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Founded in Meiji 23 (1890)

For over 130 years beside Asakusa Kaminarimon. Ningyō-yaki passed down through a secret, in-house method

Ningyō-yaki and kawara senbei, made by carefully selecting ingredients and using a unique method preserved since the founding, with sweetness adjusted to the times, are one of Asakusa’s classic souvenirs.The most distinctive feature of Kibundō’s ningyō-yaki is its shape.These auspicious pieces modeled after the Seven Lucky Gods are also very popular as gifts.In addition, the shop produces and sells a variety of well-known sweets, including its signature kawara senbei and castella-yaki made with its proud castella-style method.

History

In November of Meiji 23 (1890), the founder, Shunji Miyao, was inspired by kawara senbei exhibited from Kobe at the Domestic Industrial Exhibition held in Ueno and started a manufacturing and retail business.Later, in Meiji 29 (1896), a branch was opened at Asakusa Kaminarimon, which became the current main store.Since then, over five generations, the methods, flavors, and teachings have been preserved and the tradition continues to be passed on to future generations.

This Notable Item

Ningyō-yaki (black bean paste), face shape, 10 pieces

1,350 yen

The most popular face-shaped ningyō-yaki modeled after the Seven Lucky Gods.The dough is made with carefully selected ingredients and generously filled with bean paste made from the finest domestically grown azuki beans.Perfect as a souvenir or gift.

Uzura Castella-yaki, 200 grams

700 yen

It originally began as a fluffy-baked version of the shop’s specialty kawara senbei.It is characterized by a Japanese-style finish using a unique castella-baking method.Packed in a bag with plenty inside, it offers a satisfying volume.

Kannon Senbei, 5 pieces

700 yen

Kibundō was founded as a shop specializing in kawara senbei.That tradition continues unchanged today, and its mildly sweet, Japanese-style cookie-like finish is one of the shop’s proud specialties.

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