The 12 best spots for croissants in Takayama

We loved this place so much that we visited twice during our stay — and both times were amazing! We had the crepes and the warabi mochi, both absolutely delicious, especially the mochi with ice cream!! The coffee was great too, and the yuzu tea was surprisingly not too sweet, which was a really nice surprise for me. The atmosphere is so calm and relaxing — the little Japanese garden next to us made it even more special. On our second visit, we sat Japanese-style on the tatami floor, which felt really authentic. The staff were super friendly and even told us about a festival event happening outside so we could go watch it. Overall, such a lovely place with amazing desserts, great drinks, and the nicest vibe! Highly recommend 🌸🍵✨

Loved visiting the cafe, set in a gorgeous house with interior garden to look over. It’s the cutest place. The staff are so sweet and helpful finding me the gluten free options. I ordered the crepe made from rice flour with chocolate and whipped cream. It was delicious! Even my non gluten free boyfriend loved it! 100% recommend coming here.

Cute traditional café ! We had to take off our shoes to enter and we were guided to a peaceful, warm and beautiful room among the many rooms this shop has.

We stumbled upon this quaint cafe in a little laneway and really enjoyed trying local delicacies. Just like when going to someone’s house, we had to remove our shoes. We loved the view of the internal courtyard. The soft serve tofu ice cream was the standout, nutty and rich, not too sweet, with a nice smooth texture. Warabi mochi was interesting too.

Fukyuan is a hidden gem tucked away in Takayama’s charming old town—nestled in a peaceful side lane just steps from the bustling tourist streets. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by the warmest smiles and gracious hospitality, instantly setting the tone for what would become one of our most memorable dining experiences in Japan. We were shown to a table overlooking a serene central garden—an absolutely breathtaking view. It felt like stepping back in time into a refined traditional home, where classic Japanese architecture meets tasteful modern design. As sunlight poured in through the engawa, the space was bathed in a golden glow, accompanied by the gentle backdrop of soft jazz—it was truly atmospheric. We ordered a coffee float and a pizza, and both were outstanding. The pizza had a perfectly crisp, wood-fired crust that rivaled any we’ve had before. During our few weeks in Takayama, Fukyuan quickly became our favorite spot, not just for the food, but for the genuine kindness of the family who runs it. Each return visit felt like coming home. If you’re in Takayama, I wholeheartedly recommend a visit. And whatever you do—don’t leave without trying the crepes. They’re absolutely to die for. – Ronnie

A calm and beautiful place to rest and drink tea or coffee. The sweets are fabulous.

If you’re looking for something sweet and delicious, this is the perfect place! We enjoyed a coffee and ice cream, and both were amazing. The decoration and vibe of this place are also fantastic highly recommended 💕💕💕

Very delicious dishes, super great Hida Beef and fresh Fish steak. Pumpkin soup is also nice with Cinnamon. Feel like eating European menu but Japan tasted. Good value for dinner. Recommend if you visit Takayama.

Amazing restaurant! Excellent food. We ate fish which was amazing. We ate a local steak that was one of the best I have ever eaten. Do not hesitate to book a place and arrive. Service with a smile and professional. Very pleasant atmosphere. Simply an experience not to be missed.

Had the Hida Beef Rump Steak 🥩 delicious Set Menu. It came with a pumpkin soup which I enjoyed. Afterwards I was served the steak which I personally enjoyed. The meat did not have a lot of fat, it was juicy, easy to chew, and tasty. I personally would come back here again!

This charming French bistro is run by a husband-and-wife team, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The service was friendly and attentive, with the owner even going out of her way to move her car so we could park conveniently next to the restaurant. We opted for the set menu, which included a salad, pumpkin soup, steak, and dessert. The pumpkin soup was outstanding, and the Hida steak was truly exceptional.

It was a magnificent meal that I won’t forget. The steak was perfect and the sides were fantastic. Also, really enjoyed the local sake they had on the menu. Everyone was so nice and welcoming. Would recommend if you’re in Takayama.

Excellent restaurant, delicious food and lovely owners, highly recommend Don’t be put off by the website as doesn’t do the restaurant justice. Perfectly cooked Hida Beef steak, all other dishes delicious too, we had the chicken, steak, fish & pasta, as well as sides of potato chip fries & caesar salad and blueberry tart for desert. Can’t go wrong with selection. Tastes as good as if I was in France. Owners very nice and good English, ended up chatting with them at the end of the evening and very nice!

Very good restaurant, all dishes taste good, uniquely fusion japanese-western taste, worth the price, owner is very nice and can speak english well, not very busy and has a calm atmosphere

If you haven’t tried dango, come. It’s way better than those convenient store dango. Crispy on the outside and soft inside, full of rice and soy sauce umami.

The lady was very polite and kind, unfortunately the rice cake and dango were both just so-so. Definitely had better dango elsewhere.

Nice and cheap! Tastes amazing! A good location dango shop to walk around the town just by the river and sakura trees

The grandma makes the best dango in town!! Has good soy sauce flavor.

Don't know why the negative reviews. The lady was really nice to me. Great snack for 100 yen.

Great 😉

Tasty. Soy sauce. Chewy

Good coffee and pastries. We were able to squeeze 4 people although the place is quite small. I understand some of the other reviews about the service - the staff didn't seem super interested in helping us sit down and we're quite firm on ordering before getting a table. The almond croissant was great rare find in Japan.

We stopped for a mod morning snack and we were so happy we did. This is, hands down, the best coffee you can find in Takayama 😌👌 And the sweets choice is 🔥 really delicious! The staff speaks perfect English and they're so nice! It was so fun to chat with Gen this morning, he made our day! Thank you so much!

The shop offers both coffee and non-coffee drinks, along with some sweet baked treats. The staff speak English very well and are friendly. Inside, there’s a large table that seats about 6–8 people, 2 seats at counter bar and a couple of small tables for two. The toilet is also clean and well maintained. I ordered a hot drip coffee with Kenya beans — it was bright and slightly sour, just the way I like it. Note that the shop has a rule: one person must order at least one item if you want to sit inside. If you’re visiting around Takayama, this place is definitely worth a stop!

Some of the best coffee in Japan. The crew are so friendly and always willing to speak English which is really nice. Thanks guys. Their coffee is expertly brewed.

Very friendly barista who was accommodating to my caffeine sensitivity and provided a great suggestion by creating a half shot mocha instead of a full shot with oat milk. Very tasty and the sourdough bread, jam and butter was delicious as well.

We were super stoked to have stumbled upon this cafe..the coffees were so good we drove an hour the next day to get another one! The owner and the staff were super friendly and knowledgeable, speak good English too so we were able to have a good chat! Highly recommend this place for any coffee lovers!!!

Ordered a flat white with double shot and had their granola bowl. Delicious, proper flat white! Highly recommend to anyone in the area craving a western coffee fix

Absolutely beautiful hotel ! Visited week before last - with a Titan holiday ( UK). promised review - lovely room - great sleep. food was amazing and the whole ambience of this hotel was superb ! Loved the eco friendly aspects too - and …. I got to play their lovely Yamaha piano ! All my wishes fulfilled ! Thank you ! Great hotel manager too - super PR skills !

This was one of the coolest hotels we stayed at during our trip to Japan. Great location – you can reach Takayama in just a few minutes. Our room was huge, with a wonderful view. The breakfast was more upscale than what we experienced at other hotels, and the onsen was fantastic as well. What more could you want? Sleeping on a futon bed was also a special experience.

We enjoyed this hotel with its own onsen. The onsen is well decorated ans very convenient. We had a Japanese style room. The best we has so far. Spacious with huge window. Still, it is a bit dated with scratches on the door. We complained about a leaking tap in the sink of our bathroom and instead of fixing it they simply shut the hot water out without notifying us. A real shame for such a place.

I stayed in a Japanese style room. I had to call reception at 6pm to ask someone to set up my futon for me. Why was it not set up on arrival? The hotel is in a great location, with convenient stores nearby and within walking distance to the walking streets. The hotel has two beautiful hot spring spas, which guests can use. However, if you have tattoos, you are forbidden to enter. Some hotels offer stickers to cover tatts, but there was no mention of this service, and as the baths are to be entered naked, I was unable to use them. Overall, a comfortable stay.

We stayed two nights at the Green hotel. We are a family of 5. Our kids are 20, 18 and 14. We stayed in a family style room and it was fabulous!!! The rooms were so clean, so spacious and such a unique experience. I wish all rooms in Japan fit our family so well.

The hotel has several different buildings, each offering various types of rooms — including Japanese-style, Western-style, and a newer building with modern-style rooms. The staff are very helpful and polite, and they speak English very well. When I first visited Japan, I couldn’t speak Japanese, but I was able to communicate with the staff in English without any problems. Now, after many visits, I can speak Japanese, so whether you speak English or Japanese, the staff are always ready to assist. Thank you very much for your wonderful service. With respect, I would like to offer a small suggestion to improve the guest experience. The onsens are very beautiful and relaxing. However, I noticed that many foreign guests may not be fully aware of proper bathing etiquette. It seemed that some of them did not wash thoroughly with soap before entering the onsen. In several cases, they only splashed a small amount of water on themselves for just a couple of seconds before getting in. Unfortunately, this made the experience uncomfortable for me, and I chose to leave the onsen due to hygiene concerns, which slightly affected the enjoyment of my stay. I kindly suggest placing a clear and visible sign at the onsen entrance reminding guests to wash thoroughly with soap before entering. Additionally, it may be helpful to inform guests that large towels should not be brought into the onsen. Thank you very much again for your hospitality and for considering this feedback.

A enernous and important Hotel in Takayama. At first I chose this hotel due to I have no other choice during the Takayama Matsuri. Moreover, to better arrange my schedule, I also asked the hotel some question about the Festival, and the staff really help me a lot, really appreciated. The room might seems a little old but you can feel it is well-maintenanced. I don't think there's any problem here. To better enjoy the Festival, I choose one night withou dinner, which is not bad, but you need aware there is not so many restaurant near the hotel, so if you want to find anything nearby, the only choice might be the convenience store. The hotel itself also have some restaurant for tourist but they are easily full so don't relay on them. If you don't have any plan nearby, you should choose the dinner in hotel, no matter it is Japanese or Buffet, they are all worthy. Also the Onsen is good too, just the staff might be in it when it close to the end, so you cannot stay in it to the last minute. Well, it's a bad news for people like me who like to wait to the last minute to enjoy since usually I will be the only person in Onsen at that time. However, if you are not same type of person like me, then it's not a big deal. Overall, it's a good stay in the hotel and I will recommend it.

Loving this place! We had espresso, latte and toast. Everything is very good and well prepared. The service is also excellent. I love the coffee so much that I bought some home too! :) I highly recommend this cafe.

Visited on a Saturday afternoon, wasn't too busy. Genuine 5 star place. The staff patience with my broken Japanese and my quirky order. We ordered iced pour over coffee with a splash of oat milk and the pumpkin cheesecake. The pour over coffee was very smooth and brewed perfectly with no acidic or bitter taste. The cheesecake was perfect- not too heavy, but balanced cheese and pumpkin tones without over powering each other. We even won a prize for solving the Sudoku and the staff commented how quickly. Lovely atmosphere to sit inside too. A definite recommendation 👌

A small but modern and cute café (for groups of 4 or less). We took the iced matcha with oat milk and a banana caramel pound cake. Everything was delicious. The sound resonates which probably explains the choice to have smaller groups. Staff is super polite and friendly.

Lovely cafe with a relaxing vibe. We came here for the affogato and it was phenomenal. The banana caramel cake was not too heavy nor too sweet. The staff were warm and friendly. U get a sudoku puzzle from the staff and if you solve it, they will give u a gift, which was a really nice gesture. Note that big groups of 5 or more are not allowed.

Stumbled across this by accident walking the backstreets of Takayama. It is small and quiet. Nice ambience. I had a terrific affogato. No big groups.A big thumbs up!

quiet and aesthetically appealing cafe, with tables spaced out nicely apart water and napkin is served after you ordered and seated down menu attached as per below but do note prices are back in nov’24 if you order one drink and one food by yourself, the owner will give you one sudoku to solve. after you solve it, you will get a postcard to keep for memory ✨

I love everything about this place. The coffee is perfect. It was very flavorful and well balanced. The presentation was world class. Honestly, I’ve never seen better latte art before. I can’t get anywhere close to their designs at home. The food was delicious and went very well with their coffee. Lastly, everyone was so nice that I felt like I was at home. Make sure you check them out if you are ever in Takayama!

Staff is very kind, greeted and smiled to us, and had a little chat with us. We bought 1 croque-monsienr, it’s like baked bread with cheese and salmon inside. It’s really Yummy! And bought a scone too :) Parking of maximum 2 cars outside the bakery.

A wide selection of breads is available here, and everything we tried was delicious. I especially loved their sourdough—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly baked. Definitely a great bakery worth trying!

Great boulangerie! Name in Japanese means “impermanence” which is the essence of what you bake in a wood fire oven .. Bakery at its best. Try the raisin bread fresh or slightly toasted.. a must ! Staff is so nice we chose to have a mini lunch there with sourdough ham and cheese sandwich and a croissant: we’ll be back !

Such a great place for dessert. We wanted to buy everything. We ended up with an almond croissant, a baguette. We loved it.

The pastries were sweet treat for a hot Sunday brunch. Ordered two cold latte drinks to go with it. The cold honey latte was delicious!

This has been the best bakery I found in Japan so far! Amazingly good! Very friendly staff and beautiful place.

Highly recommend. It’s an experience itself, from when you enter in the place to when you try de amazing French pastries home made in a traditional oven!!

I cannot eat wheat and was excited to try the gluten-free cake that they sell. The presentation was well done, but unfortunately, the cake was quite dry.

i have read a lot about poor customer service but perhaps we were lucky the day we went or that person was not working but the service was good as were the products we bought. they have a large range of freshly baked goods as well as pre packaged.

Yummy and tasty. The must is green tea cake!! For caramel custard Pudding, there are 2 sizes to choose. I recommend the small one.

A rather rare find in this part of Japan. This home grown patisserie is well known through Asia. They work hard to come up with seasonal products.

More and good variety of cake, bread and others local desserts

Sell many varieties of pastries. Worth visiting.

(Translated by Google) Chateraise is popular for its taste and cost performance.Thank you for their ice cream this summer.They have a wide variety and are good. There are a variety of other cakes, Western sweets, and Japanese sweets to choose from for events, errands, and everyday use. I've never had bad customer service or the cash register, and I'm always greeted with a smile, which makes me feel good. However, if the staff is crowded, it may not be possible to respond well, so I think it's best to take it with a grain of salt. Also, I avoid times when it's likely to be crowded. (Original) 味とコスパで人気のシャトレーゼ　この夏はアイスクリームにお世話になりました　種類も豊富でgood その他のケーキ・洋菓子・和菓子もイベントやお使い物、普段使いにも色々選べて良いですね 店員さんの接客やレジも悪かったことはなくにこやかに対応されていて気持ち良いですよ ただ、人員的に混むと対応がうまく出来ないこともあるでしょう　大目に見てあげたら良いと思います あと僕は混みそうな時間帯は避けますけどね

Loved it! Perfect crisp outer covering the buttery inner layers. Got one of each flavour - butter, chocolate and red bean. All were amazing. Definitely worth the wait.

One of the softest and tastiest pastries we had in Japan. It was hot and absolutely delicious. Definitely recommend trying it when you’re at the market.

You should not miss this out when going to the Miyagawa Morning Market. They serve amazingly delicious croissants. The anko flavor is my personal favorite. This store is for takeout food only.

I can’t say that this is better than whatever you can find in Paris or wherever in France. I’ve been to France too many times I lost count but when you are in Takayama and like a taste of croissant, come here and you won’t be disappointed! If you want some better croissant, go to France!

Do not eat one night before, come here in the morning and eat croissant much as u can.. my favourite is Anko Croissant 🥐 yummmyyy

We were looking for a quick breakfast spot and stumbled upon Miyagawa morning market. The smell led us to try the croissant, and it didn’t disappoint. It was really good-crispy on the outside, soft on the inside.

I have to say the Anko Pan Croissant was amazing.. texture of the KWASAN was soft, flakey and there are hits of black sesame seeds.. I was lucky to get the fresh batch at 11:09am… get the coffee next door too!

The shop made their own rakugan (a type of traditional Japanese confectionery made of sugar, glutinous rice flour, and water). The designs are cute. I also had yogomi, which is red bean mochi coloured with mugwort leaves. The mugwort leaves give it an unique leafy taste.

Very helpful lady , very cute little store with great sweets . Originally made in there

(Translated by Google) I was told that if I buy chestnuts here before going on a trip to Takayama, I can't go wrong. It was a delicious snack that wasn't too sweet. The expiry date is short, so if you go to buy it, we recommend buying it the day before or on the day of your flight home. (Original) 高山旅行へ行く前に栗よせはここで買っておけば間違いないと教えてもらった。 甘すぎずおいしいお菓子でした。 賞味期限が短いので買いに行くなら帰路につく前日か当日がオススメ。

(Translated by Google) The kuriyose was really delicious! I tried a few at other stores, but this was my favorite. I visited first thing in the morning, so the kurikinton wasn't ready yet and I only bought the kuriyose, but I'd like to try the other seasonal menu items as well! The staff were kind and it was a great purchase! (Original) 栗よせがとても美味しかったです！ 他の店舗もいくつか食べましたが、こちらが1番私の好みでした 朝一番に伺ったので栗きんとんはまだ出来上がっておらず栗よせだけ購入したのですが、他の季節のメニューも食べてみたいです！ お店の方も優しくて良い買い物でした！

(Translated by Google) This is a store you definitely want to stop by during the chestnut season. Kuriyose is mildly sweet and brings out the full flavor of the chestnuts. I think this is a restaurant that has been loved by the locals for a long time. The chestnut kinton is also delicious. I would also recommend it to people who are traveling. (Original) 栗寄せの季節には必ず寄りたいお店です。 栗寄せは甘さ控えめで、栗の美味しさが存分に引き出されています。地元で永く愛されているお店だと思います。 栗きんとんも絶品です。 旅行で行く方にもお勧めしたいです

(Translated by Google) Kuriyose, mizuyokan, other pastes, and rakugan are all delicious, but I personally love brown sugar manju. The best thing about it is that you can fry it at home so you can taste it freshly fried. (Original) 栗寄せに水羊羹等の練り物から落雁も美味しいですが、黒糖饅頭が個人的に大好きです 自宅で揚げるので揚げたてが味わえるのが最高

(Translated by Google) Visited on 10/10. I bought chestnuts. It was very delicious with a light sweetness that wasn't overpowering. There were also a lot of chestnuts in it, which really made you feel the autumn season. (Original) 10/10訪問。栗よせを購入しました。 くどくないあっさりした甘さで非常に美味しくいただきました。栗もたくさん入っており秋の季節を十分に感じられるものでした。

very nice cakes and sweets! Luca, local guide of the Amico del Solevante Tours in Takayama Shirakawa and Kanazawa Japan.

(Translated by Google) My daughter, who got a job in Takayama, received this cake from someone at work and wanted to try the others, so I came here. This is my second time. We also purchased baked goods as souvenirs. The long thin choux was affordable and very delicious. I will visit again to conquer all types. (Original) 高山で就職した娘が、職場の人からこちらのケーキをいただき、他のも食べたいと言うので伺いました。今回２度目です。手土産用に焼き菓子も購入しました。細長いシューがお手頃でとても美味しかったです。全種制覇しにまた伺います

(Translated by Google) Looking for delicious snacks to complete your trip to Takayama! I searched and bothered you. It was almost 3pm and there wasn't much variety, but the cakes were so delicate and beautiful! I'm so excited that this is absolutely delicious. We had the limited edition banana puff, fig tart, and pudding. It was absolutely delicious! The banana choux is especially impressive. The fragrant choux and the rich caramel scent were impressive. I was able to come across a restaurant that I think would be one of my top five in my history, and it was a great memory of my trip. I wish I had bought baked goods...I deeply regret it. I also forgot to take a photo (sweat) (Original) 高山旅行のシメに、美味しいオヤツ探しだ！と検索してお邪魔しました。 時間が15時ちかくであまり種類はありませんでしたが、なんとも繊細で美しいケーキ達！ これ絶対おいしいやつだーと心が躍ります。 限定のバナナのシューといちじくのタルト、プリンをいただきました。 とっっても美味しかったです！ 特にバナナのシューは感動もの。香ばしいシューにふくよかなキャラメルの香りが印象的でした。 自分史上また五本の指に入りそうなお店に出会えて、旅の良い思い出となりました。 焼き菓子買ってくればよかった…と激しく後悔。 写真も撮り忘れたし(汗)

(Translated by Google) The berry cake has a good balance of sourness and sweetness. I also bought cream puffs. The impression is that the cream is quite sweet. I think the sweet variety packs quite a punch. (Original) ベリー系のケーキは酸味と甘味が良いバランス。シュークリームも買いました。クリームがかなり甘い、という印象。甘い系はかなりパンチがあるように思います。

(Translated by Google) Fresh cakes, baked goods, and raw chocolate are all delicious. Today, I ate a shortcake made with melon pulp and a cheese soufflé cake. Really amazing. I wholeheartedly recommend it. (Original) 生ケーキも焼き菓子も生チョコもどれも美味です。今日は、メロンの果肉を使ったショートケーキとチーズスフレケーキを食べました。本当に素晴らしい。心からお勧めします。

(Translated by Google) I think this is a restaurant that competes for 1st and 2nd place in Takayama. The pistachio cake made with Joconde dough was delicious. February 2020 My spouse bought me a coffee mousse for my birthday, so I got it. (Original) 高山では1・2位を争う店だと思います。ジョコンド生地のピスタチオのケーキが美味しかった。 令和6年2月 私の誕生日に伴侶がコーヒーのムース買ってきてくれたので頂きました。

(Translated by Google) Traveled to Hida Takayama to celebrate my mother's birthday. Thank you for helping me with my birthday cake. (Original) 母親の誕生日のお祝いで飛騨高山旅行。 バースデーケーキでお世話になりました。

(Translated by Google) It hasn't been open lately. I wonder if it was closed? It's delicious. It's hard to find a parking lot. (Original) 最近 開いてない。閉店したのかな？ 美味しいですヨ。 駐車場が分かりずらいです。

(Translated by Google) Bread in Takayama? You may think that There are several kinds of carefully selected breads and they are very delicious. As the name of the store suggests, penguin goods are displayed inside the store. I feel the commitment (Original) 高山でパン？と思うかもしれませんが こだわったパンが数種類あり非常いおいしいです お店の名前の通り店内にペンギングッズが飾ってあり こだわりを感じます

(Translated by Google) I happened to stop by a few years ago and it was delicious. I wonder if it's closed? (Original) 数年前にたまたま寄って、美味しかったです。閉店しちゃったのかな？

(Translated by Google) The sign had been removed. Probably closed... (Original) 看板が外されていました。 おそらく閉店されたかと…

(Translated by Google) Is it closed? (Original) 閉店してます？