Kimura-ya Main Store, Ginza

A small bun crowned with a salted cherry blossom and filled with finely textured red bean paste, the signature sakura anpan stands as the defining emblem of Kimura-ya Main Store, Ginza. The paste's refined sweetness pairs naturally with the gentle salinity of the flower, and the modest size makes it an easy treat while strolling through the neighbourhood. Alongside this classic fermented sake-yeast bun, the bakery offers diverse interpretations of anko, including rich an-butter buns and sweet rolls filled with cream.

The savoury offerings are just as tempting, from crisp prawn cutlet rolls and classic lunch sandwiches to Western pastries like apple pie. While picking up fresh bakes from the counter on floor 1 for takeout is always an option, heading up to the cafe on floor 2 allows you to linger over coffee with a warm anpan set or traditional sweet dish. Further upstairs, a Western-style restaurant serves hearty plates with complimentary bread refills, making this corner of Ginza 4-chome a versatile destination from morning through evening.