Nanpu Forest Bakery — Restaurant in Minamifurano

Nanpu Forest Bakery is a charming community-centric bakery offering around 50‑70 varieties of freshly made bread, including sweets, savory treats, rusk, and roasted coffee—all crafted using Hokkaido-grown ingredients and priced affordably from around 100 yen. It operates from 10:30 to 17:00 daily (except Mondays) and closes early if items sell out.

Their signature Furano melon pan is especially beloved, featuring real melon and a creamy center, alongside popular items like cheesy buns, curry-filled pastries, salt bread with crispy bottoms, and garlic‑pilaf buns—all freshly baked daily in their adjoining workshop. Visitors praise the cozy atmosphere, warm welcome from the staff (even near closing time), and unique flavor combinations such as cream cheese with red beans and aged‑garlic pilaf.

Operated by a local social welfare organization, the bakery offers more than great food—it supports inclusive employment and community well‑being, with a café space upstairs for lunch breaks and community interaction. With easy parking and convenient access (just a 10-minute walk from JR Ikutora Station), it’s an ideal stop for travelers and families exploring southern Hokkaido.

In short: Nanpu Forest Bakery offers warm hospitality, community spirit, and a delightful range of freshly baked goodies made with local ingredients—plus the cozy feel of a forest retreat...

Nice variety of breads and different types of melon pan, such as chocolate chip, caramel etc. More of the homely type of bread instead of French style bread. Seems to be baked freshly in house everyday. Staff was friendly Got a section for seating indoor. Payment by cash using...

Good baked goods mostly (walnut sweet potato bread!), but service is appalling. Staff isn’t helpful idly standing by without answering questions despite asking...