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The World’s 100 Best Bakeries

Toho Bakery

Mitaka, Japan

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST BAKERIES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 48 2026
Toho Bakery

Small bakery in Mitaka, a short walk from Inokashira Park, selling savory and sweet breads. Its salt butter roll is the most popular item, and fresh bread comes out of the oven throughout the day.

Highlights

  • Salt butter roll
  • Curry bread with crunchy crust
  • Mentaiko baguette

Good to know

  • Weekend lines form outside the shop
  • Weekday afternoons often have shorter lines
  • Cards, PayPay and cash accepted

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