Along Ninomachi Street in Hida-Furukawa, a historic street where traditional inns and shops once lined the road and traces of the past can still be felt today, you will find Inohiro Miso Senbei Honpo, a long-established confectionery specializing in miso-flavored rice crackers.
Founded in 1908, the shop has been making miso senbei, one of Hida-Furukawa’s best-known local specialties, for more than a century. These crackers reflect the region’s distinctive food culture, which makes creative use of miso in dishes such as hoba miso—miso grilled on a magnolia leaf—and miso-coated tempura. The confection has also been selected as a recommended tourist souvenir by the Gifu Prefecture Tourism Federation.
One of the secrets behind the crackers’ distinctive flavor is the shop’s homemade miso, which is aged for three years. Each cracker is carefully prepared one at a time, following the traditional methods used since the business was founded.
The result is a crisp, delicate cracker that breaks pleasantly with a satisfying crunch. Its gentle miso flavor is rich without being overpowering, offering a taste that feels both simple and deeply comforting.
More than just a local snack, Inohiro’s miso senbei embodies the unpretentious charm of Hida’s culinary traditions. Its nostalgic flavor evokes the warmth and kindness of the people who have preserved these traditions across generations.
For visitors exploring Hida-Furukawa and the surrounding Hida region, these crackers make a memorable souvenir and a delicious way to experience a little of the area’s history and hospitality.