Tomonaga Panya

Beppu


This charming, historic bakery has been in business since 1916, and people still happily queue for its ever-changing selection of oven-fresh breads and pastries. Take a number when you enter and peruse the English menu. The wanchan (doggie) bun (¥110) is filled with custard cream and uses raisins for the eyes and nose. The shop closes when sold out.

It's on the side street behind Ono Collection boutique.


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