Experience the Shoyu Soy Sauce Making
Shizuoka Prefecture, Japanby mocha-chai Inc.
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 10 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English
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Overview
The wooden factory, a designated cultural asset used for over 100 years since Meiji era, is one of the most must-see historical buildings. The owner master will guide you through the soy sauce making process, including tools, devices, and equipment that are essential for making soy sauce. Taking a tour and experience soy sauce straining can deepen your knowledge of soy sauce, one of the supporting pillars of Japanese food culture.
What's included
- Interpretation
- All Fees and Taxes
Itinerary
Meijiya Shoyu was founded in the 8th year of the Meiji era (1875), and its family recipe has been preserved and passed down for generations. It offers an experience tour which you can strain and make your own bottle of soy sauce after a tour of factory. ●Factory tour The wooden factory, a designated cultural asset used for over 100 years since Meiji era, is worth visiting. ●Soy sauce making You can try the soy sauce straining to make your own soy sauce. A simplified reproduction of the soy sauce making process enables you to deepen your knowledge about Japanese cuisine and Japanese culture. You can take your own bottle of strained and heat-treated soy sauce home with you at a room temperature as a souvenir. ●Soy sauce tasting Dip the Tofu into different types of soy sauce, taste and compare their differences. ●Souvenir to take home A bottle (100ml) of heated-treated soy sauce and a Japanese traditional hand towel. Children (under 12) who do not participate in the experience can be accompanied by one adult.
Meeting and pickup
Meijiya Shoyu 2276 Komatsu, Hamakita-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka *A 10-15 minute walk from Enshu Komatsu Station on the Entetsu Railway Line.
End point
Meijiya Shoyu 2276 Komatsu, Hamakita-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka *A 10-15 minute walk from Enshu Komatsu Station on the Entetsu Railway Line.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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