Pan to Espresso to, a bakery cafe based in Omotesando, Tokyo, operated by Nichinichi Corporation (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo / CEO: Takumi Yamamoto), will open two stores simultaneously on Sunday, June 21, 2026, within the Shiga Prefectural Biwako Bunka Koen. The new outlets—'Pan to Espresso to Biwako Bunka Koen' and 'Pan to Espresso to Seishoan'—will mark the brand's first presence in Shiga Prefecture. The park is managed and operated by Biwako Bunka Koen Yuyu Partners (Lead Company: Seibu Rōen Co., Ltd., headquartered in Toshima-ku, Tokyo / President: Takumi Ogawa) as the designated manager and Park-PFI operator.
Pan to Espresso to Biwako Bunka Koen
Project Overview: Opening in Shiga Prefectural Biwako Bunka Koen
This dual-store opening is a collaborative initiative under the Park-PFI system, led by Biwako Bunka Koen Yuyu Partners in partnership with Nichinichi Corporation.
Since 2022, Nichinichi Corporation has formed an exclusive business alliance with HIS Corporation, promoting international licensing and a domestic local ownership program called the '47 Prefectures Local PanEs Project.'
By continuously connecting the charm of 'Pan to Espresso to' with local regions, the company aims to stimulate economic, social, and cultural activities, elevate public enthusiasm, and contribute to sustainable regional development.
Aligned with this vision, two existing dining areas within Biwako Bunka Koen will be redeveloped into new cafes, leveraging the appeal of food to revitalize both the park and surrounding areas.
Through this collaboration, both companies aim to make bread, coffee, and other offerings accessible to all park visitors, enhancing convenience and satisfaction for a wide range of users.
Additionally, the cafes are expected to attract new visitors who previously had little reason to visit the park, thereby diversifying park usage and boosting overall activity.
Pan to Espresso to Seishoan
About Biwako Bunka Koen
Established under the 'Biwako Bunka Koen City Concept' in 1979, the park is designated as a 'cultural cluster for art and education,' housing Shiga Prefecture's premier cultural and educational facilities within an urban park setting.
Serving as a green hub where residents can experience nature and culture, the park integrates rich satoyama forests, art museums, libraries, Japanese gardens, and tea houses into a comprehensive cultural complex.
Centered on the mixed forest of Setagayama Hill, the park focuses on green conservation and restoration, while also promoting satoyama preservation activities as spaces for human-nature interaction.
Location: 1740-1, Setaminamiōkaba-cho, Ōtsu City, Shiga Prefecture
Designated Manager: Biwako Bunka Koen Yuyu Partners
(Lead Company: Seibu Rōen Co., Ltd., Members: Toki Sekkei Co., Ltd.)
Shiga Prefectural Biwako Bunka Koen
Store Details
Pan to Espresso to Biwako Bunka Koen An existing cafe within Biwako Bunka Koen has been renovated into a bakery.
The concept is 'Lunch Box in the Lawn.' The design maximizes the location adjacent to a vast lawn, featuring an iconic architectural style that treats the entire space as a single packaged experience.
The space evokes a friendly, playful lunch box placed within a lush green landscape.
The excitement of opening a box is translated into a spatial experience, aiming to become a beloved new resting spot within the park, offering rich moments cherished by the community over time.
Pan to Espresso to Seishoan The historic facility 'Seishoan,' resembling an old tea house within Biwako Bunka Koen, has been reborn as a new cafe.
The design concept is 'A Stone Garden Space That Extends from the Garden.'
Respecting the building’s historical charm, the design creates a seamless transition between the interior and the beautiful existing garden outside the windows. The interior itself is envisioned as a 'stone garden,' blurring the boundaries between inside and outside.
The space aims to offer a special place where visitors can enjoy a peaceful tea time while closely experiencing the changing seasons.
Shiga Prefecture Limited Menu
Homemade Omi Beef Curry Muu Toast
'Muu' is a signature product of Pan to Espresso to—a rich milk bread made with generous amounts of butter.
The toast is made from freshly baked 'Muu' bread, generously topped with homemade Omi beef curry.
The waterless curry, simmered slowly with 100% Omi beef, seven spices, and tomatoes, delivers a juicy, meaty flavor.
Finished with freshly shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano and a soft poached egg, this dish offers a luxurious blend of rich umami and aromatic spices.
This menu item is exclusively available at 'Pan to Espresso to Seishoan.'
Homemade Omi Beef Curry Muu Toast
Muu Akakonnyaku
A product using Shiga’s specialty 'red konnyaku.' The dough incorporates konnyaku paste and dashi broth, with chunks of red konnyaku added directly to ensure a distinct konnyaku texture.
Omi Beef Curry Pan
A curry bun filled with a generous amount of waterless curry made from 100% Omi beef, seven spices, and slowly simmered canned tomatoes.
【Store Information】
Store Name
Pan to Espresso to Biwako Bunka Koen
Address
1740-1, Setaminamiōkaba-cho, Ōtsu City, Shiga Prefecture
Phone Number
050-8892-8490
Business Hours
9:00–17:00
Regular Holidays
Irregular
Store Name
Pan to Espresso to Seishoan
Address
1740-1, Setaminamiōkaba-cho, Ōtsu City, Shiga Prefecture
Phone Number
050-8892-9300
Business Hours
9:00–17:00
Regular Holidays
Irregular
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About Seibu Rōen Co., Ltd.
As the 'landscaping and green space specialist' within the Seibu Group, Seibu Rōen provides end-to-end 'Comprehensive Green Production' services nationwide, including planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation, contributing to richer, more attractive urban environments that connect people and nature.
【Company Overview】
Company Name: Seibu Rōen Co., Ltd.
Headquarters: 5-1-34, Nagasaki, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Representative: President Takumi Ogawa
Official Website: https://www.seibu-la.co.jp/
Business Activities: Planning and design of green environments, construction and maintenance of green spaces, management and operation of urban parks (PPP), and planning and operation of environmental education programs.
About Nichinichi Corporation
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