On this day, we visited the areas around Sengawa, Tsutsujigaoka, Shibasaki, and Nuta. We had a type of bread called "shokupan" (Japanese white bread). Have you ever wondered why it's called "shokupan" when all bread is meant to be eaten? One theory suggests that besides shokupan, other types of bread were originally used for sacrificial rituals in the ancient Babylonian Empire... Just kidding! Anyway, it's a strange name for a bread that is meant to be eaten. One of the most popular places to get shokupan, which is arguably the best in Japan, is a bakery called "AOSAN." When you come to Sengawa, you can't help but stop by this bakery. The bakery is known for long lines, particularly because they only sell a limited amount of bread each day and once they sell out, that's it. The store opens at 12:00, and the bread is available right at opening. That's the reason why people start queuing before opening time. The day we visited, it was a weekday, so the line wasn't too long, but on weekends, it's much busier. I bought a few different kinds of bread that day: - Cubed shokupan x2 - Strawberry chocolate campagne - White bread - Three cheese pizza - Blue cheese noix carent - White chocolate avrillin hazelnut - Orange peel bread - Butter chicken curry bread - Apple morning - Water drop coppe Each bread had its unique flavor and texture, and they were all delicious. I highly recommend stopping by "AOSAN" if you are in the area.

Both pastries had a strong bread flavor and a relatively mild taste. I hadn't really tried cranberry chocolate before, but it wasn't as overpowering as I expected, and I could easily enjoy it without feeling too guilty. If it were nearby, I feel like I would end up visiting quite often.

Suddenly decided to visit and purchased a ham and cheese roll, chestnut cheese bread, cherry and chocolate custard, and salted red bean butter sandwich. Each bread has its own unique characteristics. The ham and cheese roll includes a surprise element of olives and generous amounts of ham. The combination of chestnut cheese bread is unexpected but fits perfectly. It has a satisfying chewiness with a delightful flavor. The cherry in the cherry and chocolate custard has a rich taste. The salted red bean butter sandwich has a slightly intense saltiness, making it easy to enjoy. In my personal opinion, I would rank them as follows: Basage Anivo (Musashisakai) < Dandison (Kichijoji) = Aosan (Sengawa).

Visited the store on a public holiday Friday at 2 PM. It's about a 5-minute walk from the train station. When I arrived, there were products displayed outside the storefront. Although it was under a shade, I was worried if the intense heat would harm the items. I bought a "Avelline" for 356 yen. It is a dense and sturdy bread with walnuts, raisins, nuts, and more mixed in. Despite its size, it is surprisingly light when eaten. I also tried the "Chocolat" for 216 yen. It is a rich and decadent treat. The chocolate is sweet, but the bread itself has a bitter taste.

-Pumpkin Bread ¥108 A chewy bread with pumpkin kneaded into it! It was like a bagel, I wonder? The pumpkin aroma was fluffy and the more you chewed, the deeper and rustic the flavor became, and it was delicious. -Custard Cream Bread ¥183 I was surprised by how thick the custard cream was. It was beyond creamy. The custard did not waver even when turned upside down. It had a strong presence, but the sweetness was not overwhelming. The bread dough was chewy and fluffy with a hint of sweetness. I really love this bread dough. It was in the evening and there were only a few breads left to choose from in line. I heard the square bread is famous, so I would like to try it someday. I discovered this store on "Ad Street Heaven~Sengawa". ※Weekday around 5 pm, no wait time, no line. Payment method: cash. Thank you for the meal!

In search of delicious bread, I visited this shop as part of my quest to visit top 100 bakeries. It was located a short walk from Sengawa Station, right in front of a park. The interior of the shop was stylish and seemed popular. The bread was delicious! I would love to try more varieties if I have the chance. I definitely want to visit again if given the opportunity.

I found a queue around 11:30 a.m. in a residential area just off the shopping street in Sengawa, Chofu City along the Keio Line. When I made my way to the front of the line, I discovered it was for AOSAN, a bakery set to open at 12 p.m. Waiting for about 30 minutes seemed a bit much, so I checked out a nearby Italian restaurant only to find it fully booked. I negotiated with them to give me a call once a table freed up and then returned to the original line, trying to make the most of my time. At exactly 12 p.m., the bakery opened, and I proceeded to purchase some of their delicious-looking bread from outside. After a short wait in line due to the limited capacity inside (only four people allowed at a time), I bought a Campagne loaf and their recommended sandwich bread for takeaway, totaling 2106 yen. I enjoyed the recommended sandwich bread toasted in the evening and the Anpan with morning coffee the next day. It was a delightful treat. When I passed by later, I noticed the queue had become even longer.

Sold out of corner sandwiches at 1:30 pm on Wednesday... Bought a cube-shaped sandwich made with corner bread, containing sausage, in the shape of a circle. The corner bread has a firm and slightly sweet crust, which I really love. Oh, I hope I can buy corner bread next time!

I had some business in Sengawa and decided to stop by a bakery to buy a souvenir. They had a lot of hard breads and pastries, more like snacks than desserts. I ended up getting a marble bread. The taste was not very chocolaty, but it had a strong salty flavor. Overall, it wasn't to my liking, but that's just my personal preference.

On a certain Saturday, there were about 30 people lined up right after the store opened. Some products were displayed outside the store for easy viewing. The store had a reputation for being a delicious bakery, but there was nothing particularly distinctive about the ingredients or taste. If it were nearby, it would be a place worth visiting.

Bakery Best 100, located a 5-minute walk from the station through the shopping street. Even though it's only Saturday daytime, there were around 10 people waiting in line to enter. The exterior isn't too flashy, but the interior is stylish with elaborate displays and props. Their butter roll is 80 yen! I chose the ambol and black bean bread which cost 160 yen and 150 yen respectively, and they were quite cost-effective. When I tried them, they were delicious. The texture of the butter roll was just right and really tasty. The ambol also had a good balance with the bread. The black bean bread and French bread were also delicious. There are no disappointments here, and it's clear why this place is so popular. A truly excellent bakery, thank you for the meal.

AOSAN Sengawa store on the Keio Line, arrived at the store at 12:10 on a weekday. It was my first time visiting. I thought I could buy something quickly if I went after the store's opening time at 12:00, but I was mistaken. There was already a line of 15 customers ahead of me! As I waited in line, more people joined behind me. There were also bagged breads displayed outside the store, all priced very attractively. After about a 15-minute wait, I finally entered the store and purchased the following: - Avriline (356 yen): A hard bread with hazelnuts, walnuts, and raisins mixed in. It's a great deal for its size. - Blue Cheese Noir Calanque (259 yen): Baguette dough with Gorgonzola Picante blue cheese and walnuts baked in a horseshoe shape. It has a slightly tangy taste. - Milch (249 yen): Soft milk cream sandwiched between Coppe bread. The Coppe bread is fluffy and soft, and the cream is very sweet. The total came to 864 yen. Everything was delicious.

I often come to this nearby bakery, but it's been a few years since my last visit. I arrived 30 minutes before opening and was the third in line, which was a good spot! I wanted to buy their famous bread, but I wasn't confident I could finish it all over the weekend, so I opted for some savory buns this time. They had a wide variety of options, and each bun was individually wrapped in a bag, which was a nice touch that made me end up buying multiple buns. There was already a line of about 20 people when they opened, so even though they had a limit on the number of people inside the store, it was difficult to take your time to choose the buns. That's just the nature of a popular bakery... However, I appreciated that they had a list of bread photos and descriptions on the wall outside the store, so I could look at them while waiting in line.

I was on my way to Chofu on a rainy evening and decided to get off at Sengawa to buy bread. I ended up at a ramen shop that has now become very popular, even though it was my first time getting off at this station. The Keio line's local and express trains stop at completely different stations, so it's convenient for commuting but I always end up at stations I never got off at before. Along the station, there is a shopping street parallel to a small street where shops are clustered. It seems like a slightly different town with individual shops and trendy stores, making it seem like a neighborhood with many young people. I don't like using Google Maps to guide me, so I thought it would be fun to search for the bakery on my own, but I couldn't find it. Eventually, I found a donut shop, but they said they were currently frying and had nothing available. I continued my search and found AOSAN, a bakery that seemed to have a line. Next to it, there was a large clock, resembling a candy store. They were already sold out of square loaves, a popular item, but I managed to get my hands on their Chocola, which was a chocolate bread with milk chocolate cream inside. It was better than your average chocolate cake. The An Butter Sandwich was also delicious, with a soft baguette dough with a butter stick and sweet bean paste. I also tried the Raisin Bread with almond slices, which looked simple but tasted like a pastry with raisins and almond cream. The bakery, AOSAN, was started in 2006 by a couple who trained in a Swiss-German pastry shop called Gotze, and then in-house fermented bread training at Tomigaya Levain.

I rarely visit this area, but I made the effort to go because I had some errands. I didn't plan on buying much, but everything looked so delicious and there were so many unique flavors that I wanted to buy everything! I wish this place was closer so I could come more often!

Originating from the founder who trained at Levain in Tomigaya, known as the birthplace of natural yeast bread, this bakery in Sengawa offers a variety of bread types, not just the popular square loaf. The line formed an hour before opening with around 20 people, mostly for the square loaf. Despite the strong association with the square loaf, the bakery surprised with a wide range of bread types and prices ranging from 100 to 200 yen, explaining its popularity. ● Pain de Campagne (1/4) 302 yen Rye, homemade yeast A rustic bread with changing flavors daily. The crust is thick and crispy, while the crumb is dense and chewy. It combines the sweetness of wheat with the acidity of rye, creating a delightful taste. ● Plain Bagel 108 yen Soft and chewy basic bagel. The surface is moist, and the inside is chewy but not sticky. It has a slightly sweet aroma, and eating it plain is the best way to enjoy its flavor. I had been wanting to visit this bakery for a while, and I was delighted to find that it exceeded my expectations. I definitely plan to go back for more bagels in the future.

I came back from Mount Takao too early and decided to explore a bakery on the way. I knew it was too late to buy my favorite corner bread at 2:30, but I didn't mind trying other bread. Despite the price of wheat flour going up, the prices were reasonable. I bought something like a galette, and it was delicious with the aroma of walnuts, caramel, and butter. I envy the people who live nearby.

This is a bakery in Sengawa town that offers a wide variety of bread and is always crowded with customers. It is popular for its "Kakushoku" bread, which has been popular even before the bread boom. The bakery opened in 2006 and the owner, Mr. Okuda, is from Gotze and Levain. This is the main store with a branch in Komae. It is located about 5 minutes from Sengawa station. Walk along the shopping street in front of the station, turn right at the corner of Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, and continue for a while on the right. It is in front of Sengawa Second Nakayoshi Square. A clock hung on the wooden deck wall serves as a landmark. My last visit was in February and May 2014. The first time, the Kakushoku bread was sold out, so I had to reserve it for the second visit. Other breads that I have purchased and enjoyed include bagels, Noir Carant, cream raisin, English bread, Koropan, square scones, and Avren. Upon my afternoon return, there were about 10 people waiting outside the shop. Bread was also displayed outside, allowing you to choose while waiting in line. After about 3 minutes, I entered the shop. The antique shelves displayed a variety of bread that suited my taste. From French bread, English bread, bagels, pastries, to savory bread, they had a charming selection. They also had baked sweets available. I wondered if the "Kakushoku" bread was sold out, but when I asked the staff, they had stock near the register. The service was friendly, and the staff worked efficiently. After payment, you have to quickly pack your purchases next to the register as the space is limited. If you hesitate, the next customer may come, so pack quickly! I purchased the following items (prices are excluding tax). - Kakushoku bread (6 slices) (260 yen): Approximately 12cm in length, 11cm in width, and 11cm in height. It takes 3 days from preparation to baking. The dough is fluffy with a good pull and melts in your mouth. It is crispy and light when baked. Not too sweet, so it goes well with anything. - English bread 1 mountain (240 yen): Approximately 9cm in length, 8cm in width, and 13cm in height. It is made of whole wheat flour. When lightly baked, it becomes crispy. The dough is resilient, and it is as delicious as the Kakushoku bread. It's a preferred bread for sandwiches. - Campagne (1/4, 280 yen): Approximately 12.2cm in length, 11.2cm in width, and 9cm in height. It contains rye in the dough. The crust is crunchy with a fragrant and slightly bitter taste. The crumb is dense and elastic, chewy. It has a substantial texture, making it perfect for Tartine. - Small baguette (160 yen): Approximately 22.5cm in length, 7cm in width, and 6cm in height. It is warm and freshly baked. The crust is thin, crispy, while the crumb is fluffy and chewy. As a baguette, it is soft, making it exquisite for sandwiches. - Chocolate orange bagel (230 yen): Approximately 9.2cm to 10cm in diameter and 4.9cm in height. A bagel with chocolate and orange peel twisted in. The dough is chewy, with plenty of chocolate wrapped in. Once again, I was fully satisfied. Although the Kakushoku bread didn't impress me as much as before, it was still delicious as expected. All the bread I chose suited my taste. If I have the opportunity, I will definitely visit again.

Today, I made a special trip all the way to Sengawa - just a 5-minute walk from Keio Line Sengawa Station. Opened in 2006, you can find it by walking through the shopping street, turning right at the Mitsubishi UFJ Bank corner, then continuing straight and turning right again in front of Sengawa Dai 2 Nakayoshi Hiroba. It seems like there is usually a long line, but on this day, maybe because it was late, there was no line and only a few pastries left. I managed to get a delicious caramel bread! It had plenty of caramel cream inside, and although I thought it would be very sweet, it was surprisingly refreshing and not overly sweet. The bread was soft and very easy to eat! I also tried the butter roll, which was fluffy and enjoyed it with pistachio cream. It was also delicious! By the way, the pistachio cream sold at Seijo Ishii is tasty too. I would love to visit again if I have the chance! Ordered: - Caramel bread - Butter roll Cost performance: good Atmosphere: good Crowdedness: not busy Visited on a weekday evening, rated by one person Overall rating, taste, service, atmosphere: 4.0 and above: Would visit regularly, confident in recommending to friends 3.8 and above: Would revisit, can confidently recommend to friends 3.7: Potential for future revisits based on taste 3.6: Specializes in delicious items or offers good value for money 3.5: Simply delicious 3.5 and below: Not recommended

Store Name Aosan Location Sengawa Bakery Located in a residential area, about a 5-minute walk from "Sengawa Station" on the Keio Line, through a shopping street. "AOSAN" is an stylish bakery with a large clock as a landmark. It felt like it was loved by the locals. There were many delicious looking breads lined up, making it hard to choose! I chose the Caramel Cream Pan, Almond Roll Pan, and Chocolat. The Caramel Cream was incredibly delicious, and the Chocolat had chocolate cream inside chocolate bread, almost like a cake. The Almond Roll Pan was large, and I enjoyed it over two days, still delicious on the second day. The owner, Mitsuo Okuda, trained as a pastry chef at the Swiss-German pastry shop "Gotze," then trained in natural yeast bread making at "Levain" before opening "AOSAN" with his bread master wife in 2006. The influence of Levain could somehow be sensed.