Wow! Surprisingly delicious!! I had passed by this bakery several times without realizing it was actually a bakery. I thought it was just a house with a nice veranda. The lady who I think is the owner was very kind and patient, which made it easy for me to choose. When I asked for recommendations, she mentioned that the melon pan is popular. And she was right, the freshly baked melon pan was the best I've ever had!! The cheese focaccia was also amazing! The raisin bread with brown sugar had a unique flavor that I've never tasted before. Even my 2-year-old couldn't stop eating it. Every bite of the other breads was delicious too! This bakery has become my favorite place for bread!

"Mameya" is the reason why I came to Higashikawa today. I have golf tomorrow, so this week's Saturday is for eating out. It's been about 5 years since I last visited Higashikawa. I was surprised! I've stayed at a hotel to ride the Asahidake Ropeway before, but I didn't stop by the town back then, so I haven't been to the shops here. There are so many shops written in my notes, and one of them is "Mameya." It's a bakery. The address is missing from the navigation, so I had to rely on Google to find it. Finally, I found it. There's a sign outside, and two people are lined up. It's amazing, but can only one person enter at a time? I heard that the red bean bread is sold out. That's not good; it must be a popular shop. I'll buy a baguette since the melon bread is gone. There's also a white bean bread. It's a house, and they're answering the phone. The melon bread is also sold out. What's going on? There's someone who arrived before the phone call. The lady in front of me seemed to be eyeing the melon bread as well. If it's a reservation, it can't be helped, but I'm fine with it. The lady in front of me will buy it anyway since she arrived before me. While taking photos, I got passed. Of course, it's my fault, but it's okay. The melon bread seems to be famous. There are other customers, a group of elderly ladies. It's lively. I bought a barley flour baguette. It has a wheat aroma. I'll also buy the focaccia with tomatoes. It tastes good. It's bitter. It has a spice-like sensation. This is perfect with wine, but I'm eating it with beer. The dough is soft and chewy, really delicious. The tomato doesn't overpower the taste, which is strange. The baguette is of the softer type. I prefer the harder type, but as long as it's tasty, it's all good. I was the only one who put butter on it. Since my wife is on a diet, she said she's doing a fridge cleanup, so I bought it for myself. I'll toast it. It became crispy. Most importantly, the wheat aroma is strong. It's incredibly delicious. It's not too chewy in the middle, but it's a tasty bread.

The first time it was sold out. The second time it was sold out. I really wanted to eat it, so I asked them to hold it for me. I bought bread, batard, white kidney beans, black sugar walnut, soy milk bread, melon bread. The batard was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. And the melon bread... you have to try it! It's really delicious! Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. It's the melon bread I've been craving! It's been a while since I had such delicious melon bread! Thank you for the meal.

This is Higashikawa♬ I went all the way there for my usual "tofu & konjac" fix (*^ω^*) Of course, I also had lunch while I was there♬ I also checked out other places that caught my interest...♪*ﾟ【Cheese】♬ 110 yen "Mameya" is said to be delicious! What kind of shop is it? A bakery♬ Let's go check it out (*•̀ᴗ•́*)و I've never heard of it before, but I had it saved on my food app... haha I've recently discovered the joy of snack bread, so I've gotten better at finding my favorite type (*´艸`) The cozy shop had a lovely selection of small bread, making it easy to choose♬ The one that paired best with wine (red) that day was... of course the dried tomato & rosemary...♪*ﾟWhat's the name of the bread...? I wonder? It's like focaccia, right? And the cheese♬ Wrapped in foil and warmed in the toaster oven until the cheese on top melted slightly, it was perfect♡ I got a little hooked on it~♬ Thanks for the meal~(*´∀`)♪

A bakery located in a residential street. It seems like they have converted part of a regular house into a shop. The store can only accommodate about 2 customers at a time. I visited around 10 am and there were already 2 customers inside, so I had to wait for my turn. The shop has a counter where they sell their bread. The friendly lady who served me was very welcoming. They offer a variety of bread such as focaccia, bagels, and baguettes, but they also have simple and nostalgic options like bean bread, red bean paste buns, and cream buns. They use locally sourced ingredients like Hokkaido wheat, natural salt, and delicious spring water from Higashikawa town, and their bread is made with homemade yeast. The bread is small in size, so I ended up buying four different kinds. On this day, I purchased the "Red Bean Paste Bun" (130 yen), which had a slightly sweet red bean paste filling and was topped with plenty of white sesame seeds, giving it a nostalgic taste. The "Cherry Blossom Bun" (130 yen) was a seasonal treat with pink cherry blossom paste and salted cherry blossoms on top, a delightful combination of sweet cherry blossom paste and salty cherry blossoms. The "Uguisu Bean Bun" (130 yen) contained three types of beans - sweet potato, white kidney beans, and uguisu beans. The uguisu beans had a mild sweetness and were generously filled in the bread, making for a delicious combination with the well-baked bread. The "Cream Bun" (140 yen) was a limited edition item available on Tuesdays and Saturdays, featuring a rich and delicious cream made with the popular "Ooyuki Tamago" eggs from Farm Lera in Higashikawa town. The cream was topped with almond slices, adding a nice touch. The bread had a simple yet delicious taste, and I found myself wanting to try more of their bread varieties.

This is my second visit to "Mameya," a bakery in Higashikawa Town that makes its own yeast bread. The shop is filled with palm-sized cute breads. I stopped by because I wanted to eat focaccia, but two out of the five types were sold out. I bought one each of "Focaccia with cheese 140 yen," "Focaccia with sausage 150 yen," "Focaccia with cheese 130 yen," "Uguisu Mame 130 yen," "Small Chocolate Bread 170 yen," and "Bagel with cheese and black pepper 190 yen." The focaccia is indeed delicious with its chewy texture and the savory aroma of cheese. Every bread at this bakery is delicious, and the prices are really reasonable, which is great.

I searched on 'Tabelog' for a delicious restaurant on my way from Tenninkyo Onsen 'Miyado Shikishimaso' to Asahikawa, and this restaurant popped up. I visited around 9:20 am on Saturday. The restaurant is located on the outskirts of Higashikawa city, in a place where you wouldn't expect to find a bakery. There was a sign on the sidewalk. The entrance to the restaurant was not at the front door, but on a balcony-like area. There is a vacant lot on the right side of the building where you can park about three cars. The interior of the restaurant is small, and it gets crowded with 3-4 people inside. The smell of freshly baked bread filled the air. I was greeted by a friendly female staff member. When I visited, there was a male customer with a little girl, who seemed to be a local. The restaurant operates on a face-to-face sales system. There is a showcase that doubles as a sales counter, with about 25 varieties of bread displayed. There are mostly sweet buns. The prices were reasonable overall. I bought "Cheese 110 yen," "Red bean paste 130 yen," "Cinnamon roll 110 yen," and "Melon bread 130 yen." I enjoyed them with coffee at the free table inside 'Michi no Eki Higashikawa Michikusakan' about 15 minutes after purchasing. The bread I bought was all cute in size (about 4 bites), with a lovely appearance. They were slightly warm, as if they were just baked. The dough was soft, chewy, with a subtle sweetness and a faint wheat flavor. I quite liked them. The "Cheese" had a crispy cheese crust, the "Red bean paste" had a mild sweetness with a prominent red bean flavor, the "Cinnamon roll" had a gentle cinnamon flavor, and the "Melon bread" had a contrast of crunchy biscuit dough and soft bread dough. I enjoyed all of them. I wish I had bought more varieties.

If you don't use a navigation system, you might just pass by thinking it's a regular house. Once inside, you'll find a variety of cute bite-sized breads lined up. We purchased one of each: "Cheese Chibi 80 yen," "Chocolate Roll 110 yen," "Red Bean Paste 130 yen," "Choco Pan 70 yen," "Cream Cheese 80 yen," and "Focaccia Cheese 130 yen." The total came to 660 yen! A very reasonable price. The bread here uses homemade yeast, with seasonings like unrefined sugar, sun-dried salt, and water from the underground flow of the Daisetsuzan Mountains, resulting in a simple and delicious taste. I especially loved the "Focaccia Cheese," with its perfect balance of sweetness in the dough and the savory taste of the cheese. The "Red Bean Paste" also had a nostalgic flavor and was very delicious.

I got walnut bread and cinnamon rolls to go. The walnut bread had a simple taste that doesn't get boring even if you eat it every day. The cinnamon roll was also not too sweet and I could eat it quickly. Thank you for the delicious meal!

You can buy homemade yeast bread at a very affordable price and it's delicious. I purchased it for breakfast the next morning while traveling. In front of the store, you can see the mountains and rice fields of Asahikawa, which is very soothing. The first floor of the house seems to be used as a shop.

I often go to a bakery where I always get melon bread and focaccia, which are my usual favorites. They are all delicious and I love them. The combination of milk and freshly baked bread is just so violently delicious, isn't it? The photo is of butter bread???

Hokkaido, next to Asahikawa, is a peaceful town called Higashikawa. The town is known for its rice production, with rice fields stretching along the roads. Higashikawa is unique in that it is the only town in Hokkaido without a water supply system. They use natural mineral water from the Daisetsuzan Mountains directly for their daily water needs. In this town, there is a bakery called "Homemade Yeast Bread Mameya" that uses homemade yeast for their bread making. The owners moved to this town with the desire to make healthy food within their reach. They use two types of homemade yeast, one made from sake lees and the other from raisins and yogurt. The bakery is known for its small-sized bread, suitable for all ages. The ingredients used are locally sourced, such as wheat from Hokkaido, water from Higashikawa, milk from the town, natural salt, and unrefined sugar. One of their popular items is the "zaru pan" and "melon pan." The reviewer also wanted to try the "butter roll with sake lees yeast." The bakery starts baking around 3 am every day, offering around 20 types of bread. Upon visiting, the reviewer found only a few types left, as most had sold out by noon. They purchased the "Brown Sugar Walnut" and the "Three Bean Bread," enjoying the unique flavors and textures of each. The Three Bean Bread had different types of beans inside, each adding a distinct taste. Overall, the bread was described as delicious and satisfying. The reviewer plans to visit again at an earlier time to have more options to choose from.

I went to this place recommended by a friend. It's a regular house with a part of it turned into a shop. When I went around 3 o'clock, the popular bread was already sold out. I don't remember exactly what I bought, but the melon bread was delicious. The bread was small and made with safe ingredients, so I thought it would be easy to give to children. It had a natural deliciousness to it, different from store-bought bread, with a gentle taste. This time, I only bought about three items, but next time I want to go a bit earlier and try out more things. Since the items are small, the prices are not that high.

It was a beautiful day, so I went on a short drive to Higashikawa. I visited a homemade yeast bread shop called Manameya, which is run from their own home. They offer half-sized loaves of bread and cute leaf-shaped pretzels, priced from 100 yen. Their melon bread has a chewy dough and a crispy surface. The baking times vary, but if you call ahead, they can save your favorite items for you. The view from the shop's vicinity is also lovely.

I went to Higashikawa Town. It's a homemade yeast bread shop called Mameya. When you're exploring Higashikawa Town, be sure to stop by the Michikusa-kan at the Michikusa-kan Road Station. And be sure to get the map that is distributed for free there before you start exploring. The map is hand-drawn and has a warm and well-made feel to it, with sections for gourmet and crafts. I always get multiple copies of it, but end up giving them to people who are planning to visit Higashikawa. So, I often don't have one for myself. On this day too, I first got the map here before starting. I passed by Nomado, which I reviewed before, and made a left turn. It was a bit away from the center of Higashikawa. They are still doing road construction, so it's easy to find by aiming for the construction site. You can park your car in front of the store or around the back of the store. I went inside with my wife. The entrance to the store is at the back of the entrance. The wife and daughter were making bread at that time. Great job, daughter. It's heartwarming. Some reviewers may say something about the store owner's child helping out, but it used to be a common sight for a store owner's child to help out in the past. When I was young, I lived with my grandfather, who was a potter, and did the same thing (looking back now, I think I was a hindrance). The wife's gentle and warm customer service is wonderful. There were many cute breads lined up inside the store. There are some discounted breads at the bottom of the case, so if you find them, you'll be lucky. Yesterday's bread is sold at a discount. Ideally, everything should be sold at regular prices without discounts. But it's understandable that they can't sell out during the winter season. Still, I appreciate the store for providing customers with the fun of choosing. The store's feelings come across very well. The bread I bought was as follows: White bean bread, Brown sugar walnut (4 pieces), Pumpkin bread, Focaccia (Plain), Focaccia (Cheese & Tomato) - 2 pieces, Cheese (4 pieces), Fougasse, Cream cheese, Sweet boule. All the breads were delicious, but the most impressive one was the Focaccia. The Cheese & Tomato one had a wonderful tomato flavor. The rosemary was also a nice accent. And the Fougasse was especially eye-catching. It's shaped like a large leaf. It's a bread from the southern region of France that contains 8 kinds of herbs and is kneaded with herb salt and olive oil. It goes particularly well with beer, cola, and carbonated water. The surface is crispy, but it's chewy when you bite into it. It was a hard bread that made me think it would be nice to buy a lot of them as souvenirs. Each bread is made with care and love. It's definitely different from mass-produced bread from other shops. After all, it's better to eat something delicious, right? I bought a lot of bread after a long time. Three days of bread indulgence. Ah, happiness. This is a highly recommended bakery for those who enjoy communicating with the people at the shop. I had a delicious time again this time. Thank you very much. I'll visit again.

Located in a residential area near Michi-no-Eki in Higashikawa Town, this bakery is a renovated general residential house. I started my bread journey three years ago. Before that, I wasn't really a fan of bread. I could count on one hand the number of times I ate bread in a year, including the ones sold at convenience stores. If I had to choose between eating bread or rice, I would choose rice as I loved rice more than anything. However, due to a small trigger, I gradually stopped eating my beloved rice and started eating bread instead. At that time, I would buy bread from convenience stores or supermarkets, not from bakeries. It was around that time that I heard about the reputation of this bakery. Upon hearing that, I decided to visit this bakery. The interior of the shop is very small, and the space in front of the counter for face-to-face sales is so narrow that people can't pass by normally. Looking at the displayed bread, I felt that they looked very delicious, and the appearance of the bread somehow warmed my heart. When I tasted the bread, it was indeed delicious. It was the first time I recognized not only Japanese-style bread like piroshki and cream-filled donuts that I had eaten as a child, but also Western-style bread with cheese and herbs. From there, I started to search for bread like baguettes and ciabatta that I had never paid attention to before. I believe that the bread from this bakery is my starting point. Therefore, I like bread that conveys the "personality" of the maker, like the bread from this bakery. Rice is very delicious. But bread is delicious too. This bakery made me realize that once again. I didn't write anything special about the bread, but I hope you can understand the sentiment. Thank you for the meal.