French Bakery at Seisen-Ryo

Delicious bread at Boulangerie et Confiture in Hokuto

Cathy Cawood Feb 20, 2016 - 1 min read

The bakery sign has stenciled lettering, leaves and flowers.

Window boxes and pots were crammed with flowering plants

All the bread looked wonderful, but I was attracted to these ones

Olive focaccia, and a flat, chewy bread full of sunflower and pumpkin seeds

There were rustic tables and seats on the wooden deck in front of the bakery

A cat and a watering can added to the ambiance

A red currant bush (rare in Japan) was growing next to the steps

After wandering around Seisen-ryo and enjoying the idyllic rural scenery I found myself in need of sustenance, and after a short search I found just what I wanted - a charming bakery with a French name and very tasty looking bread.I selected olive focaccia and a flat chewy bread full of sunflower and pumpkin seeds, and enjoyed them on the wooden deck outside the door.

Cathy Cawood @cathy.cawood

I came to Japan in 2003 to teach English. I lived in Shiga prefecture for 1 year, and it still holds a special place in my heart. I lived in Kyoto for 9 years, then moved to Machida, Tokyo in 2014 after meeting my Japanese partner. I love to take photos, and my Japan in Pictures Facebook page ha...