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Niigata Senbei Okoku

Niigata prefecture is known as one of the largest rice producing regions in Japan. The amount of production of rice confectionery is also the largest in Japan. Niigata Senbei Okoku (Niigata rice cracker kingdom) is a sightseeing spot in Niigata featuring senbei or the ubiquitous rice crackers. Niigata Senbei Okoku offers visitors opportunities to see employees baking senbei in the factory, try roasting original senbei, and eat some unique dishes made with senbei. There is also a souvenir shop in the facility that sells original  goods only available here.

(Source: 世界ふれあい旅日記)

Rice Cracker Roasting Experience, Make your Original

You can make your original senbei here in Niigata Senbei Okoku. Draw your original picture with soy sauce on a large senbei which is about 25 cm in diameter. You can make your own personal, one of its kind senbei in the world. You can take it back home in a special package as a souvenir.

(Source: いと うれし)

Make an Original Flavored Senbei

"Bakauke" is a popular senbei made in Niigata. You can blend various kinds of flavor powder that are used to make Bakauke and create your original flavor. You never know how it tastes until you actually take a bite!

(Source: ぼくんち)

Senbei Factory

In Niigata Senbei Okoku, visitors can see employees baking senbei in the factory. You will see confectioners spreading soy sauce on each senbei and roasting them over a charcoal fire. You can learn how senbei is made.

(Source: 新潟グルメ食べ歩き日記)

Original Food and Souvenirs

Unique and original food that you can only try here, such as soft ice cream or croquettes made with senbei, is available for purchase. The souvenir shop also offers many selections of souvenirs sold only in Niigata Senbei Okoku. Don't forget to pick the original flavored senbei too.

(Source: Twitter)

Address
2661 Niizaki, Kita-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata
Contact No.
+81-25-259-0161
+81-25-259-0161
Access
20-min walk from JR Niizaki station
Opening Hours / Holidays
9:30-17:00 9:30-17:00
Official Website
Time Required

(Source: 世界ふれあい旅日記)

Rice Cracker Roasting Experience, Make your Original

You can make your original senbei here in Niigata Senbei Okoku. Draw your original picture with soy sauce on a large senbei which is about 25 cm in diameter. You can make your own personal, one of its kind senbei in the world. You can take it back home in a special package as a souvenir.

(Source: いと うれし)

Make an Original Flavored Senbei

"Bakauke" is a popular senbei made in Niigata. You can blend various kinds of flavor powder that are used to make Bakauke and create your original flavor. You never know how it tastes until you actually take a bite!

(Source: ぼくんち)

Senbei Factory

In Niigata Senbei Okoku, visitors can see employees baking senbei in the factory. You will see confectioners spreading soy sauce on each senbei and roasting them over a charcoal fire. You can learn how senbei is made.

(Source: 新潟グルメ食べ歩き日記)

Original Food and Souvenirs

Unique and original food that you can only try here, such as soft ice cream or croquettes made with senbei, is available for purchase. The souvenir shop also offers many selections of souvenirs sold only in Niigata Senbei Okoku. Don't forget to pick the original flavored senbei too.

(Source: Twitter)