This rustic bakery is so discreet, you might miss it if you’re not looking hard enough. However, it’s been in business for about 25 years and has amassed a loyal following, especially in the surrounding ‘hood. To give it even more credit, the bakery was even listed as one of the 100 best bakeries in Tokyo by restaurant guide Tabelog in 2022.
Shigekuniya functions as a takeaway bakery with fresh bread displayed out front. Popular items include its shokupan milk bread made with different flours, banana bread and a wide variety of bagels – a true rarity in Tokyo. If you’re on the hunt for something more hearty, check out the tiny refrigerator stocked with a rotating selection of sandwiches. To accompany your bread, you can also pick up jars of seasonal fruit preserves.