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Four excellent bakeries in Nasu Kogen you want to take out

Nasu Kogen, with its beautiful natural environment and abundance of hot springs and other tourist attractions, is a popular resort area that is easily accessible from the Tokyo metropolitan area. In fact, this area is also known as a fierce battleground for bakeries. Many tourists from far and wide visit these stores, which are full of specialties, such as authentic baked goods baked in stone ovens and specialty stores that specialize in rice flour and manufacturing methods. Here we introduce a selection of bakeries recommended for takeout that you should visit when you come to Nasu.

Stone oven bread made with carefully selected ingredients is addictive and attracts many repeat customers.

Walnut Raisin Bread
Walnut Raisin Bread" 756 yen (front) and "Yamagata Bread" 540 yen (back). The chunky dough is one-of-a-kind.

This bakery has a reputation for bread baked in an authentic wood-fired stone kiln. Bread baked at once at the high temperature of the stone kiln is characterized by the perfect balance between the crispy, savory surface and the chunky filling. The reason for their popularity is the carefully selected ingredients, such as natural yeast and whole grains. Yamagata Bak bread, which does not use oil or fat and allows you to taste the flavor of the wheat itself, is such a signature item that it cannot be purchased without an advance reservation. The "Walnut Raisin Bread," featuring the natural sweetness of raisins and the texture of walnuts, is also a must-buy item. You will be amazed at the bread's ability to take time and effort to make.

Check the baking time and make reservations in advance.

In addition to hard bread, bagels and baked goods are also sold.
In addition to hard bread, bagels and baked goods are also sold.

When you enter the store, the first thing that catches your eye is the large stone oven. If your timing is good, you can watch the baking process up close. The flames burning inside the kiln are powerful, and the aroma of the baked bread spreads throughout the store. The store is quite popular, and bread is often sold out by the time you make a reservation. Check the baking time of the item you are interested in, and be sure to make a reservation in advance before visiting.
Next to the bread counter is a café space with about 6 seats. You can also enjoy your café time with freshly baked bread.

NAOZO
  • address (e.g. of house) 232-454 Nishi-Iwasaki, Nasu Shiobara City MAP
  • Direction Approximately 18 minutes from JR Kuroiso Station by car
  • Business hours 9:00-18:00
  • Closed Thursdays (Wednesdays and Thursdays in January and February)
  • TEL 0287-68-0192
  • Parking Free of charge

Flavorful bagels made with a unique method

Bagels made without fat, eggs, or milk are very healthy. 120 yen and up.
Bagels made without fat, eggs, or milk are very healthy. 120 yen and up.

This bagel specialty store offers about 20 kinds of bagels every day. The bagels are made with "Yumekaori" wheat from Tochigi Prefecture, soft sugar, Ako salt, and marine yeast, and are characterized by their soft texture and the simple taste of wheat.
Our goal was not to create bagels that are authentic New York bagels, but bagels that suit the Japanese palate. The bagels are filled with azuki bean paste, chocolate, basil, nuts, and other ingredients, so they are very satisfying even when eaten as is. One of the most popular bagels is the "An Bagel" with Koshian (red bean paste) wrapped around it. No matter where you eat it, the rich flavor of azuki beans will spread in your mouth.

The reason for the popularity of this shop is its concept of being close to people's daily lives.

Some bagels are sold out early depending on the day. Frozen bagels are also available.
Some bagels are sold out early depending on the day. Frozen bagels are also available.

Inside the store, the shelves are filled with carefully wrapped bagels with a handmade feel. Since bagels made with simple ingredients tend to become hard, they are kept moist by placing them in a bag. If you have any leftover bagels, you can freeze them and still enjoy the same flavor. The store also sells the works of local artists, so it is a pleasure to look around.
Another nice point is that most of the products are reasonably priced at around 150 yen. With the motto of "something you can eat every day," the prices are affordable for everyone.

Bagel que-vaeu
  • address (e.g. of house) 23-4 Takaku Otsu, Nasu-cho, Nasu-gun, Tochigi MAP
  • Direction 11 minutes drive from JR Kuroiso Station
  • Business hours 9:30-18:00
  • Closed Monday, Tuesday
  • TEL 0287-62-1484
  • Parking Free of charge

Bread made with homemade yeast fermented at low temperature for a long time has a different flavor.

Delicatessen bread with olives and sausage (front), salmon and basil (top right) are gorgeous to look at.
Delicatessen bread with olives and sausage (front), salmon and basil (top right) are gorgeous to look at.

This store is particular about using more than a dozen different types of flour for each bread, including original wheat and French flour ones. The bakery uses homemade yeast for its bread, which is fermented at a low temperature for a long time to produce a richly flavored dough. They also use only the best ingredients, such as Nasu eggs and fresh butter.
The most popular "Salty Dog" is a dog bun with a large sausage sandwiched in between, sprinkled with rock salt and lemon peel. One bite and the mouth is filled with juicy flavor, and the aroma of herbs makes it even more appetizing. This is a dish that has many repeat customers.

Find your favorite from a wide variety of breads!

A lineup of freshly baked, unique breads
A lineup of freshly baked, unique breads

The bread popular among regular customers is "hard toast. It is made from French bread dough without sugar or fat. The specialty bread "Couronne," named after the store's name, is richly kneaded with homemade maple cream. Find your favorite bread from the extensive lineup.
The store, which was converted from a pension, also has an eat-in building. On a fine day, we recommend enjoying your bread on the open terrace surrounded by greenery.

Nasu Kogen Bakery Coulonne Linea
  • address (e.g. of house) 796-62 Takaku-otsu, Nasu-cho, Nasu-gun, Tochigi MAP
  • Direction Approximately 16 minutes from JR Kuroiso Station by car
  • Business hours 9:00-16:00 (December to late March), 6:30-16:00 (April to November)
  • Closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays
  • TEL 0287-74-2677
  • Parking Free of charge

Rice-flour bread with a gentle taste that will make you feel warm

Rice bread
Rice bread" with black sesame, green tea, and chocolate kneaded into the dough, 160 yen each.

The rice-flour bread specialty store was started with the idea of "delivering bread made in Nasu's rich natural environment. They are particular about local ingredients, using "Asahi no Yume" rice produced in Nasu for the rice flour and raw milk from Nasu, pasteurized at the store.
The most popular sandwich is the "rice bread" (including wheat gluten), which is made with more than 80% rice. Rice bread sandwiches with Koshi An (sweet red bean paste) or crunch chocolate cream have a light and gentle taste. They are made without yeast food or emulsifiers, so they are safe for everyone from children to the elderly.

Soft ice cream made from raw milk and rice flour is also popular!

The rice and raw milk used for the bread are produced by the owner's family.
The rice and raw milk used for the bread are produced by the owner's family.

The compact store carries about 40 to 50 varieties of rice-flour breads, including meal breads, prepared breads, and sweet breads. The shop also sells soft-serve ice cream made from raw milk produced in Nasu's rich natural environment and gluten-free baked goods made from 100% rice flour.
We also recommend the "rice soft serve," which offers the richness of milk unique to raw milk and the unique firmness of rice flour. All rice-flour bread purchased can be topped with soft-serve ice cream for +150 yen, so enjoy the combination with your favorite rice-flour bread.

Rice bakery in Nasu
  • address (e.g. of house) 1579-330 Takaku Hei, Nasu-cho, Nasu-gun, Tochigi MAP
  • Direction Approximately 19 minutes by car from JR Kuroiso Station
  • Business Hours 9:00-16:00 (close when sold out)
  • Closed Open daily (March-November), Wednesdays (December-February)
  • TEL 0287-74-3272
  • Parking Free of charge

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