Located in a back alley of Ginza 3-chome, this bakery-like shop can be accessed from either side street. I arrived in the evening without realizing this and ended up taking a detour. I was looking for their famous shokupan (Japanese bread loaf) but couldn't find it. When I asked, I was told it was sold out due to the summer season. I also couldn't find the "Limited to Y shop, moist melon bread," so I settled for a recommended "Raisin Cake cut off" for 230 yen, paid with cashless payment. I received a free plastic bag but had to request a receipt. I ended up buying bread from another store on my way home, and the next morning, I had the raisin cake for breakfast. It was not like bread, more like a cake, and not in cut-off pieces as expected. Instead of two slices, I got four.

I purchased a Cream Daifuku Anpan at Yamazaki in Ginza. The appearance of this anpan, made with white bread, is just like a daifuku. Inside, there is whipped cream and sweet red bean paste. The soft and chewy texture of the bread, combined with the cream and red bean paste, is really good. The bread has a hint of saltiness, which adds a nice touch.

I didn't touch anything, this is my first time here. I knew this place existed, a shop in the middle of Ginza where time seems to have stopped, but this one feels like it's stuck in the Showa era. It's like a stationery store from my childhood turned into a convenience store. It's a bit awkward and not fully convincing. They do accept electronic money, but the price tags are all crooked! The products are mostly lined up, though. I didn't touch anything or move things around. It's interesting, I don't mind it. The chocolate marble and fruit slices are definitely cut from the edges, two pieces each with different thickness. They're dense and not too moist. They taste nostalgic, like something I used to eat during club activities. It's nice.

There is a Yamazaki shop here where they sell homemade bento boxes and bread, including Yamazaki bread! I recently got hooked on this place and buy from here often! They have Melopu whipped cream filled pastries that are like a dessert or melon bread. The elderly staff members are very kind and provide great service.

A hidden gem convenience store located one street away from the main street in Ginza. In addition to typical convenience store items, this shop offers a variety of unique products. All of them are cost-effective and have great taste, providing a sense of good value. The bean daifuku and cut-off Baumkuchen were both delicious and reasonably priced. Thank you for the great meal!

This place has been around for 47 years. It's a bit hard to find. It's a Yamazaki bakery, but they sell curry bread that is delivered directly from the factory without any product names or credits. It costs 150 yen. They also sell homemade deli items and bento boxes in the store. It seems popular with workers in the area for lunch. They also have Baumkuchen cut-offs for 160 yen. The sweet bean paste rice cake is also popular. Can you find it?

In Ginza 3-chome, there is a shop with a marble sign on a side street. The sign says "Recommended factory direct sales (limited quantity available)". They sell curry bread for 140 yen, as well as bento boxes with onigiri and more. It's a Yamazaki shop that has been around before convenience stores. I bought the curry bread. Gotta try it to know... It's a round, plump curry bread with a little bit of curry filling. The bread itself is fluffy. It was just a regular curry bread.

It is located near the Muji Ginza store, but it is a different space that allows you to forget the hustle and bustle of Ginza. The handmade sandwiches leave a little bit of the bread crust, making you feel the warmth and handmade quality of the food.

I had high expectations, but there was not enough cream in the melon pan. When I thought there was a lot, my hands got sticky and it was a bit difficult to eat.

It's a small shop in a back alley, but people who work nearby often visit. The shrimp cutlet sandwich is very delicious and I buy it often!

In between the buildings at Ginza 3-chome, there was always a sign that caught my attention. Was it a convenience store? A bakery? Or a bento shop? It said "Marble" (10 meters ahead), so I entered the building and found a "Yamazaki Shop" convenience store. The name "Marble" must be a remnant from the past when it used to be a retail store. They recommended their original bread and bento. When I entered, it felt like a place from the Showa era. But this is Ginza. I searched for bread and found this place, so I decided to buy some bread. The recommended melon pan, curry pan, sandwiches, and rolls were all lined up. The homemade bento was also selling well. I bought the Ebi Steak Roll Katsu for 269 yen and the Curry Pan for 140 yen. An elderly couple was working at the register. There was even a coffee machine (like the ones you see in offices) for 120 yen. The bento was not incredibly cheap at 550 yen, but it had a homemade feel to it, which was nice. The Ebi Steak Roll Katsu was delicious. The fluffy bread with a thick Ebi Katsu had a western-style touch. The parsley and lemon slice inside were interesting. The Curry Pan was okay, but I wonder if that was also homemade. The sandwiches also looked delicious. I love bread with a homemade feel, so I will definitely visit again.

In between the buildings in Ginza, there is a Yamazaki convenience store. It seems like this shop has been here forever. Even as times change, this shop remains the same. Otherwise, there wouldn't be a shop in a place like this. They sell Yamazaki bread that you can find anywhere, and also some items that seem to be cooked in-store. The "recommended" tag on the "Curry Bread" caught my eye, priced at 140 yen including tax. It was wrapped in a simple plastic bag, and when I picked it up, I could tell the bread was soft. It was probably premade. I ate it as is since there was no microwave available, and as expected, it was soft. The curry inside was sweet and reminded me of old-fashioned canned curry, not lacking in richness but not particularly delicious either. That's it!

In Ginza 3-chome, I found a stand sign that caught my attention. It advertised "Fluffy Melon Pan" and "Direct from the factory, limited quantity sale, Curry Pan for 140 yen" and suggested "Let's eat with the whole family". It didn't seem to be a bakery, maybe a Yamazaki store? Convenience store? Daily Yamazaki? Anyway, I decided to go check out the store. It said it was 10m ahead, so I walked down a small alley and found the Yamazaki store. It was a small shop. I went inside and quickly looked around, and found the Curry Pan and Melon Pan. They were not individually packaged like factory-made bread, but sold in regular plastic bags. I decided to buy them and try them out. Melon Pan: A large Melon Pan with a thick and fluffy texture. The crust was relatively thin. When warmed up, it emitted a sweet aroma. It had a very light and fluffy texture, unlike any Melon Pan I've had before. Even one piece had a good amount of volume. Curry Pan: When warmed up in the microwave or oven, the surface became crispy. The curry wasn't spicy, just a regular Curry Pan. They also had sandwiches, bento boxes, and snacks. The store might be a bit hidden in the back of the alley, but it's convenient for a quick snack.

This is a Yamazaki shop located in a small alley surrounded by buildings near Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro. Although it looks like a small convenience store from the outside, they also sell original menu items. The shop is not visible from the main street, but there is a sign at the entrance of the small alley between buildings, making it easy to find. They had eye-catching banners for the spring bread festival. The closest exit is C8 at Ginza Station. The shop offers various goods like a regular convenience store, including snacks, bread, and bento boxes. They also have a showcase with homemade bento boxes, bread, and traditional Japanese sweets. I was tempted by the fluffy homemade melon bread, but the sign for daifuku caught my eye on the way to the shop. I chose two homemade bean daifuku for 130 yen each. The daifuku had plenty of beans in the mochi dough, and the red bean paste was rich and satisfying. The daifuku had a generous portion for its size. This Yamazaki shop seems to be a convenient place for those working or living nearby in the pricey Ginza area. I was really impressed and would love to support this shop. (^ー^)

I visited the Yurakucho/Ginza area on December 2nd, 2016 without a plan for lunch. I stumbled upon a sign that caught my interest and ended up in a sketchy alleyway. Despite feeling a bit uneasy, I found a regular convenience store in a surprising location. By chance, I discovered a restaurant specializing in conger eel dishes from my wishlist in this area. Inside, the small shop had a good selection of handmade sandwiches, onigiri, and unique breads. The handwritten signs added a nice touch to the atmosphere. I bought a melon pan and a carton of milk, although the prices were not displayed. The cashier seemed to have a retro vibe. I ended up at a crowded lottery booth to eat my purchase, and the melon pan was delicious with its chewy texture and generous size. The milk was just regular milk. Overall, I had a very affordable and satisfying lunch experience in Ginza. I would definitely come back if the mood strikes. Thank you for the meal!

When you search for a bakery in Yurakucho, you'll come across a Yamazaki Shop. It's located next to Antiques Ginza Honten. The Antiques shop won't show up in the search unless you look for it in Ginza, but Marble will show up when you search in Yurakucho. Even though the addresses are the same up to 3-4 chome. This shop is not facing the street, so if you're not careful, you might not notice that there's a shop hidden here. It feels like the kind of shop that would be featured on a show about hidden shops in the back alleys of Ginza. Since it's a Yamazaki Shop, they sell bread, pastries, bento boxes, and onigiri. I bought a regular packaged bread, Maron Maron, a sweet bread that I used to like a lot in the past. The shopkeeper is an older lady, and I admire how well they're doing in the expensive area of Ginza.

Yamazaki's combination convenience store is located behind a building, with a shop offering melon bread and curry bread. Inside the store, there are sandwiches made with Royal Bread on display. The best part is that they have bread with handles. It has a nostalgic and slightly old-fashioned feel, but the sandwiches made with Royal Bread are a bit stylish, and the melon bread has a rich, nostalgic flavor. Enjoyed on July 12, 2015.

Located in the valley between buildings in Ginza 3-chome, there is a Yamazaki shop called "Marble". This shop has been around for 40 years in Ginza and is somewhat famous, having been featured on "news every" and "Buratamori". The shop is run by a parent and child duo who work hard together. I'm not very familiar with Ginza, so I always ask for directions to the shop. The directions provided below are specific to the C8 exit of Ginza Station. When you exit Tokyo Metro Ginza Station C8 exit (along Matsuya Street), turn right (towards Namiki Street) and at the second intersection (with Kirin City on the left and Harrods on the right), make a left turn. Walk about 80 meters and enter the passage on your right just before Collabo Ginza store, then turn left at the end of the passage on your left. The shop is nestled in between buildings and can be accessed from two streets. Look out for a small sign along the street so you don't miss it. As you walk through the narrow passage, your excitement will surely rise. The small shop is packed with bread, sweets, bento boxes, and drinks. Inside, there is a register on the right and a kitchen next to it where they make handmade bento boxes, homemade rice balls, sandwiches, and omurice. According to TV information, they are particular about the ingredients they use. It was already past 5:30 pm on a weekday. The handmade sandwiches were already sold out, but luckily there were still some roll sandwiches left! Since it's a Yamazaki shop, they had factory-delivered bread and bento boxes available. But that would just make it a regular convenience store review, right? I carefully checked the stickers on the products and found a katsu-don with a Marble sticker on it! Lucky me. Frank Roll - ¥252 This fluffy hot dog bun is filled with a generous portion of frankfurter in 2/3 of it, and a homemade sweet potato salad in the remaining 1/3. The sliced boiled egg is a nice touch. Katsu-don (regular) - ¥588 → ¥538 (discounted price) Although it's a bit pricey, it's understandable since it's right in the heart of Ginza. The rich sauce of the donburi goes well with the pickled ginger and green vegetable side dish. The katsu is thin, but there is plenty of rice, and I left feeling satisfied. Running a convenience store in this location must be really tough, but I hope they continue to do their best in making handmade sandwiches and bento boxes! Next time, I want to try the handmade sandwich, omurice (¥590 on Mondays), omubagu bento (¥590 on Tuesdays), and omuhayashi (¥590 on Thursdays).

From the C8 exit of Tokyo Metro Ginza Station, heading north on Namiki Street and entering the alley next to the Tokyo Electric Power Company, you will find a small shop with a sign that reads "Yamazaki Shop". This quaint bakery sells ice cream, snacks, magazines, and even bento boxes. Despite its unassuming appearance, the location is unique, nestled between buildings like a hidden gem in a dungeon. With no direct competition, the shop has gained popularity among nearby office workers and salarymen. I passed by in the evening and decided to take a peek. I purchased a few of their original homemade sandwiches. The "Ham Cutlet Sandwich" had a thin crust and thick slices of ham, providing a satisfying bite. The unconventional "Ebi Steak Cutlet Roll" was made of fried shrimp paste, not exactly as the name suggests, but delicious nonetheless. Both the bread and the shop itself exuded character. I hope the energetic owners continue running the shop successfully.