Taizo Bakery
A charming, popular bakery tucked into a residential neighborhood in southern Chigasaki. The approximately 30 types of bread, each made with the owner's own approach to the dough, often sell out by mid-morning. Many regulars line up before opening, and it has been featured on multiple TV programs including 'Arashi ni Shiyagare.' Google Maps 4.4, 80 reviews; Tabelog 3.50, 101 reviews. A beloved bakery locals always name first when asked for 'the bakery in Chigasaki.'
'Worth lining up before opening.' 'The chewy black sesame bread is unlike anything else.' 'Go early—it sells out in the morning.' 'Popular with locals and visitors from out of town alike.'