Tabelog ratingPan Yakouro (パン屋航路) is a tiny but mighty bakery in the port town of Onomichi, earning a loyal following for its exceptionally well-made breads and pastries. It’s particularly famous for two items: its bagels, which several international visitors have compared to New York standards for their satisfyingly dense and chewy texture, and the rich beef-suji curry bread (牛すじカレーパン), which many locals consider a must-have.
Guests consistently praise the quality across the board, from the signature salt-butter bagels and savory curry bread to croissants and sweet kouign-amann. The menu also features inventive touches inspired by the nearby Seto Inland Sea, such as a focaccia with island mozuku seaweed and pistachio. Reviewers note that the staff are friendly and that everything tastes best when fresh from the oven. The main drawback is the shop’s popularity: it is very small, frequently has a queue, and often sells out of its most popular items by mid-afternoon or even earlier.
Prices are modest for the craft level. Reviewers in 2024–2026 reported paying around ¥400 for a salt-butter bagel, ¥410 for the curry bread, ¥340 for a croissant, and ¥380 for the mozuku and pistachio focaccia. A typical spend is between ¥1,000 and ¥1,999. Visitors overwhelmingly agree that it offers excellent value.
- Getting There: Pan Yakouro is a 5-minute walk from JR Onomichi Station.
- Booking: Walk-in only. Reservations are not accepted, and you should expect to queue, as entry to the small shop is limited. Arrive early, as items sell out.
- Payment: PayPay is accepted. Credit cards and other forms of electronic money are not.
- Parking: Two parking spaces are available for customers behind the store.
- Children: Children are welcome.
- Smoking: The entire premises are non-smoking.
