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Kyoto, Japan

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST BAKERIES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 66 2026
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Small bakery in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, near Karasuma Oike Station, open from morning to evening. Its bagels, including chocolate and cheese fillings, set it apart alongside hard breads and savory buns.

Highlights

  • Chocolate bagels
  • Chestnut-filled bagel
  • Bakers working behind the counter

Good to know

  • Shop is small, so carry light luggage
  • Selection thins out by afternoon
  • Closed Mondays, opens at 7 AM

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