Maizuru

The substantial weight in your hand and the cascade of raisins tumbling free as the knife cuts through speak volumes about the signature bake at Maizuru. Long cherished near Yushima Station, the bakery's famous budo pan (raisin bread) is packed tightly with fruit, offering rich sweetness in every single slice.

Tasted plain at first, a fresh slice delivers soft, juicy fruit texture set against the straightforward, rustic flavor of the dough, letting the natural grape sweetness take center stage. Cut a thicker slice and warm it in the toaster with a slab of butter on top, and the amplified sweetness gains a savory, melting richness that makes a fitting choice for breakfast or a light snack.

Alongside the standard raisin loaf available in large and small sizes, the bakery often features variations such as a chewy wild-yeast version, a cinnamon-scented loaf, or loaves made with large Kyoho grapes, letting you choose according to your preferred texture and flavor profile. Raisin rusks, sandwiches, and classic anpan (sweet red bean buns) also round out the shelves, making easy takeaway options for everyday meals or souvenirs.