5 places in West of the Station, chosen by Rin and checked by the editors.
West of the Station
A small family kiln making everyday tableware and tea ware by hand, glazed in irabo made from Hida red clay and wood ash. The shop is often closed.
RinCall ahead to ask if it is open.
West of the Station
A shop run by a woodworking couple: their own wooden pieces, with ceramics and glass by other makers. Closed Thursdays, Fridays and the third Sunday.
RinLook at the wood first. The makers run the shop.
West of the Station
A bakery in Okamoto-machi: bread, sandwiches, and in autumn an apple pie made with apples from Kuguno. Closed Sundays.
RinCheck the baking times before you go.
West of the Station
A boulangerie opened in 1989. Its baker, Tadashi Naruse, led Japan to third place at the 2005 Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie. It closes when the bread runs out.
RinThe croissants come out around noon.
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