Don't you think that since the 21st century, there has been an increase in stylish, independently owned bakeries compared to the Showa era?
Bakeries with various delicious freshly baked breads are great, aren't they?
However, don't you feel drawn to shops that sell sweet breads in nostalgic, classically designed bags?
There is a bakery that feels like a "small town bakery" with that nostalgic atmosphere in Tamashima, Kurashiki City.
That is the Tsukiyama Bakery.
Tsukiyama Bakery is located on a street lined with long-established shops like Teshimaya, a specialty shop for ohagi (sweet rice balls), and Minami's handmade croquettes.
Tsukiyama Bakery boasts a history of over 100 years since its establishment.
For many years, it has been making various breads with nostalgic packaging designs and simple flavors.
Among them, the signature item "Keshipan" has many fans from children to adults and is a soul food for the residents of Tamashima.
Let's explore the charm of this long-established bakery, Tsukiyama Bakery.
Tsukiyama Bakery is a long-established bakery founded in 1912
Tsukiyama Bakery was founded in 1912.
It boasts a history of over 100 years and is one of the most renowned bakeries in Okayama Prefecture.
In fact, the original location was in Osaka, and it moved to Tamashima after the war.
Since then, it has been loved mainly in the local area of Tamashima, and long-time customers affectionately call it "Tsukiyama Bread."
▼The exterior has a nostalgic "town bakery" atmosphere.
▼Upon entering, there is a small sales area.
▼Next to it is the workshop where the bread is made.
Here, a variety of popular breads are being produced.
In the workshop, the fragrant and sweet aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air.
The employees quietly manufacture the bread and package it.
▼Delicious-looking freshly baked breads were lined up.
▼The signature product of Tsukiyama Bakery is "Keshipan".
This product has been popular since its establishment and is still overwhelmingly the most popular bread.
When you think of Tsukiyama Bakery, you can almost equate it with "Keshipan."
Tsukiyama Bakery's breads can be purchased at supermarkets around Tamashima
Tsukiyama Bakery's main business is wholesaling bread to supermarkets and shops in Tamashima and its surrounding areas.
If you visit supermarkets around Tamashima, you will find stores selling Tsukiyama's bread.
Additionally, Tsukiyama's bread is also available at the Michiguchi Parking Area on the Sanyo Expressway, so if you're interested, please check it out.
Furthermore, while wholesaling is the main business, you can also purchase bread inside Tsukiyama Bakery.
▼The interior of Tsukiyama Bakery is compact, and only a portion of the breads are displayed.
If the bread you want is not displayed, please let the staff know.
They will bring bread from the workshop next door.
If you're lucky, you might get freshly baked bread.
However, it may be sold out.
If there are no staff nearby, please ring the intercom at the entrance.
▼By the way, there is a list of breads made by Tsukiyama Bakery on the shelf above the display.
Please use it as a reference when ordering.
There are so many that you might get confused.
Tsukiyama Bakery's breads
As of September 2020. Prices include tax.
Tsukiyama Bakery produces a wide variety of breads.
Moreover, the "Keshipan" is priced at 235 yen (including tax) per bag, while all other breads are uniformly 105 yen (including tax)!
It's surprisingly reasonable.
Additionally, the packaging design of all the breads has a nostalgic classical design reminiscent of the mid-Showa era, which is also appealing.
While all the breads are intriguing, let me introduce some popular and recommended breads.
"Keshipan" is a popular product since its establishment
When you think of Tsukiyama, you think of “Keshipan”!
This is the standard product of Tsukiyama Bakery, loved by many.
▼ Keshipan is a small, round bread.
The diameter is about 6.5 centimeters and the height is about 4 centimeters.
▼ Five pieces are packed vertically in a bag.
This way of packing also gives a nostalgic feeling, doesn’t it?
▼ The name Keshipan comes from the fact that poppy seeds are sprinkled on top of the bread.
When you hold Keshipan, it feels surprisingly heavy for its small size!
You will understand the reason when you taste it.
When you eat Keshipan, the dough is fluffy.
▼ And inside Keshipan, there is a generous amount of smooth red bean paste.
Since its establishment, Tsukiyama Bakery has been particular about the taste of its red bean paste.
The red bean paste has a smooth texture and is not too sweet, just right.
It has a nostalgic, simple sweetness that becomes addictive.
On top of that, the crunchy texture and aroma of the poppy seeds provide a nice accent.
This creates a perfect balance.
With just the right sweetness and texture, you will want more.
Keshipan is a bread that offers a heavyweight flavor despite its small size.
Its small size makes it perfect for children's snacks, don’t you think?
“Fried Bread” is a Harmony of Dough and Red Bean Paste
“Fried Bread” is also recommended.
Tsukiyama Bakery's fried bread has a unique rugby ball shape.
Although it may seem greasy because it is fried, it is surprisingly light and easy to eat.
▼ The dough is thick and fluffy, and it is filled with plenty of red bean paste.
In fact, the red bean paste inside is the same as that in Keshipan.
However, the flavor seems to change slightly with the different bread.
The flavor of the fried bread dough and the smooth texture and sweetness of the red bean paste create a harmony that is likely to become addictive.
By the way, if you warm the fried bread in a microwave or toaster, the flavor enhances and it becomes even more delicious.
“Melon Bread” Contains Butter Cream
The classical design of the bag is interesting, Tsukiyama Bakery's “Delicious Melon Bread.”
▼ Generally, melon bread is often dome-shaped, but Tsukiyama Bakery's melon bread has a slightly deformed dome shape.
▼ The distinct pattern on the surface is also impressive.
When you eat Tsukiyama's melon bread, the crispy texture and sweet flavor spread in your mouth, giving you the taste of melon bread.
The dough inside is fluffy.
▼ Moreover, there is actually butter cream inside the bread!
Cream-filled melon bread is rare and luxurious.
Tsukiyama's melon bread features the flavor of butter cream and a gentle sweetness, which I think are key points.
“Cream Bread” Has a Rich and Melting Custard
One of the classic sweet breads, “Cream Bread” is also made by Tsukiyama Bakery.
▼ Tsukiyama's cream bread has a slightly unique shape.
And the dough is very fluffy.
▼ Inside the bread, there is plenty of yellow custard cream.
The custard cream has a rich, melting texture and sweetness.
I thought it was a nostalgic flavor that becomes addictive.
“Choco & Butter” Offers Both Chocolate Cream and Butter Cream
“Choco & Butter” is actually a popular product among fans.
▼The appearance resembles a spiral bread like a cornet.
As the product name suggests, the inside of the bread contains chocolate cream on one side and butter cream on the other side, each filling half.
Doesn't this make you feel a bit lucky?
You can see each cream through the holes at the ends of each side.
▼The chocolate cream has a strong chocolate flavor, characterized by a rich sweetness.
▼On the other hand, the butter cream has a gentle sweetness with a hint of butter flavor.
Chocolate & Butter is a great bread that allows you to enjoy two flavors at once.
The "Curry Bread" is not fried, and the curry inside has a perfect flavor
Tsukiyama Bakery also makes "Curry Bread."
▼This is a dome-shaped curry bread.
When you think of curry bread, you often associate it with being fried, but at Tsukiyama Bakery, they bake the curry bread instead of frying it.
According to the store, they used to serve fried curry bread in the past, but they switched to baked curry bread like the current version.
The dough of the curry bread is thick and fluffy.
▼The curry inside has sweetness along with a subtle acidity.
There wasn't much spiciness.
▼The filling is plentiful, with a meaty texture, making it delicious.
Moreover, since it is not fried, it is easy to eat.
I could easily finish a second piece of Tsukiyama's curry bread.
Since 1912, Tsukiyama Bakery has been producing various breads, including the popular poppy seed bread.
In the local area of Tamashima, it is loved by residents to the extent that it can be called soul food.
We interviewed the representative of Tsukiyama Bakery, Tsukiyama Masami.
Tsukiyama Bakery Data
| Name | Tsukiyama Bakery |
|---|---|
| Address | 1-5-8 Tamashima Chuo-cho, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Contact | 086-522-3608 |
| Parking | None |
| Business Hours | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Regular Holidays | Wednesday, Sunday, Public Holidays |
| Payment Methods |
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| Reservation Availability | Yes Items can be reserved by phone |
| Seating | None |
| Smoking | Completely non-smoking |
