These days, more people are choosing bread instead of rice for some meals, and supermarkets and convenience stores offer a wide variety of breads.
The writer sometimes eats bread for all three meals in a day.
But every now and then, you want to buy freshly baked bread from a bakery and take your time enjoying the aroma of wheat and the flavors of the ingredients.
“BAMBOO BAKERS” in Mizushima, Kurashiki City, is a bakery filled with breads that reflect the owner’s love of bread and attention to detail.
With more than 70 varieties of bread on display, you can enjoy the fun of wondering, “Which one should I choose today?”
Here we introduce the diverse selection, from classic to distinctive breads, and the thoughts the owner has put into BAMBOO BAKERS.
The information presented was current when this article was published in September 2025. Please note that it may differ from current information.
About BAMBOO BAKERS
BAMBOO BAKERS is a bakery that opened in Mizushima, Kurashiki City, in December 2024.
It opened on the site of a pharmacy that had been run by the owner’s family since their grandfather’s generation. The owner, who loves bread, started the bakery with their younger sister and two friends who are bakers.
A wide variety of breads are available every day. In addition to local residents, customers come from far away to get their hands on the bread here.
Types of bread at BAMBOO BAKERS
There are an impressive more than 70 varieties of bread on display each day.
The selection includes all kinds of bread, from cream-filled varieties to savory breads and crusty breads. Apparently, the two bakers make everything themselves.
Here are a few of the breads that customers love.
Homemade Cream Bun
The “Homemade Cream Bun” is soft and fluffy, with a generous amount of homemade cream inside.
The cream is not too sweet, and its flavor makes it hard to stop eating. With its gentle texture and satisfying size, it’s no wonder this is a popular item at the bakery.
Hojicha and Black Soybeans
The “Hojicha and Black Soybeans” has a firm texture, with the fragrant flavor of hojicha coming through.
The bread contains gently sweet black soybeans, and the flavor of the ingredients unfolds with every bite. It’s delicious as is, but the writer finds it even tastier with a little butter and salt.
This bread has a mellow flavor and is not too sweet.
Morning-Boiled Egg Sandwich
The “Morning-Boiled Egg Sandwich” is made with a fluffy, additive-free koppe-pan roll made with 100% Hokkaido-grown “Haruyokoi” wheat, generously filled with a mixture made from eggs boiled that morning. It’s a hearty savory bread.
It’s a popular item, so apparently it sometimes sells out by early afternoon.
Baguette
The “Baguette” is crisp on the outside and chewy inside, with a firm bite.
It’s delicious as a sandwich, but they also recommend enjoying it simply with butter or olive oil.
BAMBOO BAKERS offers a variety of breads every day.
We asked the owner, Ishimaru Yukiko, about how this popular bakery—where customers have been coming in steadily since it first opened—got its start.
BAMBOO BAKERS details
| Name | BAMBOO BAKERS |
|---|---|
| Address | 11-16 Mizushima Nishitokiwa-cho, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Contact | 086-444-9271 |
| Parking | Available Next to the shop |
| Hours | 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
| Closed | Wednesday, Sunday |
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| Website | BAMBOO BAKERS |
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