Japanese Miso Making Experience in a Kagoshima Miso Factory
Japanese Miso Making Experience in a Kagoshima Miso Factory
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10 meals
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Learn about the process of miso and soy sauce making in a factory in Kagoshima, and make 2kg of mugi-miso to take home!
Highlights
Join a hands-on miso-making experience in Kagoshima
Visit Sakura Kaneyo, a historic miso factory established in 1927
Learn to make traditional Kagoshima mugi miso (barley miso)
Take home your handmade miso to ferment and enjoy later
10 meals
+Experience Details
Few ingredients are as deeply connected to Japanese cooking as miso. Rich, savory and full of character, this fermented staple is used in everything from soups and sauces to marinades and regional specialties.
In this hands-on experience in Kagoshima, you'll go beyond tasting miso and learn how to make it yourself at a traditional factory.
Your experience takes place at Sakura Kaneyo, a soy sauce and miso producer established in 1927. Using time-honored methods passed down through generations, the factory continues to craft miso and soy sauce the traditional way.
You'll begin with a guided tour of the facility to learn about the production process and the role miso plays in Japanese cuisine.
Next, you'll join a hands-on workshop and make your own batch of Kagoshima-style mugi miso, a regional variety made from barley and soybeans. Known for its slightly sweet flavor and rich aroma, mugi miso is a staple of local cooking and an important part of Kagoshima's food culture. With guidance from experienced staff, you'll learn the key steps involved in creating this fermented seasoning from scratch.
After the workshop, you'll have some free time to browse and shop before heading home with your creation. Because miso is a fermented food, it won't be ready to eat right away.
You'll take home approximately 2 kg of miso paste and allow it to mature over the coming months. When it's finally ready, you'll be able to enjoy a batch of miso that you made with your own hands.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Special offer: If the child shares the 2kg portion of miso with a parent, the experience will be free of charge for the child
- Please notify us of the number children who will be sharing miso in the additional information section of the checkout page
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host near Ichiki Station. Further information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
Experience Location
Ichikikushikino is a city in Kagoshima Prefecture located along the Ichiki Coast. As a coastal city, it has a thriving fishing industry. The area’s bluefin tuna is particularly renowned (celebrated by the Kushino Tuna Festival) and the local style of ramen is, of course, tuna ramen. Hot springs, stunning mountains, and seaside parks and beaches are just a few of the natural attractions in the area. Ichikikushikino also hosts festivals and events such as the Kushikino Beach Horse Race every spring and Taro TaroFestival for a bountiful harvest.
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