Make your own one-of-a-kind miso
Experience the process of making miso, a fermented seasoning essential to the Japanese diet. In the past, miso was made in individual households, and each household had its own unique flavor. The taste of the miso that you prepare and grow yourself will be truly special!
In this hands-on experience, you will learn the important process of mashing, mixing, and preparing the ingredients from a true miso craftsman. You will take your prepared miso (about 1 kg) home and let it ferment for 6 to 8 months to complete the process. This experience tour is held at the Meiji-ya Soy Sauce Factory, a beautiful wood structure which has been designated as a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan and where you can enjoy its over 100-year-old history.
★Please make sure to check the regulations regarding bringing miso into your home country before applying.
In this hands-on experience, you will learn the important process of mashing, mixing, and preparing the ingredients from a true miso craftsman. You will take your prepared miso (about 1 kg) home and let it ferment for 6 to 8 months to complete the process. This experience tour is held at the Meiji-ya Soy Sauce Factory, a beautiful wood structure which has been designated as a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan and where you can enjoy its over 100-year-old history.
★Please make sure to check the regulations regarding bringing miso into your home country before applying.
so please don't eat natto for breakfast on that day. This is to protect the koji-mould which is indispensable for making soy sauce.
Reservations are required.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer tours or workshops to guests with no prior reservation. Thank you for your understanding.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer tours or workshops to guests with no prior reservation. Thank you for your understanding.
| Availability | Monday through Saturday from Nov. through Apr. (excluding year end and New Year holidays, Golden Week, and summer holidays) ※No miso-making experience in summer (May to October) as miso ferments easily during this time. |
|---|---|
| Deadline | Up to 3 days in advance |
| Eligibility | over 13 ※ Children (under 12) who do not participate in the experience can be accompanied by one adult. |
| Meeting Time | 10am or 2pm |
| Capacity | 1〜10 people |
Method of Payment
Advance payment/ paypal
Cancellation Charges
7 Days to 3 Days Notice: ¥3,000
2 days to 1 Day Notice: 50%
Cancel on the day of the tour or fail to show: 100%
2 days to 1 Day Notice: 50%
Cancel on the day of the tour or fail to show: 100%
Miso Making Experience
| Itinerary | Soy Sauce Factory Tour, Miso Making Experience, Miso Soup Making Experience |
|---|---|
| Duration | Approx. 1.5~3 hours ※varies depending on the number of people |
Fee
| 1 person | ¥24,200 | |
| 2〜10 people | ¥15,950／person | |
Included in Cost／ Soy Sauce Factory Tour, Miso Making Experience, Miso Soup Making Experience(※1)、Souvenirs(※2)、English speaking guide
※1 Each participant chooses his or her favorite ingredients to make and eat miso soup.
※2 Your own homemade miso (1 kg), Dessert, Hamamatsu Chusen Dyeing Original towel
Please make sure to check the regulations regarding bringing miso into your home country before applying.
※2 Your own homemade miso (1 kg), Dessert, Hamamatsu Chusen Dyeing Original towel
Please make sure to check the regulations regarding bringing miso into your home country before applying.
How to make a reservation
Reservations are to be made at least 3 days prior to the date of the tour in either way. So, make sure you don't book the day before because we might can't respond to your request.
Japanese Food Culture Experience
Miso & Soy Sauce Making
Miso & Soy Sauce Making
You can experience both miso and soy sauce making. After making miso and soy sauce, you can try your hand at making miso soup, a typical Japanese dish. You can also do a soy sauce taste test where you sample different kinds of soy sauce poured over tofu.
| Itinerary | Soy Sauce Factory Tour, Miso and Shoyu Making Experience, Miso Soup Making Experience, Taste pressed soy sauce |
|---|---|
| Duration | Approx. 2.5~3 hours ※varies depending on the number of people |
Fee
| 1 person | ¥35,200 | |
| 2〜10 people | ¥27,500／person | |
Included in Cost／ Soy Sauce Factory Tour, Miso and Shoyu Making Experience, Miso Soup Making Experience, Taste pressed soy sauce, Souvenirs、English speaking guide
How to make a reservation
Reservations are to be made at least 3 days prior to the date of the tour in either way. So, make sure you don't book the day before because we might can't respond to your request.
＞＞ Meijiya Shoyu ／ 明治屋醤油
ADDRESS2276 Komatsu, HamaHamana-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka
PHONE 053-586-2053
FAX 053-586-2117
OPEN Weekday 8:00am - 6:00pm（Last entry at 3pm）
Saturday 9am - 4:30pm（Last entry at 1pm）
CLOSEDSunday, Holiday
TRANSPORT From Hamamatsu Station
[TRAIN] Enshu Train "Enshu Komatsu" station then walk 10 minutes
[CAR] Around 40 minutes
PHONE 053-586-2053
FAX 053-586-2117
OPEN Weekday 8:00am - 6:00pm（Last entry at 3pm）
Saturday 9am - 4:30pm（Last entry at 1pm）
CLOSEDSunday, Holiday
TRANSPORT From Hamamatsu Station
[TRAIN] Enshu Train "Enshu Komatsu" station then walk 10 minutes
[CAR] Around 40 minutes
2024.9.25 update
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