The Isshiki area of Hayama feels more like a quiet residential neighborhood than the center of sightseeing, doesn’t it?
But in that very neighborhood, a bakery opened in June 2025—and it’s been drawing a line from the morning.
Its name is Moto Pain.
I stopped by on a weekday and was shocked—most of the bread was already sold out. So I came back the next day and arrived right for the 9:00 a.m. opening.
Wait—people line up here? In a neighborhood like this… and there are already 5–6 people!
One bite and it clicked. Today, I’m sharing why Moto Pain is the kind of place you’ll want to keep coming back to—through a bread-lover’s lens.
A “line-forming bakery” that suddenly appears on the ground floor of a neighborhood apartment
Moto Pain is tucked into a residential part of Hayama Isshiki. It’s set a little back from the main road, and it’s not the kind of place with flashy signage.
And yet, by opening time, people are already gathering—something that can genuinely surprise you on your first visit.
After seeing near-sold-out shelves the day before, I trusted what the owner’s wife told me—“If you come in the morning, we’ll have plenty”—and came back.
Result: visiting in the morning really is the safest bet.
Stopping by in the afternoon and hearing “We’re out…” is heartbreaking. Mornings just feel better.
Charm 1: One bite tells you—Moto Pain’s “melting” dough
To talk about Moto Pain, you have to start with the dough itself.
The ciabatta I bought is a French-style dough kneaded with olive oil—soft with a thin crust. It has a springy chew that makes you pause like, “Oh… this is good.”
Many reviews mention the moist texture and the feel of the crumb—it really seems like a bakery that wins on the bread itself.
Charm 2: The sweet side is strong too—my pick is the cream croissant
The thing that hit hardest for me this time was the cream croissant.
It’s pleasantly moist, and seriously satisfying.
I also saw plenty of fans in reviews for the croissant, pain au chocolat, and brioche (vanilla / lemon)—anything in that fragrant, sweet category.
The “Next time I’m trying the chocolate one!” mood? I get it completely.
Charm 3: Everyday breads that fit naturally into your meals
Rather than being a bakery full of flashy, photo-ready pastries, Moto Pain feels like a place where you find breads you want to keep on your everyday table.
In reviews, many people talk about buying the loaf bread, baguettes, pain de campagne-style breads, and Manitoba—breads that pair easily with meals.
Comments like “it works with any dish” or “the texture holds up even the next day” come up often. The more you visit, the more personal staples you seem to collect.
Charm 4: A wide variety that keeps the choosing fun
According to feature articles, Moto Pain offers around 40 different kinds of bread.
Croissants, cinnamon rolls, kouign-amann, pain au chocolat, and savory coupes with mentaiko butter or anchovy butter—the range is impressively broad.
It naturally leads to repeat visits: “This one today, that one next time.” You can feel the reason people keep coming back.
Peli’s top 3 picks (if it’s your first visit)
If you’re standing there unsure what to choose, these are the three I personally tried and would absolutely buy again.
・Curry bread 450 yen
・Ciabatta 350 yen
・Cream croissant 350 yen
A regular standing next to me said, “I finally managed to get the curry bread!” with the biggest smile. After tasting it, I totally understood why.
Note for babies and families
Moto Pain is a takeout-style bakery.
Rather than a place to linger with a group, it’s perfect for picking up fresh bread in the morning and enjoying it later at home or in a nearby park.
Since there can be a line at busy times, families with babies may want to allow extra time. Crowd levels vary by day, so it’s best to check and plan ahead.
Dog-friendly information
Because it’s mainly a takeout shop, Moto Pain fits easily into a daily walking route. It’s a convenient stop while out for a stroll with your dog.
Access information
・Shop name: Moto Pain
・Address: 925-3 Isshiki, Hayama-machi, Miura-gun, Kanagawa
・Opening hours: 9:00–17:00 (Wednesday to Sunday)
・Closed: Monday and Tuesday
・Parking: Available
・Reservations: Not accepted
・Phone: Unconfirmed
・Official Instagram: @motopain_hayama
・Link: https://www.instagram.com/motopain_hayama/
Summary: A place that makes you look forward to mornings in Hayama Isshiki
Moto Pain is a bakery in a quiet residential area of Hayama Isshiki, yet it draws a line from the early morning.
The reason becomes clear once you taste the bread: its smooth, melting texture and a lineup designed for everyday life.
If you want to avoid that “sold out already…” moment in the afternoon, aiming for the 9:00 a.m. opening is your best move.
Your mornings in Hayama might just become something to look forward to.
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Sources
・Information provided by Peli (personal visits, purchases, and tasting notes)
・Tabelog reviews (summarized and rewritten within the text)
・Jimoto Ryohin “Moto Pain: A bakery known for its melt-in-your-mouth dough after 10 years training at a famous Kyoto shop” https://jimoto-ryohin.com/miura/article/2-62hum9r8r/
・Zushi–Hayama Keizai Shimbun article on the opening of Moto Pain (referenced and rewritten)
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