bean buns that are fun to choose from

In addition to the "Pickled Plum Bean Paste Bun" for 360 yen, there are around 10 varieties of bean paste buns available.
In addition to the "Umeboshi Anpan" (360 yen), there are around 10 varieties of red bean bread available.

The shop always offers about 50 types of unique, creative flavors. They put particular effort into their anpan (red bean bread). The "Umeboshi Anpan," which contains a large pickled plum from the owner's family farm, is highly acclaimed for its exquisite balance of sweetness, acidity, and saltiness. The "Hakone-yama Anpan" series, named after the mountains of Hakone, features a rich variety of fillings such as sesame bean paste, coffee bean paste, and black tea bean paste, making it hard to choose just one. The 3-piece anpan packs are also recommended as souvenirs.

Watanabe Bakery
  • Address343-3 Miyanoshita, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture MAP
  • AccessApprox. 10-minute walk from Miyanoshita Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway
  • Bus accessTake a bus from Hakone-Yumoto Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway, get off at "Hotel-mae," and walk for about 2 minutes.
  • Business hours 9:30–17:00
  • ClosedWednesdays, 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays
  • TEL0460-82-2127
  • ParkingFree (3 spaces)

Luxurious sandwiches made with plenty of fertile eggs

"Natural Fertile Egg Dashimaki Sandwich" for 1,540 yen, "Smoked Chicken Ham Sandwich" for 1,540 yen, and "Two-Color Sandwich" for 1,470 yen (all prices include tax).
"Natural Fertile Egg Dashimaki Sandwich" (1,540 yen), "Smoked Chicken Ham Sandwich" (1,540 yen), and "Two-Color Sandwich" (1,470 yen) (all prices include tax).

This sandwich restaurant is located within the Hakone Gora Park, a French-style formal garden opened in 1914 (Taisho 3). Opened in 2016, the restaurant is famous for its sandwiches, such as the "Rich Avocado Sandwich" and "Fruit Carrot Sandwich." The most luxurious among them is the "Natural Fertile Egg Dashimaki Sandwich." It is an irresistible, fluffy sandwich made with lightly toasted bread spread with mustard mayonnaise and filled with a delicately seasoned rolled omelet.
The "French Toast," which is soaked in egg batter for 24 hours before being grilled, is also popular. It pairs perfectly with the tea served in a pot.

An elegant space where you can enjoy the scenery along with your meal

A relaxing interior. The view of the garden from the window is like a painting.
A relaxing interior. The view of the garden from the window looks like a painting.

The interior, which incorporates an octagonal design to match the atmosphere of the park designed in the French Renaissance style, is also a highlight. The high, dome-shaped ceiling creates a sense of openness, and from the large windows, you can view the flowers that change with the seasons.
On sunny days, we also recommend the terrace seating, where Mount Soun and Mount Myojo, with its large 'dai' character near the summit, spread out before your eyes. It is a space where even those with pets can enjoy tea or a meal together. Please be sure to visit this elegant tearoom, where you can enjoy wonderful scenery along with delicious sandwiches.

Isshikido Saro
  • AddressInside "Hakone Gora Park," 1300 Gora, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture MAP
  • AccessApprox. 9-minute walk from Gora Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway, or approx. 3-minute walk from Koen-kami Station on the Hakone Tozan Cable Car
  • Business hours10:00–16:00 (L.O. 15:30)
  • ClosedOpen every day (closed 3 times a year for maintenance)
  • TEL0460-83-8840
  • ParkingPaid

Enjoy the deliciousness of both bread and gratin at once

"Bread Gratin" (served with salad) using five slices of 6-slice thick bread, 1,430 yen (tax included).
"Bread Gratin" (with salad) made using five slices of 6-cut bread (1,430 yen, tax included).

This is a cafe and restaurant famous for its "bread gratin," made by stuffing seafood gratin into a loaf of bread and baking it. The owner, a bread lover, came up with this menu item with the idea of "wanting to offer a dish named after the shop." It is a hearty dish, with the bread standing about 13 cm tall and weighing 600 to 650 grams. We recommend eating it by scooping up the white sauce, which is packed with large shrimp, scallops, and more, using pieces of torn bread. You can even enjoy the crispy baked crust.

Hot sandwiches with bread tailored to the ingredients

The restaurant offers a calm atmosphere for dining. There are also terrace seats outside where pets are welcome.
An interior where you can enjoy a meal in a calm atmosphere. There are also terrace seats outside, and pets are welcome.

Following the bread gratin, the hot sandwiches are also popular. The "American Sandwich," filled with bacon, egg, lettuce, and tomato, is made by toasting light, crispy British bread. For the "Ham & Cheddar Cheese," we use a fine-textured, fluffy loaf of bread, changing the type of bread to match the ingredients.
In addition, there is a full menu of Western-style dishes such as omelet rice, hamburger steak, and curry. The interior is decorated with flower wreaths handmade by the owner as a hobby, and the homey atmosphere is also a charm.

Pan no Mimi
  • Address170 Miyagino, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture MAP
  • AccessApprox. 20-minute walk from Gora Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway
  • Bus accessTake a bus from Gora Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway, get off at "Miyagino Eigyosho-mae," and walk for about 2 minutes
  • Business hours11:00 to around 15:00 (check the official website above for the latest business hours)
  • ClosedTuesdays and Wednesdays
  • TEL0460-82-4480
  • ParkingFree

A fluffy and light Japanese-style sweets cafe to enjoy along with the scenery of Hakone

"Tenku no Matcha Daimonji Pancake" made with matcha from Oyaizu in Shizuoka Prefecture, 1,925 yen (tax included).
"Tenku no Matcha Daimonji Pancake" (1,925 yen, tax included), made with matcha from Oyaizu, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Hakone Tenku no Terrace, which opened near Gora Station, is a cafe where you can enjoy a relaxing time surrounded by the nature of Hakone. Their signature dish, the "Tenku Matcha Daimonji Pancake," is characterized by its fluffy texture, carefully baked to order, and is a dish where the aroma of matcha and a gentle sweetness are in perfect harmony. The melt-in-your-mouth dough is layered with mildly bitter matcha, red bean paste, and cream, creating a flavor that evokes a sense of Japanese elegance.
Enjoying these sweets in an open, airy space is the perfect way to take a break while exploring Hakone.

Enjoy the scenery of Hakone and a relaxing time on the open terrace seats

The terrace seats, where you can feel close to nature, are also popular. Recommended for a break while sightseeing.
The terrace seats, where you can feel close to nature, are also popular. Recommended for a break while sightseeing.

Hakone Tenku no Terrace is a cafe that has been renewed as a sister store adjacent to "Tamura Ginkatsutei Main Store." The terrace seating, where you can feel the nature of Hakone, is popular not only with tourists but also as a place of relaxation for locals.
The menu features pancakes, as well as light meals and drinks, and the charm lies in being able to spend a relaxing time with scenery typical of Hakone. It is used for various occasions, such as stopping by for a cafe break while strolling or using the takeout service.

Hakone Tenku no Terrace
  • Address1300-694 Gora, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture MAP
  • AccessApprox. 2-minute walk from Gora Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway
  • Business hours10:00–17:00 (L.O. 16:30)
  • ClosedWednesday
  • TEL0460-83-3501
  • ParkingFree (shared with "Tamura Ginkatsutei Main Store")

A popular shop worth visiting, with about 60 varieties lined up every day

An overwhelming selection ranging from savory breads to French bread and square loaves.
An overwhelming selection of items, from savory breads to French bread and square loaves.

Located on the shores of Lake Ashi, this popular shop has lines forming even before it opens. The sight of 50 to 60 types of bread neatly lined up in the glass cases inside is a scene that bread lovers will find irresistible. The wide variety of breads are made with a careful selection of over 10 types of flour from both Japan and abroad. The most popular item is the curry donut, which contains a whole egg inside and pairs perfectly with the spicy curry. The surface is coated with rice krispies, allowing you to enjoy a crispy texture as well. The cube-shaped "Hakone," inspired by Yosegi-zaiku (marquetry), is appealing for its healthy flavor containing root vegetables.

With a cafe and footbath, you can enjoy bread along with the nature of the lakeside

Enjoy bread bought at the bakery in the cafe or while soaking in the footbath.
Enjoy bread bought at the bakery while relaxing at a cafe or soaking in a footbath.

The second floor features a café with a spectacular view, while the third floor houses a coffee bar serving house-roasted specialty coffee. You can enjoy bread purchased on the first floor along with drinks ordered on the third floor. Additionally, there is an outdoor footbath fed by the "Moto-Hakone Onsen" hot spring, offering views of the lake and the mountains beyond, where you can also enjoy your bread and drinks. Inside the shop, you will find original jams, teas, tableware, stationery, and other items perfect for souvenirs.

Bakery&Table Hakone
  • Address9-1 Motohakone, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture MAP
  • AccessApprox. 25 minutes by car from Hakone-Yumoto Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway
  • Bus accessTake a bus from Hakone-Yumoto Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway and get off at "Motohakone-ko" (Motohakone Port), right there.
  • Business hoursCafe 9:00–17:00 (L.O. 16:30) / Bakery 9:00–17:00 / Footbath 10:00–17:00 *Business hours vary by floor, so please check the website for details.
  • ClosedOpen every day
  • TEL0460-85-1530
  • ParkingNone

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