This is a "bakery tour" where you go to several bakeries in search of delicious bread. This is a unique way to enjoy bread that you can not only eat on the spot but also take home as a souvenir (this is not the case with ramen noodles).

You may think that you have to go out to a town when you have time, such as on a holiday, but there is actually a place where you can enjoy a quick trip after work. One such place is "Ecute Shinagawa," a commercial facility located inside the ticket gates of JR Shinagawa Station in Tokyo.

Station Naka commercial facility "Ecute Shinagawa
Station Naka commercial facility "Ecute Shinagawa

There are six bakeries inside the station ticket gates, ranging from well-known chains to rare stores with only a few locations in Tokyo. Of course, the bread is even more diverse. In this article, we will introduce you to the lineup of bakeries in Ecute Shinagawa, as well as some of the breads sold at each of them.

Breadworks

The bakeries have a unique atmosphere in the design of their signs and bags. In addition to Ecute Shinagawa, there are two other stores in Tokyo.

The letters on the sign have a retro feel.
The letters on the sign have a retro feel.

Store bags. They're all into bread.
Store bags. They're all into bread.

Paper bag for bread. The cat also takes a piece of bread.
Paper bag for bread. The cat also takes a piece of bread.

Custard 160 yen

The store clerk told me that the most popular item is the cylindrical cream bun. The dough is soft and fluffy, and the rich custard has a rich vanilla flavor. The dough is soft and fluffy, and the rich custard has a rich vanilla flavor. It is a sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.

The almonds on the top provide a savory accent.
The almonds on the top provide a savory accent.

Walnut and Gorgonzola Pizza 330 yen

Pizza dough kneaded with spinach, topped with walnuts and Gorgonzola cheese. You can enjoy the slight spinach flavor, the crunchy texture of the walnuts, and the peculiar taste of the Gorgonzola cheese. This is also a popular product.

Green pizza is rare.
Green pizza is rare.

This is also a popular product. Wheat and Yeast Mitsuru

The lineup includes many Japanese-style prepared breads, including the No. 1 popular product, "Mame-pan". In addition to Ecute Shinagawa, there are two other stores in Tokyo.

Round signboard with austere handwriting.
Round signboard with austere handwriting.

Bean bread 170 yen

Fine and fluffy bread with a lot of beans kneaded into it. The slight sweetness and slight sourness of the beans give it a simple yet irresistible flavor.

The No. 1 popular bean bread
The No. 1 popular bean bread

Stewed pork cubes 230 yen

Pork cubes are wrapped in a sticky bun and topped with mustard mayo. The pork cubes are large, full of flavor, and very satisfying to eat. It goes well with mustard mayo!

The yellow tuna is not cheese, but mustard mayo.
The yellow tuna is not cheese, but mustard mayo.

When you want to eat meat as well.
When you want to eat meat as well.

BOULANGERIE LA TERRE

A bakery that uses only the finest ingredients and bakes them in a stone oven. In addition to Ecute Shinagawa, the company has five stores in Tokyo, including Mishuku.

Donuts are also sold at the counter on the right side of the store.
Donuts are also sold at the counter on the right side of the store.

Klapfen 162 yen

Klapfen is a fried bread that originated in Germany. The sugar-sprinkled surface is tough like a rock. The inside, on the other hand, is moist and soft, similar to puff pastry. The dough itself is not very sweet, and the sweet and sour flavor of raisins stands out. Fried bread for adults.

It's like a rugged rock out there, but...
It's like a rugged rock out there, but...

The inside is moist and soft.
The inside is moist and soft.

Cream buns that bring happiness

The No. 1 popular item at the Shinagawa store. The cream bun with a cute, smiling face is made of fluffy dough and filled with custard cream with a hint of vanilla flavor. It's a delicious treat that will appeal to everyone.

Shinagawa Store's No.1 Popularity
Shinagawa Store's No.1 Popularity

I'm sure it will be accepted by all. PAUL

Founded in France in 1889, this long-established shop offers a wide range of Danish products, including the No. 1 popular croissant. It has 22 stores nationwide, including Ecute Shinagawa and other stores in Haneda Airport.

Sign letters with a prestigious atmosphere
Sign letters with a prestigious atmosphere

Croissant pastrami: 496 yen

Pastrami Ham Croissant Sandwich
Pastrami Ham Croissant Sandwich

Layers of pastrami ham, lettuce, and tomato are sandwiched on a buttery croissant. The more you bite into it, the more the richness of the butter and the deliciousness of the ham overflows, making it extremely satisfying! The tangy black pepper accents the sandwich.

happy overlap
happy overlap

I'm sure you'll like it. Sandwich House MELCHEN

A sandwich specialty store that is often found in department stores. Currently operating 27 stores nationwide.

Sign letters with a nostalgic atmosphere
Sign letters with a nostalgic atmosphere

Strawberry Banana Fresh Cream: 388 yen

Among the many attractive cross sections, I chose this one because it was the thickest. According to the staff at the store, it is also one of the most popular products.

The cross section is too thick and the bag is too flat.
The cross section is too thick and the bag is too flat.

The moist and soft bread is filled with sweet and sour juicy strawberries and rich and sticky bananas. You can enjoy two flavors in one. The fresh cream is not too sweet. The fruit is the main ingredient and it is refreshing, so it is good for breakfast.

Packed with fresh fruit!
Packed with fresh fruit!

It is also good for breakfast. Andersen

A major bakery with 72 stores across the country. There may be one in your town.

Familiar bakery "Andersen".
Familiar bakery "Andersen".

Danish Sausage Roll 270 yen

Danish sausage is wrapped in soft bread roll dough. When you bite into the crispy sausage, the flavor of the meat sizzles. You can feel the slight sweetness in the salty taste, and it is a dish that you can eat as a meal or a snack.

The cheese on the surface is fragrant.
The cheese on the surface is fragrant.

Choco Twist 172 yen

Twist-shaped fried bread with custard cream squeezed and coated with chocolate. Found in the refrigerated sandwich section.

Fried bread x custard x chocolate
Fried bread x custard x chocolate

The smooth chocolate, fluffy fried bread, and custard melted sweetly in my mouth. It's like a satisfying eclair. Enjoy it as a snack.

One is quite satisfying.
One is quite satisfying.

Conclusion

A tour of the bakeries at Ecute Shinagawa can be enjoyed without hesitation even in the cold season like now or on rainy days. It's also nice to know that you can quickly go back to the bakery when you feel like you should have bought something earlier. You don't have to leave the ticket gate, so why not stop by on your way home from a day out or after work?