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Thursday, December 11, 2025

Hoteido Bakery in Fukuoka: Showa‑Era Nostalgia and Simple Japanese Breads

Hoteido (ほてい堂深町パン店)

My husband and I visited Fukuoka, Japan this year, and one of our goals was to find a bakery worth exploring. Since bread is something we both love, I searched for a place with history and character, and that’s how we discovered Hoteido (ほてい堂深町パン店) in Chikugo, Fukuoka. This small neighborhood shop has been baking since 1943, and it carries the nostalgic charm of the Showa era. Just a short walk from JR Hainuzuka Station, the shop remains a local favorite where generations have enjoyed everyday comfort flavors.

Hoteido (ほてい堂深町パン店)
240-4 Yamanoi, Chikugo
Fukuoka, Japan

Hoteido (ほてい堂深町パン店)

Hoteido is best known for its simple, affordable breads — butter bread, cream bread, and melon bread — each priced around 120 yen. We decided to buy a few of their classics, including butter bread and cream bread. As we drove through Chikugo, the aroma filled the car, and before we knew it, we had eaten every last piece.

クリームパン Cream Pan

Cream Pan (クリームパン) is a soft bun filled with custard cream. The bread was light and fluffy, with a gentle sweetness that made each bite comforting. The custard inside was smooth and simple, not too rich, and carried a nostalgic flavor that reminded me of old‑style Japanese bakeries.

バタークリーム　Butter Cream

Butter Cream (バタークリーム) is a fluffy bread generously filled with buttercream blended with coarse sugar. The bread is soft and light, while the filling adds a gentle sweetness and a slight crunch. Its flavor is simple yet comforting, the kind of taste that feels nostalgic and easy to enjoy anytime.

あんぱん Anpan

Anpan (あんぱん) is a soft, fluffy bread filled with smooth red bean paste. The filling is mildly sweet, giving each bite a gentle balance of flavor. The bread itself carries a light sweetness, making the whole bun simple, comforting, and nostalgic.

シーチキンサラダ Sea Chicken Salad

Sea Chicken Salad (シーチキンサラダ) is a savory bread filled with a creamy tuna‑mayonnaise mixture. The bread is fluffy with a hint of sweetness, which pairs perfectly with the salty, umami flavor of the tuna filling. The balance of richness and softness made this one especially memorable for us, and we both agreed it was a favorite. By the way, “sea chicken” is the Japanese term for canned tuna.

Visiting Hoteido was a small but memorable highlight of our time in Fukuoka. The bakery’s simple breads carried a nostalgic flavor that felt both comforting and unique to Japan. Even though the shop is modest, its history and nostalgic local charm made the experience special — the kind of place where you taste not just bread, but tradition.

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