It looks like the “Early Summer Bread Festival” will be held from Wednesday, May 21 to Tuesday, May 27 at the 3rd-floor event space in Mont et Mer, the shopping mall directly connected to JR Ashiya Station.
Quoted from the official Daimaru Ashiya blog
Early Summer Bread Festival
When is it?
Wednesday, May 21 to Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Where is it?
Mont et Mer Main Building, 3rd-floor event space
Here it is on the map↓
The address is 1-31 Funadocho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
What will be there?
Quoted from the official Daimaru Ashiya blog
Popular bakeries from all over Japan are gathering here! You’ll be able to enjoy a wide variety of breads, from unique specialty breads to sweet and savory options.
【First time at the Ashiya store】Special shokupan and savory breads from 〈ベーカリーあたか〉
Chocolate croissants, pumpkin melon bread, and more from Nara’s 〈ウーの森〉
Croissants and custard pastries from the long-established French bakery 〈PAUL〉
【First time at the Ashiya store】Scone cream sandwiches from 〈famfam〉
Rustic bread made to bring out the flavor of the ingredients from 〈天然酵母パン 聖庵〉
Raw rice bread from 〈KOMEPANTRY〉 is gluten-free and plant-based
Fruit and whipped cream sandwiches from 〈panya芦屋〉
Fried bread with a crispy, fluffy, chewy texture from 〈パイクとそら〉
Cute mini baked donuts from 〈YOTTECO COFFEE〉
Seared mackerel sandwiches from 〈Rios bakery〉
Butter pretzels imported directly from Germany from 〈ブレッツェリア〉
Authentic New York bagels from 〈The Bagel Stand〉
It might be fun to hunt for the breads that catch your eye and compare them!
Admission fee?
Free admission; products are charged separately
Capacity?
None; numbered tickets may be distributed during crowded times
Can anyone join?
Everyone is welcome
How to apply
No advance application required
Click here for event details, from the official Daimaru Ashiya blog
Finally
This hugely popular bread festival is back again this year, and there are so many tempting breads to check out! From gluten-free raw rice bread and fish sandwiches to fried bread, baked donuts, and scone cream sandwiches, it’s an event where you can really feel the depth and variety of the bread world. Why not stop by and look for your favorite?
