Kagaya

Plain-baked senbei look deceptively simple, but the clean, toasty aroma of toasted rice comes straight through on the first bite—making them the natural place to start when visiting Kagaya in Numabukuro. Alongside traditional hand-toasted rice crackers, the shop shelves carry a wide range of styles, from moist nure-sen to plum-flavoured crackers and matcha-hued varieties. These crackers offer aromas and textures quite distinct from standard supermarket selections, with goods from makers like Takeuchi Seika stocked alongside.

Packaging ranges from generous bags for everyday snacking at home to boxed arrangements suited for gifts. When a last-minute present is needed, visitors can share their budget to have a set assembled and wrapped with care. With its lingering Showa-period atmosphere, the shop is a pleasant stop to pick up crackers for teatime at home or a thoughtful gift for someone else.