Welcome to Mori no Pan-ya

Hello, fellow travelers!
This is Maru, your Sarukuma writer 🙂🙃

Today I’m taking you to Misato Town in Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto Prefecture,
to visit a delightful little bakery called “Mori no Pan-ya” (Forest Bakery).

The adorable log-cabin-style building looks like something straight out of a storybook 💕

I expected a regular bakery, but this place is so much more!
Beyond fresh-baked bread, you’ll also find roll cakes, custard puddings 🍮,
and even wine 🍷 for sale ( ⁎ᵕᴗᵕ⁎ )❤︎

You’ll find the bakery along Prefectural Route 128. Convenient parking is available right next to the shop.

Here are the opening hours.

There’s outdoor seating right by the entrance.
On a sunny day, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy your fresh bread!

Step inside and you’re welcomed by a soaring triangular roof — the name “Forest Bakery” suits this airy, woodsy atmosphere perfectly 🌳🍃
And oh my, the bread selection is enormous ( ⁎ᵕᴗᵕ⁎ )💛

But here’s where I made a huge mistake 😢

I completely missed the most famous bun in the shop! 😭 Please, let me cry about it (haha)
The arrow points to that legendary bread:

The “Baby Bottom Bun” 👶
A fluffy white bun shaped to resemble a baby’s adorable bottom, generously stuffed with creamy custard.
How on earth did I miss it?! Don’t make my mistake — keep an eye out for this signature treat (^^;;

Don’t worry though — there are tons of other delicious options to choose from 😍
And the prices? Wonderfully affordable!

They also offer roll cakes and pudding ❤
I bet the Misato Pudding is amazing — another regret of mine for not trying it! 😆

And here’s a fun surprise — one corner of the shop is dedicated to wine and other alcoholic drinks 🍷

The wine prices are very reasonable too. Why not pair a bottle with your fresh-baked bread?

There’s also a great variety of soft drinks to choose from.

And here’s the cozy eat-in space ♪
It’s small but stylish, with a charming triangular window that lets natural light flood in (^ ^)

You can also order coffee or soft-serve ice cream here.

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Here’s what I picked up on this visit!
I enjoyed everything in the cozy eat-in area 😋
Christmas decorations scattered around the shop made it all the more heartwarming 🎄

The label “Original Homemade Curry” caught my eye right away…
Homemade Curry Bun — 205 yen

It’s filled with domestic Japanese beef — what a treat!
The spice level was perfectly balanced, and honestly, this was one of the most delicious curry buns I’ve ever had 💕💕

Sorry the photo isn’t the best 💦
Drawn in by the seasonal persimmon…
Taishu Persimmon Pastry — 240 yen

It’s packed with rich custard cream inside.
And the persimmon? Incredibly sweet and bursting with flavor — I was honestly blown away ( ⁎ᵕᴗᵕ⁎ )❤︎

I left feeling absolutely delighted. Thank you for the meal!
Make sure you don’t miss the famous Baby Bottom Bun on your visit~ 👶

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※ Information accurate as of the time of visit. Prices and hours are subject to change. Please confirm before your visit.