Introducing Shimokawa Croissant

Hello there!
I’m Ayumama, a writer for “SaruKuma.”

SaruKuma has previously introduced ‘fried chicken wings sold at a kimono shop,’
and this time, believe it or not, we’re featuring ‘croissants sold at a pharmacy’!

[Shitateya Jingoro Kumamoto] Addictive Chicken Wings at a Kimono Shop?! (Hanadate, Higashi Ward, Kumamoto City)

Today’s spotlight is on Higashi-machi in Higashi Ward, Kumamoto City, where you’ll find
[Shimokawa Croissant].
Yes — freshly baked croissants are sold right inside Shimokawa Pharmacy’s Higashi-machi branch!

Croissants at a pharmacy?! What’s going on here?!
That’s exactly what we thought too!

So let’s dive right in!

Shimokawa Pharmacy’s Higashi-machi branch is located inside
“Shopping Plaza EAST TOWN Marks,” which also houses Super Marumiya and other shops.

A big croissant poster greets you outside the shop!
The croissants were even featured on the famous Kumamoto TV show ‘Shukan Yamasaki-kun’!

Step inside, and the croissant counter is right there on your left!

A charming wall mural welcomes every customer!

Lined up on the shelves are croissants baked fresh on-site.

Note: croissants are sold on weekdays only.

The secret to their flavor lies in carefully selected butter and flour!

Both ingredients are imported from Europe.

I can’t wait to dig in! ^_^

There’s also a value pack of 5 croissants available!

And you’ll also get a stamp card — one stamp for every croissant you buy!

Once you collect 15 stamps, you can pick any pastry of your choice for free! (^.^)v

Recommended Menu at Shimokawa Croissant

This time, I tried
Premium Butter Croissant — 230 yen
and
Butter Croissant Chocolate — 280 yen.

Here’s the Premium Butter Croissant.

It’s massive!!!
My hands are pretty large for a woman (about the same size as a man’s, embarrassingly enough)…
but this croissant dwarfs even my hand!

The rich aroma and deep flavor of butter really shine through!

And here’s the Butter Croissant Chocolate.

Chocolate is tucked inside, making it a perfect treat for kids!

They can be frozen for later, too!

Don’t underestimate them just because they’re sold at a pharmacy!
Trust me — give them a try at least once. You won’t regret it!

Frequently Asked Questions

※Information is current as of the time of reporting. Prices and hours may change. Please confirm before visiting.