The Rios La Mall bakery, located on the first floor of La Mall Ashiya along Ekimae-dori near JR Ashiya Station, has closed.
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↑ A post from Rios’ official Instagram account
The shop reportedly closed following the opening of its Uozaki Ekimae location inside Hanshin Uozaki Station in Kobe. The Ashiyahama location in Kurekawa-cho is expected to remain open as usual, and Rios products will apparently also be available in the basement of Daimaru Ashiya and at special events.
↑ The former Rios La Mall storefront. The shop had been temporarily closed since last October and has now closed permanently. A refrigerated display case had been placed outside when this photo was taken.
Here’s the map ↓
The address is La Mall Ashiya 125, 2-6 Oharacho, Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture.
Around Rios La Mall
↑ This street-level shop is on the first floor of La Mall Ashiya along Ekimae-dori. Ashiya Chuo Seitaiin is immediately to the left, and MAINDISH DELICATESSEN is immediately to the right.
↑ Head this way (west) along Ekimae-dori and you’ll pass Unagi no Naruse Ashiya, Sumiyaki & Wine Iwai, and Organic Plaza La Mall Ashiya. Continue farther and you’ll reach JR Ashiya Station, where Mont et Mer and La Porte are located.
↑ Head in the opposite direction (east) and you’ll come to Kamimiyagawa Bridge, which crosses the Miyagawa River. Continue straight beyond it and you’ll find places including the DESTINATION pastry shop.
↑ Across the street are Nana Whitening Salon Ashiya and the south entrance to Ohara Park.
Finally
As a bakery and café, it was a welcoming spot where customers could relax and enjoy drinks with their bread and pastries. It’s a shame to see it close… If you’d like to enjoy Rios bread and baked treats in the future, visit the Ashiyahama location in Kurekawa-cho or the Uozaki Ekimae location in Higashinada Ward, Kobe!
